Barnsley v Merchants of Sadness Pre-Match Thread

[sickbeggar]

I think we're gonna sneak a win. Don't ask me why but if things are going to turn around then this is the game for me.

[LukeJames]

After the bollocks he's been spouting in the press he must be confident of a reaction from the players or he's going to look a bit of a tit.

[Pete3206]

3-0 defeat

[RichardBatchelor]

A dull 1-1.

[KRS]

I said a draw, wouldn't be surprised with a loss, but I have a feeling Bruce will grind out an unexpected away win and we'll be stuck with the clueless one for another few weeks in the "crap managers at Villa Park not-so-merry-go-round".

[SoccerHQ]

Barnsley is usually a tricky game for the better teams in the league (although very debatable whether we're classed as one!)Just seen as relegation battlers but they attack well as a team and can score goals.

I have a feeling we'll sneak a win, similar to Reading last season. 1-2.

[phantom limb]

I hope we win but am also pleased that I will be on a plane and thus unable to follow the likely horrendous, dour shitfest of a game. Cue us probably sticking 8 past them and then going on at least a 5 match losing streak.

[Louzie0]

Hoping for the 8 and not the 5

[Comrade Blitz]

Villa never win when I watch a match (and it is on ESPN3) - so I promise I'll spend the whole time out back cleaning our patio.

Fuck the fuckers!

[Louzie0]

Ok. Your patio had better be pristine by the time The Villa win whatever - nil.

[Mister E]

Once again, I'm signed up to go to one of those defining away games in the North - Wigan away effectively did for TSM, Preston away did for RDM and now Barnsley away will almost certainly do for PTH (Potatohead).
The life of a Vila fan in the 21st Century ....

[Mister E]

... and, it's a day for getting behind the club and the team, not the manager.
I have never sung his name except in mockery as an opposition manager, and I certainly will not be starting today.

[KRS]

I'm just going to try and enjoy my Saturday as much as possible until the misery starts at 5:30pm.

[AV82EC]

Yep little ale trail across from Manc to Barnsley today so a good day should be had until its ruined by the football.

[ASHTONVILLA]

0-0 draw is my bet guess.