Aston Villa v Middlesbrough (League Cup) - Match Thread

[PeterWithesShin]

Whoulda thought Elphick and Samba would be a disaster.

[Louzie0]

Up against it.
Come on Villa!

[Nev]

The bombscare strikes again.
Fuckin' useless.

[PaulWinch again]

Well done Tommy, here ends our unbeaten streak.

[VillaAlways]

As soon as I saw his name on the team sheet I knew he would cost us and he has.

[Malandro]

Is kicking the post a red card?

[Matt Collins]

Second yellow

Be very surprised if we get back into this now

Not that disappointed but always a shame

Don't imagine anyone has played their way into the first team here

Bit worried about our defensive cover

[passport1]

Just when things are looking a bit better up pops Elphick. Oh dear.

[PaulWinch again]

Whoulda thought Elphick and Samba would be a disaster.

Indeed.

[oldtimernow]

ah well we have Richards in reserve....

[Mister E]

Masturbation time for the Smoggy commentators ...

[kippaxvilla2]

The contempt shown by managers in this competition is ridiculous.

[PaulWinch again]

Terrifying that we're one injury away from Elphick or Samba starting.

[PeterWithesShin]

Hutton to CB and Bjork to fullback, which is better than Ricards making an appearance.

[oldtimernow]

Lyden on for Fat Ross?

Has he had a touch?

Hogan!

Well that will do wonders for his confidence