Aston Villa vs Sunderland - Pre-Match Thread

[chrisw1]

I don't think West Ham are as bad as their league position suggests, and now they've sacked David Pulis, they might get a bounce.  8-10 to Everton.

Given the new manager bounce they will get I would be surprised if Sunderland don't finish above Wolves in the table. In fact I can even see them ending the season mid-table in the next division up. 

Possibly.  But you forget Wolves will probably be awarded the Champions League trophy this year for services to football.

[postal]

Sunderland will score goals, so it might not be a "walk in the park".

We should still we beat them by at least 2 goals.

[The Edge]

An early goal and it will be 5+ to the Villa.  I'm sure Moyes will try and stifle our play but we should have too much for them to be effective.

What's it got to do with the West Ham manager?

[The Edge]

An early goal and it will be 5+ to the Villa.  I'm sure Moyes will try and stifle our play but we should have too much for them to be effective.

What's it got to do with the West Ham manager?

Sorry I joined the conversation a bit late and I've now seen you've already been duly mocked! 😉

[Risso]

Moyes might get a game as Sunderland appear to have a few injury problems:

From their forum:

I'd read Coleman saying McNair isn't fit. So no Kone, Cattermole, Williams, Watmore, Wilson, Jones, N'Dong, McNair - it's going to be a struggle to put out a full team, let alone a full bench!

Oh no, Cattermole is usually our best player when we play Sunderland.

Call me a horrible old bully but I liked it when we made him cry.

[Villa Lew]

Moyes might get a game as Sunderland appear to have a few injury problems:

From their forum:

I'd read Coleman saying McNair isn't fit. So no Kone, Cattermole, Williams, Watmore, Wilson, Jones, N'Dong, McNair - it's going to be a struggle to put out a full team, let alone a full bench!

Oh no, Cattermole is usually our best player when we play Sunderland.

Is Kevin Philips going to be fit to play for them?

[Tayls_7]

Moyes might get a game as Sunderland appear to have a few injury problems:

From their forum:

I'd read Coleman saying McNair isn't fit. So no Kone, Cattermole, Williams, Watmore, Wilson, Jones, N'Dong, McNair - it's going to be a struggle to put out a full team, let alone a full bench!

Oh no, Cattermole is usually our best player when we play Sunderland.

Is Kevin Philips going to be fit to play for them?

Yes but he's also our emergency sub should O'Neill want to change things around and Craig Gardner isn't available.

[VILLA MOLE]

My worry is they then throw their kids in who play with no fear , and get a result
 I must learn to curb my negative thoughts 😞

[cheltenhamlion]

Home win but it won't be a hiding. 2-0 Or 3-1.

[ChicagoLion]

We all know exactly what to expect from Moyes at this game.

I expect him to be not there.

Wooshh

[Nelly]

I got the prediction utterly wrong against QPR. It'll just be a joy to be at Villa Park again, under the lights, come what may.

[Tugby Villain]

Tough game, what with their players trying to impress Coleman.  Having said that, they're bottom for a reason. 1-0 Villa.

[l_mckay]

Going to be harder now with them getting a new manager in but hopefully we can still win. 2-1 villa.

[Bad English]

3-1 to the Villa. No fucking messing.

[Villa75]

Anything less than a win against this shower is unacceptable.

4-1