Aston Villa vs Birmingham City Pre-Match Thread

[Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air]

Three points for us or ( and I don't think it will happen) a Cup Final victory for them.

[robbo1874]

Got too much for them. 2-0

[Mortimer's Bear]

I'm hoping Jack will keep his cool, because they're clearly gonna target him.

They'll have to get close enough first.

[Risso]

I hate these games too, but we've got to treat it like just another game against rabble from the nether regions of the division.  We should have too much for them all over the pitch, and a game like this will suit John Terry to a tee. 3-0 Villa, fuck off Small Heath.

[Ads]

I love them and derby games in general.

They mean more and have more spice in them. Can't wait for Sunday.

[john e]

I love them and derby games in general.

They mean more and have more spice in them. Can't wait for Sunday.

same

[mallo]

Bruce will be cagey first half and not do anything stupid. Their fitness is still not great and they play tonight (please god extra time and penalties), so that should give us an advantage. As long as we don't aim to bamboozle them like Sherwood had us do, I expect at least a draw. They will come to spoil and play long ball and we need to play to our strengths and pass it. Plan B would be Davis and Gabby up front and fight fire with fire! I'm going a 1-1 but I might change my mind after tonights game.

[Drummond]

They are in decent form too. 4 wins and a draw from 6 and coming to us on the back of a good win at Sheffield Wednesday.

So, we'll win.

[malckennedy]

Bruce will be cagey first half and not do anything stupid. Their fitness is still not great and they play tonight (please god extra time and penalties), so that should give us an advantage. As long as we don't aim to bamboozle them like Sherwood had us do, I expect at least a draw. They will come to spoil and play long ball and we need to play to our strengths and pass it. Plan B would be Davis and Gabby up front and fight fire with fire! I'm going a 1-1 but I might change my mind after tonights game.

I hope any plans that might include Agbonlahor would be plans Y or Z!

[Caribbeanvillan]

Watch the away section empty just after half time, when our 4th hits the back of the net. 4-0 final score.

[wittonwarrior]

As a 15 year old this was the dogs bolllcks villa blues   Now it’s a pain the backside.  All this really is now is another cup final for them.

I still don’t think we will win Sunday sorry

[Chris Jameson]

0-0 or 0-1.

[Legion]

I hate these matches against the knuckledraggers. Contemptible club with more than their fair share of moronic fans.

The possibility of the magnificent seven awaits. 2-0 to us.

[Risso]

They are in decent form too. 4 wins and a draw from 6 and coming to us on the back of a good win at Sheffield Wednesday.

So, we'll win.

Yes, they'll probably all be fairly confident and up for this on the back of their recent form, so it would be lovely to smash them into the back of next week and remind them of their true station in life.

[LukeJames]

probably 1-0 again, I can't remember the last time this game was anything other than tight.