Fulham vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread

[Duncan Shaw]

They're letting us take 6,000? Blimey, we should romp has me so. 1-3.

They are not "letting" us take 6000, but the other half of the stand with the away end in is for neutrals and we have bought 95% of those seats, so pretty much the whole end behind the goal will be our boys.

[Damo70]

Would swap Bjork back in for Jedinak. They will not be driving through the middle and certainly not at height. They like to play from the back and with a lot of width so I think we needs Bjork's greater mobility.
I like Fulham and I like the way they play the game so this will be a completely different test to the majority of games we play. I think their fans may be distracted by hating Terry all game

first goal crucial

1-1

Agree with every word. I’m a bit worried about their pace generally. I suspect we’ll be a bit like at Sheffield unite but hopefully we can pass it better

A win is possible but I’d take a draw

We are in the top two and coming into the final straight. I don't think we have the luxury of 'taking a draw' from now on.

[cdbearsfan]

Of course we do. We aren't going to have to win every game.

[postal]

Respect your opposition, but do not fear them, and believe in yourself.

As SheffWed and Spurs showed last night.

If we can do this, we should be okay at Fulham.

[Dave P]

2017 Villa would have been happy with a point and probably got one or a defeat.

2018 Villa will be happy with a point but will take all 3.  2-0 Albert and Snoddy.

[AsTallAsLions]

Of course we do. We aren't going to have to win every game.

Agree with you. Nor are we capable tbh. People are seriously deluded and starting to take promotion for granted. Take a look at the table again and see how tight things are, we have 15 games to go - 45 points to win or lose for every team. We're no more guaranteed a win against Fulham than we are against Wolves.

Hopeful of points but anyone expecting us to beat Fulham away from home by several goals has lost perspective IMO.

[auntiesledd]

Seven wins on-the-bounce should certainly translate into even greater confidence on the park: so (for a change) I actually believe we can go and win this! 1-2 Villa & more joyous scenes from the traveling claret & blue army.

UTV

[ChicagoLion]

A very tough game and not an easy run in.
Fatigue, suspensions,injuries, our pitch and dodgy refs to contend with.
Not to mention some decent opposition, we are a long way from the promised land.

[Bad English]

Especially with our pitch in the state it is.

[XXVilla]

A very tough game and not an easy run in.
Fatigue, suspensions,injuries, our pitch and dodgy refs to contend with.
Not to mention some decent opposition, we are a long way from the promised land.

Same for all teams. Except for maybe the dodgy pitch.

[Chris Jameson]

2-1.

Bruce out.

[Toronto Villa]

A very tough game and not an easy run in.
Fatigue, suspensions,injuries, our pitch and dodgy refs to contend with.
Not to mention some decent opposition, we are a long way from the promised land.

Same for all teams. Except for maybe the dodgy pitch.

Our pitch isn’t up to our normal standard, but it’s better than most pitches in the division.

[ChicagoLion]

A very tough game and not an easy run in.
Fatigue, suspensions,injuries, our pitch and dodgy refs to contend with.
Not to mention some decent opposition, we are a long way from the promised land.

Same for all teams. Except for maybe the dodgy pitch.

I disagree.
Our pitch isn’t up to our normal standard, but it’s better than most pitches in the division.

[chrisw1]

Would swap Bjork back in for Jedinak. They will not be driving through the middle and certainly not at height. They like to play from the back and with a lot of width so I think we needs Bjork's greater mobility.
I like Fulham and I like the way they play the game so this will be a completely different test to the majority of games we play. I think their fans may be distracted by hating Terry all game

first goal crucial

1-1

Agree with every word. I’m a bit worried about their pace generally. I suspect we’ll be a bit like at Sheffield unite but hopefully we can pass it better

A win is possible but I’d take a draw

We are in the top two and coming into the final straight. I don't think we have the luxury of 'taking a draw' from now on.

I'd definitely take a point away against the other in-form team in the league.

[Hookeysmith]

I'd definitely take a point away against the other in-form team in the league.

But we are the in form team across Europe