Norwich City v Aston Villa Pre Match Thread.

[UK Redsox]

0-1 Taylor, right footed 30 yard screamer 

[Deano's Mullet]

2-1  Houghton, Saunders

[wittonwarrior]

Can’t see it myself.  Players look burnt out need rest before play offs. If Cardiff win tonight can have a beach hol for a week or two

[footyskillz]

Norwich are in a such poor form 1 win in 10. They also conceded 13 in 5 matches

Norwich poor form and villa quality will  allow us to control the game.
I ll be hoping for a comfortable result.
I also think Bruce could hold a few players back knowing that Cardiff is the big one if automatic promotion still a possibility.

Can afford to go for it as play offs look secure and have 6 games.

Rotation is key here and keep squad fresh.
I would like Bruce to be brave but sounds like Jimmy danger  won't start this match (I think would be ideal for his fitness 60 mins and take him off but sounds like be other way round that) he ll come on if Villa are 2 or 3 up for 30 minutes.

The way Bruce is speaking sounds like Barney will be a starter as will tuanzaebe.
I would think  Whelan could come in and save Jedinak for the Cardiff match.

Striker wise maybe get Davies and Hogan combo. But would think Bruce will go with Hogan here and Grabban v Cardiff.

Onomah and Lansbury to be used in forthcoming matches (perhaps subs and starters v Leeds) as have Leeds after Cardiff and these players need to really show can perform.

The Norwich aren't so good at the moment and neither and Leeds also both managers aren't ian Holloway so hopefully both teams will be defeated comfortably whoever we put out.

Once any hope of promo is out of reach then its time for Bruce  to find a settled starting XI for the play-offs and build up some momentum.

But I both expect some changes as mentioned and  expect Villa to secure 3 points. 1-3.

[footyskillz]

We never win there.

Really? We won twice at Carrow Road in 2012/13; and once in 2013/14.

I'm obviously hoping we'll snaffle another 3 points tomorrow, but I'm not convinced TBH.

1-1

Norwich 1 win in 10 and that was to reading. Very poor consistency for 90 minutes matches they may have some spells but they have gone for season. Can't go anywhere.

Villas will be fine in this one

[Deano's Mullet]

i recall visiting Carrow Road in December 1993 and watching us win a superb match 2-1.

[PeterWithesShin]

We've only won there 2 or 3 times in the best part of 40 years without Lambert as manager.

1-1

[SoccerHQ]

We've only won there 2 or 3 times in the best part of 40 years without Lambert as manager.

1-1

Yes always seemed to be a bogey ground for us then we won 3 on the bounce under Lambert and have gone back to losing there since he left.

Think we'll nick this 1-2. Last minute Grabban winner.

[Matt Collins]

1-0

Kodjia late winner

[Deano's Mullet]

Hutton is out with hamstring apparently according to official site

[Steve67]

Don’t care how. Cardiff lose tonight = must take advantage tomorrow. Rotate again Steve.  Keep em fresh.

[PaulWinch again]

Right now win this game Villa.

[curiousorange]

Must win. The last chance of not doing this the harder way.

[Duncan Shaw]

We really can't cock this one up after tonight.

[pauliewalnuts]

Fuck me, this is a big, big chance for us.