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Aston Villa vs Derby County Match Thread
« on: April 28, 2018, 02:00:24 PM »
Last home game of the regular season. Full house. Villa Park looking resplendent. Home win and everyone can go into the playoffs with some optimism.


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Re: Aston Villa vs Derby County Match Thread
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2018, 02:05:22 PM »
strong team and bench

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Re: Aston Villa vs Derby County Match Thread
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2018, 02:05:39 PM »
Bit harsh on Onomah. He played very well last week.

Still, 3-1 to us.

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Re: Aston Villa vs Derby County Match Thread
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2018, 02:06:33 PM »
Good to see TSC back albeit on the bench.

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Re: Aston Villa vs Derby County Match Thread
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2018, 02:11:11 PM »
Would have chosen Onomah for Hourihane, otherwise happy with team, strong bench.

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Re: Aston Villa vs Derby County Match Thread
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2018, 02:13:25 PM »
Rest them Bruce, ya twonk.

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Re: Aston Villa vs Derby County Match Thread
« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2018, 02:14:02 PM »

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Re: Aston Villa vs Derby County Match Thread
« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2018, 02:16:20 PM »
Likely to be our playoff starting team. Would always worry about the lack of mobility in a Whelan and Hourihane midfield two. Is BB injured? Surprised to see Lansbury on bench ahead of him if not.

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Re: Aston Villa vs Derby County Match Thread
« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2018, 02:16:21 PM »
Rest them Bruce, ya twonk.

We've won three straight and have great momentum. I can see maybe resting a couple but with a few games left I like that he's keeping it together to build on the chemistry and form. And there are players on the bench like Hutton, Kodjia, Jedinak and even Onomah that can step in.

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Re: Aston Villa vs Derby County Match Thread
« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2018, 02:20:51 PM »
Rest them Bruce, ya twonk.

We've won three straight and have great momentum. I can see maybe resting a couple but with a few games left I like that he's keeping it together to build on the chemistry and form. And there are players on the bench like Hutton, Kodjia, Jedinak and even Onomah that can step in.

And if push comes to shove we always have Samba to call on.

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Re: Aston Villa vs Derby County Match Thread
« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2018, 02:34:28 PM »
Likely to be our playoff starting team. Would always worry about the lack of mobility in a Whelan and Hourihane midfield two. Is BB injured? Surprised to see Lansbury on bench ahead of him if not.

Thor is out injured.

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Re: Aston Villa vs Derby County Match Thread
« Reply #11 on: April 28, 2018, 02:36:53 PM »
Likely to be our playoff starting team. Would always worry about the lack of mobility in a Whelan and Hourihane midfield two. Is BB injured? Surprised to see Lansbury on bench ahead of him if not.

Thor is out injured.

Shame. We've looked far more mobile with him in the side, and we seem to connect plays better because he gets about into different areas. That in my opinion is where he adds the most value vs our other CM's.

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Re: Aston Villa vs Derby County Match Thread
« Reply #12 on: April 28, 2018, 02:46:25 PM »
Yeah you don't do wholesale resting, because they need to be match sharp for the playoffs.

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Re: Aston Villa vs Derby County Match Thread
« Reply #13 on: April 28, 2018, 02:46:41 PM »
Likely to be our playoff starting team. Would always worry about the lack of mobility in a Whelan and Hourihane midfield two. Is BB injured? Surprised to see Lansbury on bench ahead of him if not.

Thor is out injured.

Shame. We've looked far more mobile with him in the side, and we seem to connect plays better because he gets about into different areas. That in my opinion is where he adds the most value vs our other CM's.

Agreed. Calf problem.

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Re: Aston Villa vs Derby County Match Thread
« Reply #14 on: April 28, 2018, 02:47:15 PM »
How was Gabby's farewell received?

 


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