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Author Topic: Aston Villa v Middlesbrough Semi Final 2nd Leg: Pre-Match Thread  (Read 19102 times)

Offline waynejames

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Re: Aston Villa v Middlesbrough Semi Final 2nd Leg: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #30 on: May 14, 2018, 07:26:20 AM »
Keep Jack away from the ball during the intensity of the first 5 or 10 mins which is were boro will gladly try and kick him.....
Then after that let the lad loose and he will run riot.
2 nil villa.

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Re: Aston Villa v Middlesbrough Semi Final 2nd Leg: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #31 on: May 14, 2018, 08:47:14 AM »
I cannot remember the last time I was so worried and excited the day before a game.

A quick goal to settle my nerves and then put it to bed please Villa. 🙏

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Re: Aston Villa v Middlesbrough Semi Final 2nd Leg: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #32 on: May 14, 2018, 08:59:11 AM »
I'm going for another 1-0 Villa win.

Offline mr underhill

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Re: Aston Villa v Middlesbrough Semi Final 2nd Leg: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #33 on: May 14, 2018, 09:04:11 AM »
Elmo aside, we can't field the same side - collectively it's too old for two games in three days. The OPR debacle tells us so. Mix it up a bit Steve and steer us through.

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Re: Aston Villa v Middlesbrough Semi Final 2nd Leg: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #34 on: May 14, 2018, 09:56:04 AM »
This game is all about attituide. If we think we're already at Wembley then we will get a QPR-esque shock. If they are focussed and play like they did against Wolves we go through.  There's also a fair break until the final so resting players should be an issue.

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Re: Aston Villa v Middlesbrough Semi Final 2nd Leg: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #35 on: May 14, 2018, 10:14:37 AM »
Same team, with Bree in for Elmo. 4-1 win.

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Re: Aston Villa v Middlesbrough Semi Final 2nd Leg: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #36 on: May 14, 2018, 10:26:31 AM »
2-1 us. Fans to roar us through. I'll be roaring from my Tokyo living room from 3:45am. Can't wait.

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Re: Aston Villa v Middlesbrough Semi Final 2nd Leg: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #37 on: May 14, 2018, 10:27:17 AM »
I worry Bruce would play the same side if all fit. With Elmo out I would prefer Bree but think he will defer to experience and Thor. Jedi will be knackered but I expect Bruce to to start him. Would like Onomah in and Hourihane out if I'm honest as he has more pace.

First goal as ever is key.

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Re: Aston Villa v Middlesbrough Semi Final 2nd Leg: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #38 on: May 14, 2018, 10:29:36 AM »
0-0. But a good one, the sort where boro are lucky to get nil. Tiny to announce his retirement on the back of it.

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Re: Aston Villa v Middlesbrough Semi Final 2nd Leg: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #39 on: May 14, 2018, 10:29:54 AM »
Just got a message via the app, to say it is sold out. Can’t wait but at same time...ooer.

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Re: Aston Villa v Middlesbrough Semi Final 2nd Leg: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #40 on: May 14, 2018, 11:04:39 AM »
Bricking it a little bit.

I'd have Jedi on the bench and bring him on for an aerial assault (I'm assuming from them :D ) if things are getting a bit tense.

I've gone for a Villa win in 90 minutes.  Can't bring myself to imagine anything else.

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Re: Aston Villa v Middlesbrough Semi Final 2nd Leg: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #41 on: May 14, 2018, 11:24:13 AM »
Onomah for Hourihane would give us an injection of pace and physical presence.

I think part of the drop off with QPR was going from a nigh on full and bouncing Villa Park, hammering a promotion rival, to a mid-week game against no mark opposition in front of a 2nd round league cup atmosphere. It was flat, so the drop off was as much psychological as it was physical.

I think the bulk of the squad would be ok, but that extra pace and presence in midfield would be a lift.


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Re: Aston Villa v Middlesbrough Semi Final 2nd Leg: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #42 on: May 14, 2018, 11:34:32 AM »
Some stats for the record :


Boro 23 matches away have in 9 times conceded 6 goals within 15 mins

That must be a record. Let’s hope tomorrow is the tenth time they concede 6 goals in the first 15 minutes. I’ll relax then.

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Re: Aston Villa v Middlesbrough Semi Final 2nd Leg: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #43 on: May 14, 2018, 11:51:09 AM »
I'm very nervous. I feel like the last two years have been a hazy, alcohol-fuelled dream where the results didn't really matter. Now it all seems very tense and grown up. Scared.

Offline mr underhill

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Re: Aston Villa v Middlesbrough Semi Final 2nd Leg: Pre-Match Thread
« Reply #44 on: May 14, 2018, 11:55:35 AM »
spot on

 


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