Dean Smith's Aston Villa vs Stoke City Match Thread

[rob_bridge]

Stoke's team looks like a hotpotch Bruce style line up -  lot of players with little sell on value seemingly

[Toronto Villa]

I bet Crouch scores today.

At 5-0 down it will be fine as they'll need all the help they can get

[PaulWinch again]

I think Conor might be useful in an advanced role.

[Toronto Villa]

Stoke's team looks like a hotpotch Bruce style line up -  lot of players with little sell on value seemingly

I'd take Butland in a heartbeat

[rob_bridge]

Stoke's team looks like a hotpotch Bruce style line up -  lot of players with little sell on value seemingly

I'd take Butland in a heartbeat

Fair point. Very good keeper.

[adrenachrome]

Stoke's team looks like a hotpotch Bruce style line up -  lot of players with little sell on value seemingly

I'd take Butland in a heartbeat

I say! Steady on.

[Toronto Villa]

Stoke's team looks like a hotpotch Bruce style line up -  lot of players with little sell on value seemingly

I'd take Butland in a heartbeat

I say! Steady on.

Just to be clear; Butland not Butt plug

[Drummond]

To be fair that Stoke squad looks pretty handy to me. They've got some experience and goals in their attacking players, which is a concern with our defence. I'm looking forward to seeing how we do without Grealish. (though I'd still rather we had him in our side!)

[paul_e]

To be fair that Stoke squad looks pretty handy to me. They've got some experience and goals in their attacking players, which is a concern with our defence. I'm looking forward to seeing how we do without Grealish. (though I'd still rather we had him in our side!)

How many of their players have played well in the last 18 months though? On paper it's a strong squad but they've looked poor every time I've seen them this year.

[rob_bridge]

To be fair that Stoke squad looks pretty handy to me. They've got some experience and goals in their attacking players, which is a concern with our defence. I'm looking forward to seeing how we do without Grealish. (though I'd still rather we had him in our side!)

How many of their players have played well in the last 18 months though? On paper it's a strong squad but they've looked poor every time I've seen them this year.

First very experienced squad Rowett has worked with and they aren't doing brilliantly.

[Risso]

Bright start!

[Toronto Villa]

Right into them from the off. I like it

[Bad English]

Come on you Villa boys!

[Toronto Villa]

Why is AVTV broadcasting in analog? It’s nearly 2019, is HD not an option?

[Villa in Denmark]

Decent save from Nyland.