Aston Villa vs Bristol City: Pre-match Thread

[stuart r]

3-0

[Des Little]

To be honest, given our exertions of late, and our patched up defence, a draw wouldn’t be the end of the world.




2-0 home win

[Dr Butler]

3-0

I love this photo of Sir Brian

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The Doc

[KRS]

only because of who we are playing - a draw means they have no advantage over us and vice versa, with another game chalked off. I want us to win, obviously, but I don't think a draw would be a negative after the win on Wednesday.

They would still have their advantage of a game in hand (vs Millwall on 30th April) so a win would negate that, and the sooner we get the points on the board to secure our playoff spot the better.

[mr underhill]

of course but I still wouldn't get too upset by a draw.

[Three Spires Villa]

Gone for a draw, hope for a win!

[Chap]

3-0, FTF.

[mallo]

Hause out apparently - we'll see.

[mallo]

3-0

I love this photo of Sir Brian

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The Doc

I can't see the trampoline! That's amazing.

[Risso]

I think after a few less than convincing performances we’ll be back to handing out a gubbing. Brizzle were dire when I saw them at Leeds earlier this season. 4-1.

[Toronto Villa]

Looks like Hutton back on the bench tomorrow

[Lastfootstamper]

Deano has won manager of the month. Great.

Be alright, we've decided it's fine.

[themossman]

I'd like to see some stats on the supposed curse. You would expect it to be bollocks but then recent experience in relation to villa is that it a thing.

I guess it would make sense if there was some reversion to mean effect, with managers coming off unbeaten runs that have to end sometime, or soft fixtures.

[Lastfootstamper]

Here's one I made earlier...

MOTM 18/19 winners, and their subsequent game
August, Bielsa (Leeds), Millwall (a), drew
September, Moore (WBA), Reading (h), won
October, McClaren (QPR), Brentford (h), won
November, Farke (Norwich), Bolton (h), won
December, Adkins (Hull City), Sheffield Wednesday (h), won
January, Mowbray (Blackburn Rovers), Bristol City (h), lost
February, Wilder (Sheffield United), Rotherham (h), won

[Richard E]

So the only one whose next game was against Bristol City lost? Thanks. That's reassuring (!)