Aston Villa v Norwich City pre-match thread

[tomd2103]

Yes be sensible and give needed game time to anyone who is ready and might make a contribution to the play offs.

Totally agree with this CL.  Hause would definitely be in that category, as would Elphick and perhaps even Hutton.  Hourihane probably needs some game time as he would be the first in line to replace the first choice three, and Lansbury and maybe even Bjarnason could also do with playing time.  Davis needs to start up front and I'm hoping he could be one who could have a mini-hot streak over the next couple of weeks.  The wingers will be two from the three available choices. 

[Des Little]

Leave as many first teamers out as we are allowed, basically.

[Matt Collins]

Kalinic

Hutton tuanzebe elphick hause

Bjarnason whelan lansbury

Adomah Davis Green

[Richard]

Kalinic

Hutton tuanzebe elphick hause

Bjarnason whelan lansbury

Adomah Davis Green

Thats fine as long as 3 of the subs were in the squad v Dirty Leeds so maybe Jedi Sarkic and Taylor ?

[cdbearsfan]

When are the sky games announced or will get all be on red button ?

I'd imagine they'll announce them after the midweek games. If the playoffs are still up for grabs I'd expect them to concentrate on those. If Derby secure a top six space before Sunday, Villa will be on telly as it will decide whether Norwich win the title.

[Legion]

I don't understand the thread title.

[Towser]

I don't understand the thread title.

Me neither but thought it might be H(ome) to Norwich

[Legion]

Makes sense.

[UK Redsox]

Makes sense.

Might as well convert this into a proper pre-match thread

[Legion]

Isn't Kalinic out for the rest of the season after a knee operation?

[Bad English]

I don't understand the thread title.

Me neither but thought it might be H(ome) to Norwich

I think it is something to do with Line of Duty.

[Nev]

There is a fine line here between saving ourselves and offering us up as a sacrifice to Norwich who will want the title. A defeat won't be the end of the world and we are due one statistically but one would hope for a narrow loss, brave draw (as Leeds) or a win to send us all giddy.

I shall go for a barmy end of season 3-3.

[cannock villa]

Don't think we are that good to make wholesale changes. Strongest possible team without taking unnecessary risks. Last thing we need is a big defeat going into the playoffs. Norwich will be looking to finish as Champions so will not take this lightly.

[Lastfootstamper]

Have we got any updates on our current injury list? Who's likely back or out for Sunday?

I'd like to see us field as strong as possible a side. We'll have the same rest as others, and with this and next week we've a chance to finish off the season with seven consecutive home wins. Norwich still have to confirm the title, I'd rather not see us hand it to them.

And it's our last chance to beat one of the top four this season.

GK, dunno, who's fit? Steer if he is.

Elmo (Hutton on when we're out of sight)
Chester (Elphick, ditto)
Hause
Taylor

Whelan
Lansbury
Grealish

Green
Abraham
Kodjia

The rest on the bench except McGinn. Summat like that.

[Dazvillain]

I don't understand the thread title.

Me neither but thought it might be H(ome) to Norwich

Correct - home , just thought as a consequence of the important games following this it warranted a longer time than usual pre match thread but was reluctant to call it that without upsetting the powers that be , so thanks for re naming 👍