WBA v Aston Villa Match Thread

[PaulWinch again]

It's going to bite us on the backside one day but I fucking love that Smith only ever has one thought when it comes to games, and that's to batter the opposition.

Hope it isn't today.

Indeed.

[hilts_coolerking]

Right.  Hourihane for Whelan I like.  Albert was mediocre on Saturday so dropping him for Green is a fair call although Dean has more confidence in the youngster than I do.  Otherwise it's all good.  Newby's right: SJM and Tammy are extremely unlikely to have two below-par performances in a row.  So basically that should be more than enough for us to do these.  First goal crucial though.

[Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air]

Who have they brought in for Gayle Platt?

Her ex-Villa player son.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Who have they brought in for Gayle Platt?

Murphy and according to their fans, he's crap.

[Bad English]

It's going to bite us on the backside one day but I fucking love that Smith only ever has one thought when it comes to games, and that's to batter the opposition.

Hope it isn't today.

Indeed.

For fuck's sake, don't even entertain that thought!

[PeterWithesShin]

Ignore the old women, the only question is how many we win by.

[Lastfootstamper]

Who have they brought in for Gayle Platt?

Murphy and according to their fans, he's crap.

"Cross between the tin Man and the lion from Wizard of Oz since he joined"

[tomd2103]

Interesting that Smith has gone for the more attacking options in the two changes he has made.  Albion look like they are going to set up the same way as Saturday.

[PeterWithesShin]

Shan saying their tactics won't change much, and according to the Sky twat there's a huge crowd in the Yawnthorns.

[paul_e]

It's going to bite us on the backside one day but I fucking love that Smith only ever has one thought when it comes to games, and that's to batter the opposition.

In this game I don't think that's right. By picking Hourihane they need to cover the edge of the box and green adds a bit more pace and either pins back their wing backs or draws the centre backs across. Either way it creates space in the areas Grealish will play.

[Lastfootstamper]

Huge, or fat?

[PeterWithesShin]

It's going to bite us on the backside one day but I fucking love that Smith only ever has one thought when it comes to games, and that's to batter the opposition.

In this game I don't think that's right. By picking Hourihane they need to cover the edge of the box and green adds a bit more pace and either pins back their wing backs or draws the centre backs across. Either way it creates space in the areas Grealish will play.

You're right, it's really defensive.

[wince]

Shan saying their tactics won't change much, and according to the Sky twat there's a huge crowd in the Yawnthorns.

So tiny penis tactics then

[Rigadon]

This Sky coverage is cringeworthy.  I've always thought the playoffs are a good way to keep the excitement going for a few more clubs, but I've changed my mind watching this bollox. 

[LeeB]

Shan saying their tactics won't change much, and according to the Sky twat there's a huge crowd in the Yawnthorns.

Maybe he's a Blues fan.