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Author Topic: Aston Villa v Man City League Cup Final Pre Match Thread  (Read 156825 times)

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Re: Aston Villa v Man City League Cup Final Pre Match Thread
« Reply #960 on: February 25, 2020, 12:42:58 PM »
check on oddschecker.
Varying between 14's and 21/1 now

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Re: Aston Villa v Man City League Cup Final Pre Match Thread
« Reply #961 on: February 25, 2020, 12:43:34 PM »
Who is that with? I don't gamble, but crikey, it's worth a tenner.

Surely you don't need 45p that badly?! ;)

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Re: Aston Villa v Man City League Cup Final Pre Match Thread
« Reply #962 on: February 25, 2020, 12:47:42 PM »
I wonder what odds were that Liverpool would beat Wimbledon in the 1988 FA Cup final?

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Re: Aston Villa v Man City League Cup Final Pre Match Thread
« Reply #963 on: February 25, 2020, 12:48:02 PM »
For me Dean has to get the tactics and the team that he picks right on Sunday, if we get easily beat the crowd could turn against him, and I think that could be the end for him (unfortunately). I should imagine our 2 owners will be attendance and they will not want to witness a no show from us.

But I am sure that after Saturday's humiliation the 11 who play in the final will do us proud!

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Re: Aston Villa v Man City League Cup Final Pre Match Thread
« Reply #964 on: February 25, 2020, 01:25:37 PM »
Curious to hear what everyone would play?

I personally think 3-4-3 might have run it's course and we would be better of with 4-5-1. Man City like to press very high up the pitch so I think we should be trying to by-pass playing around at the back as much as possible, and using Samatta as an outball?

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Re: Aston Villa v Man City League Cup Final Pre Match Thread
« Reply #965 on: February 25, 2020, 01:58:27 PM »
I think it will be 451 as well, with space congested. The gap between midfield and defence will be narrow. Question is whether we have courage with our full backs or if we narrow them up too.

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Re: Aston Villa v Man City League Cup Final Pre Match Thread
« Reply #966 on: February 25, 2020, 02:02:05 PM »
I agree with 4-5-1 & Grealish to be told to support Samatta.

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Re: Aston Villa v Man City League Cup Final Pre Match Thread
« Reply #967 on: February 25, 2020, 02:14:31 PM »
I think it will be 451 as well, with space congested. The gap between midfield and defence will be narrow. Question is whether we have courage with our full backs or if we narrow them up too.

Don’t disagree necessarily, but with a midfield of who exactly? The cupboard is looking so bare at the moment. McGinn on crutches is probably worth a start.

Presumably Jack centrally, but then that likely leaves you likely playing Trez and El Ghazi wide which is hardly ideal. Guess you’d have Nakamba as he is generally the best at breaking up play but he has been so poor recently. Then it’s only really a choice of Luiz, who blows very hot and cold, or Hourihane for the additional goal threat he brings and set pieces but the potential for loose complete anonymity in there?

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Re: Aston Villa v Man City League Cup Final Pre Match Thread
« Reply #968 on: February 25, 2020, 02:17:54 PM »
I think it will be 451 as well, with space congested. The gap between midfield and defence will be narrow. Question is whether we have courage with our full backs or if we narrow them up too.

Don’t disagree necessarily, but with a midfield of who exactly? The cupboard is looking so bare at the moment. McGinn on crutches is probably worth a start.

Presumably Jack centrally, but then that likely leaves you likely playing Trez and El Ghazi wide which is hardly ideal. Guess you’d have Nakamba as he is generally the best at breaking up play but he has been so poor recently. Then it’s only really a choice of Luiz, who blows very hot and cold, or Hourihane for the additional goal threat he brings and set pieces but the potential for loose complete anonymity in there?

Elmo and Targett wide for me. Not ideal, but at least the pair of them aren't utter liabilities like Trez and El Ghazi.

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Re: Aston Villa v Man City League Cup Final Pre Match Thread
« Reply #969 on: February 25, 2020, 02:51:03 PM »
I think it will be 451 as well, with space congested. The gap between midfield and defence will be narrow. Question is whether we have courage with our full backs or if we narrow them up too.

Don’t disagree necessarily, but with a midfield of who exactly? The cupboard is looking so bare at the moment. McGinn on crutches is probably worth a start.

Presumably Jack centrally, but then that likely leaves you likely playing Trez and El Ghazi wide which is hardly ideal. Guess you’d have Nakamba as he is generally the best at breaking up play but he has been so poor recently. Then it’s only really a choice of Luiz, who blows very hot and cold, or Hourihane for the additional goal threat he brings and set pieces but the potential for loose complete anonymity in there?

Elmo and Targett wide for me. Not ideal, but at least the pair of them aren't utter liabilities like Trez and El Ghazi.

I have said exactly the same to a colleague today

neither of AEG / Trez deserve to be anywhere near starting

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Re: Aston Villa v Man City League Cup Final Pre Match Thread
« Reply #970 on: February 25, 2020, 03:00:48 PM »
I think it will be 451 as well, with space congested. The gap between midfield and defence will be narrow. Question is whether we have courage with our full backs or if we narrow them up too.

Don’t disagree necessarily, but with a midfield of who exactly? The cupboard is looking so bare at the moment. McGinn on crutches is probably worth a start.

Presumably Jack centrally, but then that likely leaves you likely playing Trez and El Ghazi wide which is hardly ideal. Guess you’d have Nakamba as he is generally the best at breaking up play but he has been so poor recently. Then it’s only really a choice of Luiz, who blows very hot and cold, or Hourihane for the additional goal threat he brings and set pieces but the potential for loose complete anonymity in there?

Elmo and Targett wide for me. Not ideal, but at least the pair of them aren't utter liabilities like Trez and El Ghazi.

I have said exactly the same to a colleague today

neither of AEG / Trez deserve to be anywhere near starting

I can see one of them scoring in the final.

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Re: Aston Villa v Man City League Cup Final Pre Match Thread
« Reply #971 on: February 25, 2020, 03:04:54 PM »
I think it will be 451 as well, with space congested. The gap between midfield and defence will be narrow. Question is whether we have courage with our full backs or if we narrow them up too.

Don’t disagree necessarily, but with a midfield of who exactly? The cupboard is looking so bare at the moment. McGinn on crutches is probably worth a start.

Presumably Jack centrally, but then that likely leaves you likely playing Trez and El Ghazi wide which is hardly ideal. Guess you’d have Nakamba as he is generally the best at breaking up play but he has been so poor recently. Then it’s only really a choice of Luiz, who blows very hot and cold, or Hourihane for the additional goal threat he brings and set pieces but the potential for loose complete anonymity in there?

Elmo and Targett wide for me. Not ideal, but at least the pair of them aren't utter liabilities like Trez and El Ghazi.

I have said exactly the same to a colleague today

neither of AEG / Trez deserve to be anywhere near starting

I can see one of them scoring in the final.

Is there any news on A&E's injury? I trust it's not life threatening.

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Re: Aston Villa v Man City League Cup Final Pre Match Thread
« Reply #972 on: February 25, 2020, 03:14:39 PM »
AEG is an Special Occasions player.
He would rise to the challenge

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Re: Aston Villa v Man City League Cup Final Pre Match Thread
« Reply #973 on: February 25, 2020, 03:14:42 PM »
I’m assuming it’s a severe case of dented pride followed by extreme piss taking from his team mates.

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Re: Aston Villa v Man City League Cup Final Pre Match Thread
« Reply #974 on: February 25, 2020, 03:36:10 PM »
I think it will be 451 as well, with space congested. The gap between midfield and defence will be narrow. Question is whether we have courage with our full backs or if we narrow them up too.

Don’t disagree necessarily, but with a midfield of who exactly? The cupboard is looking so bare at the moment. McGinn on crutches is probably worth a start.

Presumably Jack centrally, but then that likely leaves you likely playing Trez and El Ghazi wide which is hardly ideal. Guess you’d have Nakamba as he is generally the best at breaking up play but he has been so poor recently. Then it’s only really a choice of Luiz, who blows very hot and cold, or Hourihane for the additional goal threat he brings and set pieces but the potential for loose complete anonymity in there?

Elmo and Targett wide for me. Not ideal, but at least the pair of them aren't utter liabilities like Trez and El Ghazi.

I have said exactly the same to a colleague today

neither of AEG / Trez deserve to be anywhere near starting

I can see one of them scoring in the final.



Anwar in the last minute to bring the cup home.

You know it makes sense.

 


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