Liverpool v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread.

[CT]

Not sure what I would do with this one. It is a bit of a free shot as there is pretty much zero expectation of anything other than a Liverpool win. We could be bold and try something different, play some of the youngsters, which I wouldn’t be totally against. Or more likely, put out the strongest team available and gee them up as much as possible and just fkn go for it. We had them at 1-0 at VP with 2 mins to go. Whatever approach we take, I’d rather us throw everything at it and get thumped than meekly surrender for a 2-0. Just show some fight and bottle Villa, something we can take into the rest of the fixtures.

So we put out the same team that hasn’t shown much in the way of fight or bottle, and hope they suddenly show loads of fight and bottle?

This is free hit, no fans too. Give Vass and Barry a try for 60 minutes. Can it really be any worse than AEG of Trez, again?

[hilts_coolerking]

This feels like a pivotal moment in our season.  All of our relegation rivals did us a favour yesterday and now we have to capitalise on that.  Even a point would be helpful but 3 would be dreamland.  What a time to show that we're capable of coming away from the tough games with something.  We're probably going to need a surprise results somewhere, so let's make it today.

[Big Ming]

Just told the better half that the TV is booked later "to watch a massacre".

She asked if the film 'Custer' was on again.

I told her "something very similar".

[Nev]

I think the manager, who values emotional control and has become a pragmatist as of late will be more than happy with a point given yesterday's results. A toxic mix that will unfold as a pretty ugly spectacle from our point of view, but may, just may yeild that positive single figure dividend.

2-0 loss.

[Villa Lew]

If Barry plays, it's going to be from the bench, can't see Smith putting him on from the start.

[Risso]

This feels like a pivotal moment in our season.  All of our relegation rivals did us a favour yesterday and now we have to capitalise on that.  Even a point would be helpful but 3 would be dreamland.  What a time to show that we're capable of coming away from the tough games with something.  We're probably going to need a surprise results somewhere, so let's make it today.

Our relegation rivals have been doing us a favour for weeks, and we've never shown the remotest glimpse of taking advantage.  The best we can hope for today is that the GD doesn't suffer too badly, but I think it will. 

[andyh]

It’s about time we pulled off one of those unexpected, surprise results. We must be due one?

[West Derby Villan]

This feels like a pivotal moment in our season.  All of our relegation rivals did us a favour yesterday and now we have to capitalise on that.  Even a point would be helpful but 3 would be dreamland.  What a time to show that we're capable of coming away from the tough games with something.  We're probably going to need a surprise results somewhere, so let's make it today.

Our relegation rivals have been doing us a favour for weeks, and we've never shown the remotest glimpse of taking advantage.  The best we can hope for today is that the GD doesn't suffer too badly, but I think it will.

Totally agree, unfortunately it’s all about GD today

[hilts_coolerking]

This feels like a pivotal moment in our season.  All of our relegation rivals did us a favour yesterday and now we have to capitalise on that.  Even a point would be helpful but 3 would be dreamland.  What a time to show that we're capable of coming away from the tough games with something.  We're probably going to need a surprise results somewhere, so let's make it today.

Our relegation rivals have been doing us a favour for weeks, and we've never shown the remotest glimpse of taking advantage.  The best we can hope for today is that the GD doesn't suffer too badly, but I think it will.

I should have added a PS - I don't think we will.  But today would be a good very day to start.

[VinnieChase84]

Reina
Guilbert Konsa Mings Hause
McGinn Luiz Nakamba
            Jack
     El Ghazi Davis

That will be today imo

[Brazilian Villain]

Just told the better half that the TV is booked later "to watch a massacre".

She asked if the film 'Custer' was on again.

I told her "something very similar".

When you're watching "Custer" do you cheer for the guys in blue or the good guys?

[kippaxvilla2]

Klopp has vowed to play his strongest side.  Dean has said it’s a good time to play them.  So 9-0 it is.

[malckennedy]

Reina
Guilbert Konsa Mings Hause
McGinn Luiz Nakamba
            Jack
     El Ghazi Davis

That will be today imo

I’d go with that. It avoids the nightmare of Taylor against Liverpool and even though El Ghazi is pretty useless, he’s better than Trezeguet.

Don’t think it will happen though.

[hilts_coolerking]

Just in case you wanted a reminder of what Liverpool fans are like.  Note their pre-match thread is called 'Champions V Villa'.

https://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=345566.80

[mr-villa]

Reading through that thread there is some real bitterness expressed towards us.