Aston Villa v WBA Match Thread

[Mister E]

With AEG, Barkley and Traore starting,  it would be no surprise to see us lose by 2 or 3.

[Doughboy21]

Fucking Barkley, and 2 CB on the bench.

Exactly..Hause could cover l/b and c/b allowing room for young uns

[Legion]

Not overly impressed but let's see.

[Bobby Boy]

With AEG, Barkley and Traore starting,  it would be no surprise to see us lose by 2 or 3.

Three players who have been shocking recently. OK, boys, let's see what you can do. It's West Brom. Now, come on....

[Nii Lamptey]

Can't believe Ross is in the matchday squad, let alone the starting 11?! What the hell is Smith watching to warrant a starting place for him over literally ANYONE ELSE in our squad - He'd better hope it pays off or it's gonna be hellfire on here at FT (or post Line of Duty at least!).

I'll call it here first - Another inept performance from Dross, and we'll be a goal or two down and he'll sub him for Keinan in the 65th min.

I'm stunned.... Absolutely stunned. What message does this send to the rest of the squad when a player who couldn't break wind, let alone break into a run gets in ahead of the other midfielders. Shocker from Dean, that.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Looks like 4-2-4 to me, which means bypassing the midfield and hoofi getting it straight up to the forwards.

I still think we'll win.

[Sexual Ealing]

Can't believe Ross is in the matchday squad, let alone the starting 11?! What the hell is Smith watching to warrant a starting place for him over literally ANYONE ELSE in our squad - He'd better hope it pays off or it's gonna be hellfire on here at FT (or post Line of Duty at least!).

I'll call it here first - Another inept performance from Dross, and we'll be a goal or two down and he'll sub him for Keinan in the 65th min.

I'm stunned.... Absolutely stunned. What message does this send to the rest of the squad when a player who couldn't break wind, let alone break into a run gets in ahead of the other midfielders. Shocker from Dean, that.

Try not to take it all too seriously, would be my advice.

[Taylor]

Hooray. Barkley is starting. Come on Ross! UTV!

[olaftab]

Just about the best news is that Wesley is back in the squad.

[andyh]

Seeing Barkley start is the most unpredictable thing we will see, because the rest of the team and formation is so bloody predictable.

[PaulWinch again]

Good luck Ross hope you find some form and confidence.

[TonyD]

Just about the best news is that Wesley is back in the squad.

He won’t get a game though. 

[SoccerHQ]

I think we just anticipate West Brom will actually attack so getting in extra attacker/ball carrier makes sense to me for the counter attacks.

I'm not as pessimistic by the team as some and think we'll create a decent amount today. Will be a more open game than many think.

Not really sure who else should be starting. I mean Nakamba stays in and it's a pretty negative midfield selection.

[cdbearsfan]

Well, hopefully not, as he's more likely to come on if we aren't winning.

[Damo70]

I can only think that Dean has been impressed with Barkley in training.