Barrow vs Aston Villa League Cup Rd 2 North - Tuesday, Aug 24th - 7.45pm

[eamonn]

The Villa pub in Elephant & Castle are showing it.

[brian green]

There are a lot of South American fans around the Elephant.   Standing room only when there is a Colombian game on. Maybe Emi is the big draw

[chrisw1]

As it's a Tuesday game there's plenty of rest before Brentford and then a big break after.  I'd be playing a strong team as a lot of them still need minutes.  But no way would I be risking Bailey if he had a muscle tweak and Cash may need treatment on his ankle.  I'd prob rest Luiz or just give him 50-60 mins if the medical team think he's revovered ok and the gametime would be good for him.

                        Steer

Tuanzebe    Konsa     Hause     Targett

  Chukwuemeka    Luiz     Ramsey (J)

    Buendia       Ings       JPB


If we're doing well I'd want to give Wes 30 mins at least.

Much as I'd like to see a last game for Hourihane, I'd take sentimentality out of it and give minutes to current and future players not departing ones.

I'd go with that, but stick Tuanzebe in the centre and Guilbert at right back.

Maybe, but I think we'll let Guilbert go and if that's the intention I'd prob let Konsa have the minutes.  If the plan is to keep him then yes, I'd definitely like to see him play.

Sounds like Buendia is in the Argentina squad and given they may have 3 games during the break I'd probably think about reducing his minutes on Tues.

[Clark W Griswold]

I'd start Wes, wouldn't risk Ings with the injury problems with the other forwards and it'll be a good work out for Wes. I'd expect us to have enough to beat them with that team otherwise, agree on Guilbert for Konsa too.

[eamonn]

There are a lot of South American fans around the Elephant.   Standing room only when there is a Colombian game on. Maybe Emi is the big draw

Good point. The old shopping centre was full of little independent shops run by Latin Americans. I'm not sure if the redevelopment of the area (including shopping centre) and the pandemic has screwed them.

[Damo70]

The Villa pub in Elephant & Castle are showing it.

It is on SKY channel 401 isn't it?

[RamboandBruno]

As it's a Tuesday game there's plenty of rest before Brentford and then a big break after.  I'd be playing a strong team as a lot of them still need minutes.  But no way would I be risking Bailey if he had a muscle tweak and Cash may need treatment on his ankle.  I'd prob rest Luiz or just give him 50-60 mins if the medical team think he's revovered ok and the gametime would be good for him.

                        Steer

Tuanzebe    Konsa     Hause     Targett

  Chukwuemeka    Luiz     Ramsey (J)

    Buendia       Ings       JPB


If we're doing well I'd want to give Wes 30 mins at least.

Much as I'd like to see a last game for Hourihane, I'd take sentimentality out of it and give minutes to current and future players not departing ones.

I'd go with that, but stick Tuanzebe in the centre and Guilbert at right back.

Pretty much agree with this, apart from Luiz who has had so much football, he may be tempted to keep McGinn in.

[VinnieChase84]

Is that a guess or ITK?

I'll find out tomorrow.

Just my own thoughts mate

[Legion]

I think there will be a mix of 1st team, fringe players and U23s.

[Demitri_C]

I think there will be a mix of 1st team, fringe players and U23s.

Yep and i think ings will be on the bench as insurance

[ADVILLAFAN]

Think I'd like Chukwuemeka, JPB and the Ramseys involved.

Assume players like Steer, Hause and Wes will get a look in and Targett for minutes. Maybe even the Lesser Spotted Sanson.

[ldavfc4eva]

Steer

Targett
Hause
Tuanzebe
Guilbert

Nakamba
Chucks
Hourihane

Buendia
Wesley
Phil B

[sid1964]

Anyone who is going have a safe journey, it is a long journey there and back to Birmingham in one day / night

Villa to win 3-0

[algy]

Steer

Targett
Hause
Tuanzebe
Guilbert

Chukwuemeka, C
Nakamba
Sanson (if fit), otherwise one of the young 'uns - Ramsey, A?

Bailey (if fit), otherwise Buendia
Wesley
JPB

Hopefully should be enough to see them off.  Make sure we've got a pretty strong bench, though.  Really think we should be taking a proper shot at both cups this season.

[Nev]

Please don't take it lightly, this above all seasons recently, I'd like us to win a cup.