Aston Villa vs Newcastle United pre match thread

[Rory]

I had a look at one of their forums yesterday. Like all football forums, there were plenty of sensible comments, as well as some by brain donors.

A couple of them hate us because we're all Tories, apparently. One has a Baggie mate, and he and other Albion fans principally hate us because of the strong Tory element amongst our support. Nothing to do with spending more than a century in our shadow then.

Right, I'm off to piss on a homeless person before objecting to a planning application for new social housing in my area.

So they're oblivious to the the brutal fascist regime that's pouring money into their club so long as they win some shiny trophies? Ok then. However I'd much prefer to keep politics out of football. I've never had any issues with them previously and I've always thought of our fan bases as pretty similar. This will be a very tough game for both teams. I think/hope we can edge it so I'll go for a 2-1 win for the boys in claret and blue who I'm very proud to say hail from one of the most working class areas of the city.

We're better looking, though.

Speak for yourself. I've got a face you wouldn't want to meet in a dark alley!! But I'm a nice person

Even if that were true, you'd still probably be able to make it as a male model in Newcastle.

[Paul.S]

Unfortunately I do think this game might be a bit of a reality check for us. Recent results have obviously been great but thought some players have looked a little leggy late on against Leicester and very much against Forest. With our injuries I think we might struggle with the intensity of what they will likely bring in terms of pace and power. I think it's clear Emery doesn't really rate the Donk but I think he has to start with McGinn pushing further forward. Would prefer to retain Traore in reserve for now.

------------Martinez
Young, Konsa, Mings, Moreno
------------Luiz, Donk
McGinn, Buendia, Ramsey
_-------------Ollie

I’d agree with a lot of this, especially the power part. We’ve got to compete physically in midfield  which is why I’d put McGinn central.
They play on the break a lot and this is where the pace element comes into it. Normally I’d be less than confident of getting anything but I’m 100% sure Emery has a plan.
Their weak point is left back but I don’t think we have the pace to worry them there so it’s all down to the game plan and we do have a top level coach. Maybe Duran coming on for a decent period could help with the physical side of it.
Anyway, 2-1 Villa with McGinn and Watkins winning it for us.

[ADVILLAFAN]

Worth pointing out that Newcastle somehow failed to beat Derby in 2008 season too. Nearly lost both games in fact

[ChicagoLion]

Unfortunately I do think this game might be a bit of a reality check for us. Recent results have obviously been great but thought some players have looked a little leggy late on against Leicester and very much against Forest. With our injuries I think we might struggle with the intensity of what they will likely bring in terms of pace and power. I think it's clear Emery doesn't really rate the Donk but I think he has to start with McGinn pushing further forward. Would prefer to retain Traore in reserve for now.

------------Martinez
Young, Konsa, Mings, Moreno
------------Luiz, Donk
McGinn, Buendia, Ramsey
_-------------Ollie

I would go with this a well, with Traore coming on if we need something second half. Dougie is brilliant but need something along side him to handle that big lump Joelinton barging through the midfield.

He hasn't changed from 4 4 2 and I don't think he will suddenly change for Saturday.

[PeterWithesShin]

[Lastfootstamper]

Is that from 2016, PWS? I don't think I've seen it before. Please tell me it is.

[PeterWithesShin]

Is that from 2016, PWS? I don't think I've seen it before. Please tell me it is.

It is indeed from the 0-0 in 2016.

[Rory]

😅 ah what a fucking beauty.

There were loads of them dressed like that. Appropriate, really, because one of the few things more terrifying than a clown is the jiggling wall of blubber that goes with any visit from the toon army.

Also, if you look at the two directly in front of him, the one in sunglasses has stolen the forehead of the other one in order to double up his own.

[Paul.S]

😅 ah what a fucking beauty.

There were loads of them dressed like that. Appropriate, really, because one of the few things more terrifying than a clown is the jiggling wall of blubber that goes with any visit from the toon army.

I’m not Gary Neville’s biggest fan but he did make me laugh the other week. He said that they all like taking their tops off but tend to have the same physique.

[Rory]

😅 ah what a fucking beauty.

There were loads of them dressed like that. Appropriate, really, because one of the few things more terrifying than a clown is the jiggling wall of blubber that goes with any visit from the toon army.

I’m not Gary Neville’s biggest fan but he did make me laugh the other week. He said that they all like taking their tops off but tend to have the same physique.

Haha. Thing is, I'm approaching it from the point of view of a man who'd look just as unsightly as all but the most cetacean of them. That's one of the reasons I keep my shirt on.

[Paul.S]

😅 ah what a fucking beauty.

There were loads of them dressed like that. Appropriate, really, because one of the few things more terrifying than a clown is the jiggling wall of blubber that goes with any visit from the toon army.

I’m not Gary Neville’s biggest fan but he did make me laugh the other week. He said that they all like taking their tops off but tend to have the same physique.

Haha. Thing is, I'm approaching it from the point of view of a man who'd look just as unsightly as all but the most cetacean of them. That's one of the reasons I keep my shirt on.

And that’s the way it should be. Maybe though as a 1 off it’s a tops off for all us blokes at the final whistle when we beat them on Saturday. That would be worth more than any mask or banner.

[Rory]

😅 ah what a fucking beauty.

There were loads of them dressed like that. Appropriate, really, because one of the few things more terrifying than a clown is the jiggling wall of blubber that goes with any visit from the toon army.

I’m not Gary Neville’s biggest fan but he did make me laugh the other week. He said that they all like taking their tops off but tend to have the same physique.

Haha. Thing is, I'm approaching it from the point of view of a man who'd look just as unsightly as all but the most cetacean of them. That's one of the reasons I keep my shirt on.

And that’s the way it should be. Maybe though as a 1 off it’s a tops off for all us blokes at the final whistle when we beat them on Saturday. That would be worth more than any mask or banner.

Please, god no!

I think we're due a bump anyway. Based on nothing but sod's law, I think it'll be 3-1 to them.

[Allan C]

Think we’ll win this, going for 1-0, they’re due a dodgy performance. We’re due a good performance against them.

[four fornicholl]

[Smirker]

Think we’ll win this, going for 1-0, they’re due a dodgy performance. We’re due a good performance against them.

Best them 2-0 in this fixture last season and the season before