West Ham vs Aston Villa match thread

[ChicagoLion]

Any swimming tips?

[SoccerHQ]

Yep midfield looking a bit lightweight. But maybe we’re playing a long ball blitz through Big John a la Wimbledon late 80s.

Ultimately Tim isn't quite as good as people are making out. Emery gave him a start in Europa and was bigging him up in the press but since then been back on the bench.

With Ramsey I just think it's a case of we don't want to rush him back today just to lose him then for another six weeks as that is basically the season so save him for the Wolves game.

[Rigadon]

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[Clampy]

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If i could have one too, i would be most grateful.

[Behind Bluenose Lines]

Who knows what on earth will happen today without SJM and with that line-up?  Still, thank the Lord McGrath for Fulham yesterday, nevertheless!

[brontebilly]

Having Duran and Watkins on will give us a bit more physical clout. Should be interesting.

That's the theory but Watkins has never looked comfortable with a forward next to him. Big show
of faith in Duran but think we should have gone with Diaby and 433 451, 2 up top is a crazy decision . Luiz is going to have to play the game of his life today in midfield.

Will never agree with any decision to start Konsa at RB. Ridiculous decision to drop Cash. This is back to MON territory picking Cuellar at RB. Don't agree with picking Moreno ahead of Digne either, Moreno was average at best during the week. Stunned with that decision.

[john e]

Can’t complain with that lineup
I moaned last week about about 5 at the back and a negative outlook this week it’s 2 up front so we are looking to take the game to them

The Reason the centre of midfield looks weak is because we have got no one else left to play there, not a lot you can do about that

He obviously does not think Tim is ready.

Not in this game he doesn’t

It’s a difficult one if you put him in instead of Rogers, it’s a negative move so people like me who are always banging on about being positive Can’t really complain.

The only other thing you could maybe do is put Cash in right back and move Konsa into the centre, then play Tim without Rogers that way you still got the attacking intent

But as it is I’m not complaining because it’s a positive if interesting Line up

[PaulWinch again]

Very attacking. We’ll see how it works but it’s a better call than last week’s approach.

[Proposition Joe]

That's a 4-2-4 almost. This could be an edge of the seat game

[Villan82]

Having Duran and Watkins on will give us a bit more physical clout. Should be interesting.

That's the theory but Watkins has never looked comfortable with a forward next to him. Big show
of faith in Duran but think we should have gone with Diaby and 433 451, 2 up top is a crazy decision . Luiz is going to have to play the game of his life today in midfield.

Will never agree with any decision to start Konsa at RB. Ridiculous decision to drop Cash. This is back to MON territory picking Cuellar at RB. Don't agree with picking Moreno ahead of Digne either, Moreno was average at best during the week. Stunned with that decision.

Honestly, I just don't know any more.

[Rigadon]

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If i could have one too, i would be most grateful.

Sorted. 

[Monty]

Just seen the team, very deranged. I like it.

[Rigadon]

Where the hell is Ramsey again!?  What a shit season he's had so far with injuries

[VillaTim]

Big opportunity for Duran today.

[devilla]

Bit worried about the midfield but that's forced on us. Looking forward to seeing big Jhon with Ollie.