Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa pre match thread

[Villa Lew]

Otherwise know as the David Geddis derby.

[garyellis]

2-0

They did the treble over us in 80/81.
Fat lot of good it did them.

i remember the FA Cup loss at their place (0-1 Mariner) & obviously that Tuesday night at B6 . Oddly i have no recollection of the league game at Portman Rd

1-0 to them in the September. We were the better side. I think Alan Brazil has mentioned they beat us three times but it meant very little by the end of the season. 😀

[coreyfeldman]

A little concerned that injuries are biting already - 6 potentially unavailable Sunday is it? Should have enough to beat these though before 2 massive games next week when we could do with some players back.

Yes thats a valid point and one its a tad concerning. If we still had enzo and illing jr i think we would be good squad wise. The squads a but unbalanced because evn if we had illing jr we are stacked in that position same with enzo.

Wait, if we had Illing Jr and Enzo our squad would be fine but even more unbalanced?

The injuries we have are in areas that neither of them play in so it's not even relevant.

[The Edge]

Enjoy Unai proving me wrong but I’d play Barkley, Maatsen and Duran from the start in this one!

I might of agreed before the Wycombe game but Barkley and Duran choked on the night when it was their chance to show Unai they should be starting. Having said that I don't think Barkley ever thought he had been signed to start many games. More of a cover player and impact sub at which he has done great so far.

[LeeS]

I’m going for a draw here. They go two up in a subdued first half and we come back at the death. Goals from Ramsey and Duran. 

[PaulTheVillan]

We'll win.

3-1

Cruising and ship an avoidable late goal.

Guessing we'll be without McGinn & Digne?

[paul_e]

We'll win.

3-1

Cruising and ship an avoidable late goal.

Guessing we'll be without McGinn & Digne?

Digne? Do you mean Carlos because as far as I'm aware there's no issues with Digne.

[rob_bridge]

Get in. Get the job done. Get out.

Ipswich 1.3 Aston Villa

[ASHTONVILLA]

Can't see anything other than a comfortable win.

0-3 Onana, Watkins and Buendia (coming on from the bench). Clean sheet for Emi.

Think we will make a few changes.

Martinez

Nedjelkovic Konsa Torres Digne

Onana Barkley Tielemans

Bailey Watkins Ramsey

Bring on Duran, Buendia and maybe even Mings or Kamara to get some minutes.

[paul_e]

Can't see anything other than a comfortable win.

0-3 Onana, Watkins and Buendia (coming on from the bench). Clean sheet for Emi.

Think we will make a few changes.

Martinez

Nedjelkovic Konsa Torres Digne

Onana Barkley Tielemans

Bailey Watkins Ramsey

Bring on Duran, Buendia and maybe even Mings or Kamara to get some minutes.

Given Ramseys minutes are clearly being managed I'd think we'd be far more likely to see rogers start if we went with that. For what it's worth I think they'll both start and Barkley will be on the bench because I can't see us going to a 3 in midfield. Right back will be interesting because I wouldn't be shocked to see Bogarde ahead of Ned again.

[Richie]

2-0

They did the treble over us in 80/81.
Fat lot of good it did them.

i remember the FA Cup loss at their place (0-1 Mariner) & obviously that Tuesday night at B6 . Oddly i have no recollection of the league game at Portman Rd

1-0 to them in the September. We were the better side. I think Alan Brazil has mentioned they beat us three times but it meant very little by the end of the season. 😀

I was at their place for the 1-0 defeat in the League. We played great. By far the better side.

[DrGonzo]

It's been a funny old season this far.  Results have been excellent, performances have been sporadically brilliant but too often lacking in concentration.  A statement victory against, what must be considered, relegation fodder would calm a lot of nerves and bring confidence.  5-0 would be a dream, but I can see it being 3-1 with Ipswich scoring either early doors or midway through the second half to make a nervous finish.  5-0 please Villa.

[timeoutbigbar]

Ah, these lot.  My first ever game at Villa Park was a 1-0 defeat against them.  Do have a bad feeling we might drop points here, got to be focused on this one rather than Bayern on Wednesday, can't afford to be out run and fought. 

Begrudgingly I'll say 1-1.

[Hookeysmith]

Last time i went there Townsend scored a stunner

I worry our guys will have one eye on Bayern and not want to miss out.

1-1

[rougegorge]

I remember the game there in 2000 when Nilis's brief Villa career came to a sad end.