Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth Pre Match

[Hookeysmith]

Really like Semenyo (sp) even though he should of been sent off at their place and Kluivert but think they are weaker without Solanki

Need to score first and early

[Percy McCarthy]

(Hope Konsa continues at RB, as it seems to be our best chance of a clean sheet.)

I知 glad people are starting to notice this, but hopefully this is one of those less demanding games where Cash can be trusted not to do too much damage.

I recall we conceded a penalty in this fixture last season so without looking it up I知 guessing he played?

[RamboandBruno]

(Hope Konsa continues at RB, as it seems to be our best chance of a clean sheet.)

I知 glad people are starting to notice this, but hopefully this is one of those less demanding games where Cash can be trusted not to do too much damage.

I recall we conceded a penalty in this fixture last season so without looking it up I知 guessing he played?

Cant recall their pen in the first game, but Cash did a classic Cash clatter into one of theirs in the first half at VP and Solanke slotted the pen away to put them one up.

I really like Cash, for all the rough and tumble of it all, but this, unfortunately is why he gives away too many pens and can be a liability at times.

[Percy McCarthy]

(Hope Konsa continues at RB, as it seems to be our best chance of a clean sheet.)

I知 glad people are starting to notice this, but hopefully this is one of those less demanding games where Cash can be trusted not to do too much damage.

I recall we conceded a penalty in this fixture last season so without looking it up I知 guessing he played?

Cant recall their pen in the first game, but Cash did a classic Cash clatter into one of theirs in the first half at VP and Solanke slotted the pen away to put them one up.

I really like Cash, for all the rough and tumble of it all, but this, unfortunately is why he gives away too many pens and can be a liability at times.

I like his energy and whole-hearted spirit. Good rotation option in home games when the RB has a chance to get forward.

It痴 the prospect of him playing in the big games that worries me.

[The Edge]

This game is another marker for me. A brilliant win away in the PL followed by a memorable Champions league night under the lights. All the accolades that followed (yes Villa Tim even motd were falling over themselves to praise us) and now a seemingly routine game against a dangerous Bournemouth side at 3pm. Can they keep up the standards now the bar has been reset at a much higher level? I think Unai will have a bit of a shake up to freshen things now he's got the luxury of a fully fit squad to choose from. The crowd will also have a part to play. We have to raise our bar too now and keep up with the players. Let's hope we can pull together and keep makung fortress Villa Park a place where opposition clubs fear to tread.

[Demitri_C]

Seeing online so posters saying that there are still quite a few tickets available.  Looks like wont be a sellout

Not suprising when you think we had CL game vs bologna and palace in cup next week

[Ads]

Be well over 40k though. Even P10 and P11 (the bits they release) has sold well. Singles dotted here and there.

[AV82EC]

Seeing online so posters saying that there are still quite a few tickets available.  Looks like wont be a sellout

Not suprising when you think we had CL game vs bologna and palace in cup next week

Ticket Update: Roughly 350 GA tickets left. All stands available though mostly singles.

[PaulTheVillan]

I think we'll win this one 2-1.

Martinez

Cash
Konsa
Torres
Digne

Tielemans
Barkley
McGinn
Ramsey

Rogers
Watkins

[Somniloquism]

Apparently Alex Scott* and Sinisterra are out for them.

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola on Alex Scott who has undergone surgery this week: "He felt after training this week that his knee was blocked. We did an MRI and they could see it was in the meniscus. We decided to have the surgery and lucky for him the surgery could repair his meniscus, even if it means he will be out for a little bit more time."

On Luis Sinisterra: "He came with some hamstring issues after the break. He could play the game and continue training but there was a moment this week where he felt he could not continue. It does not look like something big, it may be a matter of just one week. He is definitely out for tomorrow though, yes."

*Not the ex-footballer turned MOTD host.

[Ads]

He was the lad who should have walked down at their place wasn't he?

[Ads]

Martinez

Maatsen
Carlos
Torres
Konsa

Ramsey
Tielemans
Onana
Bailey

Rogers
Watkins

[Demitri_C]

Seeing online so posters saying that there are still quite a few tickets available.  Looks like wont be a sellout

Not suprising when you think we had CL game vs bologna and palace in cup next week

Ticket Update: Roughly 350 GA tickets left. All stands available though mostly singles.

350 GA that seems alot. The pricing is all wrong

[john2710]

Seeing online so posters saying that there are still quite a few tickets available.  Looks like wont be a sellout

Not suprising when you think we had CL game vs bologna and palace in cup next week

Ticket Update: Roughly 350 GA tickets left. All stands available though mostly singles.

350 GA that seems alot. The pricing is all wrong

If there were thousands of seats available, you could say the pricing is wrong.

But a few hundred, mostly single seats across the whole stadium and having sold most of the returned Bournemouth sections.

Looking at the Palace game on Weds, you could argue the prices are wrong because I doubt we'll get 20k or perhaps people simply aren't interested in the game whatever the price.

[Dave]

Seeing online so posters saying that there are still quite a few tickets available.  Looks like wont be a sellout

Not suprising when you think we had CL game vs bologna and palace in cup next week

Ticket Update: Roughly 350 GA tickets left. All stands available though mostly singles.

350 GA that seems alot. The pricing is all wrong

They're the cheapest league tickets of the season, and nearly every home ticket had been sold before Bournemouth returned half of their allocation ten days ago.