Aston Villa vs Newcastle pre-match thread

[VILLA MOLE]

It has to be said they are still bloody good team even without Isaak , I would not rest on him not playing

They've sold Wilson too . Not sure who they got as a CF now

Bloody harvey barnes as he always scores against us

[brontebilly]

If he does play it'd be like when Gregory played Yorke at Everton just before his move to ManUre

He hasn't even been training with them, he is holed up at Sociedad waiting for his move.

It's an odd story, that Sociedad angle. What would he have done - called them up and ask can he pop in for a bit of training while in the area? Not the worst part of the world to be holed up in I guess.

The market for forwards is awful currently so Newcastle are in a tough spot. Might need to take a punt on Jackson or even Darwin Nunez.

[paul_e]

If he does play it'd be like when Gregory played Yorke at Everton just before his move to ManUre

He hasn't even been training with them, he is holed up at Sociedad waiting for his move.

It's an odd story, that Sociedad angle. What would he have done - called them up and ask can he pop in for a bit of training while in the area? Not the worst part of the world to be holed up in I guess.

The market for forwards is awful currently so Newcastle are in a tough spot. Might need to take a punt on Jackson or even Darwin Nunez.

Well yeah, he was with them for 3 seasons, he'll obviously know people at the club still, not hard in those circumstances to reach out and ask for a bit of help with training whilst you aren't willing/able to train at your current club.

[Demitri_C]

1-1 this one .

It’s reported that he’s not travelled with them to their last friendly fixtures in Spain and I don’t think he’s played a pre season game. It’d be a big ask to throw him in for the first game of the season.

Oh ok thanks for confirming thats good to know as he usually does well for us

Will assume gordon plays up top unless they get someone else in before. Even if its jackson he is banned 1st game

[VillaTim]

i assume Isak isn't getting paid then as he's effectively gone on strike .

[Bent Neilsens Screamer]

I'm guessing he meant to quote Demetri.

Correct. Apologies VillaTim

[PeterWithesShin]

After the last friendly and new signing, 8-0.

[VillaTim]

Eddie Howe says it is "clear" that he "can't involve" Alexander Isak at Newcastle United as things stand.
"I'd want Alex to be playing today," Howe added just eight days before the season opener at Aston Villa. "I'd want him training tomorrow. We would love the player to be with us.

"Let me make that absolutely clear. There's no part of me that doesn't want that outcome, but I don't see the current situation changing for Aston Villa."

[Pete3206]

Even without Isak, Newcastle are a good side. But, I think we'll win by one goal.

[aj2k77]

Bizot
Cash
Digne
Mings
Konsa
Tielemans
Onana
Kamara
Malen
Rogers
Watkins

3-1 Villa.

[ChicagoLion]

I quite like the clubs stance on Isaac, looks like his agent and Liverpool have over played their hand.
Of course he will get his move but not on his terms.
Expect more arrogant posturing from 'The Mighty Reds YNWA'.

[VILLA MOLE]

I quite like the clubs stance on Isaac, looks like his agent and Liverpool have over played their hand.
Of course he will get his move but not on his terms.
Expect more arrogant posturing from 'The Mighty Reds YNWA'.

absolutely you signed the contract , suck it up

[eamonn]

If they dont get a striker in i wonder if they will desperately  try get isak to play.

Time for the return of the lone ranger, Nile Ranger.

[RamboandBruno]

Teamwise, maybe something like;

Bizot
Cash
Konsa
Torres
Digne
Kamara
Tielemans
Ramsey
Malen
Rogers
Watkins

Options now though and any of McGinn, Onana and Guessand could start.

[PeterWithesShin]

0-8 even without Isak. What a wicked game.