Aston Villa vs Newcastle pre-match thread

[SaddVillan]

More sobbing on the Tyne?

https://x.com/SupportersNufc/status/1954238054647902360?s=08

[Demitri_C]

On paper a good time  to play them unless they get a couple in before Saturday

They probably think the same of us though

[john e]

Only the first game of the season but If we can win, it will be a cracking start
But If we lose it will feel very depressing I think

[Legion]

Martinez suspended for this one?

[cdbearsfan]

Yep.

[Legion]

Ta.

[Villafirst]

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.

I'd prefer Mings instead of Pau starting....

[sid1964]

I watched Mings on Saturday evening- I would be a better option at centre half based on that display

[VillaTim]

Newcastle won't have a recognised nr 9  playing in all likelihood so i think Mings will sit this one out .

[Olneythelonely]

I think Mings will “sit it out” because we’ll want to play our best team first up.

[Nunkin1965]

Waited all summer for this.
2-0 win in the sunshine.

[Dave]

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.

I'd prefer Mings instead of Pau starting....

I'd be amazed if Pau doesn't play the vast majority of matches for which he's fit, however much it'll annoy people. Mings will get time in the cups.

I'd imagine the team above but I reckon Onana for either Malen or Ramsey given the brutes they've got in midfield.

[bri_the_villain]

Has anyone received their match tickets in the Villa app for this one yet? Nothing showing in mine as of this morning

[cdbearsfan]

Nope.

[john e]

Has anyone received their match tickets in the Villa app for this one yet? Nothing showing in mine as of this morning

Probably still at the printers mate