Bologna FC 1909 v Aston Villa Pre-Match

[eamonn]

And they've both been within the last 18 months.

[ADVILLAFAN]

Bologna haven't lost a game in the Europa League, since we beat them. Something like an 11 game run.

[eye digress]

Ah my bad, I thought we played them home and away last year, but am confusing them with Bruges.

[JUAN PABLO]

sorry to ask .. happy easter monday BTW

why do we have Bailey in the Euro squad and not Barkley?

[Somniloquism]

Because Barkley was injured the two times we could have selected him. He was partially in as an injury replacement for Mings but that was temporary until Mings was fit.

[olaftab]

Bologna haven't lost a game in the Europa League, since we beat them. Something like an 11 game run.

I think on Thursday their losing run to us will come to end with a draw.

[ADVILLAFAN]

Bologna haven't lost a game in the Europa League, since we beat them. Something like an 11 game run.

I think on Thursday their losing run to us will come to end with a draw.

Wouldn't mind a draw and keep up our 100% home record against them.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Bologna haven't lost a game in the Europa League, since we beat them. Something like an 11 game run.

I think on Thursday their losing run to us will come to end with a draw.

I'd prefer they suffer a 5-0 defeat but each to their own.

[JUAN PABLO]

Because Barkley was injured the two times we could have selected him. He was partially in as an injury replacement for Mings but that was temporary until Mings was fit.

Still think an inured Barkley is better than a fit Bailey.  Thanks

[Dave]

Because Barkley was injured the two times we could have selected him. He was partially in as an injury replacement for Mings but that was temporary until Mings was fit.

Still think an inured Barkley is better than a fit Bailey.  Thanks

Maybe, but they were all just replacing someone in a similar role who was leaving the squad.

Tammy = Malen
DL = Kamara
Bailey = Guessand

Including Barkley over Bailey leaves the squad a bit too light on attackers.