Aston Villa v Forest Match Thread

[PeterWithesShin]

What an atmosphere for arrivals 🤯

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2011464686114408

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Out of character and unexpected for their perma grinning manager. 

It's his hair transplant that gets me. It must have been extremely cheap.

They do cheap ones? Interesting.

Thinking of donating that split mattress you have on your chest?

[Brazilian Villain]

Ian Dennis on Radio 5 reckons we're going 3 at the back. CD's off for a lie down.

[Olof's Beard]

I'm not convinced about shoving a centre half into midfield when he hasn't started there all season.

But you never know, maybe it's the always-popular 3 centre halves with wing back system to counteract their two out-and-out strikers. That'd go down well if it fails.

[PeterWithesShin]

[eamonn]

Can Lindelof run? Genuine question.

[Rigadon]

I’d guess Lindeloff is I there to help defending long throws and corners, screen the back 4 and give the ball to Tielemans a lot.  Bit of a gamble but better than going with Bogarde who just isn’t up to this. 

[Louzie0]

I’m hoping they’ve practiced some brilliant moves at BH for which Lindelhof is pivotal in that position!

[rob_bridge]

I’d guess Lindeloff is I there to help defending long throws and corners, screen the back 4 and give the ball to Tielemans a lot.  Bit of a gamble but better than going with Bogarde who just isn’t up to this.

Bogarde hasn't kicked on.

Beeb saying it 3-5-2 which would be massive gamble.

[Chris_Jephcott]

I have that same feeling as I had before PSG.

Let’s do something magical tonight again please!

Come on Villa!!!

[PeterWithesShin]

We're gonna play like it's 1996.

[Mellin]

I'm a believer, mate.

[JUAN PABLO]

Lindelof isnt in goal  ffs 

[brontebilly]

I’d guess Lindeloff is I there to help defending long throws and corners, screen the back 4 and give the ball to Tielemans a lot.  Bit of a gamble but better than going with Bogarde who just isn’t up to this.

Bogarde hasn't kicked on.

Beeb saying it 3-5-2 which would be massive gamble.

Cash & Digne as wing backs in a back 5 would be horrendous. There's a lot more to midfield play at this level than just winning headers and getting stuck in. Even more pressure on Tielemans to get turned on the ball tonight as Lindelof simply won't be able to. Easy pressing target for Forest.

[kippaxvilla2]

On their team, that'll do. None of their doubtful players starting.

Apart from Gibbs white who are the others? I’m genuinely ignorant.