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Post by Gods on Sept 28, 2020 18:46:58 GMT
The old Villa seem to have got alarmingly good since they narrowly staved off relegation last season.
My hitherto rosy confidence that we will dispatch them in the League Cup tie and secure a slot in the Quarter Finals is evaporating fast !
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Post by ab61 on Sept 28, 2020 19:16:07 GMT
They’ll play a second string, be over confident and our young guns will roll them over. 👍
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on Sept 28, 2020 19:21:09 GMT
Although they've started well, it's too early to judge if they'll be Premier League strugglers this season. Anything could happen on Thursday. They've hardly been tested so far, and only managed a 1-0 win vs Sheffield United who had 10-men for most of the game.
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Post by bgreen13 on Sept 28, 2020 19:23:43 GMT
2 games
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Sept 28, 2020 19:25:40 GMT
They looked good in possession today but a couple of points. Konsa is gash at the back Fulham had plenty of joy in wide areas, Mitrovic had 8 shots (7 headers) off crosses. Hopefully MON has seen the vulnerability in Villas full back positions. And if they play their reserves all the more reason to be optimistic
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Post by Pugsley on Sept 28, 2020 19:42:10 GMT
Hope they play a strong side. More chance of them being complacent.
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Post by thehoof on Sept 28, 2020 20:29:45 GMT
I’m sure StaffsVilla will correct me, but doesn’t their lat 6 Premier games read 5 wins , 1 draw? They have bought quite well I think and shouldn’t really be in a relegation fight- not with Fulham, WBA and Burnley ( lack of money and injuries) to definitely finish lower- then they are pretty even with the Brighton’s Newcastle’s and West Ham’s.
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Post by spitthedog on Sept 28, 2020 20:33:36 GMT
Pretty sure none of these will play Thursday
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Post by scfc75 on Sept 28, 2020 20:41:39 GMT
I’m sure StaffsVilla will correct me, but doesn’t their lat 6 Premier games read 5 wins , 1 draw? They have bought quite well I think and shouldn’t really be in a relegation fight- not with Fulham, WBA and Burnley ( lack of money and injuries) to definitely finish lower- then they are pretty even with the Brighton’s Newcastle’s and West Ham’s. Nearly... 4 wins and 2 draws. Before that they were pretty awful, 2pts from 10 games Definitely a form team right now.
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Post by staffsvilla on Sept 28, 2020 21:26:42 GMT
I’m sure StaffsVilla will correct me, but doesn’t their lat 6 Premier games read 5 wins , 1 draw? They have bought quite well I think and shouldn’t really be in a relegation fight- not with Fulham, WBA and Burnley ( lack of money and injuries) to definitely finish lower- then they are pretty even with the Brighton’s Newcastle’s and West Ham’s. Nearly... 4 wins and 2 draws. Before that they were pretty awful, 2pts from 10 games Definitely a form team right now. Lockdown changed everything at The Villa,players Smith and the coaches didn't have time to bed in benefited from the "mid season pre season" and we've looked a much better side especially at the back ever since, a few decent additions and we have become a more difficult side to beat however re the cup I think we'll change 7/8 and struggle v you if not lose, anyway apart from the cup I hope you have a Great season UTV
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2020 21:40:45 GMT
They made 11 changes for the Bristol City game:
Steer Guibert Elmohamady Hause Taylor Lansbury Nakamba Ramsey Traore Davis El Ghazi
I think they'll go stronger in central defence and in midfield, will be a tough game......
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Post by Gods on Sept 28, 2020 22:14:37 GMT
They made 11 changes for the Bristol City game: Steer Guibert Elmohamady Hause Taylor Lansbury Nakamba Ramsey Traore Davis El Ghazi I think they'll go stronger in central defence and in midfield, will be a tough game...... And still beat Bristol City 3-0, I think Traore was a £17 million man, they won't be too shabby.
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Post by walton corner on Sept 29, 2020 18:28:11 GMT
Why couldn’t they have played tomorrow night instead of Thursday......spuds playing tonight then Thursday
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Sept 29, 2020 18:34:41 GMT
Why couldn’t they have played tomorrow night instead of Thursday......spuds playing tonight then Thursday Not something else for Mourinho to moan about👀
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Sept 29, 2020 18:37:08 GMT
Why couldn’t they have played tomorrow night instead of Thursday......spuds playing tonight then Thursday Not something else for Mourinho to moan about👀 Followed by Man United on Sunday! God he’s gonna have a meltdown!
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Post by LL Cool Dave on Sept 30, 2020 9:44:39 GMT
They've just signed Ross Barkley on loan from Chelsea.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Sept 30, 2020 9:56:05 GMT
Good signing that!
Can he play tomorrow?
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Post by thisisouryear on Sept 30, 2020 10:20:50 GMT
They've just signed Ross Barkley on loan from Chelsea. He has to be one of the thickest footballers around, he's capable of brilliance when he has the ball but if a player can stay near him then he's there to be tackled which often leads to a break on goal. He's as likely to be at fault for as many goals as he scores, I find him a high risk footballer and his special moments often disguise what a liability he is.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2020 10:23:54 GMT
Good signing that! Can he play tomorrow? Cup tied.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Sept 30, 2020 10:24:44 GMT
Good signing that! Can he play tomorrow? Cup tied. Good. He's a player our midfield would give too much space to shoot.
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Post by rickyfullerbeer on Sept 30, 2020 10:29:35 GMT
Villa's transfer business has been exceptional. I've a lot of time for that club and Dean Smith.
Great to see Grealish sign a new deal there, although I also want to see him given a chance at a bigger club because I think he's all class.
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Post by thisisouryear on Sept 30, 2020 10:37:39 GMT
Good. He's a player our midfield would give too much space to shoot. Yes but he's the player who also gives you so much space in midfield, you don't often see a team with Barkley in dominate the midfield and are also more likely to be weaker defensively. I would rather him in the team than Grealish, he's becoming a bit of a beast.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2020 10:50:59 GMT
So how do we think we will line up? I'm going with the following:
Davies
Collins Batth Martins Indi
Smith Powell Thompson Tymon McClean
Campbell Fletcher
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Post by LL Cool Dave on Sept 30, 2020 10:58:59 GMT
So how do we think we will line up? I'm going with the following: Davies Collins Batth Martins Indi Smith Powell Thompson Tymon McClean Campbell Fletcher Can't be far off that.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Sept 30, 2020 11:03:38 GMT
Good. He's a player our midfield would give too much space to shoot. Yes but he's the player who also gives you so much space in midfield, you don't often see a team with Barkley in dominate the midfield and are also more likely to be weaker defensively. I would rather him in the team than Grealish, he's becoming a bit of a beast. Grealish was never going to play was he? They'll make a fuck ton of changes surely?
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Post by thisisouryear on Sept 30, 2020 11:22:24 GMT
Yes but he's the player who also gives you so much space in midfield, you don't often see a team with Barkley in dominate the midfield and are also more likely to be weaker defensively. I would rather him in the team than Grealish, he's becoming a bit of a beast. Grealish was never going to play was he? They'll make a fuck ton of changes surely? I hope he doesn't, take him out of the team and we have a chance. I would expect we will play something similar to our last couple of games.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Sept 30, 2020 11:32:18 GMT
Grealish was never going to play was he? They'll make a fuck ton of changes surely? I hope he doesn't, take him out of the team and we have a chance. I would expect we will play something similar to our last couple of games. We'll carry on with the 3 at the back shite but again we'll make a fuck ton of changes too? Davies, Smith and Fox the only 3 that will keep their place? Davies Smith Collins Batth Indi Fox Thompson Tymon Powell Campbell Vokes Or something similar I'd suspect?
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Post by nott1 on Sept 30, 2020 15:00:10 GMT
Like I thought about the Wolves match, we haven't a prayer..........
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Post by scfc75 on Sept 30, 2020 15:24:30 GMT
We win on pens tomorrow, folks. Enjoy!
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Post by tejstokie on Sept 30, 2020 18:05:10 GMT
I hope we surprise them with our new found luck
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