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[ColonelMustard]

Oct 1, 2020 17:53:05 GMT march4 said:

Still think we will be over run in midfield.

This has the makings of a 3-0 reverse unfortunately.

Could easily be. Really does depend how much the front 5 (including the wing backs in here) have them on the back foot.
Have to admit it's an exciting line up.

[crouchpotato1]

[Paul Spencer]

Oct 1, 2020 17:16:23 GMT FullerMagic said:

www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/aston-villa-stoke-team-live-4566732
Jacob Brown at right wing-back
Michael O’Neill had been clear that, in the long term, that Brown could be used at wing-back. That long-term has only been a couple of weeks.

But the manager is obviously a fan, seeing a bit of Adama Traore in him after he scored the winner at Wolves in round two.

It’ll be interesting to see how he gets on tonight and whether he can really be the competition for Tommy Smith that this squad needs while Tom Edwards is so out of favour.

Josh Tymon at left wing-back
Tymon has really impressed in central midfield and his versatility will be an asset this season.

But can he be the stand out wing-back? That seems like it should be his best position, making the most of his best assets.

I think he’s got a real chance to make this position his own. We shall see.

John Obi Mikel in central midfield
A surprise appearance for the 33-year-old in the cup, flanked by Jordan Thompson and Nick Powell - or in some kind of combination with the two. Maybe Powell will be just in front, maybe Mikel will be just behind the pair?

I thought Mikel was the best we’ve seen him yet on Saturday. He was so calm when Preston were reduced to 10 men and refused to get dragged into any needless battles.

Goodness knows why he didn’t shoot for the goal but it was a nice little pass to tee up Lee Gregory.

It's 343, Campbell on the right and Powell on the left.

[ParaPsych]

Oct 1, 2020 18:06:52 GMT crouchpotato1 said:

Peter Smith is either blind or an idiot.

[Gary Hackett]

Oct 1, 2020 18:06:52 GMT crouchpotato1 said:

Its clearly 3 at the back, what's he talking about

[terrorofturfmoor]

Oct 1, 2020 17:02:05 GMT Gabrielzakuaniandjuliet said:

Three quick players in one team?! Unbelievable

You can't quite say "unbelievable" without adding "Jeff" on the end....
Especially if it's footy talk!!! 😏

[shakermaker]

Oct 1, 2020 17:53:05 GMT march4 said:

Still think we will be over run in midfield.

This has the makings of a 3-0 reverse unfortunately.

Will we? I don't even recognise most of that Villa midfield except Lansbury, and he's no great shakes either. That's a mid-table Villa team we're playing tonight.

[Stoke711]

We are looking very good with this team. Brightest we have looked this season.

[Deleted]

Whatever happens in the second half, stick Fletcher and clucas into that line-up and that's our best team I reckon, certainly for away games anyway.

[clarkeda]

Oct 1, 2020 18:50:54 GMT @deleted said:

Whatever happens in the second half, stick Fletcher and clucas into that line-up and that's our best team I reckon, certainly for away games anyway.

Said this to my pal on text before the game.

Having pacy fit wing backs makes such a difference!