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I must say I mentioned Jedinak too. I know he isn't always the most popular choice, but I do think he has the experience and physical attributes for a game of this nature. That said, I think he will stick with Whelan and that's fine by me.

I trust the gaffer to pick what he feels is the best side to see us through to the play off final, whether that be Whelan or Hourihane, or Adomah or Green ETC he loves the club, he's one of us and he's doing a cracking job up to now, let's hope it ends with a play off final victory!

Poor mistake but had a decent season, definitely won't hold it against him. Always thought the away fixture was the game more suitable for him to play in but 2 games in 4 days isn't ideal, be interesting what Smith does. I'd actually consider Jedinak in there for the extra aerial presence he has, but I'd be nervous every time he had the ball at his feet, so yeah, scrap that !

F**K Baggies F**K dirty Leeds We're going up

Fantastic result in the end and the Gayle sending off could be key to us going through. Hourihane changed the game when he came on and should have started (IMO), I don't think Whelan is needed against a team like West Brom who were always going to sit in and look to counter. If it's Leeds in the final then that's a different game totally and Whelan may be the right pick but that's for another time (hopefully)! We are a better footballing team than West Brom, though they played well for 60 minutes and coped with our attacks quite easily I thought, we just need to play on the front foot at the Hawthorns and take the game to them. I feel confident.. Also Adomah should never start another game for us, yes he offers a little more defensively BUT and it's a big but, his legs have gone, he cant beat a man, his crossing his poor and but for one terrific run of games where he scored for fun his finishing is pretty poor too, give me Kodjia or Green any day of the week!

Team I said prior game so yeah

Adomah and Whelan off at HT for Kodjia and Hourihane, basically the team we SHOULD have started with

I have a feeling West Brom will play it very cautiously tomorrow afternoon and will sit with men behind the ball and hope to hit us on the break with Rodriguez and Gayle, they would take a draw back to the Hawthorns all day long, I would go as creative as possible tomorrow. It was, but I can't imagine him not putting his foot in during a play-off semi final, plus he showed plenty of aggression at Elland Road not so long ago. Having said that, I have no qualms at all with starting with Whelan and I think we probably will do, he is the best we have doing the ugly side of the game and recycles the ball well which gives the other players more freedom to play, I personally think he will be better suited to the away leg (and not both). Feeling relatively confident we can do this, bring it on, 3-1 tomorrow and 2-2 in the away leg

This is exactly where I am at. I trust Smith and whatever side he selects to go out and perform well, he has got very little wrong since becoming our manager and hopefully he can get us over the line in the next 3 games. Whichever starting eleven he picks, the most satisfying thing for me is the strength in depth of the bench with players returning from fitness and that could be key with two games in quick succession.

I'd go; Steer Elmo Tuanzebe Mings Taylor McGinn Grealish Hourihane El Ghazi Abraham Kodjia Subs; Kalinic, Jedinak, Whelan, Lansbury, Davis, Green, Adomah Attack Attack Attack ! If we can get a lead to take to the hawthorns I would then be looking at starting with Whelan and possibly Lansbury. Our squad is looking pretty strong at the moment, with Chester, Elphick & Hause not in the above 18.

Yeah sorry I get that, I just can't really see it being that high to be honest

Can somebody just please wake me up on Tuesday 30th May and confirm that we've done it? Hate the play-offs, trying to tell myself it's just a game and there is more to life than football, and yes I know there is, the older you get the more you realise this. Buuuuuut... this ones different isn't it?! Boyhood Villa supporting captain and manager, Wembley heartbreak last year, financial issues start of season, club in turmoil ETC.. These play-offs are massive, so much more than "just a game" and if we dont prevail, I've changed my mind... wake me up in August!

Regardless of the clause value in his contract it is imperative that we get promoted this season for him to remain at the club, that said £60M does seem hugely inflated even for a guy as talented as Jack. Praying he can lead us to victory and subsequent promotion at Wembley

Well I was completely wrong with my team selection last week at Elland Rd was shocked to see both sides putting out such strong teams, but I really hope Smith rests a few today, notably McGInn, Jack & Mings, which I am fairly confident he will! (Famous last words!) I would go with the following; Steer/Kalinic Hutton Elphick Jedinak Taylor Bjarnsson Hourihane Lansbury Adomah Davis El Ghazi Subs; GK, Elmo, Chester, Tuanzebe, Whelan, Green, Kodjia. Would take a point now to keep the unbeaten run going, a positive display with fringe players staking claims, some game time for Chester from the bench and no further injuries. Not much to ask?! Oh.. and then 3 f***ing victories on the spin!

It will be interesting seeing both team sheets on Sunday afternoon; I'm guessing Bielsa won't be as confident (arrogant) to name his starting line up 'days' in advance and will be waiting on the outcome of the Sheffield United result before revealing his selection. I would probably go 4-5-1 with Steer, Hutton, Tuanzebe, Elphick, Hause, Green, Lansbury, Bjarnsson, Hourihane, Kodjia, Davis. Might not look the strongest on paper, but the fringe players should be fighting for a play-off place so hopefully they would put in a decent performance.

This is exactly where I am. I don't particularly think the players need the rest but God forbid we lose Jack or McGinn for the play offs, through picking up an injury at Leeds/Norwich it would be devastating. I think Leeds will be resting players if Sheffield Utd win on Saturday so I think we can still field a reasonably strong side and try keep the winning run going. Look at it another way, players who haven't played much will be chomping at the bit to stake a claim for a play-off place!

Whether we go up or not, I am proud of the players and management team this season and this run has just been incredible! We weren't at our most fluid today and could have done with the second goal just to finish them off earlier but really, 1-0 flattered Millwall greatly. Grealish MOTM closely followed by Mings

Bottom line is we can beat anyone in the play-offs whether that be over two legs or in a play-off final - Providing we play to our capabilities and have our key players playing. I really don't fear any of the teams we could face (including Leeds) however I am not stupid enough to be too cocky as anything could happen and although I would have us favourites no team involved can be ruled out. I'm actually worried about Bolton tomorrow, everyone seems to think it's a given and I hate these types of games but hopefully our mindset is right and the class should prevail.

I think a few weeks ago this was considered a must win match but for me it's more a must not lose now after 7 wins on the bounce has put us in a terrific position. The main reasons I'd settle for a point is them having an extra days rest, us playing 50+ minutes with 10 men and the suspension of Mings. I personally would play Jedinak over Hause (if the latter is struggling) but I can see why some people have concerns, his lack of pace may be targeted, I just feel he's more of a leader and up against Diedhiou I would back him (at least) physically. Either way Tuanzebe and the full backs all need to have solid games if we are to make it 8 in a row. I think the gaffer has some difficult choices to make tomorrow, with both personnel and formation. Does Kodjia come in, buoyed by his goal and performance on Wednesday night and also facing his former club? If so, where does he play? Up front with Tammy or out wide where he maybe less effective? Does Smith freshen things up by bringing in Whelan or Lansbury? Does he play 4-4-2 with 2 natural wide men or a diamond 4 as been suggested on here? Or stick to 4-5-1? More questions than answers for me, if I had to choose I would probably go; Steer Elmo Tuanzebe Jedi Taylor Whelan McGinn Hourihane Grealish Abraham Kodjia But even with the team above I'd have concerns over our energy levels and what some of them have got left in the tank. Prediction 1-1 UTV

Was like the Kodjia of old last night and it was great to see. He has definitely given the gaffer some food for thought for Saturday and will be interesting to see how we line up. I personally don't think we are usually at our best when playing a standard 4-4-2 but a middle diamond might work better with the strength we have in central areas and I think it's in wide areas where we have struggled to find any real consistency. Back to Kodj... Unlike when Tammy stepped up, I never felt for one minute he was going to miss his penalty, none of this silly run up, little stutter, waiting for the keeper ETC, just get the ball on the spot, pick a spot and hit it clean and precise.. and that's exactly what he did! Fair play! I think the goal lifted him and he was a nuisance all half, plus the drag back in the corner with three around him was disgusting

Still on cloud 9... Watched with some Rotherham supporters who were match sponsors for the game and ended up meting and having my photo took with Jack by the away dressing rooms then again on pitch side before the game, I wasn't expecting it at all and it was like a dream come true (even for a 41 year old ). I asked him if he was gonna bag and he said "I hope so" in his strong brummy accent, so I am claiming an assist for etching it in his head! At half-time, I genuinely couldn't see a way back into the game but the second half performance was absolutely brilliant. I rated the managers performance as good, but the more I think about it that needs changing to very good! The decision to play 4-3-2 and bring on Kodjia was so so positive and so refreshing to see. Also after 60 minutes I was urging him to bring on a midfielder to shore things up, but not a thought in his head to do so (until the 88th minute?!) again, so positive. At times in the second half, we looked like we had the extra man, and at worst looked like there was no numerical advantage. The whole team worked tirelessly and in particular the midfield 3 were so impressive. McGinn however, was a cut above. Absolutely faultless display and a catalyst to us turning the game around. A special mention to Kodjia too, who worked more in one evening than he has done all season. On his day, he is better than Abraham for me, well more natural ability. He has set the benchmark now and hopefully this performance will be the start off a personal run of good form (and goals). If I am nit picking the negatives were Mings, who looked shaky prior to the sending off and the first half performance of the whole team left a lot to be desired, but they all made up for that and showed great character and resilience to come away with the points. I was watching in the home end, behind the dug out I had wonderful views of the Villa faithful and the noise coming from the stands were electric. My (Ipswich Town supporting) mate said we have brilliant fans and was a little gutted that we weren't in there with you all so credit to the fans too, they helped to keep the players going! UTV

Rotherham last night, I'm the one breathing in

Pleased he's found a bit of decent form however regardless of which division we are in next season I hope we move him on and strengthen accordingly. All hypothetical but should we get to the play-offs, I would feel more confident with a back four of Elmohamady, Tuanzebe, Mings and Hause (providing Chester is sidelined). Hope he can keep putting in solid performances in the meantime, we know we have goals in our team, just need our defenders to stay switched on (unlike Elmo on Saturday!)

Some good posts in here giving the respect that Rotherham deserve and I hope the Villa team and management do the same, I am sure they will do. Attitude is key in games like this, on paper our squad is much superior but we have to earn the right to play then let the football do the talking. I would be tempted to bring Kodjia for Green and Hourihane for Whelan, but wouldn't be surprised to see the same eleven as Saturday (with Tuanzebe for Hause if the latter is injured). Got a hospitality ticket from a match sponsor for this one, with free beer (positive) but in the home end (negative) so hopefully I can control myself when we hit another late winner Prediction 1-2 UTV

Massive result is massive. Thought we would lose today and even more so when going behind, but fair play to the team for turning it around, albeit a little fortuitously. Voted Steer MOTM because the penalty save made that ending possible and he took a little bit of stick for the goal conceded last week so this will do him the world of good. Derby and Bristol both conceding late goals has made this a beautiful day Bring on Rotherham...