villan-scott

Buzzing already for this game, can't wait for Sunday to come!! I think we will won quite comfortably, I'm feeling pretty confident about it, but i'm sure some nerves will kick in Sunday morning! I can see Gabby getting on the scoresheet again, he has a pretty good record against the shite! UTV!!

Good solid performance, did what we had to do and won comfortably at a stroll, what I like to see. Clark impressed at the back, did his job to a good standard, Fulham didn't ask many questions but he looked solid enough when called upon. Friedel - 6 - Didn't have anything to do. Beye - 6 - Good solid, no mistakes not troubled Cuellar - 7 - Mentored Clark well, some good challenges. Settling well in the centre of defence Clark - 7 - Good debut. Solid. Did what was needed. Shorey - 6 - Decent game nothing spectacular, not worried. Milner - 7 - Worked tirelessly, good commitment, some nice touches. Young - 6 - Not his best game, did enough, again nice touches. Reo-Coker - 7 - Worked hard, some nice passes, did his job well. Sidwell - 6 - Nothing spectacular, worked hard and well in the trio, more to come arriving in the box perfectly. Petrov - 6 - Same as Reo-Coker, nothing spectacular. Gabby - 8 - Did well for his goal, full of running, always an outlet, exactly what is needed from a lone striker. Subs Carew - 6 - Nothing much when he came on, won a few headers, bullied defenders.

Options on the bench for once is good to see, and shows the squad IS getting stronger. I've got a feeling Big John will ocme on to win it for us today. Glad to see Clark getting the nod, just hope the Dunne deal gets wrapped up soon.

Gota feel for reo-Coker after his performance Monday night. Hopefully Carew can get his season up and running tonight with a brace to send us through!

Massive, massive game, i'm confident we can turn this around and head to the group stages. We need to be firing on all cylcinders and bag an early goal to settle nerves and get the crowd behind the team. I think we will keep a clean sheet for a change after Monday's heroics, 2/3-0 for me, with an early goal.

I can feel a good performance coming on tonight, MON will have the boys riled, we're due a good performance. I will be happy with a point, or we might sneak it 2-1. Liverpool aren't looking there best at the moment and with defensive uncertainty we could cause an upset.

General, I think MON should have a read of Pilchards post also, it would give a great insight into the thoughts and feelings of the fans, and hopefully it won't fall on deaf ears? I think that Pilchards view is shared by the majority of Villa fans at this moment in time. I have faith it will be turned around and come September 2nd we may all have a completely different outlook on the season as that's the nature of football.

I'm dreading this match like none before, we need to really up our game against Liverpool to stand any chance of not getting trounced. I'm still hopeful of a CB being signed in time to play, because it's desperately needed. That's the team I would ideally like to see, or a new CB if Davies is unavailable. That is a strong team, maybe throw Delph in for a real baptism of fire instead of Sidders or Petrov if he's lacking fitness still. The best I can realistically hope for is a draw

Superb! I'm absolutley loving it! Hopefully not the last silverware of the season!

I thinkwe have peaked in this tournament and Juve will be too good for us, a good work-out for the kids and good experience, but Juve will be too strong for us. Still I am immensely proud that we've made the final, a great effort! Look forward to watching us play against quality opposition from abroad in a semi-competitve match.