coda Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 A convincing win would be great to potentially put us nine points from the relegation zone. That would be too simple for this Villa side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaGoMarching Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 If gab is out, we have to play Albrighton. He's looked decent so far this season. Offers width and abit of pace. While Tonev is out of sorts still. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa_shere Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I'd be very suprised if we lose this. Nothing stopping us getting at least a point from this game. WBa dont have much to offer up front and hopefully Vlaar n Clark are in form to nullify any attacks. The question is, are we confident enough to score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggy_333 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I would personally like to see us line up with a 5-3-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwan Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Don't think Holt will start. In the OS pictures, Holt has the training shirt on as well as Luna and some of the other bench players. Think Lambo will try to go positive for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 29, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted January 29, 2014 My birthday tomorrow, and my Baggies-supporting mate coming up for the weekend. The Villa had better not let me down. Is he the one who made the Anelka/Benteke bet with you? Looking good if Anelka gets his ban Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I would personally like to see us line up with a 5-3-2 Would be -----vlaar clarke Baker---- Lowton------------------Luna ------kea Westwood delph -----weimann benteke-------- But that formation would have to change after 22 minutes when baker goes off with head injury 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggy_333 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I would personally like to see us line up with a 5-3-2 Would be -----vlaar clarke Baker---- Lowton------------------Luna ------kea Westwood delph -----weimann benteke-------- But that formation would have to change after 22 minutes when baker goes off with head injury Undoubtedly you're right but I'd still like us to use it up til that point ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I sense a night of massive disappointment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggy_333 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I sense a night of massive disappointment If I'm honest I think we'd all be surprised if you didnt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biskitt Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I would personally like to see us line up with a 5-3-2 Would be -----vlaar clarke Baker---- Lowton------------------Luna ------kea Westwood delph -----weimann benteke-------- But that formation would have to change after 22 minutes when baker goes off with head injury You'd have Luna instead of Bertrand ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 GET IT WIDE. -----------------Guzan---------------- Lowton----Vlaar----Clark------Luna Bacuna---Delph---Westy---Bertrand ----------Benteke-Weimann------------ Bacuna/Bertrand both offer pace on the flanks. Lowton and Luna have had a hard time but they will get some proper support from the two in front of them. Need to replace the pace left by Gabby. I cant see PL changing it much though, he will likely not play Luna and Lowton, Baker back in and another MF. 3-5-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordSepulchrave Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Difficult game, both teams look like they are about to turn a corner in the season. Have a worrying feeling that new (highly rated) manager-ism will trump Benteke's threats to return to form. Still, a winnable game, and if they do play a high backline (which Martinez was keen to stress is the way Mel works) there's plenty of scope for burning them on the break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bose Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Huge loss if Gabby is confirmed out. I'd go with: ------------------------Guzan ---Lowton-----Vlaar--------Clark----Bertrand ----------------------Westwood -----------------Delph----------KEA ---Bacuna------------------------------Weimann ----------------------Benteke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted January 29, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted January 29, 2014 I can't see anything but a loss in this game unfortunately. We've been terrible at home all season, we haven't brought it anyone who can make a difference, WBA currently in a honeymoon period with their new manager. 2-1 loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymac12345 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Would have gone for a Villa win with Gabby playing but we look very toothless without him, a draw banker IMO. 1-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I would personally like to see us line up with a 5-3-2Would be -----vlaar clarke Baker---- Lowton------------------Luna ------kea Westwood delph -----weimann benteke-------- But that formation would have to change after 22 minutes when baker goes off with head injury You'd have Luna instead of Bertrand ? luna was ok getting forward, what's needed in a wing back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted January 29, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted January 29, 2014 My birthday tomorrow, and my Baggies-supporting mate coming up for the weekend. The Villa had better not let me down. Is he the one who made the Anelka/Benteke bet with you? Looking good if Anelka gets his ban Yep, that's him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingsombrero Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Feeling good about this one. Expecting to return home cold, wet but with a smile on my face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I would personally like to see us line up with a 5-3-2 Would be -----vlaar clarke Baker---- Lowton------------------Luna ------kea Westwood delph -----weimann benteke-------- But that formation would have to change after 22 minutes when baker goes off with head injury You'd have Luna instead of Bertrand ? luna was ok getting forward, what's needed in a wing back He's got to be able to track his man and do some sort of defensive work though GET BACK! LUNA LUNA! GET BACK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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