Nicho Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 If I was a genocidal dictator wanting to get rid of the scum of the earth, stoke would be where I start my regime. Hoping we win in such a manor to send the fans back depressed and distraught. 0-0 it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeps Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Woke up worried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Woke up worried I am worried about every match we play. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biskitt Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) I think Stoke will come here to park the bus so any early goal for us is vital as it would open the game up which suits us down to the ground. Sadly I think it will be 1-1 or 0-0. Good news that Charlie Adam is suspended for them though Edited March 23, 2014 by Biskitt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted March 23, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) As much as you'd think we can win this on the back of 2 great home performances, the fact that this would be 3 wins, and 3 home wins on the bounce just looms like an enormous dream crushing mountain. Seems crazy to think we might actually win 3 home games in a row this season. Sooo, I think we'll snatch defeat or a draw from the jaws of victory. Edited March 23, 2014 by romavillan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) At least Pennant is no longer there to cheat An early goal would be ideal force them to attack rather than sit back Edited March 23, 2014 by AshVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 As much as you'd think we can win this on the back of 2 great home performances, the fact that this would be 3 wins, and 3 home wins on the bounce just looms like an enormous dream crushing mountain. Seems crazy to think we might actually win 3 home games in a row this season. Sooo, I think we'll snatch defeat or a draw from the jaws of victory. You would hope that that kind of mentality isn't affecting the players. If they're not bubbling with confidence right now then they shouldn't be playing at this level. Conversely, Stoke will come here today absolutely bricking it, relatively speaking. They will either clam up and try to shut up or they'll play with a nervous energy leaving gaps for us to exploit. I personally hope it's the latter. I think we'll win today anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted March 23, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted March 23, 2014 As much as you'd think we can win this on the back of 2 great home performances, the fact that this would be 3 wins, and 3 home wins on the bounce just looms like an enormous dream crushing mountain. Seems crazy to think we might actually win 3 home games in a row this season. Sooo, I think we'll snatch defeat or a draw from the jaws of victory. You would hope that that kind of mentality isn't affecting the players. If they're not bubbling with confidence right now then they shouldn't be playing at this level. Conversely, Stoke will come here today absolutely bricking it, relatively speaking. They will either clam up and try to shut up or they'll play with a nervous energy leaving gaps for us to exploit. I personally hope it's the latter. I think we'll win today anyway. Ha! Yeah, I doubt the players or the manager will be thinking anyting other than 3 points. They don't have the mental scars of following Villa for years to deal with though 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srsmithusa Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 If I was a genocidal dictator wanting to get rid of the scum of the earth, stoke would be where I start my regime. Hoping we win in such a manor to send the fans back depressed and distraught. 0-0 it is. Funnily enough, I've never spent any time wondering how I would proceed if I were a genocidal dictator. 2-1 us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 If I was a genocidal dictator wanting to get rid of the scum of the earth, stoke would be where I start my regime. Hoping we win in such a manor to send the fans back depressed and distraught. 0-0 it is. Funnily enough, I've never spent any time wondering how I would proceed if I were a genocidal dictator. You've never lived! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 20 minutes until the line-up, exact same as last week but with Bertrand in for Bennett is my prediction 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) 20 minutes until the line-up, exact same as last week but with Bertrand in for Bennett is my prediction You're right. Confirmed by Captain Jack on Twitter. Edited March 23, 2014 by Mantis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) AVFC: Guzan, Bacuna, Bertrand, Westwood, Vlaar, Baker, El Ahmadi, Delph, Benteke, Weimann, Agbonlahor. Subs: Steer, Sylla, Holt, Clark, Albrighton, Bennett, Robinson. Edited March 23, 2014 by packoman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Stoke: Begovic; Pieters, Shawcross, Wilson, Cameron; Arnautovic, Palacios, Whelan, Nzonzi, Odemwingie; Crouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwan Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Same lineup. Let's see if we can break a team down and avoid getting hit on the counter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Avenue Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Bit harsh on Bennett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) Bit harsh on Bennett Hardly, he wouldn't have even played last week if Bertrand was able to. Plus I think it is important that Bertrand knows if he stays here he will be our first choice, just as it is important for Bennett to understand that too. Bennett came in as back-up and did a good job of it, that should give him confidence to keep working hard in training. I think we'll see him come off the bench in the second half. Edited March 23, 2014 by samjp26 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic_bouma Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Our bench makes me want to cry every game! I can see Stoke frustrating us today. 1-1 Very glad Adam and Walters are out. Very influential for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) Glad to see Bertrand back in. We don't have too many options for our starting XI with the present squad. Would be nice if he could find a way to start Albrighton. Edited March 23, 2014 by briny_ear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Sylla must be very good in training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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