ismail-villa Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 4-3 Villa. It's gonna be a thriller! (in my dreams) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Do spurs want Europa league? I think most players wan't to play in the Europa Cups. Of course they wan't the Champions League, but playing in europe is still a big pull to most players, maybe less so for UK players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Do spurs want Europa league? I think most players wan't to play in the Europa Cups. Of course they wan't the Champions League, but playing in europe is still a big pull to most players, maybe less so for UK players? You could argue that having to play in the Europa League this season has halted or had a negative affect on their Premier League position, in turn meaning they haven't pushed on to get top 4. I think there is definitely a case for teams not wanting to get into the Europa League, don't think they'll simply throw the game though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Do spurs want Europa league? I think most players wan't to play in the Europa Cups. Of course they wan't the Champions League, but playing in europe is still a big pull to most players, maybe less so for UK players? You could argue that having to play in the Europa League this season has halted or had a negative affect on their Premier League position, in turn meaning they haven't pushed on to get top 4. I think there is definitely a case for teams not wanting to get into the Europa League, don't think they'll simply throw the game though. Yes i totally agree with that. I think Swansea more than Spurs have suffered a lot from playing in Europe this season. Spurs have a huge squad that imo is built to compete in both the league and the cups, and i've never met a player who doesn't wan't to play games rather than train. One of my biggest griefs with MON was when he forfeited the game in Moscow, after we crashed out of europe (something we chased for a long time) the team imploded and we never recovered 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted May 11, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted May 11, 2014 Let's win this one Villa boys. I don't care what it means regarding Lambert, I just want to win. Ending the season on a high is always a plus for the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted May 11, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) Do spurs want Europa league?I think most players wan't to play in the Europa Cups. Of course they wan't the Champions League, but playing in europe is still a big pull to most players, maybe less so for UK players? You could argue that having to play in the Europa League this season has halted or had a negative affect on their Premier League position, in turn meaning they haven't pushed on to get top 4. I think there is definitely a case for teams not wanting to get into the Europa League, don't think they'll simply throw the game though.Yes i totally agree with that. I think Swansea more than Spurs have suffered a lot from playing in Europe this season. Spurs have a huge squad that imo is built to compete in both the league and the cups, and i've never met a player who doesn't wan't to play games rather than train. One of my biggest griefs with MON was when he forfeited the game in Moscow, after we crashed out of europe (something we chased for a long time) the team imploded and we never recovered Although I understand sam's reasoning, it seems odd to me that they wouldn't want to be in. Surely the solution is to improve your team and the depth in it, not forfeit. You can always benefit from games in Europe, and get some better players because of it. Not Champions league players, but still. Edited May 11, 2014 by AVTuco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 No I definitely agree and do not think they'll forfeit as such, but "do they want to be in the Europa League?" - probably not. UEFA really need to make it more valuable/wanted, it shouldn't be looked at as a detrimental tournament but in reality that is what it is. Swansea as SNE says have suffered because of it, Newcastle did the other year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I think the combo of spurs being in a mess in regards to Sherwood and how some players view him and them maybe not too thrilled about Europa league could help us out today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted May 11, 2014 Moderator Share Posted May 11, 2014 I want team news - I demand it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulaziz1 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) No Tonev .. Edited May 11, 2014 by abdulaziz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulaziz1 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Same as City , Bacuna for Clark .. Not sure about that .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 4-3-3 Bowery as main striker? Or 4-4-2 with bacuna and gabby out wide. Albrighton injured? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted May 11, 2014 Moderator Share Posted May 11, 2014 Bacuna for Clark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Bear Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 The Europa League is a massive pox on any team, who are we kidding? Shit money. Play on Sunday most weeks. No-one cares or watches it. Loads of games. No team wants it but would never admit it otherwise they will get Paul Lambert style hear for telling the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 MON out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I want team news - I demand it! Aston Villa FC @AVFCOfficial · 1m #AVFC Guzan, Lowton, Vlaar, Baker, Bertrand, Bacuna, Westwood, Delph, Weimann, Bowery, Agbonlahor. #AVFCLIVE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted May 11, 2014 Moderator Share Posted May 11, 2014 So Guzan, Lowton, Vlaar, Baker, Bertrand at the back. Bacuna, Westwood, El Ahmadi, Delph in midfield. Weimann and Bowery up front?Ah - Gabby back too and no El Ahmadi. So a 4-3-3 - Villa standard. Bowery getting the chance up top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AValon Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I smell a point....or three? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanky Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 That might be half decent on the counter attack if we play to our strengths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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