theboyangel Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Well today's the day our preseason friendly fixtures kick-off! The game will be streamed live on AVTV for those who subscribe (and subject themselves to Capt Jack Woodplank's amazing commentary!) From what Lambert has muted, we have everyone available, barring the World Cup players and our two injured strikers Kozak and Benteke. Jack Grealish also tweeted, despite playing last night is involved in tonights fixture too (I also expect to see Donacien and Robinson). Typically, I reckon (as today's match 'will be all about fitness') we'll see a different Villa XI each half. I wonder if Lambert will start with what he considers his strongest XI or really jumble the players up? For me, First Half ...................Given Lowton.Okore.Clark.Richardson .........Westwood.Delph Bacuna.......Cole..........N'Zogbia .................Gabby Second Half ...............Ned Steer Hutton.Donacien.Baker.Bennett (what a beauty back 4!) ..Tonev.KEA.Gardner.Grealish ............Bent.Weimann Bizarrely excited about the match, mainly due to actually have something other than our current 'doomed' status to discuss and talk about! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Im quite positive actually. I think we can win. Ill go for 3-2 Villa In all seriousness.. we do seem to have a decent squad on paper. I think we will go well this season. One or two more additions.. ideally in midfield will do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Looking forward to seeing our new recruits, notably Joe Cole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 0-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Mansfield 7-1 Villa 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-Reacho Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Love these first few friendlies - full of hope and optimism. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Looking forward to seeing our new recruits, notably Joe Cole. Yep I agree, although we are against weaker opposition we should still be able to see his technical ability. Look forward to seeing Jack as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Good to have something other than the sale of the club to think about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted July 17, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted July 17, 2014 Hope Bent scores a hat-trick, all assisted by Weimann. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Good to have something other than the sale of the club to think about! Exactly mate, watch us go and lose now 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Good to have something other than the sale of the club to think about! Exactly mate, watch us go and lose now I think a scrappy 2-1 win, followed by moaning, counteracted with 'it's only a friendly and we still won', followed by some more moaning. I think I've been here too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJT123 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 (edited) Ignore me I am unable to use my eyes Edited July 17, 2014 by KJT123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heid3ster Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Sure, everyone's excited to see new players in action, but personally, I am anxiously awaiting the dulcet tones and extraordinary metaphors of Mr. Jack Woodward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 So is Okore fit again? He's who I'm interested in seeing the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 I think Okore is fit and ready to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Meh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 (edited) 1st half team v Mansfield: Given Lowton Okore Clark Bennett Bacuna Carruthers Delph Tonev Cole Agbonlahor 2nd half team: Steer Herd Westwood Baker Hutton El Ahmadi Gardner Richardson N'Zogbia Bent Weimann subs Grealish Stevens Looks like 4-4-1-1 for the 1st half and god knows what 2nd half!!!! Edited July 17, 2014 by theboyangel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 We don't do well against these low league clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 We don't do well against these low league clubs. that's the spirit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbuchanan Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 4-3-3 second half surely? Steer Hutton-Herd-Baker-Richardson Westwood-Gardner-El Ahmadi N'Zogbia-Bent-Weimann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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