El Zen Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I'd rather give Sanchez another chance after one awful game than play Cleverley who had contributed so little over so many games. But hey, if anyone's due a good game I guess it's Tom Cleverley. Here's hoping he proves me wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 The talk of a clause in Cleverly's contract makes no sense. He isn't going back to man utd, why would they care if he plays. Maybe his agent insisted on it? This is partial correct, Utd & His advisors had it implemented into his deal that went way-way-way into Fergi time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Is it me or dose our bench look a lot more handy than the starting 11, week in week out? It's you. Well thank **** for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyklip Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) I am not intimately familiar with the premier league, but i would downright shocked if any manager in any sport would ever agree to a clause that guarantees that a player plays. It would be beyond idiotic for countless reasons and would total undermine the authority of any manager. Edited February 7, 2015 by tyklip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) Sanchez shouldn't be dropped though, he would do a much better job than Cleverley in the same position. Anyone deserves to be dropped after that horror show vs Arsenal. True, but when that means leaving someone as ineffective as Cleverley on the pitch, I think exceptions should be made. Edited February 7, 2015 by packoman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I am not intimately familiar with the premier league, but i would downright shocked if any manager in any sport would ever agree to a clause that guarantees that a player plays. It would be beyond idiotic for countless reasons and would total undermine the authority of any manager. Happens when you think your getting a great player who probably won't be dropped anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 That's a decent-looking bench for the first time in years. No major complaints about the lineup after last week's performances. I love Sanchez, but a manager has to drop a player after a game like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 7, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 7, 2015 Sanchez shouldn't be dropped though, he would do a much better job than Cleverley in the same position. Anyone deserves to be dropped after that horror show vs Arsenal. True, but when that means leaving someone as ineffective as Cleverley on the pitch, I think exceptions should be made. I;d rather have neat and tidy but uninspiring over passing the ball to the opposition every time he gets the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 He is happy to lose this one then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanky Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Same old formation or a slight change? The former will result in the same old performance regardless of the personal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 So then.... What time will Chelsea score first? What time will we make our first substitution? Which Villa player will be sent off today? Will we actually score a goal? I'm going for: 13 minutes, 76 minutes, Hutton, and No. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 can't complain with the changes really, Benteke has been shite, so has Sanchez, Cleverley was not as bad as either by a long shot, so more deserving of retaining a place than those two. And Richardson was total shite. Glad that the changes have been made, bold but important really. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicho Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Drop the beast and he will score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyklip Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I am not intimately familiar with the premier league, but i would downright shocked if any manager in any sport would ever agree to a clause that guarantees that a player plays. It would be beyond idiotic for countless reasons and would total undermine the authority of any manager. Happens when you think your getting a great player who probably won't be dropped anyway Can you give an example where this has happened? Genuine curiosity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walesavfc Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 i can understand the 3 changes over last 2 games Cleverley i`m afraid has been better than sanchez, bentekke not interested and cissohko in too is a good call. the cleverley hate band wagon will roll on though. If he wheres a villa shirt then he will get my full backing not my hate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 He should have a plan B, being that Benteke and Sanchez should have started, if they are having no impact change them before half time. Though ive hardly ever seen a plan B from Lambert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyavfc Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I'd rather Cleverley start over Sanchez here. Don't understand the fuss he is starting, after Sanchez's diabolical showing last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa87 Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Tom **** Cleverley. Benteke has been useless, but at the same time I'm not sure Gabby can create something out of nothing as Benteke has time and again in the past (against Palace and Man U most recently). Would like to see him brought on and hopefully see some of the old hunger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) "Aston Villa pulled off the impossible. A stunning 12-0 win against the leaders of the English Premier League. The Bull Ring launches off into space out of sheer willpower and Mourinho resigns from football having been quoted 'That's simply transcendental and beyond mortal abilities. A new game is born.' Lambert pulls the skin off of his face and is revealed to be Higher Being and that Aston Villa has been chosen as the masters of the universe." ...and then I woke up. UP THE VILLA! Edited February 7, 2015 by osmark86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Who the hell is Loftus-Cheek on the Chelsea bench! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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