Kingman Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Need to rest some of the Big Guns!.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arj Guy Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Guzan Lowton Senderos Vlaar Cissokho Gardner Sanchez Delph Gil Sinclair Gabby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyvilla Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I view this differently to many , i'd go strong , we need to return to winning ways before the final 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted May 19, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted May 19, 2015 I view this differently to many , i'd go strong , we need to return to winning ways before the final I'd do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Nah - dead rubber. Winning this shouldn't have any bearing on performance in a cup final - that should be enough in itself. The important thing is to avoid injury and give a bit of a rest to the likes of Delph who've run themselves into the ground. This is a great chance to evaluate some of the squad players who've been seen as too much of a risk during the relegation run in (I'm looking at you Carles) and see if they can push for a place on the bench for the cup and/or show enough for next season. Don't see any reason why we can't win as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 19, 2015 Moderator Share Posted May 19, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted May 19, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted May 19, 2015 Surely we'd get a further fine if we played a team like that? Considering Blackpool and Wolves did once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I'd like Benteke to get up 15 goals this season, so I'd play him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 19, 2015 Moderator Share Posted May 19, 2015 Surely we'd get a further fine if we played a team like that? Considering Blackpool and Wolves did once. No doubt, plus they've shown they like to come down hard on Villa. Maybe then throw a few more recognisable first teamers in there, but nothing that affects the cup final side. The one thing that would be in our favour is that our match is a complete dead rubber. It influences nothing at the bottom or the top of the table irrespective of the result, so it could be reasonably argued that it in no way compromised the integrity of the competition to field a weakened side, and that it was appropriate given the upcoming cup final. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 19, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted May 19, 2015 Surely we'd get a further fine if we played a team like that? Considering Blackpool and Wolves did once. No doubt, plus they've shown they like to come down hard on Villa. Maybe then throw a few more recognisable first teamers in there, but nothing that affects the cup final side. The one thing that would be in our favour is that our match is a complete dead rubber. It influences nothing at the bottom or the top of the table irrespective of the result, so it could be reasonably argued that it in no way compromised the integrity of the competition to field a weakened side, and that it was appropriate given the upcoming cup final. This. Nobody would complain, because nobody would care. I'd put a few fringe players in and see if they can play themselves onto the Wembley bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted May 19, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted May 19, 2015 I completely understand that. But surely the rules of the Premier League should exist for every game, not just when it suits everyone? FWIW i think it's a stupid rule and the Premier League should have no say in what team you put out. But for the sake of consistency, which is a word the FA don't understand the meaning of, they should really fine us. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Given Bacuna Vlaar Baker (Senderos if not fit) Richardson (Lowton if not fit) Sanchez Westwood Gil Cole Sinclair Gabby Don't even let Benteke outside over the next week, wrap him in bubble wrap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Surely we'd get a further fine if we played a team like that? Considering Blackpool and Wolves did once. Absolutely no chance of a fine playing that team. 9 established PL players there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dn1982 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Guzan Lowton Vlaar Senderos Hutton Sanchez Delph Gil Sinclair Gabby Robinson Some need fitness others just need game time. I'd take Delph off at about 60 min. I don't think Gardner can play as not in the 25 otherwise I'd rest Delph altogether. It'd be nice to have another couple of youth players on the bench for the last 20 aswell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Nah - dead rubber. Winning this shouldn't have any bearing on performance in a cup final - that should be enough in itself. The important thing is to avoid injury and give a bit of a rest to the likes of Delph who've run themselves into the ground. This is a great chance to evaluate some of the squad players who've been seen as too much of a risk during the relegation run in (I'm looking at you Carles) and see if they can push for a place on the bench for the cup and/or show enough for next season. Don't see any reason why we can't win as well. Well, you should know! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Christ.... that could have been Villa's starting XI for next season had we gone down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted May 19, 2015 Moderator Share Posted May 19, 2015 Hepburn-Murphy may have had a first team substitute appearance, but he's on the bench for the reserves - he's behind Robinson, Burke, Sellars and Green for a start I'd have thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Hepburn-Murphy may have had a first team substitute appearances, but he's on the bench for the reserves - he's behind Robinson, Burke, Sellars and Green for a start I'd have thought. I think he was on the bench for the u21s because he was being saved for this game but i could be wrong, he's definitely not behind burke in the pecking order in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted May 19, 2015 Moderator Share Posted May 19, 2015 I'll take your word for it SGC, Personally I think Robinson will definitely be given a run out, either from the bench or as a starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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