Villarocker Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 I wonder why there's no McCormack? I reckon there might have been a few choice words said between him and Kodjia during or after Saturdays game. Yes, Kodjia could have squared to McCormack in the first half but then we had a break after that when McCormack had a simple forwards pass available to Kodjia to set him free and he didn't give it. If there is something going on because of that they need to cut it out because we can't afford that kind of stuff when we are in our current position. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratvillan Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 32 minutes ago, KHV said: Grealish is banned for 3 games Passed me by! Ironically like games pass Grealish by. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 If that's our best side I'm seriously worried. Hopefully Bruce has a plan up his sleeve to make me eat my words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Why do we change the formation every week? If it were Fifa the chemistry rating would be reset all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Gardner has more to offer than what he's shown so far. Think he'll surprise a few tonight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam3773 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 This can't be the worst squad we've fielded.. Gabby isn't in it. It's fair enough for me. Bruce is learning the players. Who knows, Gardner might play better in a proper formation. I also don't think Jedi is as bad as others have made out. If it fails and Bruce doesn't learn and mix it up, then I'll moan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NottingVilla Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Any particular reason our best player is on the bench? We ain't to win this match with that SHAT line-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted October 18, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted October 18, 2016 Another experiment but nothing to lose with the squad we have and the injuries. Tish would maybe get the nod over Gardner and maybe McCormack for Kodja but the rest seems logical under the circumstances, injuries poor form . I reckon a 3-1 win here , not sure why. UTV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NurembergVillan Posted October 18, 2016 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2016 2 minutes ago, villarocker said: I wonder why there's no McCormack? I reckon there might have been a few choice words said between him and Kodjia during or after Saturdays game. ^^^ Invented scenario. Quote If there is something going on because of that they need to cut it out because we can't afford that kind of stuff when we are in our current position. ^^^ Fear over scenario invented two sentences ago. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Tish was a joke on Sat, I'd have given Gardner a chance over him tonight as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 2 minutes ago, NottingVilla said: Any particular reason our best player is on the bench? We ain't to win this match with that SHAT line-up. Not sure, Westwood should be starting without a doubt though I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Not sure about that team, but our options aren't great for midfield. Think Tish is unfit, Westwood lacking confidence and so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Westwood is lacking in ability not confidence 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DCJonah Posted October 18, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2016 We have suspensions, injuries and 3 games in a week. And yet it's doom and gloom because he's made changes. Changes to a team playing badly and not winning let's not forget. He's figured out Westwood early which is a bonus. Let's hope we get something. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 why drop Ayew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakotaDakota Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Didn't think it was possible for our midfield to get any worse, Apparently Steve Bruce disagrees. Jedinak & Gardner? It's like we are having a twice weekly who's the shittiest competion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 I just hope Ayew isn't 100% because not starting him is mental 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 16 minutes ago, AvfcRigo82 said: It happens with other teams majority of the time week in week out, i.e James Milner played LB last night for the plop.. He is a natural midfielder! Jurgen Klopp must have lost the plot as well! So you do think that playing one midfielder is good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claretman Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Hideous looking team, akin to an Eric Black line up as has been stated. However, I'm going for the cycle to be broken and a 0-2 win. Gestede x 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadlydion Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 I think that is the 'fittest' team he could have picked (with the exception of Jedinak who I believe SB excused on Saturday due to his long journey as opposed to just being unfit!). Hutton may be cr@& but he will run all day, likewise Cissokho. McCormack never really looks like he has that much running in him, Tsihbola looked dead on his feet and Ayew is potentially carrying a knock so in some ways his selection makes sense. There is a an argument that should we be level at the hour mark (and with no injuries to use up our subs) then we are better placed than Reading to push for a win. Clearly all of that relies upon us being level, but it is not outside the realms of possibility, even for Villa. I just think that SB still hasn't had enough time to implement a style of play and certainly not enough to make radical tactical changes so I can see why but I'm not sure if it is the right decision. I guess we'll know in 2 hours time. UTV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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