Czechlad Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 This is what I think we will see: Subs: Ayew for Green Bjarnson for Lansbury Gabby for Adomah One interesting note is we now have Grealish, Ayew, Bjarnson, and Green who play LM. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted January 25, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted January 25, 2017 I think I'd start like this: Johnstone Bree Chester Baker Amavi Jedinak Adomah Landsbury Hourihane Grealish Kodjia Not sure how good Birkir is on the wing, but maybe swap for Grealish if he's good there, or one of the central pair if they're tiring later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted January 25, 2017 Moderator Share Posted January 25, 2017 I think either: ----------------------Johnstone-------------------- Hutton/Bree*---Chester-------Baker------Amavi ------------------------Jedinak-------------------- Adomah----Lansbury-----Hourihane---Bjarnason -------------------------Kodjia----------------------- Or ----------------------Johnstone-------------------- Hutton/Bree*---Chester-------Baker------Amavi Adomah----Lansbury-----Hourihane---Bjarnason ---------------Kodjia-----Agbonlahor-------------- Bree/Hutton will come down to whether the boy is ready and Gabby will find his place in a 4-4-2 under threat by Mr 50% I think. What's brilliant is that against Preston, there was no one on the bench that I thought, "If we bring him on we've got a chance" Our bench for the next game could be: Bunn, Bree/Hutton, Elphick, Grealish, Bacuna, Green, Ayew, Agbonlahor/Jedinak That's a whole lot of options for the manager. This weeks signings are filling me with what I presume must be optimism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 26, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted January 26, 2017 22 hours ago, a m ole said: This is the one occasion I'm delighted we've had to wait 10 days for the next game. Get the new lads training now, doing extra hours on tactics and bonding with the squad. Johnstone Bree Chester Baker Amavi Hourihane Lansbury Bjarnason Adomah Kodjia Green Gollini Elphick Hutton Jedinak Westwood Grealish Agbonlahor Looking much better. I bet you a million quid Gollini won't be on the bench 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Stevo985 said: I bet you a million quid Gollini won't be on the bench haha, good point. I've been so preoccupied by the other signings i totally forgot he left! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Let's just say if Westwood starts the next game I'm putting a contract out on Fist face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted January 26, 2017 Moderator Share Posted January 26, 2017 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdaww Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 an astonishing influx of new players this window - the owner means business. and some of them seem to have some proven quality . when we had an infllux of "young and hungry players" (ie cheap) a few years ago we didnt improve. then we were told we had to give them time to "gel" . they never did gel. my feeling is this new lot are good but i dont think we will finish top four, - not enough time after our poor start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted January 26, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted January 26, 2017 Polite request on behalf of my local club: It's a small ground with a tiny away allocation. As a result, they're increasingly suffering with away fans buying tickets for home stands and then acting out. I'm sure there will be plenty of Villa dotted around the ground (I know I will be in the New Road) but the locals are understandably frustrated at the amount of away fans openly giving it the biggun in their stands. It's a lovely club that is really welcoming and do a huge amount of community work. Please do try to be respectful of that if you're there (when we win). UTV! And if you need any advice on parking (for which my advice would be "good luck"), transport, food or drinks, give me a shout. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedge Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 44 minutes ago, choffer said: Polite request on behalf of my local club: It's a small ground with a tiny away allocation. As a result, they're increasingly suffering with away fans buying tickets for home stands and then acting out. I'm sure there will be plenty of Villa dotted around the ground (I know I will be in the New Road) but the locals are understandably frustrated at the amount of away fans openly giving it the biggun in their stands. It's a lovely club that is really welcoming and do a huge amount of community work. Please do try to be respectful of that if you're there (when we win). UTV! And if you need any advice on parking (for which my advice would be "good luck"), transport, food or drinks, give me a shout. I've tried to get a ticket in the home end but I can't as I don't have(obviously) a Brentford booking history. As an employee of the Vorsprung gang I've also got free parking at West London Audi which is round the corner from Griffin Park lined up too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedge Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Let's hope they get ran ragged at Chelsea on Saturday and ship seven goals!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 21 hours ago, Czechlad said: This is what I think we will see: Subs: Ayew for Green Bjarnson for Lansbury Gabby for Adomah One interesting note is we now have Grealish, Ayew, Bjarnson, and Green who play LM. Green? I'd be very disappointed if after this transfer window we have to play Andre Green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 2 hours ago, One For The Road said: Green? I'd be very disappointed if after this transfer window we have to play Andre Green. Green has been very good the past couple matches. He is very direct and causes trouble. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Czechlad said: Green has been very good the past couple matches. He is very direct and causes trouble. I have a soft spot for Green, I'll admit, I play Football Manager, that's why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Grealish should not be starting anymore. It's like playing with 10 men. Same goes with Gabby and Westwood. I like the 4141 formation above. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 On 26/01/2017 at 08:26, Czechlad said: This is what I think we will see: Subs: Ayew for Green Bjarnson for Lansbury Gabby for Adomah One interesting note is we now have Grealish, Ayew, Bjarnson, and Green who play LM. Exactly as I'd have it give or take Green/Bjarnason as I heard he can play either wing. Essentially 4141 which I think suits Jedi if Bruce persists with him and Kodjia on his own up front is fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 It's exciting having new signings but I'd be very disappointed if Green was dropped back to the bench. He was excellent against Preston. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Grasshopper Posted January 27, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 27, 2017 I dont care who plays as long as Hutton, Elphick, Bacuna, Westwood, Gardner & Gaby dont play. I'm really looking forward to this game. In fact, as part of my Physical Rehabilitation Program (since an OP) I purchased a 3D TV (converts 4K, UHD & HD from 2D to 3D - how? I dont not the f*** know) So I'll be sitting on my couch, glasses on, Smokey Bacon Crisps, a bar of Cadbury's Milk Chocolate and a bottle of Fresh Orange juice trying to out-shout my Dolby surround set up on full blast Come on the Villa Holte-enders on the couch 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted January 27, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted January 27, 2017 4 minutes ago, Grasshopper said: I dont care who plays as long as Hutton, Elphick, Bacuna, Westwood, Gardner & Gaby dont play. I'm really looking forward to this game. In fact, as part of my Physical Rehabilitation Program (since an OP) I purchased a 3D TV (converts 4K, UHD & HD from 2D to 3D - how? I dont not the f*** know) So I'll be sitting on my couch, glasses on, Smokey Bacon Crisps, a bar of Cadbury's Milk Chocolate and a bottle of Fresh Orange juice trying to out-shout my Dolby surround set up on full blast Come on the Villa Holte-enders on the couch Someone's doing all right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted January 27, 2017 Moderator Share Posted January 27, 2017 21 hours ago, One For The Road said: Green? I'd be very disappointed if after this transfer window we have to play Andre Green. Green may well have played his way into the side after the Preston performance, although obviously he has 2 significant names breathing down his neck now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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