Popular Post hippo Posted May 15, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 hour ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: I mean, it does sound like you're trying to take something away from Johnstone! It was an astonishing reaction stop. Albion defended fantastically well, no disputing that and we struggled to break them down. It doesn't suit us. I'm not going along with all this arse flapping though. Bring on the final, open the game up. Let's play some football. Yeah - do think we need to tweek the selection though. Smith needs to be a brave as he was against Rotherham - down to 10 men - he played 2 up front. Adomah had a stinker at wembley last year - Green couldn't handle the pressure of a semi final - the case for JK starting wide is building for me. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIVillan Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Just put any old team out there as opposition on May 27th Because We Are Aston Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 hour ago, VillaChris said: Nope Derby all day and night long, there is a reason we beat them 7-0 over the season, their midfield of Bradley Johnson and Huddlestone couldn't get close to even McGinn's athleticism. Leeds is different match up and one I'm not convinced we have a great answer to. Way I see it we could win play off final if we played like last night v Derby (in extra time). We'll lose 2-0 if we play like that v Leeds. We need all players to step up and that dosen't seem to ever happen for us in Wembley finals. I think on balance Derby should be easier, but the complacency worries me. The danger of thinking we just have to turn up to beat them. Only just got past yesterday. Sure it'll be moot by tonight though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vreitti Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 hour ago, bannedfromHandV said: I think the two week break will do wonders for McGinn and Abraham et al, hopefully they come back roaring for one final match. I think I'd consider Elmo on the right wing with Tuanzebe at RB and Hause in the centre.......as a solution to our right-wing problem. I'd definitely consider Elmo instead of Adomah or Green. Not all that confident with Hause in the centre though. Honestly I'd go with Hutton at RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLillis Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I think that the difficulty finding space to play over the two legs was a lot to do with the Baggies approached the game.We did run down a lot of blind alleys and there were quite a few potshots from outside the area also.Im not sure it was the form of the players generally dropping though, because they had to play well in a different kind of way and was to do with the level of performance of the opposition. It would be nice to take the lead in the final this time even if it’s against the run of play. As we have seen a goal Can galvanise a team a lead to an overall improvement over the 90 minutes.UTV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted May 15, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted May 15, 2019 We need tonight's game to be a complete fight with loads of injuries and red cards 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WakefieldVillan Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Anything can happen in a one-off final so come the day I will be just as nervous whether we are facing Derby or Leeds, but I can't really understand anyone's logic that would prefer to play Leeds considering we have beaten the Rams 7-0 (over the two league fixtures). I suppose we would be favourites against them and maybe people are wary that would add to the pressure?! I don't know. I am just relieved we are there and honestly feel that if we play to our capabilities and strengths we will win the game regardless of the opponents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Has any team ever lost two playoff finals in a row? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 hour ago, vreitti said: I'd definitely consider Elmo instead of Adomah or Green. Not all that confident with Hause in the centre though. Honestly I'd go with Hutton at RB. Try and solve the RW issue by creating a RB issue? No thanks, Hutton should be nowhere near the first 11. I'd be tempted to play Elmo RW, Tuanzebe at RB with Hause in the middle but that may also cause defence issues so I'd be pretty confident that Smith will stick with Green or Taylor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted May 15, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted May 15, 2019 40 minutes ago, villa89 said: Has any team ever lost two playoff finals in a row? Leicester apparently have, ‘92 and ‘93 before winning it in 1994. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raver50032 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 14 minutes ago, Shropshire Lad said: Leicester apparently have, ‘92 and ‘93 before winning it in 1994. Yes - 92 against Blackburn... 93 against Swindon (a cracking game that actually), and then they won in 94 against Derby. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I'd pick the team we beat 7-0 on aggregate this season thank you very much. Come on you Rams, finish off Dirty Leeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I really don't see Derby causing Leeds much problems tonight. 2-0 Leeds win I'm thinking. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Based on zero logic i think Wilson and Mount gonna have good games tonight. Whether that amounts to them getting through i don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeps Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I think Leeds will walk it tonight. Happy to be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 On the one hand we will create chances against Leeds or Derby. On the other hand we could struggle against an energetic high press when trying to play it out from the back as certain players just aren’t good enough to play that way. (As last night showed). It will be an interesting game whoever we play. Hopefully it’s Derby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 5 hours ago, vreitti said: I'd definitely consider Elmo instead of Adomah or Green. Not all that confident with Hause in the centre though. Honestly I'd go with Hutton at RB. That’s just crazy talk. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Vive_La_Villa said: On the one hand we will create chances against Leeds or Derby. On the other hand we could struggle against an energetic high press when trying to play it out from the back as certain players just aren’t good enough to play that way. (As last night showed). It will be an interesting game whoever we play. Hopefully it’s Derby. Exactly. Only way you play through a high press is having players who don't panic when pressed. Tuanzebe is very comfortable on the ball for example. Hourihane can't get rid of it quick enough when he's pressed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos_the_third Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Leeds can play dirty like West Brom but also play good football when they have the ball. From our two demolitions of derby this season, it seems they can do neither. Would much rather play Derby in the final if they somehow manage to find a way there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Are Leeds gonna beat Derby for the fourth time this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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