Raver50032 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 A first chance this season to win two on the spin... Newly promoted Wigan Athletic from pieville come to Aston. Will the Scottish Cafu continue his purple patch? Will Jack Grealish still be a Villa player? All wonderful things to ponder as the week progresses and we look forward to our first match on the new pitch. Come on Villa... CTFO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Counting down the days for this one. Remembering the last time we had Wigan first home game of the season... Any team up from league 1 on a winning run is dangerous. Sneaky 2-1. Again, it isn't about performances now, let's just get the points on the board and momentun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I think they are better than when they were in the championship the last time. Better manager and players. Still, we should be turning them over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuwabatake Sanjuro Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I'm expecting a lineup of: ------------------------Nyland Hutton----Chester------Axel-----Bryan -----------------------Hourihane --------------Grealish-------McGinn Nmecha------------------------------------Green -------------------------RHM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WakefieldVillan Posted August 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2018 Praying for 3-1 Villa 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 7, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted August 7, 2018 Anyone know what the likely crowd is? I've not heard of any need to open Trinity Upper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted August 7, 2018 Moderator Share Posted August 7, 2018 The referee for this game is Jeremy Simpson (with Shaun Hudson, Nick Hopton & 4th official Mark Heywood) We won all 4 of our Jeremy Simpson games last season. Wk 4 : 4-2 at home to Norwich (Hourihane hattrick) Wk 11 : 1-0 at home to Bolton Wk 29 : 1-0 on Sky away to Sheff Utd (Snodgrass 90th minute winner) Wk 42: 1-0 home to Cardiff. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 So will Powell be playing for us or Wigan in this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 33 minutes ago, BOF said: The referee for this game is Jeremy Simpson (with Shaun Hudson, Nick Hopton & 4th official Mark Heywood) We won all 4 of our Jeremy Simpson games last season. Wk 4 : 4-2 at home to Norwich (Hourihane hattrick) Wk 11 : 1-0 at home to Bolton Wk 29 : 1-0 on Sky away to Sheff Utd (Snodgrass 90th minute winner) Wk 42: 1-0 home to Cardiff. Put in the worst refereeing display even seen at VP in the 1-0 at home to Bolton. Let them get away with murder. Saying that Wigan are generally an inoffensive side so won't have to stamp his mark too much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Wigan will be tricky, much tougher test than Hull. Paul Cook has done a great job there. Looking forward to seeing the new signings, will have a much better idea of where we're at and what to expect this season if the likes of Bryan and McGinn are straight into the side. Also looking forward to seeing that beautiful pitch. Be such a shame if Jack doesnt get to sample it. 1-0 Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stockport_Villain Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Won’t be easy as Wigan generally aren’t but I’m expecting a 2-1 win to cement a good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 6 hours ago, sidcow said: Anyone know what the likely crowd is? I've not heard of any need to open Trinity Upper. On around the 32k at the moment. Will probably be 33k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornso Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 One of three teams we've taken maximum points from since we were relegated to the Championship. Beat them at home 1-0 last time thanks to a late Grealish goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipper Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I think until the year they went down, the home side never won in these fixtures? Am hoping we have well and truly broken the jinx on that one! Another win please! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 (edited) On 07/08/2018 at 12:12, WakefieldVillan said: Praying for 3-1 Villa NVM I am Edited August 8, 2018 by GENTLEMAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Me and the brothers coming down from Manc for this one! UTV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 8, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted August 8, 2018 On 07/08/2018 at 12:12, WakefieldVillan said: Praying for 3-1 Villa I’d take the £289! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Should be a great reception for you know who. Jealous of those going! Although... there is a competition called "Sit by Lap". To enter, you just need to buy me a seat next you innit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 8, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted August 8, 2018 24 minutes ago, lapal_fan said: Should be a great reception for you know who. Jealous of those going! Hutton? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WakefieldVillan Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 1 hour ago, GENTLEMAN said: NVM I am Apologies but what does this mean? Think the Jack will he stay or will he go thread has affected my brain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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