alreadyexists Posted October 9, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted October 9, 2018 There are so many unknowns about this game, and who will be our manager is the biggest. But I also really don’t know what our starting eleven will look like. Nyland or Bunn or Moreira, who plays at CB?, defensive midfielder Jedi or Whelan or play McGinn and Hourihane as a central pair, or maybe a 4-3-3. Bolasie, El Ghazi, Adomah, Kodjia? I hate these international breaks, they don’t half drag on. Roll on 20th Oct and we can get back to work. If we did go for a 4-3-3, this could work; Moreira Elmo Tuanzebe Hutton Taylor Hourihane McGinn Bolasie Grealish Tammy Kodjia but... what do I know!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted October 9, 2018 Moderator Share Posted October 9, 2018 Without a manager, we can just pick whatever we like. Yay! ---------------------------------Nyland----------------------------------- Hutton------------Chester---------Tuanzebe-----------Taylor -------------------------------Bjarnason-------------------------------- -------------McGinn----------------------Hourihane---------------- ---------------------------------Grealish---------------------------------- -------------Abraham--------------------Kodjia---------------------- 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted October 9, 2018 Moderator Share Posted October 9, 2018 Also, according to the (not always reliable) online ticket map, there are only about 3,300 tickets left for this one as things stand. I wonder if a new manager announcement this week would push sales to the point where the Upper Trinity would need to open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted October 10, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted October 10, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, OutByEaster? said: Without a manager, we can just pick whatever we like. Yay! ---------------------------------Nyland----------------------------------- Hutton------------Chester---------Tuanzebe-----------Taylor -------------------------------Bjarnason-------------------------------- -------------McGinn----------------------Hourihane---------------- ---------------------------------Grealish---------------------------------- -------------Abraham--------------------Kodjia---------------------- I think Nyland is a disaster. I would either recall Steer or play Bunn until January. I honestly think McGinn is over-rated (I know I will get dogs for that.) He's busy and puts himself about but he's reckless in possession and never creates anything (worldy goal aside.) I fully expect the new manager will drop him eventually. It's fine doing it against Kilmarnock and Forfar Athletic but the standard is just better down here even in the Championship. As ever I'm happy to be proved completely wrong and for him go to be a Villa legend but I just can't see it. He's not good enough on the ball like a Townsend, Richardson, Platt or Taylor. Bunn Elmo Chester Tuanzebe Hutton Thor* Hourihane Bolasie Grealish Kodjia** Abraham *I would go back to last year's idea having Thor, Jedi or Whelan as CDM depending on the opposition (Thor the default choice for his energy and ability to pop up with a goal) partnered with Hourihane. 2 wingers and Grealish roaming around as number 10. It's a 4231 rolling in to a 4411 depending on how you see it. **I'm not convinced by he post injury Kodjia anymore. He needs to produce or be rotated with El Ghazi and Adomah But we still have a squad (which set up correctly and coached) could tear up most teams down here. I also really like Bree who I think with better coaching could become a fine right back over "never take a risk ever, I am another Ashley Westwood sideways/backwards" Elmo Edited October 10, 2018 by TheAuthority Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I would try Moreira, Elmo, Chester, Axel, Hutton, Thor, Hourihane, Bolasie, McGinn, Jack and Abraham but if JT wants to come out of retirement or pick another eleven then that is fine with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 7 hours ago, OutByEaster? said: Also, according to the (not always reliable) online ticket map, there are only about 3,300 tickets left for this one as things stand. I wonder if a new manager announcement this week would push sales to the point where the Upper Trinity would need to open? I noticed last week how well sales were going. Our crowds are definitely stronger this season for some strange reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted October 10, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted October 10, 2018 13 hours ago, alreadyexists said: Moreira Elmo Tuanzebe Hutton Taylor This makes me feel physically ill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted October 10, 2018 Author VT Supporter Share Posted October 10, 2018 Was Chester only banned for one game then? I thought it was 2 with the straight red. Good stuff if he’s back! 1 minute ago, Stevo985 said: This makes me feel physically ill Ha ha... yeah, that is a pretty garbage back line. If we add Chester it’s a bit better, but in regard to GK they’re all crap as far as I can tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted October 10, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted October 10, 2018 Well this is going to be a bit more exciting now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 God I hope we win just to calm everyone’s nerves... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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villianusa Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Smith, seems to like a 4231 if that's the case then I would go with: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Hoping there will be a surge of ticket sales now for this one. If it wasn't my fiance bday I would be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mjmooney Posted October 11, 2018 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted October 11, 2018 One of my fanourite goosebumps memories was the first VP game when Brian Little returned as manager (with fellow ex-Villans John Gregory and John Robson). Out of the tunnel while the PA played Thin Lizzy's "The Boys Are Back In Town". I hope there's something similar planned for Smiffy. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rugeley Villa Posted October 11, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 11, 2018 Can’t wait for this game. First proper game for my lad, and we are in the Holte End upper. Can see there being a big crowd, and a lot of enthusiasm. Really excited, and I just hope we win. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottaloo Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 3 hours ago, Demitri_C said: Hoping there will be a surge of ticket sales now for this one. If it wasn't my fiance bday I would be there. Bring her with you. Perfect birthday present Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted October 11, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted October 11, 2018 Just got a ticket for this. Looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted October 11, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted October 11, 2018 11 hours ago, villianusa said: Smith, seems to like a 4231 if that's the case then I would go with: This. Except Hutton at left back and Neil Taylor shot from a cannon into the sun. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 38 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: This. Except Hutton at left back and Neil Taylor shot from a cannon into the sun. He’s still a good footballer, just because he was poor last season, doesn’t make him a poor player overall. Before last season, he had been a solid Premier League footballer for Swansea and internationally for Wales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted October 11, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted October 11, 2018 11 minutes ago, sir_gary_cahill said: He’s still a good footballer, just because he was poor last season, doesn’t make him a poor player overall. Before last season, he had been a solid Premier League footballer for Swansea and internationally for Wales I think he is absolutely dreadful. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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