John Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 So it's another ding-dong Derby. We are left with just local pride to play for on Saturday at 3 o'clock. We really owe them one. They stole a point at The Hawthorns in December with a late equaliser that the match officials somehow failed to notice had twice been handled by their scorer. That game left Jack injured and proved to be the turning point in our season. The Baggies are ten points above us and unlike us still have realistic promotion hopes. What a pity it would be if we were to dent their automatic promotion chances by getting a rare home win this weekend. Albion won on their last league visit to Villa Park in 2015. We last beat them at home twice within a week earlier that same year. Overall we have won 65 and have drawn 33 of the 145 league games between the two clubs. Let's make it 66 wins on Saturday! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OutByEaster? Posted February 14, 2019 Moderator Share Posted February 14, 2019 This could be horrible. I think we have to consider changing the shape to cover some of our problems - if we just keep doing what we've been doing, we'll take an embarrassing beating and that won't be good for anyone. I'd go: -----------------------------------Kalinic---------------------------------- -------------Elphick-----------Mings-------Hause---------------- Hutton------------------------Whelan-------------------Bjarnason ---------------Hourihane-------------------McGinn----------------- ----------------Abraham---------------------Davis------------------- Bang it up to the front two and hope the midfield pair can support. But quite frankly, I have a bad feeling about this one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Anyone know if Sacred Heardt is reopeningfor this match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raver50032 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Set up not to lose. Simples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 (edited) Another shit fest from these losers Edited February 14, 2019 by Demitri_C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 A game I think I will avoid. Another shit display in a bore draw or we are going to get our arses handed to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 we'll get **** smashed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 They will batter us. 4-1 defeat. We're getting worse every week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Even with Gayle out, I can't see anything other than a defeat here. 2-1 or 3-1 to the Tesco bags. Really hope Smith tries something different, either with formation or personnel. Forget play offs now and concentrate on building his squad for next season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8pints Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Tough and scrappy 1-0 Villa win. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I’m a dreadful supporter. I’m considering not going to the game and putting £100 on a baggies win. Through thick and thin and all that, but I’m giving up I think 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted February 14, 2019 Moderator Share Posted February 14, 2019 10 minutes ago, Paddywhack said: I’m a dreadful supporter. I’m considering not going to the game and putting £100 on a baggies win. Through thick and thin and all that, but I’m giving up I think Shame! Shame! Just out of interest, what odds are you getting on that? (Asking for a friend). 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 10 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: Shame! Shame! Just out of interest, what odds are you getting on that? (Asking for a friend). Hmm, somehow we’re favourites. 9/5 baggies, 7/5 Villa. Its not true though, I know I’ll end up going...and I haven’t got £100. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I think a 4-4-2 with Kodjia in for Hourihane would work. We need someone to hold the ball up top, and Kodjia can at least do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlico_Villa Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 55 minutes ago, Paddywhack said: I’m a dreadful supporter. I’m considering not going to the game and putting £100 on a baggies win. Through thick and thin and all that, but I’m giving up I think I’ve contemplated that same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlico_Villa Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Dreading this game. Could represent a historic low point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post villabromsgrove Posted February 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2019 Thanks for all the positivity guys! I'm going to this match and it will be my first time for some years. I'm old and decrepit now, and I had to give up my season ticket some time ago due to ill health and general wobbliness. My sons are taking me, and I'm really looking forward to it even though I'm not expecting the most confident display for us. It will be good to be back in the sacred surroundings of Villa Park. Up The Villa! 16 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 13 hours ago, OutByEaster? said: This could be horrible. I think we have to consider changing the shape to cover some of our problems - if we just keep doing what we've been doing, we'll take an embarrassing beating and that won't be good for anyone. I'd go: -----------------------------------Kalinic---------------------------------- -------------Elphick-----------Mings-------Hause---------------- Hutton------------------------Whelan-------------------Bjarnason ---------------Hourihane-------------------McGinn----------------- ----------------Abraham---------------------Davis------------------- Bang it up to the front two and hope the midfield pair can support. But quite frankly, I have a bad feeling about this one. I think 3 at the back is a good idea, it would suit the players we have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only2McInallys Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Defensively we look more solid but we don't seem to be able to hold the ball up in attack,playing Davis with Abraham might help. Not optimistic but you never know with Villa. 4-4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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