Django_Zooms Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Villa will have to beat Baggies then Leeds to get promoted, making this Sunday a massive game of tactical chess between Bielsa & Smith. Since we do not need the points, one option is to play the reserves and give away nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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brummybloke Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Tempted to play the reserves and tell them to go out and kick the legs off half their 1st team. They need the win, no point risking our top players and a chance to weaken their team. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Django_Zooms Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 1 minute ago, brummybloke said: Tempted to play the reserves and tell them to go out and kick the legs off half their 1st team. They need the win, no point risking our top players and a chance to weaken their team. Don Revie irony. The Damned United. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cridontour Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 If Sheffield United beat Ipswich I’m sure Leeds main aim will be to injure as many of our players as possible ahead of the playoffs, could be two reserve teams playing each other! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted April 22, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted April 22, 2019 Play the way we've been playing for most of the last 10 games and we'll beat them, whatever tactics he uses. They're spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummybloke Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: Play the way we've been playing for most of the last 10 games and we'll beat them, whatever tactics he uses. They're spent. Why risk Injuring our stars for a game worth nothing bar stretching our winning streak ? Bigger picture and all that ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Just now, brummybloke said: Why risk Injuring our stars for a game worth nothing bar stretching our winning streak ? Bigger picture and all that ? Well for what’s it’s worth there’s potential to finish 4th. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted April 22, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted April 22, 2019 1 minute ago, brummybloke said: Why risk Injuring our stars for a game worth nothing bar stretching our winning streak ? Bigger picture and all that ? Momentum and morale. But I take your point. I don't mind some rotation in this game. I just meant I don't think it will take some tactical genius to win this game. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hornso Posted April 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2019 Chance for one of the sides to strike a psychological blow on the other ahead of the playoffs. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MaVilla Posted April 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2019 I'm really torn for this one. Part if me says we are in the playoffs now, rest all our key players and give the fringe players a chance. The other part of me remember when MON rested the first team in Europe to concentrate on the league and push for a champions league spot, losing in Europe and going on a terrible run in the league after losing momentum. Tough decision. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAlex Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Leeds themselves may rest players if Sheffield United get the job done on Saturday. It'd still be mathmatically possible, but a huge goal swing would be required. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted April 23, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted April 23, 2019 I agree with keeping the run going but it would be beyond stupid to play McGinn and see him pick up a yellow card, or even two. I'd rather he play against Norwich as warm up for the semis, and then sub him if he picks up a yellow. Everyone else though should keep it going if fully fit, most have not played the full season anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 12 hours ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Well for what’s it’s worth there’s potential to finish 4th. I really dont know what to think, play our best team or play the fringe players. What ever team is announced there will be a difference of opinions on VT. 4th 5th makes little difference (unless we win money from the EFL) I think we all put our trust in Smith and the staff for this one, They haven't done to bad lately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted April 23, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted April 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, Robtaylor200 said: I really dont know what to think, play our best team or play the fringe players. What ever team is announced there will be a difference of opinions on VT. 4th 5th makes little difference (unless we win money from the EFL) I think we all put our trust in Smith and the staff for this one, They haven't done to bad lately 50p more prize money for 4th place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Robtaylor200 said: I really dont know what to think, play our best team or play the fringe players. What ever team is announced there will be a difference of opinions on VT. 4th 5th makes little difference (unless we win money from the EFL) I think we all put our trust in Smith and the staff for this one, They haven't done to bad lately Well Albion would have played before we do so maybe that could determine the team that’s selected. edit: Its at home to Rotherham. I’d look to give a few fringe players or those returning from injury some minutes. They could be key for the playoffs. Hause, Axel, Lansbury, Davis could start. Edited April 23, 2019 by Vive_La_Villa 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted April 23, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted April 23, 2019 30 minutes ago, Jareth said: I agree with keeping the run going but it would be beyond stupid to play McGinn and see him pick up a yellow card, or even two. I'd rather he play against Norwich as warm up for the semis, and then sub him if he picks up a yellow. Everyone else though should keep it going if fully fit, most have not played the full season anyway. McGinn doesn't get a ban unless he picks up two more cards IIRC. So I'd play him in the next game as usual and if he gets a yellow rest him for the final game. The yellows are wiped once you the to the playoffs I think (but if you'd picked up a suspension in the game before that would carry over) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Robtaylor200 Posted April 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2019 How great is this, Discussing the play offs with two games still to go. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Me and Mrs T are in Prague for a few days sight seeing for the second leg of the semi. So personally I hope we play at home on the Saturday first so I can go. Where do we have to finish to play the home game first ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Robtaylor200 said: Me and Mrs T are in Prague for a few days sight seeing for the second leg of the semi. So personally I hope we play at home on the Saturday first so I can go. Where do we have to finish to play the home game first ? Found it . highest ranked side plays at home second leg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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