dont_do_it_doug. Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 What is a weakened side for us? We could conceivably play... .................Guzan.................... Bacuna....Richards....Clark.... Richardson .........Veretout.....Sanchez............. ..................Gil..................... Adama.............Gabby...............Ayew And call that a weakened side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I don't think Tim will play that strong side to be honest. If is going to go for a weakened side I wnat a string bench if things go wrong unlike Notts County when we had a bench of youngsters I definitely don't want those bloody two at lb and rb they will murder us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 No way we should play a full strength team. This result is a no win situation for Villa anyway. **** it and **** them. It doesn't matter. 3pts the weekend after means everything. I couldn't disagree more. Think back to last season. When did our charge to safety occur? When Sherwood was appointed? No, we suffered two or three disappointing defeats after his appointment. Was it when we beat Albion twice in a week? Yes, it was. Those wins gave the team confidence, and created a great atmosphere around the club. Beating Birmingham will do the same. On the other hand, losing to them, especially losing through stupid mistakes and amateur hour performances, will badly damage team confidence. Look, normally, at home in the third round of the League Cup, against lower-league opposition, I would never suggest a full-strength side. But this isn't a normal fixture, and Sherwood knows that (just read his quotes on the tie if you don't believe me). He also knows that losing this game would be a quick ticket to sections of the support turning on him, or at least becoming disillusioned. Trust me, there's no way we'll play a significantly weakened team in this fixture. None whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I don't think Tim will play that strong side to be honest. If is going to go for a weakened side I wnat a string bench if things go wrong unlike Notts County when we had a bench of youngstersI definitely don't want those bloody two at lb and rb they will murder us Have you seen their squad the past couple of years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 No way we should play a full strength team. This result is a no win situation for Villa anyway. **** it and **** them. It doesn't matter. 3pts the weekend after means everything. I couldn't disagree more. Think back to last season. When did our charge to safety occur? When Sherwood was appointed? No, we suffered two or three disappointing defeats after his appointment. Was it when we beat Albion twice in a week? Yes, it was. Those wins gave the team confidence, and created a great atmosphere around the club. Beating Birmingham will do the same. On the other hand, losing to them, especially losing through stupid mistakes and amateur hour performances, will badly damage team confidence. Look, normally, at home in the third round of the League Cup, against lower-league opposition, I would never suggest a full-strength side. But this isn't a normal fixture, and Sherwood knows that (just read his quotes on the tie if you don't believe me). He also knows that losing this game would be a quick ticket to sections of the support turning on him, or at least becoming disillusioned. Trust me, there's no way we'll play a significantly weakened team in this fixture. None whatsoever. I hope your right mate but sherwood is unpredictable you never know But your are right if sherwood loses this the fans will turn on him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 No way we should play a full strength team. This result is a no win situation for Villa anyway. **** it and **** them. It doesn't matter. 3pts the weekend after means everything. I couldn't disagree more. Think back to last season. When did our charge to safety occur? When Sherwood was appointed? No, we suffered two or three disappointing defeats after his appointment. Was it when we beat Albion twice in a week? Yes, it was. Those wins gave the team confidence, and created a great atmosphere around the club. Beating Birmingham will do the same. On the other hand, losing to them, especially losing through stupid mistakes and amateur hour performances, will badly damage team confidence. Look, normally, at home in the third round of the League Cup, against lower-league opposition, I would never suggest a full-strength side. But this isn't a normal fixture, and Sherwood knows that (just read his quotes on the tie if you don't believe me). He also knows that losing this game would be a quick ticket to sections of the support turning on him, or at least becoming disillusioned. Trust me, there's no way we'll play a significantly weakened team in this fixture. None whatsoever. I hope your right mate but sherwood is unpredictable you never know But your are right if sherwood loses this the fans will turn on him The "the fans" are an unbridled collection of idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted September 2, 2015 Moderator Share Posted September 2, 2015 I don't blame them. They are playing well and we haven't kicked on ywt. Think they can beat us if we play a weak side which I am.expecting. this won't be a easy game Literally zero chance of us going into this with anything other than the strongest side available. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Agreed, we should be resting most the first team in the league fixture(s) leading up to this game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 We haven't yet tonked someone under Sherwood (mainly due to our defence) - just imagine if this was the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 It's west brom though I doubt Sherwood would rest the team for that game either that's why I think he may play a weakened side. Hope your right Trent as I think we will lose if we play a weak side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 We haven't yet tonked someone under Sherwood (mainly due to our defence) - just imagine if this was the game. 0-4 at Sunderland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 haha, the desperate bastards are flogging tickets for a tenner on Groupon http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/gl-birmingham-city-football-club-3?p=1&nlp=&CID=UK_CRM_1_0_0_246&a=10&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&sid=bce466dc-59eb-491e-855a-37455a62249f&division=birmingham&uh=de7009e3-1538-439e-8ab6-c836b3c8b297&date=20150309&sender=rm&s=body&c=button&d=deal-page&utm_campaign=gl-birmingham-city-football-club-3-73020367 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Of all the Managers in the league, Tim IMO is the least likely to field a weakened team for a Derby. We are always told how passionate he is, he will be as up for this as we are. We will absolutely destroy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted September 3, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted September 3, 2015 But your are right if sherwood loses this the fans will turn on him Will they **** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Small heath reducing their £5 tickets to £1 for a league game to try and get people into the ground... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Small heath reducing their £5 tickets to £1 for a league game to try and get people into the ground... But I bet the little Scamps would have set tickets prices at about £60 had they been drawn at home for the up coming cup match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Small heath reducing their £5 tickets to £1 for a league game to try and get people into the ground... But I bet the little Scamps would have set tickets prices at about £60 had they been drawn at home for the up coming cup match. To be fair, by all accounts we set some pretty ridiculous prices for away fans. I believe it's about £49, this season for some games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 A decade ago they were charging us £45 to visit the sty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 A decade ago they were charging us £45 to visit the sty. Yep, I was one of the mugs who paid it. I'd probably pay double that to see us win at the Temple of Doom. I fully understand I'm part of the problem, but maybe we're going a bit off topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 We haven't yet tonked someone under Sherwood (mainly due to our defence) - just imagine if this was the game. 0-4 at Sunderland? Oh yeah. Ok, it's been a while since we've really tonked a team that isn't Sunderland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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