villalad21 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 I predict Mings to do his usual f*** ups and a talented team like Man Utd will punish us for it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Hauses for courses, innit. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danishlad Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Nigel said: Mancs seem to say it will be a diamond Olly is going to park the bus and counter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 10 minutes ago, est1874 said: The club could do much better on communication around injuries. An old problem never rectified. To who’s advantage would that be? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerner's Driver Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 1 minute ago, villalad21 said: I predict Mings to do his usual f*** ups and a talented team like Man Utd will punish us for it I predict more insights of this standard from you. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 9 minutes ago, est1874 said: Sorry but this Barkley thing is bloody daft. 2-3 weeks ago he was "close" to playing, according to the manager. There's no way he's not capable of at least providing an option off the bench, unless there's been a massive setback. The club could do much better on communication around injuries. An old problem never rectified. Remember Jack being labelled close to a return for about 2 months before he actually kicked a ball again? This is a loan, and an expensive one, so we can't really afford a similar situation with Ross, particularly with such a brutal run of games ahead, and zero decent options coming off the bench. And wtf is the deal with Trezeguet??? Smith finds it hard make substitutes when things are going good. You don't think he is gonna rush anyone back with the team playing so good at the moment, might disturb the balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted January 1, 2021 Moderator Share Posted January 1, 2021 If we can get Bailly or Maguire booked early doors, it could make a massive difference. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaFaninLondon Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 8 minutes ago, eholm said: Not really. We know he’s got a hamstring injury and makes sense to be cautious with it - only 6 weeks since it happened. Prob more of a slight tear than a strain but he’s training so won’t be too long. Rushing this type of injury back too soon could result in reoccurrence with greater severity and then 3-4 months out. Being a bit vague about return date is good tactics by DS - keep the opposition guessing It’s more the expectation of him being fit and the communication around it that bugs me. Of course I don’t want a reoccurrence and much longer out (and I’m sure Villa, Chelsea and Ross don’t want that either) but just tell us what is going on. He was supposedly almost ready 2 weeks ago, was nowhere against Baggies, then Palace (then after that DS was quoted saying he was “very, very close”) and then the tweet this week saying “back soon”. If this is the case I don’t see how he can’t be a bench option by now. I’d rather they just told us that he’s back training but we don’t want to risk him until he’s ready, then there wouldn’t be such an outcry of his absence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Really fancy this. Think we are gonna go straight at them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, VillaFaninLondon said: It’s more the expectation of him being fit and the communication around it that bugs me. Of course I don’t want a reoccurrence and much longer out (and I’m sure Villa, Chelsea and Ross don’t want that either) but just tell us what is going on. He was supposedly almost ready 2 weeks ago, was nowhere against Baggies, then Palace (then after that DS was quoted saying he was “very, very close”) and then the tweet this week saying “back soon”. If this is the case I don’t see how he can’t be a bench option by now. I’d rather they just told us that he’s back training but we don’t want to risk him until he’s ready, then there wouldn’t be such an outcry of his absence. Who cares. Seriously, I don't understand why people are getting angry over this. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 We’ve been getting results and putting in performances without Ross Barkley, thankfully. Would have been nice to have him available tonight but I have full confidence in the XI starting. Mings will be determined to put a solid, error-free performance in too knowing Hause is playing well. Competition for places is finally working in an AVFC squad. Don Smith is a hero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 cant see it being a draw but I would take it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintpotvilla Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 7 minutes ago, villalad21 said: I predict Mings to do his usual f*** ups and a talented team like Man Utd will punish us for it What usual F*** ups Mings is a class act and makes us a better team!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 1 minute ago, pintpotvilla said: What usual F*** ups Mings is a class act and makes us a better team!! Sorry i just don't rate the guy. Hope he proves me wrong though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Love Mings, but at times he scares the shite out of me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 16 minutes ago, Rolta said: After the last few years of imaginary enemies and endless conspiracy theories, I've come to the realisation that a surprising number of people are massive drama queens. Hahaha yup. Seriously people, Ockham's razor is still a thing ffs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaFaninLondon Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, DCJonah said: Who cares. Seriously, I don't understand why people are getting angry over this. Then don’t comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QldVilla Posted January 1, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted January 1, 2021 1 minute ago, villalad21 said: Sorry i just don't rate the guy. Hope he proves me wrong though. Luckily for Mings the coaching staff at Villa and the England manager do... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Is this the first time we’ve played in the black kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The_Steve Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 Mings’s distribution to Ollie will be really important tonight. That side of his game doesn’t get enough credit. He’s adept at helping kick start attacks. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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