OutByEaster? Posted March 20, 2021 Moderator Share Posted March 20, 2021 It'll be all about those opening fifteen minutes, if we can get anything out of that, some pressure, a yellow card or two, a goal, a couple of chances, anything that puts some pressure on them, then I think they'll beat themselves. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 I hate that game time. Hope the Spurs players want Jose sacked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 If Grealish plays we win If Grealish doesn't play we don't win 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSmirch Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Easy win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 8 minutes ago, MrSmirch said: Easy win Well that's us **** then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 38 minutes ago, villalad21 said: If Grealish plays we win If Grealish doesn't play we don't win Now there's a revelation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 12 hours ago, Follyfoot said: Don’t you mean cooking tea? It’s breakfast, lunch and dinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaluke Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, villalad21 said: If Grealish plays we win If Grealish doesn't play we don't win Edited March 20, 2021 by villaluke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaFaninLondon Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 (edited) Absolutely awful recent record against these. I was there the last time we beat them at Villa Park on New Year's Day in 2008 - typical O'Neill win with both our goals from set pieces. About time that changed. They played 120 mins on Thursday night, with a certain Mr Kane playing every min of that game. No Son will be a loss. Seems to be major discontent in the dressing room given Lloris' long rant of an interview after the game on Thursday and Kane hasn't given an interview since November. But without Jack (which I imagine will be the case given the vague answer Dean gave on Friday) we just look toothless going forward. Need Traore, Ollie, McGinn and AEG to start producing in the final third for a change, or it could be another shite game. It's the sort of game someone like Barkley's creativity would be useful, but he looks useless every time he takes to the field. Edited March 20, 2021 by VillaFaninLondon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 I think Barkley will start. Would probably have him in the Jack role and AEG on other side and three in CM with McGinn pushing forward like he did 1st game of last season when he kept on running beyond their defence 1st half. Think that's our best strategy to win the game. Keep Traore on bench as he'll likely be a bit sore still and Trez well away from first 11. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurru991 Posted March 21, 2021 Visiting Supporter Share Posted March 21, 2021 17 hours ago, Villa87 said: I think Spurs are going to come out flying with a point to prove. Not optimistic for this. You would expect them to be extremely pissy unless they really want the special one gone.It should be fun !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 9 hours ago, villalad21 said: If Grealish plays we win If Grealish doesn't play we don't win No doubt about it, We are a completely different animal altogether without him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSmirch Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 9 hours ago, Davkaus said: Well that's us **** then. They won’t have a shot on target. I guarantee it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Big family rift today. My son-in-law is a Spurs fan, tattoos an all. He converted my daughter from being a Villa fan, love him to bits but that is his black mark, splitting our family. My grand children are Spurs fans. Where is Jeremy Kyle when you need him. WHEN we could go to VP I used to get him a ticket in the away end and the three of us (Me, my lad and the traitor) would journey together and split up at the Holte. Actually used to get some looks walking together in opposing shirts. Cant even go to the pub together today. Come on Villa do it for the Taylors 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted March 21, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted March 21, 2021 They'll show up for sure, whereas Villa ... who knows... not looking forward to this. And Sunday night aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaFaninLondon Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 9 hours ago, VillaChris said: I think Barkley will start. Would probably have him in the Jack role and AEG on other side and three in CM with McGinn pushing forward like he did 1st game of last season when he kept on running beyond their defence 1st half. Think that's our best strategy to win the game. Keep Traore on bench as he'll likely be a bit sore still and Trez well away from first 11. Not sure how effective Barkley is on the left, but I'd almost be trying to fit him in somewhere where he has runners behind him to win the ball and where he can receive the ball in good areas. We're just not scoring enough at the mo and Smith has to try injecting more creativity and goals in the team. I actually thought Barkley improved our attack when he came on against Newcastle, but then he lost the ball near his own penalty area which nearly led to a goal for them. He has to use more common sense. I certainly don't think this is a game for Ramsey. A midfield 3 of Luiz, McGinn and Sanson probably our best bet, possibly Nakamba who has done well against better opposition but his passing limitations might not make him suitable. Despite how good our defence is, Spurs' strength is their attack. It looks like they are missing Son and you'd think Kane will be knackered, but even so you'd think it will be tough for us to keep a clean sheet. Their defence I think is their weak link, Højbjerg has been brilliant but their CBs are weak and their RB is weak (whether it's Doherty or Aurier). Our attack has been off form for a while, you would hope eventually it would click again for us and maybe today it will but DS has to alter the midfield a bit because currently it isn't working. Given Spurs' weakness at RB (from a defensive point of view at least) it's a shame by the sounds of it Jack won't return. Smith said he will assessed this morning and it's up to Jack whether he plays, which sounds odd because if it's up to him he'll absolutely say he wants to play. So who knows, maybe we'll get a surprise when the teams are announced at 6:30 tonight, but I'm not holding my breath. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaFaninLondon Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 19 hours ago, OutByEaster? said: It'll be all about those opening fifteen minutes, if we can get anything out of that, some pressure, a yellow card or two, a goal, a couple of chances, anything that puts some pressure on them, then I think they'll beat themselves. A good start is absolutely vital. Need to start like we did against Wolves but this time take our chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Emi Elmo konsa mings targett Doug Mcginn ramsey Trez watkins aeg This is what i think we'll see Bench: heaton, cash, taylor, engels, davis, sanson, barkley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bose Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 As some have said, we’ll see which Villa side turn up in the first 15-20 mins. If we start well, I’m confident of a win. If we play like we did at Newcastle we’ll lose. Don’t have any hope that Jack will play but I’d be surprised if Cash doesn’t start, which is a big boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Not even in my wildest dreams can I conceive of anything but a Tottenham victory. If Grealish had have been fit then there might have been a remote chance, but without him we stand no chance whatsoever. Another day passes by, to add to all the other days that have passed by. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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