Popular Post mottaloo Posted March 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2021 After our latest no-show at home, I have real concerns that we're going to suffer another defeat in this game. Our opponents are scrapping for survival and we've gone stale. I know we're safe but I want that feeling of pre match excitement/nerves of earlier in the season rather than an increasing pessimism. Yes, we're safe so we could experiment a little. Give Keinan Davis a start alongside Oliie ? Look, if we're going to insist on lumping up front let's have the bloke who's good at holding it up do just that and lay it off for Ollie to have a crack, rather than let him do all the chasing. He's in danger of getting burned out, so let's support him. We can't rely on any of our wingers so let's try something different. By the way, I don't really rate KD but at this stage I'd give it a go. I predict a drab 1-1 at best. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Loss and the Newcastle fans will hate us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robby b Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 (edited) @alreadyexists One possible marginal gain for this match is that our official lucky club badger (pictured on the left/above) is always really up for it against Fulham as it's up against another badger (the original mascot badger: Billy Badger). Edited March 22, 2021 by robby b 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Couldn't care less about Newcastle. I'd like to see Nakamba start. I believe he gives us the solid base from which we can attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 We’ll lose this on motivation alone I fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 This will be a test for the coaching staff. With Jack back we should win (in theory), but it seems like confidence is at a low point right now. Even Martinez looks off. Can Smith get them prepared mentally? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smg Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 10 hours ago, villalad21 said: Loss and the Newcastle fans will hate us Seriously there must be another team you could follow that gives you more enjoyment. Or does the enjoyment come from predicting regular defeats and then being able to say ‘told you so ‘ ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted March 22, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted March 22, 2021 1 hour ago, robby b said: @alreadyexists One possible marginal gain for this match is that our official lucky club badger (pictured on the left/above) is always really up for it against Fulham as it's up against another badger (the original mascot badger: Billy Badger). Yesss! I’ve been waiting for the reverse Badger fixture!! Can’t wait! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 This gane smacks of villa 2- 0 palace nil last year. We are off form, possibly on the beach. They are desperate for points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 At least the International lads get an extra 24hrs recovery now its been moved 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 19 hours ago, Sulberto21 said: Couldn't care less about Newcastle. I'd like to see Nakamba start. I believe he gives us the solid base from which we can attack. This. I don't ever want to see Villa lose but since we have nothing left to play for now this season I would like Fulham to try and gain 3pts here to ensure their survival and take Newcastle further into the shit. I also agree we should start the big man Davis up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, AvfcRigo82 said: we should start the big man Davis up front. You hate Newcastle that much? I couldn't care less about them. I want Villa to win and although we haven't been winning lately I still believe we can turn it around. Playing Davis to throw the game just makes no sense whatsoever. Newcastle aren't even a rival! Davis should be nowhere near a League 1 startung place never mind the PL. 2 goals in 62 games!!! Most of those games in the Championship. For a striker thats absolutely absymal. Schemeichel scored more Premier League goals for us than Davis and he was a bloody goalkeeper. Lol Edited March 23, 2021 by One For The Road 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, One For The Road said: You hate Newcastle that much? I couldn't care less about them. I want Villa to win and although we haven't been winning lately I still believe we can turn it around. Playing Davis to throw the game just makes no sense whatsoever. Newcastle aren't even a rival! Davis should be nowhere near a League 1 startung place never mind the PL. P2 goals in 62 games!!! For a striker. Absolutely absymal. Wow. Nice twist of a post there, When did I say we should play Davis to throw the game??? Hate is also a strong word, but If I had a choice of the two teams I would sooner see Fulham survive. Difference. Posts are opinions, you didn't understand mine nore agree with it which is fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 (edited) 22 minutes ago, AvfcRigo82 said: Wow. Nice twist of a post there, When did I say we should play Davis to throw the game??? Hate is also a strong word, but If I had a choice of the two teams I would sooner see Fulham survive. Difference. Posts are opinions, you didn't understand mine nore agree with it which is fair enough I did get your post. But you didn't get mine. My point is that starting Davis up front IS throwing the game. A striker with 2 career goals over 60 odd games in several years, with service from one of Europe's top creative midfielders is diabolical. It's not as if Davis even gets assists when plays. He should never, ever start a Premier League game for Villa and shouldn't even be on the bench. His record says it all. Edited March 23, 2021 by One For The Road 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 1 minute ago, One For The Road said: I did get your post. But you didn't get mine. My point is that starting Davis up front IS throwing the game. A striker with 2 career goals over 60 odd games in several years, with service from one of Europe's top creative midfielders is diabolical. It's not as if Davis even gets assists when plays. He should never, ever start a Premier League game for Villa and shouldn't even be on the bench. His record says it all. That's fair enough. I feel if we are playing for pride now in our remaining fixtures, give Ollie a rest for a game or two and give Davis a game. I know I am only one of a few on here that still radians a bit of faith in Davis but I don't see what much worse he would be than Ollie who himself has not scored for quite a few games of late either and needs a rest. I would have suggested Wesley if fit also comes on late in games to start building his fitness back up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, AvfcRigo82 said: That's fair enough. I feel if we are playing for pride now in our remaining fixtures, give Ollie a rest for a game or two and give Davis a game. I know I am only one of a few on here that still radians a bit of faith in Davis but I don't see what much worse he would be than Ollie who himself has not scored for quite a few games of late I'm sorry but with all due respect, this cannot be a serious post surely? Is that England international Ollie who scores goals, creates chances, holds the ball up, runs the channels and scored a perfect first half hat trick against the Champions back in September? Even if he hasn't scored of late, he has hit the bar more times than 2 3rds of the clubs in the league, been exceptionally unlucky in several games and is by far and away worth playing every minute he is fit. The idea of dropping him or even resting him for Davis is just crazy. Edited March 23, 2021 by One For The Road 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, One For The Road said: I'm sorry but with all due respect, this cannot be a serious post surely? Is that England international Ollie who scores goals, creates chances, holds the ball up, runs the channels and scored a perfect first half hat trick against the Champions back in September? Even if he hasn't scored of late, but he he has hit the bar more times than 2 3rds of the clubs in the league and he is by far and away worth playing every minute he is fit and the idea of dropping him or even resting him for Davis is just crazy. It's called an opinion pal, if you don't agree with it or understand it then that is fine. Edited March 23, 2021 by AvfcRigo82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Just now, AvfcRigo82 said: It's called an opinion pal, if you don't agree with it or understand it then that is fine. Equally, nobody is forcing you to reply to it either. No need for that mate. I did say with all due respect. Mine is also an opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Just now, One For The Road said: No need for that mate. I did say with all due respect. Mine is also an opinion. Fair enough, My original post was on the basis we don't have much to play for and based on squad rotation. I think it's pointless having 3 strikers if you don't intend playing the other two. (I know one of our is just returning). I agree Ollie is everything you highlight, which I cannot argue with either. It was a mere suggestion giving him (Ollie) a bit of a break which wouldn't do us any harm since our season now looks all but over. You would be bang on the money had I suggested such an idea on the verge of playing a cup quarter final etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 55 minutes ago, AvfcRigo82 said: Fair enough, My original post was on the basis we don't have much to play for and based on squad rotation. I think it's pointless having 3 strikers if you don't intend playing the other two. (I know one of our is just returning). I agree Ollie is everything you highlight, which I cannot argue with either. It was a mere suggestion giving him (Ollie) a bit of a break which wouldn't do us any harm since our season now looks all but over. You would be bang on the money had I suggested such an idea on the verge of playing a cup quarter final etc. Yeah I do get that. I would like to see him hit 15 to 20 goals. I think he can do it still this season. Either way, the extra games or so are important for him in his first season in the PL. I think we will have a really great player on our hands once he beds in more and understands the league better. That's another reason why I'd start him every game. Let's hope he doesn't get injured on international duty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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