maqroll Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Hopefully we see Bailey and Ollie back but won't be surprised if they aren't. I guess you put out the same 11 as yesterday. Should be a good game. Buendia needs to hit another gear. Would love to see Ramsey bag a goal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Have Brentford got anybody dangerous or are they relegation fodder? I'm going (yay). Taking the train for the first time ever. Where's good to drink from Aston station to the ground? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 1 hour ago, darrenm said: Have Brentford got anybody dangerous or are they relegation fodder? I'm going (yay). Taking the train for the first time ever. Where's good to drink from Aston station to the ground? Ivan Toney (their replacement for Watkins is highly rated). Aston Tavern is an option, pre pandemic was £3 to get in but you got curry and rice for free in one of the side rooms. There’s the Aston Social which you might have to be a member of, I’ve never tried to go in there but always looks full. Or bit of a walk from the station (20 mins) - Barton’s Arms is great too; traditional pub with a good Thai menu as well, went yday and it wasn’t too busy. It’s about another 15/20 min walk back to the ground after though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedge Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 1 hour ago, chappy said: Ivan Toney (their replacement for Watkins is highly rated). Aston Tavern is an option, pre pandemic was £3 to get in but you got curry and rice for free in one of the side rooms. There’s the Aston Social which you might have to be a member of, I’ve never tried to go in there but always looks full. Or bit of a walk from the station (20 mins) - Barton’s Arms is great too; traditional pub with a good Thai menu as well, went yday and it wasn’t too busy. It’s about another 15/20 min walk back to the ground after though. You don't have to be a member to get in the Social, you just pay a couple of quid on the door to get in (unless it's full), and for me it's the best Villa pub for atmosphere etc, I suppose fans of other teams would call it Villa's 'main pub'. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brentfordnylons Posted August 23, 2021 Visiting Supporter Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2021 Early days to be confident or negative regarding predicting the result.I’ve been to 2 friendlies and the 2 league games.Could argue it was a good time to play Arsenal and Palace and deserved both results.Defensively we look pretty solid with the inclusion of the excellent Ajer although think Pontus will struggle in this league Midfield of Janelt Norguaard and Onyeka has been impressive although not as creative without the injured Jensen it’s full of energy and agression that’s needed in this league.Canos and Henry are doing ok as wing backs up front Toney has yet to score and although a handful will take a while to adjust to this level with Mbeumo alongside who is now back to his best.Looking forward to going back to the superb Villa park after having to endure the grim Selhurst Park last Saturday.We won’t be a push over obviously would take a draw now but hope we make a game of it looks like Oli will miss this one which is a plus for us although would have liked to have seen him out there.Whatever the score I will have a great long day out in Brum 18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bose Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 If Watkins and Bailey are both fit I'm not totally sure how we'll line up. Watkins probably not fit enough but will Bailey come straight in for AEG? Not totally convinced. Also there will huge competition just to get in the match squad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bose Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Scoring a hatrick on your full debut has got to get you in the match day squad? It’s going to be difficult to pick the first eleven of him and Bailey are fit. Bailey and Watkins probably arent fit enough for a full match. Martinez Cash Konsa Mings Young Luiz McGinn Ramsey Buendia AEG Ings Subs: Steer, Watkins, Bailey, Carney, JPB, Hause, Targett, Nakamba, Hourihane Even that leaves out Guilbert, Taunzebe and Wesley (probably off). Don’t see how Archer will make the bench unless Watkins is still injured. Then we still have Davis, Sanson and Traore who are definitely out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messi11 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) Martinez Cash Konsa Mings Young Luiz McGinn Ramsey Buendia JPB Archer (C) Subs: Steer, Ings, Bailey, Carney, JPB, Hause, Targett, Nakamba, Hourihane Edited August 24, 2021 by messi11 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His Name Is Death Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 A bit concerned about this one. I can see Brentford becoming a bit of a bogey team for us. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornso Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Think we'll have to play better than we did against Newcastle to get 3 points. Could see it being a 0-0 or 1-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Brentford still riding on the first time in Prem buzz. Can see a draw here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Think we’ll start the same team that started against Newcastle. However, I’m hoping we see an improved subs bench, with the likes of Watkins, Bailey etc included. Another tuff one to call this. They’ve started the season well and they’ll keep good possession of the ball. My main worry is Mings getting into a tussle and any mind games with Toney. He’ll put himself about no doubt and try and unsettle Mings, which can create a mistake. However, if we stay focused and play to our current strengths (433 line up), I reckon we’ll win by the odd goal. As i say, think we’ll start the game like this: Martinez Cash Konsa Mings Young Luiz McGinn Ramsey Buendia AEG Ings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WakefieldVillan Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Same team as the one that started against Newcastle. Guilbert played well last night but he won't displace Cash, Targett still a little off it so Young gets the nod there. The midfield 3 last week all played well so no changes there, more of the same hopefully from JJ. I feel the two most at threat were Buendia and AEG but regardless of whether Bailey/Watkins are declared fit I think both should (& will) start - Another weeks training for Emi and a confident performance by Anwar last night should bode well for both. Loving our squad now, there's going to be some serious competition when everyone's fit, the way it should be. Think we might nick it, 2-1 Ings, Buendia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Maybe we should put in a cheeky bid for Toney? No intention to buy him, but just to mess with their heads and unsettle them? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonst83 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Can't see it being anything other than the same starting XI that faced Newcastle. Midfield needs to definitely stay the same as there was far more balance last Saturday than against Watford. Just feel so beaten down by our constant injuries to key players so not expecting to see Watkins or Bailey at all. Expecting Smith to be fairly aloof in the press conference about both but would be surprised if either made an appearance. Extremely tough game against a well drilled very confident team who will want to show their old manager what he's missing. Need performances and influence from Buendia and as lively as Anwar looked last night, he's up against top level opposition now so needs to be much more present and involved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted August 25, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 25, 2021 We'll have to play a lot better as a team than we did against Newcastle to beat this lot. We've had a more time to train I spose but I'd prefer to go into this with Traore, Bailey and Watkins. Point wouldn't be the end of the world and would mean then we can use the international break to get our shit together properly and some players back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted August 25, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 25, 2021 really excited about this sat. 3-0 villa...ings my FPL captain so expecting a performance and goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 So if McGinn is out with covid, then it’s probably Nakamba or Hourihane to come in. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Bit apprehensive about this one, purely because we always seem to struggle when we play against them, although admittedly most of those were under Bruce against Smith (which we have now benefited from). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 26, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 26, 2021 12 hours ago, ferguson1 said: So if McGinn is out with covid, then it’s probably Nakamba or Hourihane to come in. I think I would put Carney Chuck in, as I think he’s ready, but I do trust the coaches if we don’t see him start. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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