omariqy Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 14 hours ago, ferguson1 said: So if McGinn is out with covid, then it’s probably Nakamba or Hourihane to come in. He's got Covid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Play Carney then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 1 hour ago, omariqy said: He's got Covid? somone posted it in the McGinn thread but not sure if confirmed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 if McGinn isn't playing that's a couple of our key players out or not fully fit. not exactly an ideal start to the season but I think that we have enough to make a game out of this and nick it. 2-1 Villa with goals from Ings and Ramsey (go on Jacob!). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villatillidie95 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 This is going to be tougher than the previous home game, I think Brentford will come to VP with the intention of imposing their game and style on us. Toney up front worries me as that is the sort of physical striker we have had difficulty in combatting before, particularly from set pieces or the striker winning a knock down for someone else to finish. I'm sure we've been doing a lot of set pieces in training to counter exactly those common scenarios, so fingers crossed we are able to keep them under control. If we can stop them from set pieces and counter attacks, then we have players of our own who are more than capable of sticking the ball away. Would be fantastic to get a win prior to the international break and Chelsea, but could go either way. Hoping for a cracking game of football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Bailey, Watkins and the lesser spotted Sanson all in contention to make the squad against Brentford. those three would strengthen our rather weaker looking bench we had against Newcastle 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Afro Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 It’s partly a reflection of where we are in terms of injuries and new signings but I am genuinely concerned about this one. We should be entering a home fixture with Brentford full of confidence and expectation. There are mitigating circumstances as to why I don’t feel like that but I do still have concerns over our squad balance, even when the squad is fully fit. Hopefully they prove me wrong but at the moment I can’t see us winning this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) On 23/08/2021 at 10:15, Brentfordnylons said: 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 funny you say that....some of our lot are to be convinced. Edited August 26, 2021 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 No McGinn, Bailey or Watkins in latest training video https://youtu.be/7MhSgTH3sVc Sanson looks ready though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted August 26, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 26, 2021 On 23/08/2021 at 10:15, Brentfordnylons said: Toney has yet to score Ah, shite. I know what that means. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 1 hour ago, mjmooney said: Ah, shite. I know what that means. it means we beat them 7-1 right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 We didn't beat this lot when we were in the Championship did we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: We didn't beat this lot when we were in the Championship did we? Nope... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Gonna smash it. 3-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted August 26, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 26, 2021 1 hour ago, BleedClaretAndBlue said: No McGinn, Bailey or Watkins in latest training video https://youtu.be/7MhSgTH3sVc Sanson looks ready though Judging by that Sanson will be starting alongside JJ and Dougie! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strog Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) Let’s see what Deano says in the presser tomorrow, I wouldn’t worry too much about Twatter rumours or who’s not seen in a training video. Will be tough so we need to be on top of our game whoever plays.. Edited August 26, 2021 by Strog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry'sboots Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 On 22/08/2021 at 18:39, 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. There's an oxymoron if ever I've seen one???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry'sboots Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 I would start the same as last week but bring in JPB for El Ghazi (unless Bailey is ready). If SJM is downed by COVID, I would think about a 3-4-3, bringing Tuanzebe in for SJM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Same team as last game, Sanson in for McGinn if he’s out, hopefully a few minutes for Bailey off the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornso Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 3 hours ago, osmark86 said: Nope... Didn't lose to them at home either (while he clutches at straws) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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