alreadyexists Posted November 9, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 9, 2021 There’s so much up in the air on this one… we don’t even know who our manager will be. Strange but exciting times! I’ve got a ticket so quite excited. Also taking a mate who has never been to a football match before! (I’m hoping he catches the Villa bug (not Covid) and becomes a full on Villan) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Hopefully we have a new manager in place. I’d quite like to hear some songs for Deano though, just to let him know that we still love him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Talldarkandransome Posted November 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2021 2 hours ago, It's Your Round said: Hopefully we have a new manager in place. I’d quite like to hear some songs for Deano though, just to let him know that we still love him. If we have an interim manager then yes, 90 mins of Dean Smiths claret n blue army. If proper new manager then yes before kick off but during the game 100% behind new manager 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Time for Gerrard to give Potter a footballing lesson! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossco76 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 If all fit I reckon something like this could work: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 10 hours ago, Rossco76 said: If all fit I reckon something like this could work: As I have said before doubtful if any of us would pick the same team I would swap Young for Targett, SJM where Sanson is , Watkins where SJM is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 I would love to see Watkins in the role that Young used to play for us cutting in from the wing, with Ings in the middle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Was dreading this match under Dean Smith, now i'm all excited for it again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post messi11 Posted November 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2021 I think we can win this one- I would go with the below team: ----Watkins- Ings- Bailey----- ------Gerrard- Mcginn--------- ------Sanson------- Targett- Mings- Konsa- Cash -----------Martinez--------- 5 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post alreadyexists Posted November 11, 2021 Author VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2021 2 hours ago, messi11 said: I think we can win this one- I would go with the below team: ----Watkins- Ings- Bailey----- ------Gerrard- Mcginn--------- ------Sanson------- Targett- Mings- Konsa- Cash -----------Martinez--------- One glaringly obvious, massive problem with this though mate… sanson will never be fit for it. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted November 11, 2021 Moderator Share Posted November 11, 2021 No idea here. You'd think he won't tinker massively. But because we do know how to play 433 you'd think he'll go 433 as that's his preferred formation by all accounts. I'm kind of hoping we go Bailey Watkins Buendia up top with McGinn Luiz in the centre. It wouldn't surprise me if he goes defensive with Marvelous and gives the more advanced midfield role to McGinn. The back 4 picks itself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 I won't expect to much from this game. It will be his first and maybe a bit experimental, although not expecting a loss, it won't be the end of the world. If we do lose though, the next game at Palace, I will be expecting a 3+ goals win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 1 hour ago, BOF said: No idea here. You'd think he won't tinker massively. But because we do know how to play 433 you'd think he'll go 433 as that's his preferred formation by all accounts. I'm kind of hoping we go Bailey Watkins Buendia up top with McGinn Luiz in the centre. It wouldn't surprise me if he goes defensive with Marvelous and gives the more advanced midfield role to McGinn. The back 4 picks itself. I’ve wanted to see this with Sanson instead of Nakamba since the summer, would be a great way to kick off the Gerrard era with our strongest XI from game one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il_serpente Posted November 11, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 11, 2021 Anyone know who's been taking training and whether Luiz, Sanson, Ings or Traore are in line to be fit for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 This game is a gift from God tbh. Brighton had a great start but haven't won since mid September. I watched them v Newcastle at the weekend they were terrible. I am presuming there 1st choice keeper misses this game as he got a straight red. We should have a few back from injury and everybody keen to impress the new boss. I'm expecting a pretty easy 2 or 3 -0 win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Bouncing bouncing to victory. There’s going to be a huge buzz in the air. Get the Phil Collins LP playing in full voice! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Winnable game only because of the manager bounce potential. We have to try to score early and wear them down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted November 12, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 12, 2021 Bailey - Ings - Watkins Luiz - Mcginn - Ramsey Targett - Mings - Konsa - Cash Emi Buendia on the bench. Think this 11 will mirror what Gerrard wants, lots of energy to press the opposition and if we get it right bloody fast on the counter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarcana Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Wouldnt be at all surprised if we start seeing much more of the likes of Chuky and JPB instead of Nakamba and El ghazi (both I expect to move in January, maybe loans). It was really frustrating seeing Smith play these players clearly not of the grade instead of giving our exciting prospects a fair crack of it. Id assume this was heavily talked about in Gerrards remit. In the Grealish interview about the replacements from the board the emphasis was also on the exciting youngsters coming through. Gerrard will be expected to get them blooded in i'd have thought. So im expecting more substitute appearances from the youth on the bench. Hopfully this starts against Brighton, would be a great statement of intent from SG for the young players if a couple can get on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 I'm not expecting any miracles so soon into SG's tenure. 5-0 victory with 80% possession will suffice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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