mjmooney Posted January 21, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted January 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Pablo_2531 said: A scouser who supported Liverpool as a kid going onto play for Liverpool, win trophies an score against them numerous times. Oh an be better than any midfield player they ever had. Howard Kendall says 'Hi'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted January 21, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted January 21, 2022 The enthusiasm (pashun) that big Dunc will put into them can only overcome a certain amount of organisation deficit that all that change brings about. I expect them to come flying out of the blocks, and would not be surprised if they score early doors, but over the whole game I expect a combination of our quality going forward, and our organisation to grind them into dust. 1-3, with Everton to score first. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry'sboots Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 I would hope we can at least get a draw - with exception of Brentford Stevie has done well against teams outside the top 6 and he has, outside of missing Bailey and Nakamba, a largely fit and strong squad. I hope that he plays Watkins at "9" with Ings on the bench. I thought Sanson was largely good last weekend apart, obviously, from the short pass that led to the second goal BUT I think he knew that. I would start him with SJM in front of Dougie - I think that's a battling three which we may need against a fired up Everton - and push either JJ or Chukie into the second "10" role. I think it might be time to give JJ a rest and Chukie a start, bringing JJ and Phillipe on for the last 25. Nice to have some quality options! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted January 21, 2022 Moderator Share Posted January 21, 2022 So yeah Everton are bad 'n all, but it's a bit typical Villa that not only do they lose their manager just before us, and have someone in charge who at the very least will have them extremely fired up, but it looks now like they'll have Yerry Mina back aswell who; by all accounts; is the glue that organises their entire defence. Oh and Richarlison back to full fitness so the strongest part of their team - the front 2 - can renew acquaintances. We really don't get things easy. Hopefully we'll still have far too much for them. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 2 hours ago, TRO said: Looking at the way we play, in large portions of the game.....I can't see beyond a draw. The question, I ask myself.. is the real Villa the last 20 minutes of the Man U game or the previous 70 minutes...I could say the same about Brentford, only in reverse order. While we are "too easy to play against", I don't see much changing.....and it seems to me, its proving such a difficult thing to master. Although we are signing players..... we aren't to date, signing any to deal with that issue. Draw at best. We haven't lost to Everton since getting promotion. think we have beaten them 3 times and drawn twice. We just need to match their intensity and let the extra quality shine through. I'd start with Coutinho on the bench again. Ings on the bench as well and give sanson another start as I thought he was one of our better players until that pass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidlewis Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 On reflection it’s these games that define our season. We have a decent run for February, this is a tricky away fixture. Assuming Newcastle beat Leeds, winning this game puts us 11 points clear of the drop and 10 points off what will likely be 8th. A good February and we are just 2 wins away from the magic 40 with us very much looking up and not down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 9 minutes ago, PaulC said: We haven't lost to Everton since getting promotion. think we have beaten them 3 times and drawn twice. We just need to match their intensity and let the extra quality shine through. I'd start with Coutinho on the bench again. Ings on the bench as well and give sanson another start as I thought he was one of our better players until that pass. thats my concern. ....we do, do it...just not often enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted January 21, 2022 Moderator Share Posted January 21, 2022 4 minutes ago, kidlewis said: Assuming Newcastle beat Leeds, winning this game puts us 11 points clear of the drop and 10 points off what will likely be 8th. I wouldn't assume that at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 34 minutes ago, barry'sboots said: I would hope we can at least get a draw - with exception of Brentford Stevie has done well against teams outside the top 6 and he has, outside of missing Bailey and Nakamba, a largely fit and strong squad. I hope that he plays Watkins at "9" with Ings on the bench. I thought Sanson was largely good last weekend apart, obviously, from the short pass that led to the second goal BUT I think he knew that. I would start him with SJM in front of Dougie - I think that's a battling three which we may need against a fired up Everton - and push either JJ or Chukie into the second "10" role. I think it might be time to give JJ a rest and Chukie a start, bringing JJ and Phillipe on for the last 25. Nice to have some quality options! If it was....I would be much more confident, going in to this game......all 3 have offensive play tendencies, so stopping Everton gaining the initiative in the game, will prove tricky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 One of the easiest away victories in the history of Aston Villa Football Club pending. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidlewis Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 26 minutes ago, BOF said: I wouldn't assume that at all. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted January 21, 2022 Moderator Share Posted January 21, 2022 16 minutes ago, kidlewis said: Hope for the best, prepare for the worst and all that. Understood. The best for me is Newcastle going down The drop is not on my radar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry'sboots Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 1 hour ago, TRO said: If it was....I would be much more confident, going in to this game......all 3 have offensive play tendencies, so stopping Everton gaining the initiative in the game, will prove tricky. I know that you are keen for us to bring in a strong DCM - I bet you almost wet yourself when we were linked to Bissouma - and I don't disagree as this kind of signing would give us a top quality first XI with good cover everywhere. However, I do think Dougie can do a good job in there, particularly if he has two strong players (and I think Sanson and SJM are the strongest defensively that can play alongside a sitter) alongside him. Anyway ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 the problem with this one, is i think this will be the first game in a while for them, where DCL & Richarlison will be fit to start together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted January 21, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted January 21, 2022 15 minutes ago, MaVilla said: the problem with this one, is i think this will be the first game in a while for them, where DCL & Richarlison will be fit to start together. Yeah frustrating that Richarlison gets back for this one. Hopefully we can keep him quiet, shame we won’t have Konsa either (most likely) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted January 21, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted January 21, 2022 This is one of those games where everyone is confident of a win but we **** it up. 2-0 to Everton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 14 minutes ago, PieFacE said: This is one of those games where everyone is confident of a win but we **** it up. 2-0 to Everton Not sure about that. There is a fair amount of trepidation about the change of manager and 2 of their better players coming back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Cant see anything but a defeat here. They can't buy a win at the mo, up step villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted January 21, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted January 21, 2022 Yeesh, bit gloomy round here. SJM is back and Buendia is in his best form of his Villa career - oh and we have Coutinho at some point and Digne - we will win this by a couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 1 hour ago, alreadyexists said: Yeah frustrating that Richarlison gets back for this one. Hopefully we can keep him quiet, shame we won’t have Konsa either (most likely) I'm not sure what point you're trying to make? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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