VillaParkAvenue Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, BleedClaretAndBlue said: He completely changed the game when he came on at VP. Infuriating just watching us get pushed back and collapse that day. Arsenal did the same first half on Saturday, we just invited them on before they got the goal. Neto will probably be back for them too At least it looks like Digne will be back for us. Maybe Nakamba as well, though he’s probably unlikely to start. Edited March 23, 2022 by VillaParkAvenue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 16 hours ago, VillaParkAvenue said: At least it looks like Digne will be back for us. Maybe Nakamba as well, though he’s probably unlikely to start. Nakamba came on for Luiz just as we made it 2-0 in the first game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaParkAvenue Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Zatman said: Nakamba came on for Luiz just as we made it 2-0 in the first game Yeah, Marv wasn’t popular after that game. Who were the others subbed on before the apocalypse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted March 24, 2022 Moderator Share Posted March 24, 2022 Regardless of who ends up playing in this game, I'm not particularly confident going there. I was going to say they seem to be flying at the minute, but actually after looking at their recent results, they've lost 4 of their last 6 including most recently to Leeds. And the 2 wins were against Watford and a scrape past Everton. So maybe my pessimism is ill-founded. It looks like they'll be missing Neves, but Trincao looked very good against Leeds and Neto is close to a return. If we can keep it tight and not gift Jimenez a goal then maybe. With us at the moment it very much depends on how our formation matches up against the opposition. We either over-run them or get over-run. No middle ground. No draws. We'll know early on whether it's going to be grim or not, because it also seems to be the case that Gerrard can't or won't change the flow of a game by using the bench. Here's hoping against hope that we match up well. But in a local derby, away from home, I think I'd take the draw if offered right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted March 24, 2022 Moderator Share Posted March 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, BOF said: If we can keep it tight and not gift Jimenez a goal then maybe. He's suspended. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted March 24, 2022 Moderator Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 minute ago, OutByEaster? said: He's suspended. That's a really good start then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie09 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 I think SJM is suspended as well. No excuses Villa, my last 3 visits there have ended in defeat and it’s not great having the retards in the tier above us taking the piss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 17 minutes ago, VillaParkAvenue said: Yeah, Marv wasn’t popular after that game. Who were the others subbed on before the apocalypse? Ashley Young and I think Ramsey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 (edited) 10 hours ago, Robbie09 said: I think SJM is suspended as well. No excuses Villa, my last 3 visits there have ended in defeat and it’s not great having the retards in the tier above us taking the piss. We used to have a really good record there. I went to the Robbie Keane game in 2012 which was brilliant in a drab season. Was a late Heskey winner another season around that time. We're due a result v them and I'd like to think the players will be extra motivated given they know the collapse last October effectively cost DS his job so personal pride in play. Edited March 24, 2022 by VillaChris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister_a Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 I think it's a bonus that SJM is suspended, seeing as Steve never drops him. Gives him an opportunity to do something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 According to Soccerbase McGinn is on 7 yellows in prem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 We have to find a way of accommodating Bailey Coutihno and Buendia together. I want the opposition afraid to push forward through fear of what will happen to them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted March 25, 2022 Moderator Share Posted March 25, 2022 12 minutes ago, Phil Silvers said: We have to find a way of accommodating Bailey Coutihno and Buendia together. I want the opposition afraid to push forward through fear of what will happen to them. I'm not sure it's possible given the other personnel we have and I can't see the manager changing the system anyway. I suspect only Coutinho will start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: I'm not sure it's possible given the other personnel we have and I can't see the manager changing the system anyway. I suspect only Coutinho will start. You are most probably right, hard to do, PC first name on sheet, he will most likely go back to Ollie and Danny. Back 5 pick themselves. DL and JJ too probably. Who gets the other spot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted March 25, 2022 Moderator Share Posted March 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Phil Silvers said: You are most probably right, hard to do, PC first name on sheet, he will most likely go back to Ollie and Danny. Back 5 pick themselves. DL and JJ too probably. Who gets the other spot? Is this a trick question? I'm going McGinn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 21 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: Is this a trick question? I'm going McGinn. Haha no, I thought he was suspended, must have agined it. Agree, he plays if can. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 5 hours ago, OutByEaster? said: I'm not sure it's possible given the other personnel we have and I can't see the manager changing the system anyway. I suspect only Coutinho will start. We really should be playing 4-2-3-1 v likes of Norwich and Burnley just to see what plan B looks like v weaker teams. Palace aswell. With Wolves I'd actually stick with what we're doing as they only really have two CMs. Moutinho will likely be flagging given he's playing twice for Portugal so big chance for us to overrun them a bit in central midfield if we get it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonst83 Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 (edited) On 25/03/2022 at 12:16, VillaChris said: According to Soccerbase McGinn is on 7 yellows in prem. Yeah I don't remember any mention of McGinn picking up a tenth booking against Arsenal Edited March 28, 2022 by roonst83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonst83 Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 On 23/03/2022 at 15:07, Zatman said: Moutinho never plays 90 minutes for Portugal, either comes off after an hour or subbed on at the hour Plus, as I always end up spouting on here, we never ever seem to benefit from players or teams playing in midweek before a game against us. It's just a myth that we can take advantage because we never seem to. See Arsenal last week as a prime example. So frustrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 2 hours ago, roonst83 said: Yeah I don't remember any mention of McGann picking up a tenth booking against Arsenal Yeah but...which one? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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