Keyblade Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 7 minutes ago, Davkaus said: Really? If Gerrard put that side out,he'd be crucified I can understand he needs to see some of the options available to him, but it's not a good lineup by any stretch Probably because Gerrard needed as strong a lineup as possible to have any hope of performing? Remember us in this round against Chelsea last year? That was a weakened side, but we hadn't missed a beat from our recent good PL performances (including against Chelsea). Remember a lot of people remarking that our fringe and youth players played just as well as the first team. That was just Dean Smith. I expect it to be no different under Unai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Hard to say, it's weaker than i wanted but on the other hand does it say to a couple of them that there's places still up for grabs rather than emery already knowing his best 11 which at this stage isn't a bad thing With that in mind hoping Chambers has a good game and McGinn has a weight off his shoulders resurgence Also maybe a chance to see emerys reaction, if mcginn plays kick and rush or the formation doesn't work let's see how he reacts 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Brighton is more important. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Mcginn on the left just seems like a recipe for disaster We have limited pace so the counter attack we saw on sunday is out the window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Is it bad that I just want to slap that slabhead with a raw piece of bacon just for hearing him talk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Mcginn on the left just seems like a recipe for disaster We have limited pace so the counter attack we saw on sunday is out the window Let’s just wait and see and trust the system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Have to say it looks a weak side. I'b be amazed if we win this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 doesnt bode well for Sanson that he didnt even get a look in for the "B Team". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyjsg Posted November 10, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted November 10, 2022 I think he is giving players a chance to perform and basically play for a place in one of his systems. This is a good opportunity to do so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaParkAvenue Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 I was pissed off when Gerrard went full strength against Bolton instead of playing at least a few kids. No kids tonight either but Emery is excused, he’ll want to see as many of his regular players as possible in action before the break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochheads twin Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 I think this is a big game for SJM. He should hopefully have more licence to venture forward than the role he has fulfilled over the last year or so. fingers crossed. UTV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Just now, gwi1890 said: Let’s just wait and see and trust the system? I will do but just cant see how this works. Like another poster said if we win with that team. Emery really is a god Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Django_Zooms Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Bruno Fernandes is playing. Whatever Villa do, they will lose to unmerited free kicks & penalties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Just now, Pinebro said: Have to say it looks a weak side. I'b be amazed if we win this. What a difference a couple of hours can make , you were talking about reaching the final earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mallett Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 If you're Emery it might make more sense to do well on Sunday against Brighton in the prem than tonight in the cup. Being mid table in the league will be more helpful in attracting players come January than still being in the cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 I just hope that "Doing the double" is not going to jinx us. Aside from that, it's "come on me Babbys". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted November 10, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted November 10, 2022 12 minutes ago, Davkaus said: Really? If Gerrard put that side out,he'd be crucified I can understand he needs to see some of the options available to him, but it's not a good lineup by any stretch If Gerrard had played the team Emery put out last Sunday we'd have lost. I thought the whole point of this was that the tactics and coaching can elevate our existing squad. Otherwise, why did we change the manager, and why have I been reading 50 bloody pages on the Emery thread banging on about tactics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rightdm00 Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 New manager so every player gets a clean slate. Im excited to see a McGinnis freed of defensive fullback duties. He will be desperate to produce a good performance. Also, we have Dougie and Boubacar in the double pivot. Probably the best midfield duo for Villa since I honestly don't know when. They are going up against McTominay and Fred. Only one clear winner there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 6 minutes ago, villa4europe said: Now do utd... Maguire close to £86m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAZZAM Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Why no Sanson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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