bannedfromHandV Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 When was the last time we beat them? Feels like a long time ago unless I’m forgetting something. Feel like it’ll be a draw again today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTheVilla26 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 In the kitchen preparing a family roast for later, inlaws coming round, missus has her tunes playing and Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody - comes on. Needless to say, I've treated her to the Diaby version while peeling the spuds, so on that, he scores today, we win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one_ian_taylor Posted October 22, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted October 22, 2023 (edited) I wonder if this is one for Cash to play further up, Carlos coming in and Konsa to RB? (Especially with Ramsey out). Could be a bit of a game where both teams cancel each other out if that was our line up - but might be one to keep it a bit tighter and nick the odd goal rather than risking getting too exposed at the back Edit: Now watch Unai do the complete opposite and pull something counter intuitive and genius out of the bag Edited October 22, 2023 by one_ian_taylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 1 hour ago, romavillan said: So, no Moreno or Ramsey still? If Zaniolo starts I'd like to see him on the right with McGinn LM. Gonna have to be at this right from the whistle, longer it stays 0-0 the more they will fancy it. Think Moreno will be in contention for the bench. Seems we just rushed him back a bit too early but two week break so you'd like to think he'll be involved at some stage in next 7 days. Not sure we'll see Ramsey again in 2023, very frustrating season for him so far and for us knowing what he can contribute from the left. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 32 minutes ago, one_ian_taylor said: I wonder if this is one for Cash to play further up, Carlos coming in and Konsa to RB? (Especially with Ramsey out). Could be a bit of a game where both teams cancel each other out if that was our line up - but might be one to keep it a bit tighter and nick the odd goal rather than risking getting too exposed at the back Edit: Now watch Unai do the complete opposite and pull something counter intuitive and genius out of the bag Last time was starting Dendoncker at home to Newcastle. Curveball selection that pretty much no one had predicted on the pre match thread given he'd been warming the bench for months and it worked brilliantly on the day. Battling v likes of Soucek would suit Donk but I imagine we'll stick to the usual midfield today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one_ian_taylor Posted October 22, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted October 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, VillaChris said: Last time was starting Dendoncker at home to Newcastle. Curveball selection that pretty much no one had predicted on the pre match thread given he'd been warming the bench for months and it worked brilliantly on the day. Battling v likes of Soucek would suit Donk but I imagine we'll stick to the usual midfield today. Yeah, interesting thought re: Soucek - possibly another thing that lends itself to a third CB to help at set pieces. Would personally stick to our usual midfield 2, but an alternative might be to play 2 CBs and push Dougie further forward. Think I'd play: Martinez, Konsa, Carlos, Pau, Digne, Cash, Kamara, Luiz, McGinn, Diaby, Watkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted October 22, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted October 22, 2023 On 17/10/2023 at 15:32, Tom13 said: Looking forward to a Saturday game for once as we have no Europe..... Was thinking this earlier, every team that plays in Europe should play on. Saturday at the start of the season and after an international break before they get stuck in the Sunday loop again. Ridiculous for this game to be on a Sunday, even though it suits me this weekend, could’ve put Brentford vs Wolves in this slot instead. Anyway, these are shite despite our recent record and Moyes is a footballing fossil. Routine win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 1 hour ago, bannedfromHandV said: When was the last time we beat them? Feels like a long time ago unless I’m forgetting something. Feel like it’ll be a draw again today. think Sherwood was our manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted October 22, 2023 Moderator Share Posted October 22, 2023 If Doug Luiz doesn't get booked today I'll be amazed. Luton would be the perfect game to miss.  4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 I think we need to forget about the past and focus on today as new set of circumstances. The fact we haven’t beaten them since 2015 has no bearing on the result now, it’s a fresh set of players, a new manager and a new 90 minutes to go at. Our form is currently good, so is West Ham’s but I’ve faith that Unai can mastermind another home win today. It won’t be easy, no games are, but it’s not as big an obstacle as our record against them would try to dictate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted October 22, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted October 22, 2023 12 minutes ago, Zatman said: think Sherwood was our manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted October 22, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted October 22, 2023 7 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: If Doug Luiz doesn't get booked today I'll be amazed. Luton would be the perfect game to miss.  Any way of knowing if Zaniolo has got a wedge on it? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 (edited) Have to win this based on yesterdays results Have to keep up with the pack Edited October 22, 2023 by Pinebro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston_Villan4 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 1 hour ago, bannedfromHandV said: When was the last time we beat them? Feels like a long time ago unless I’m forgetting something. Feel like it’ll be a draw again today. Tom Cleverley scored the winning goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 (edited) I think we'll go with the same line up as we did at Wolves with three CB's and Cash and Digne pushing on. Antonio is a handful and Carlos should be up for that battle and Soucek plays further forward than he used to so the extra CB would also be handy with him. They are also a pretty big side so having three CB's will help in that regard. I have no doubt that we'll score and I'm going for a 3-1 win.  Edited October 22, 2023 by markavfc40 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 better bloody win this, been ages without us winning a game of football n that, boring old international breaks. Go sports team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 5 minutes ago, Aston_Villan4 said: Tom Cleverley scored the winning goal. Jesus that’s grim, that was what, 7/8 years ago?! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 We are so good at home in the league, as I said before this is a big test but the way we dismantled Brighton should give us confidence. Emery can surely out think Tyrannosaurus Moyes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Withnail Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 For those going don’t forget to remind Zouma that VillaTalk is anti cat kicking. We are anti cat kicking aren’t we? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Afro Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 It’s West Ham, it’s Moyes and it’s Bowen. All three always seem to get unbelievable luck against us. I find it hard to expect anything else today. Bowen to score in a 2-2 draw would be my bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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