KevinRichardsonsMoustache Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 They're at a real low ebb and this will present a test of how far we've come: usually, teams (even individual players) not doing well find their feet against us. VP needs to be after every single one of their players from the warmup and whoever starts for us needs to come out of the blocks quickly. If we're winning at HT, the tie is over. Their confidence is shot. Time to take advantage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 On 04/02/2024 at 00:06, StewieGriffin said: This is on ITV by the way according to the TV scheduler When was the last time a Villa game was shown live on ITV? Reading in 2010? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterSw Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Same XI as Saturday please - depending on Konsa injury news. Think we are in good shape for this, my only concern is our defending from corners has been a bit iffy recently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 I can understand the clamour, for the same team as Saturday, and it would be difficult to resist that.....but this will be a completely different game. The quality of opponent, must be factored in to our tactical thinking. It will be difficult for us, to have the same level of domination, which could impact on our creativity, and goal scoring opportunities. We must avoid, lackadaisical positioning at set pieces, and be well organised for shutting out enthusiastic runners...do that, and then impose our game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeper Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Booked my ST seats for this one (Doug Ellis M5) Still havent had tickets emailed to me. Is this right and do I just use my ST as normal?? or do I need to get in touch with the club? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 1 hour ago, Creeper said: Booked my ST seats for this one (Doug Ellis M5) Still havent had tickets emailed to me. Is this right and do I just use my ST as normal?? or do I need to get in touch with the club? Check your junk folder first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srsmithusa Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 2 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: Check your junk folder first? villa tickets should never go in a junk folder. !!!!!!! HERESY !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 24 minutes ago, srsmithusa said: villa tickets should never go in a junk folder. !!!!!!! HERESY !!! This is the Villa ticketing office we're talking about. There's a high chance I have his tickets. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 5 VT Supporter Share Posted February 5 I'm really really nervous about following up the Sheff Utd result with a bad performance. This game is as much about breeding confidence back into the team as it is about progressing in the competition. Play a strong team and get the victory. Psychologically we need it. Win this and beat united and we're back 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 1 hour ago, Stevo985 said: I'm really really nervous about following up the Sheff Utd result with a bad performance. This game is as much about breeding confidence back into the team as it is about progressing in the competition. Play a strong team and get the victory. Psychologically we need it. Win this and beat united and we're back Yeah, I'm not too bothered about the FA cup, would rather concentrate on the League. But I guess we need to win to keep our confidence up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted February 5 VT Supporter Share Posted February 5 1 hour ago, Stevo985 said: I'm really really nervous about following up the Sheff Utd result with a bad performance. This game is as much about breeding confidence back into the team as it is about progressing in the competition. Play a strong team and get the victory. Psychologically we need it. Win this and beat united and we're back rotating here might be the best way to beat United though, if we do rotate it'll be a tough game this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted February 5 Moderator Share Posted February 5 4 hours ago, Creeper said: Booked my ST seats for this one (Doug Ellis M5) Still havent had tickets emailed to me. Is this right and do I just use my ST as normal?? or do I need to get in touch with the club? I was able to add mine directly onto my season ticket card - I don't remember doing that before and I'm convinced it won't work. See you outside the M5 turnstile! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Unai has typically rewarded a dominating side with another start so I would expect the same exact XI barring injuries. It's our most balanced squad and Chelsea are there for the taking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srsmithusa Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 is there an update on Konsa's knee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 So then .no Konsa. Watkins Bailey Tielemans Luiz Kamara McGinn Moreno Lenglet Carlos Cash Martinez Subs .....Olsen, Iroegbunam , Ramsey Diaby Chambers And then it will kids . Maybe Kellyman Munroe Bogarde and Wright. Rogers and Kesler cuptied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobalVillan Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 (edited) Lenglet, Carlos and Cash are three players we cannot have starting together for a sustained period if we are to have a hope of top 5. Here however, it seems we have no choice and hopefully, Chelsea rotate so we don't miss Konsa and Torres too much. I'd love to progress and we owe this lot for the 2000 final as well as the 2010 semi final. Team picks itself really given our injuries and I don't want to be messing about playing u23 players. This is the FA Cup and a real chance to make the QF given the draw for round 5. Edited February 6 by GlobalVillan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerner's Driver Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 1 hour ago, GlobalVillan said: Lenglet, Carlos and Cash are three players we cannot have starting together for a sustained period if we are to have a hope of top 5. Here however, it seems we have no choice and hopefully, Chelsea rotate so we don't miss Konsa and Torres too much. I'd love to progress and we owe this lot for the 2000 final as well as the 2010 semi final. Team picks itself really given our injuries and I don't want to be messing about playing u23 players. This is the FA Cup and a real chance to make the QF given the draw for round 5. Don't think Chelsea will rotate, the cups are their only chance of doing anything this year and Pochetino is already under pressure there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobalVillan Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 (edited) 2 hours ago, Lerner's Driver said: Don't think Chelsea will rotate, the cups are their only chance of doing anything this year and Pochetino is already under pressure there. Maybe, but they are already in one final and are only a few points off Europe in the league, with 15 games to go. Edited February 6 by GlobalVillan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Take advantage of the unrest Villa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Real scoop to note that poorly performing side have players on low morale tbf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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