BOF Posted July 31, 2009 Moderator Share Posted July 31, 2009 Good point Mark. I haven't heard anything and MON did say they'd sit out the tourney. It'd be a nice shot in the arm for the squad though. We badly need some options up front. Carew & Heskey don't work at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wuo Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I'd rather see us finish the tournament with what we got. The youngsters deserves that IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCarew Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 anybody know a link where to watch the game on the net? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Anyone know if Gabby, Milner and Gardner have flown out to Spain to join up with the rest of the squad given they have been back in training for a few days now? There fitness level should be good anyway given that they didn't finish with the under 21s until the end of June. They arent in the squad. I am under the impression that like most tournaments you cant change your squad once it is underway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Well I'm hoping that the players will take courage and confidence from the win and second half performance from the other night. Win lose or draw tonight, just do us proud boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I would think there'll be a minutes silence and black armbands wore tonight by both sides. Sir Bobby was respected globally and managed Porto successfully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troglodyte Posted July 31, 2009 VT Supporter Share Posted July 31, 2009 Yes, I expect both clubs to show respects to Sir Bobby. And one to watch, Gabby? Can't see that one! Unless he has flown out, but it doesn't seem so. I think we'll lose this one, possibly quite heavily. Porto are a good team, and we're depleted to say the least. Some of our best players, such as Carew, probably won't last the full 90. It's the first time I've ever put a bet on Villa to lose tonight (and I'd never do that in a non-friendly match). So I still want Villa to win, but at least I get a bit of money if Porto do, as I predict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rino8 Posted July 31, 2009 Visiting Supporter Share Posted July 31, 2009 If Cuellar fares well against Hulk, we could well have our Laursen replacement ready made, he's an absolute beast physically, I'd consider playing the Hare at CB just to stop him. Oh and I'd rather see a Carew - Harewood front 2 than Carew - Heskey. It's awful to watch. Pity The Fonz isn't here for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieB Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I think we'll lose this one, possibly quite heavily. Oh great....I've got loads of stress on currently and this is EXACTLY what I needed to read?? I was actually looking forward to tonight's game after keeping an eye on cricket at Edgbaston today.. Oh well.... :bonk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troglodyte Posted July 31, 2009 VT Supporter Share Posted July 31, 2009 I'm sorry Julie *hides* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Dogg Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I was looking through Wikipedia and I learned that Porto have brought in €69.55 million from sales this summer! And spent €21.68 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Dogg Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 19.47pm - VILLA: Guzan; Shorey, Cuellar, Davies, Lichaj; Albrighton, Sidwell, Reo-Coker ©, Young, Heskey, Carew. Subs: Friedel, Parish, Clark, Lowry, Bannan, Herd, Weimann. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I was right apart from Guzan, which I actually prefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heystally! Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Just a thought - why have we got two goalkeepers on the bench? Didn't know Porto had bought Guarin. Highly rated (on football manager :oops:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Dogg Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Porto: Nuno, Alves, Pereira, Roque, Fucile, Meireles, Guarin, Reges, Falcao, Gonzalez, Varela. Subs: Helton, Beto, Benitez, Fonseca, Andre, Belluschi, Valeri, Costa, Lopes, Prediger, Rodriguez, Hulk, Farias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troglodyte Posted July 31, 2009 VT Supporter Share Posted July 31, 2009 Off to KFC to pick up some munchies for the match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heystally! Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Peace Cup Preview: Aston Villa - Porto Neither side look set to front a full-strength team, but with a €2 million first prize on the line, could it all be a ruse? PLAYERS TO WATCH Aston Villa - Gabriel Agbonlahor: The pacy striker has yet to score in Villa's pre-season campaign. And after a slump in form at the end of last term, the England international will no doubt be looking to start notching up some goals. Gabby eh Click. That is actually genius. Yeah Gabby you prick, start scoring some goals. Gabby out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.Smalljob Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Porto: Nuno, Alves, Pereira, Roque, Fucile, Meireles, Guarin, Reges, Falcao, Gonzalez, Varela. Subs: Helton, Beto, Benitez, Fonseca, Andre, Belluschi, Valeri, Costa, Lopes, Prediger, Rodriguez, Hulk, Farias. Very strong team Edit.. mean bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rino8 Posted July 31, 2009 Visiting Supporter Share Posted July 31, 2009 Porto: Nuno, Alves, Pereira, Roque, Fucile, Meireles, Guarin, Reges, Falcao, Gonzalez, Varela. Subs: Helton, Beto, Benitez, Fonseca, Andre, Belluschi, Valeri, Costa, Lopes, Prediger, Rodriguez, Hulk, Farias. Very strong teamWe're going to get beat pretty convincingly IMO. This team can't keep a clean sheet for shit. Interested to see Cuellar - Davies though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.Smalljob Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Porto: Nuno, Alves, Pereira, Roque, Fucile, Meireles, Guarin, Reges, Falcao, Gonzalez, Varela. Subs: Helton, Beto, Benitez, Fonseca, Andre, Belluschi, Valeri, Costa, Lopes, Prediger, Rodriguez, Hulk, Farias. Very strong team We're going to get beat pretty convincingly IMO. This team can't keep a clean sheet for shit. Interested to see Cuellar - Davies though. But F*ck that, we are going to see Falcao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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