limpid Posted August 16, 2009 Administrator Share Posted August 16, 2009 This is the match thread. The thread will be kept for posterity. Please remember this when posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undesirable Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Liverpool were poor against Spurs, they missed Alonso much the same as we missed Barry, however i'd imagine that we can expect a backlash on Monday. In order for our full backs not to get absolutely torn asunder by Liverpool's wingers in the same way that Reo-Coker was made to look like a fish out of water by Riera last season we'll have to play a 4-5-1. If we play 4-4-2 we will get absolutely murdered. I'd go with the following line up; Guzan (Freidel's reaction time has looked slow for some some time now) Beye Shorey Cuellar Davies Reo-coker Sidwell Petrov Ashley Young Milner Agbonlahor The problem with this is that it requires Martin to drop Delph which will hardly inspire confidence in the young lad but then he probably shouldn't have started against Wigan. It also means that Gabby will have to make some decent runs and chase the ball down which he rarely does at the moment. Reo-Coker will give us some much needed cover for the back four and hopefully Sidders can get foward to support Milner, Young and Gabby. Milner's work rate will come in useful as he'll have to spend much of the match operating like a right wing back offering support to Beye when LIverpool attack and breaking with pace if we get a chance to go foward. It's all damage limitation really. If we come away with a hard fought, close defeat i'd be content, a draw would be a remarkable result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireCoop Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 That back four, on paper, is possibly one of the worst I have seen when looking at Villa team sheets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingphil Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 That back four, on paper, is possibly one of the worst I have seen when looking at Villa team sheets Forget possibly - It is the worse we have all seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOTTI-THE-GOD Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I'd start with Heskey to be honest as messed up as that sounds , at least he can hold the ball up and has the strength for it i agree with your 4-5-1 idea , though i would possibly start with Delph again as he does give us that left footed balance in the centre of the park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Beye Shorey Cuellar Davies I'd play Luke Young (who is now training again?). Shorey should be nowhere near the first 11. Beye Cuellar Clark Young Davies is apparently still nursing his shoulder injury ...... unless of course by next monday we have signed a CH and a LB. One can hope .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefeet1980 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Freidel Beye Cuellar Davies Shorey Milner Delph Reo-Coker Petrov Young Carew This is assuming that Carew is fully fit and we don't pick up any injuries in Vienna. It's all very well complaining about the back four but we don't have any other options. Shorey is a decent underneath the shite performances his been putting in in a Villa shirt, with no option but to play him perhaps it's a chance for him to prove himself. Cuellar and Davies are both class, they are just lacking confidence - especially Davies, with Reo-Coker playing in front of them they are more likely to regain this confidence. No need to drop Delph, as part of a 5 man midfield he has more opportunity to shine. I would start with Carew up front if he is fit, depending on how the game goes potentially bring Heskey on later and maybe even take off Delph put Gabby on the left-wing and allow Ashley Young to roam about.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fran_villa Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Liverpool were poor against Spurs, they missed Alonso much the same as we missed Barry, however i'd imagine that we can expect a backlash on Monday. In order for our full backs not to get absolutely torn asunder by Liverpool's wingers in the same way that Reo-Coker was made to look like a fish out of water by Riera last season we'll have to play a 4-5-1. If we play 4-4-2 we will get absolutely murdered. I'd go with the following line up; Guzan (Freidel's reaction time has looked slow for some some time now) Beye Shorey Cuellar Davies Reo-coker Sidwell Petrov Ashley Young Milner Agbonlahor The problem with this is that it requires Martin to drop Delph which will hardly inspire confidence in the young lad but then he probably shouldn't have started against Wigan. It also means that Gabby will have to make some decent runs and chase the ball down which he rarely does at the moment. Reo-Coker will give us some much needed cover for the back four and hopefully Sidders can get foward to support Milner, Young and Gabby. Milner's work rate will come in useful as he'll have to spend much of the match operating like a right wing back offering support to Beye when LIverpool attack and breaking with pace if we get a chance to go foward. It's all damage limitation really. If we come away with a hard fought, close defeat i'd be content, a draw would be a remarkable result.id pick it your way,but without Shorey..id play Ciaran Clark in his place,sounds silly but he would be more solid imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swaib2004 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I'd play guzan beye cuellar davies shorey milner reo-coker gardner sidwell young agbonlahor going quite defensive with the midfield but putting gardner and reo-coker in because i know they will actually compete, run around and close people down. Was quite close with sidwell and delph but went with sidwell for the bit of experience factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyavfc Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 we are going to get destroyed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANVANDAL Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Freidel Beye Cuellar Davies Shorey Milner Sidwell Reo-Coker Petrov Young Carew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOTTI-THE-GOD Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 milner reo-coker gardner sidwell young I like how your leaving Petrov out there u must also agree he lacks fitness and i also agree with Mr Gardner sort of abit of a forgotten man , but as shown against the Italians he can still do a job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkr Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 ------------------------------Guzan------------------------------ Beye------------Cuellar----------------Davies----------Young ----------Sidwell--------------NRC--------------Petrov--------- Young-----------------------------------------------------Milner ------------------------------Carew------------------------------ If Young isn't fit or up to it then Shorey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razor Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 ------------Carew (or Gabby)--------------- Young---------------------Milner -------Petrov------Sidwell----------- ----------ReoCoker-------------- Young--Davies--Cuellar--Beye --------------Guzan---------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undesirable Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Obviously if Carew is fit i'd play him but reading the reports on his sick toe i'd presumed he'd be out for a few weeks, same with Luke Young. I'd actually gorgotten about Gardner :oops: I might be tempted to play him ahead of Sidders, he's a fighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Freidel, Young, Upson, Davies, Warnock, Milner, Petrov, Reo, Sidwell, Young & Love. :winkold: or failing those 3 signings: Freidel, Young, Cuellar, Davies, Shorey, Milner, Petrov, Reo, Sidwell, Young & Heskey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry_Static Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 ------------Carew (or Gabby)--------------- Young---------------------Milner -------Petrov------Sidwell----------- ----------ReoCoker-------------- Young--Davies--Cuellar--Beye --------------Guzan---------------- That's exactly what I would go for. Strongest defense we can put up and a balanced midfield. I honestly won't be surprised in the slightest if he plays the same squad we did against Wigan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Guzan Young Cuellar CB Warnock!? Milner Reo-Coker Delph Young Heskey Carew. I actually thought those 2 upfront caused quite a few problem, unfortunately our midfield got smashed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozyFresh Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I think it's abit so to be picking this line-up, as i've only just done the one for the Rapid Vienna match. But i can't help myself, so here goes. Guzan L.Young The Super new signing!!!!!! Cuellar Hangeland Petrov Reo-coker A.Young Sneijder Hulk Milner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakid007 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 this is gonna be the best chance to catch liverpool on the down and beat them at anfield finally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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