Ponky Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 It's like "Candyman". Stand in front of a mirror and say "Spurs are Shit" three times and Glaston will appear behind you and stab you to death with a huge rebuttal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vojskovoda Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I've just been watching Sky Sports News and they're saying Downing is poised to make his home debut tommorow... hopefully that means no more Sidwell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onmeedson Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 This is a game we need to get at least a point, so will be going for a 1-1 scoreline. Good luck to the villa boys and hopefully a win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonst83 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I've just been watching Sky Sports News and they're saying Downing is poised to make his home debut tommorow... hopefully that means no more Sidwell! I'd be suprised if Downing starts (although I wouldnt be dissappointed) - however I suspect he will be on the bench. I would pack the midfield out with a 4-5-1 formation to try and dictate the play. Hopefully Petrov will be up for this one - needs to get back to controlling the middle. Our centre backs will ahve to be at their bets I suspect as Defoe will be brimming with confidence and Crouch is always a handful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 27, 2009 VT Supporter Share Posted November 27, 2009 Yeh according to those who saw the Reserves game midweek Downing looked very tired. Understandably. Would be surprised if he started. In that forum thingy MON did, he said he intended to play YoungMIlner and Downing all in the same team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 On Downing, given that he cannot play the whole match, do you start him then take him off after half time, or do you start wth him on the bench and bring him on after half time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Bring him on. Use him for impact and a run out if necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillinvillain Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Any source to say Collins isnt going to play? Think hes been one of our better players this season so hope he starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stato Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 James Collins is a doubt for the clash with Tottenham this weekend. The central defender was absent from both the Bolton and Burnley games with a groin problem and Martin O'Neill revealed the summer signing is struggling to be fit after missing training this morning. Official Site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillinvillain Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 James Collins is a doubt for the clash with Tottenham this weekend. The central defender was absent from both the Bolton and Burnley games with a groin problem and Martin O'Neill revealed the summer signing is struggling to be fit after missing training this morning. Official Site When was this posted to the official site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Petrov is always going to play so in my opinion it could be disaster if we line up with Milner Petrov Downing Young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlastonSpur Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Spurs have no new injuries following the Wigan match: King and Cudicini remain out, and although he's now back in training it's too soon for Modric. Everyone else, now including Dos Santos, is available for selection. I'd guess Harry will make 2 or 3 changes changes from last week: Bassong in for Dawson (since otherwise, without King, we'd have little pace in the CB pairing to cope with the likes of Agbonlahor), maybe Keane instead of Crouch up front, and maybe the pacier and more energetic Jenas instead of Huddlestone in CM. So my guess would be: ------------ Gomes ------- Corluka - Woodgate - Bassong - Ekotto Lennon - Jenas - Palacios - Kranjcar ---------- Defoe - Keane Tbh, as long as Harry doesn't try to play Crouch, Defoe and Keane all at the same time, and sticks to 4-4-2, I don't mind too much which outfield players he choses to pick alongside Lennon, Palacios and Defoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete165 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 home game, so two up top - however, i'd start with heskey on current form. ------------------------friedel---------------------------- ----young----------cuellar---dunne----------warnock-- -------------------petrov-------sidwell-------------------- -----Milner--------------------------------------young----- -------------------heskey------agbonlahor---------------- he's not going to drop the captain and while I like reo-coker, I wouldn't swap him in for petrov or sidwelll because we'll definitely need to keep the ball and spurs do give you time to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokingzen Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I don't think this game is going to be pretty, i can see us stopping them from playing for the most part though still think they will still dominate possession with their superior passing ability. It will be interesting to see if Downing plays though and if he brings a bit more cohesion to our midfield play, it might make all the difference. I'm sure there are a few people that are hoping he will. I predict a high scoring draw, 3-3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maradona10 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Think Carew maybe key for this game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplySpurfect Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I'd guess Harry will make 2 or 3 changes changes from last week: Bassong in for Dawson (since otherwise, without King, we'd have little pace in the CB pairing to cope with the likes of Agbonlahor), maybe Keane instead of Crouch up front, and maybe the pacier and more energetic Jenas instead of Huddlestone in CM. So my guess would be: ------------ Gomes ------- Corluka - Woodgate - Bassong - Ekotto Lennon - Jenas - Palacios - Kranjcar ---------- Defoe - Keane Tbh, as long as Harry doesn't try to play Crouch, Defoe and Keane all at the same time, and sticks to 4-4-2, I don't mind too much which outfield players he choses to pick alongside Lennon, Palacios and Defoe. I agree with most of this. The centre back pairing, in my opinion will be a tough one. On one hand, you need Bassong's pace to deal with Agbonlahor. On the other hand, Villa are quite deadly at set pieces so you need Dawson's aerial ability to defend against set pieces. Agree with the last part completely. Defoe/Keane or Defoe/Crouch is great as long as one of them is on the bench. Kranjcar has to start, without a doubt. He was awesome against Wigan and he's far more effective on the left than anyone else we have currently available. Depending on the score, I hope Gio is given a runout at the end. If we're chasing a goal, he's capable of providing one out of nowhere. Really, really looking forward to this game though. Have a lot of respect for Villa and seriously hope that they take 4th place if Spurs aren't able to. So, as a Spurs fan, I'd love a win but a draw would be a good result. But as a fan that doesn't want to see Liverpool or Man City finish 4th, a draw would be a bad result in that respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaretMahoney Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I also predict a high scoring draw. 2-2 or 3-3 sounds about right. This match is always one I look forward to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I also predict a high scoring draw. 2-2 or 3-3 sounds about right. This match is always one I look forward to. You and your draws! :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joegarthy Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 well given there is some love going round for Villa from Spuds fans, I've always liked the Spuds too....like us always on the fringes, good stadium, good club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 The whole match excites me. Giving candle face abuse, the rivalry, Downing, the time of K.O and i'm going out after, hopefully celebrating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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