dudevillaisnice Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I don't want Petrov starting in this one, unfortunately I think he will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted February 18, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted February 18, 2011 For all of you GH haters, I guess this ranks as a "must lose" game. :notsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoody Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Anything other than a loss is acceptable for me. Will be annoyed with a home draw but wouldn't be the end of the world I guess. Unbeaten in 3 isn't terrible, hoping to get home in time to get tickets to the match. Before somebody bitches at me, yes i am worried and yes i would be very angry at full time if we dont have 3 points.. With a more reasonable head on beforehand as long as we don't lose it wont ruin our confidence. Obviously I want a win. And we need one soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted February 19, 2011 Moderator Share Posted February 19, 2011 For all of you GH haters, I guess this ranks as a "must lose" game. :notsure: Regardless of what anyone thinks of Houllier I honestly don't think anyone wants us to lose this game especially given our league position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 How many first team goals has the Fonz scored since the beginning of 2010? How many of them have been against Blackburn? Start the boy. He always scores against them. Great shout. I'd go a traditional 442 with Fonz and Bent upfront, and Bradley and Makoun as traditional B2B players. Not sure whether they would gel though considering both of them are new signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AValon Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Not sure why people say this is 'one we should win' etc. For me, Blackburn home or away is one of those games I don't really look forward to; largely because they're quite capable of turning you over fairly easily. I think we've got to look at getting the ball into DB's feet a lot quicker now. He's just an onlooker atm, while Young and Downing try their damned hardest to win the game all by themselves. Albrightons a far less selfish player and if he plays you can bet Benty will get plenty of chances. I think we'll edge this one, but its one of those you can't ever take for granted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ads Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I think we'll win this one and quite easily. I'd like to see a proper 4-3-3, with Young and Gabby push further up, with NRC, Bradley and Bannan in the middle. I actually think Blackburn may struggle to stay up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotaxMax125 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Last time at Ewood, Morten Gamst Pederson was the danger man. At the moment he is not in form and if lessons were learned we should be able to deal with his long ball / free kicks etc. As long as we go out and attack the game right from the off we have a great chance of victory. They're not exactly world class opposition and there support is pretty lame. This will be my return to Villa Park after an unavoidable absence for a few months and so I am very excited about the game Cmon Villa !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoody Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Dont forget Makoun misses 3 matches, Unconvinced on Bradley, when he came on in his last match he looked shattered within 15 minutes, very unconvinced. ---------------Friedel Walker---Dunne---Clark---Young -----------------NRC Young---------Bannan------Downing -------------Bent---Fonz Bench: Marshall, Collins, Delph, Gabby, Albrighton, Petrov, Heskey Bannan flitting between AMC and CM. Downing and Young obviously tracking back to help defend, and Fonz dropping off of Bent slightly, effectively leaving Bent on his own with Fonz assisting and Bannan bossing the midfield like in the cup. If thats too attacking for everybody: ---------------Friedel Walker---Dunne---Clark---Young -------------NRC---Delph Young---------Bannan------Downing ----------------Bent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 A game we should win but given the way we often line-up I'm not as confident as I should be given our squad. Down to Houllier to stop messing about and spot the obvious mistakes he's been making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villafc82 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Well with Luke Young back, Makoun out and Petrov now back form being rested (why he wasn't just 'dropped' I don't know). I would go: ----------------------Friedel Walker-----Collins-------Dunne------Young Downing----NRC©------Bannan-----Young --------------Fonz---------Bent Unfortunately this is Gerard Houllier we are talking about so I expect we will play this: ----------------------Friedel Walker-----Collins-------Dunne------Clark Downing----NRC---------Petrov©---Gabby ---------------------Young ----------------------Bent Play a 442/433 line up with everybody in their right positions and it should be a Villa win. However, this is Houllier and lately has turned into MON with his team selections and favouring to play the majority in unfamiliar positions so I can see this being a draw or loss, if it is then I'm going to the game and will boo at full time if we do not get what should be 3 points. We're at home, against a Blackburn side our weaker team beat in the cup, our first team should beat them! SHOULD! Bring on the weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leevilla Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Hopefully L.Young will come in and left back and either Bradley or Petrov for Makoun. im going for a 1-0 win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted February 22, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted February 22, 2011 I would like to see Friedel Walker Collins Dunne Clark Alby NRC Downing Young Bent Fonz Won't happen though. This should be a win...but we haven't beaten them in the league since 08/09 so maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maradona10 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Just tell our players, its a CUP game and we'll win no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lions_Roar Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Finally managed to get a saturday of work, first time i've been to a villa game at 3pm on a saturday this season and im a season ticket holder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 This should be a win...but we haven't beaten them in the league since 08/09 so maybe not. So one whole season hardly makes them our bogey team mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 This should be a win...but we haven't beaten them in the league since 08/09 so maybe not. So one whole season hardly makes them our bogey team mate. They are kind of becoming our bogey team in the league. We've lost to them 3 times on the trot in the league. I can't think of many teams that do that. Of course, in the cups we're their bogey team, having beaten them I don't know how many times in a row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maradona10 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I would play Downing in the middle alongside NRC, get Young out wide and Gabby up front with Bent. EDIT Actually Heskey with Bent to challenge Samba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted February 23, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted February 23, 2011 This should be a win...but we haven't beaten them in the league since 08/09 so maybe not. So one whole season hardly makes them our bogey team mate. Didn't say that though did I. 3 league losses on the trot amongst 5 cup wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry'sboots Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I would play Downing in the middle alongside NRC, get Young out wide and Gabby up front with Bent. EDIT Actually Heskey with Bent to challenge Samba. Isn't that playing to Samba's strength though? Although his performance in the Carling Cup was great. They play a diamond so we will need to be strong in the middle - hence I would play a three man CM - and really get at them out wide. I would play: --------------- Friedel --------------- Walker -- Collins - Dunne -- Clark ---------- NRC --- Bannan/Delph -- Albie -------- Bradley ---------- Ash ---------------- Bent ----------------- With a bench of: Marshall, Baker, Young, Bannan/Delph, DJ, Gabby, Heskey. I would expect to see DJ and Gabby with 25 minutes left or so (dependent upon injuries/tactics) and, if we are comfortable (almost never happens!!) give Bannan and Delph a go as the sitting pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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