CI Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Clarke is a very inexperienced manager, I think he will set up looking to win the game, this should suit us and I expect the boys to exploit their tactical naivety. I think the momentum is with us and their season will now start to unravel a little bit . Fulham smashed them and I expect us to do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted September 29, 2012 Moderator Share Posted September 29, 2012 --------------------Guzan--------------------- Lowton-------Vlaar--------Clark----Bennett -------------El Ahmadi---Bannan------------- -------------Holman-------Delph-------------- -----------Benteke--------Agbonlahor-------- Given, Baker, Lichaj, Albrighton, N'Zogbia, Bent, Weimann I'd be quite happy to swap out either Clark or Bennett for either Baker or Lichaj, I haven't really made my mind up on which of those pairs I prefer. Midfield is all interchangeable you could set them out however you like. I'm not quite ready for throwing more than two of our strikers into the game, so I'll go with the two on form - that might be a bit harsh on Weimann who's worked his socks off, but I think it's a great sign for the club. I think we need to be mindful of overconfidence going into this one of the back of the City result - I think we went into the Southampton game convinced we were a good side off the back of the Swansea result and it cost us. Hopefully we've learned a lesson. Albion are no mugs, they've got some talented players who are used to each other, play some good stuff, are well organised and experienced - I'd take a cautious approach to this one and keep some of our firepower on the bench for if we need it late on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazdavies79 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 .....................GIVEN...................... LOWTON...VLAAR...BAKER...BENNETT ......HOLMAN....KEA.....DELPH.......... .....N'ZOGBIA...BENT...GABBY.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I'm not an Albrighton fan but I'd play him tomorrow just to allow some width Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno_2004 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Could win, could be absolutely battered. Just hope I get to enjoy my annual visit to Villa Park! Hopefully my good run (Bolton 5-1, Norwich 3-2) will pay dividends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Guzan Lowton, Vlaar, Clark, Bennett Bannan, KAE, Delph , Holman Gabby, Bent, 3-1 villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Bit of a selection headache up front for PL, Gabby played the full game(I think) so he would probably be back on the bench in normal circumstances as he's only just back but he scored 2 and played a blinder so I guess if he's fit he'll play. Wouldn't be surprised to see all three of them playing to be honest. Andi and Alby on the bench. Zog to start. 1-0 Villa. Clark to score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanky Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Think we may go: Guzan Lowton-Vlaar-Clark-Bennett N'Zogbia-ElAhmadi-Delph-Agbonlahor Bent-Benteke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedge Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 It really is anyone's guess as to how it could go tomorrow, we've made a very inconsistent start and they have played very well so far. I think a lot of it will come down to which Villa turns up, the one that beat Swansea and Citeh or the one that lost to Everton and Southampton. At least Lambert has a nice selection headache with Gabby, Bennett, N'Zogbia and Delph all pushing for starting places. Albion will raise their game against us like they always do so I think we need an early goal (or three) to open them up as the longer it goes on being 0-0 the more likely chance we will lose after our worrying defensive displays recently. They appear to have problems in the full-back positions and Gabby and N'Zogbia looked dangerous midweek running at the full-backs so maybe Lambert will start them, although it would be harsh if Holman or Bannan were dropped as both have been good so far. It will be interesting but nervy especially when they are attacking us and if we're holding on late-on but hopefully the result and performance midweek can be the start of a run of consistency. One thing is for sure, it will be very difficult tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 2-1 will be the score. I dont know who to though. I have a sneaky feeling we will lose being as we just beat man city. thats normally how we operate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolteEndRob Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 I'm going to be positive and say we'll win 2-0 or 2-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Think we may go: Guzan Lowton-Vlaar-Clark-Bennett N'Zogbia-ElAhmadi-Delph-Agbonlahor Bent-Benteke This. I think Delph offers more than Bannan in terms of work-rate and defensive capability so would prefer him alongside KEA today. CNZ needs to start performing consistently and hopefully the Man City goal will give him some confidence. Plus having 3 different (ish) types of striker on the pitch will hopefully give WBA some problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaGoMarching Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Think we may go: Guzan Lowton-Vlaar-Clark-Bennett N'Zogbia-ElAhmadi-Delph-Agbonlahor Bent-Benteke I'd prefer to see Holman for N'Zogbia and Weimann for Bent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Holman should play. We need his sheer workrate in this game rather than Zog dawdling around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcTheObsession Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Holman should play. We need his sheer workrate in this game rather than Zog dawdling around This. It's a derby, can't afford any passengers, no Bent no NZogbia for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted September 30, 2012 Moderator Share Posted September 30, 2012 I'd prefer to see us play all three of Delph, KEA and Bannan than go with width. If width is a necessity I'd play Benteke on his own up front with N'Zog and Gabby either side - but I think we can afford to be a bit more positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Can't wait on the national express heading to Birmingham. Weather there guys? Hoping for a sell out and 3 pre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Grey and cloudy and chilly No rain at present Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Huge game today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic_bouma Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 I'm not an Albrighton fan but I'd play him tomorrow just to allow some width Amen to that the moments that we have been shit this year have been caused by us playing too narrow, we have been crying out for someone to stretch teams and pull dfenders out wide and we have suffered because of this... Zogs and Gabby did this against City and look what happened... id go with ---------------Guzan----------------- Lowton------Vlaar------Clark---------Bennett ----------Delph----------KEA---------- Alby------------Gabby---------------Holman ----------------Benteke---------------- Zogbia could come in for Holman but Bretts workrate will be crucial.... Bent is often a passanger and that cant happen in a derby plus Benteke and Gabby linked up well. Bannan has been poor of late and is far too lightweight for the battle today, i will be really disappointed if he starts.. if Gabby is on it we will win i feel..... 2-1 Gabby and Holman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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