roonst83 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 (edited) Okay, l'll (reluctantly) start this match thread. Absolutely huge. We need to rise to the occasion and handle the pressure. I'd personally be more confident if this was Saturday at 3pm. (as we wouldn't be last on the weekends fixture card and also the whole world wouldn't be watching) But we absolutely cant afford to lose this - and need to win. I think id go back to having 3 in the middle - perhaps Westwood, Sylla and Delph and bench Zog. Id also consider bringing Clark in for Bennett and switch Baker to LB. Basically i'm bricking it. Edited April 29, 2013 by limpid Link to comment
villa89 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Huger than Huge. At home to a fellow struggler, we really need 3 points from this game. It would remove *some* of the presssure. Link to comment
regular_john Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Anything less than a win will make the Wigan game on the last day if the season the decider. Given their history of last minute escapes I wouldn't fancy us to get the result. Basically, lose this and we're as good as down. 1 Link to comment
wedge Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I don't think my nerves are going to be able to handle this game, I'm shitting myself already and it's a week away. Link to comment
Kwan Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 HAVE to go 4-3-3 We have controlled every game with 3 in the middle Also **** off nzogbia. It's not a big ask to play winger every now and then. Leave him off if he doesn't want to defend Link to comment
Stevo985 Posted April 23, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted April 23, 2013 Rev's gonna be furious... 2 Link to comment
leevilla Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I'm already dreading this game,I just can't see us beating them after there last 2 results. Going for a 1-1 draw Link to comment
Condimentalist Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 We need four points from the next two. I remember saying that before the Reading and QPR games and we took 6 but I can't see that happening again. I'd certainly have preferred a Saturday 3pm (not least because I could have gone) but that's life. I would argue that we're a better side than Sunderland - we just need to play like it. Link to comment
Stevo985 Posted April 23, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted April 23, 2013 I think 4 from the next 6 would probably (note PROBABLY) be enough. 6 would obviously be ideal. But it's one of those scenarios where I'll be much more comfortable if we get 3 in the first game. SOunds obvious, I know. But if we only get a point (or worse) against Sunderland then it heaps the pressure on the Norwich game and that could be dangerous. Link to comment
pacbuddies Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I am working and staying in Sunderland for a few days this week and watched the manure game on TV with a couple of Sunderland fans that I know. They said that when O'Neill was in charge they could not see where the next win was coming from and expected to lose to Newcastle, Everton and Villa. Now, having beaten Newcastle and Everton, they see a different level of passion within the team and are confident of beating us next week. We have to win, we can't afford to limp along with the odd home draw here and there. Link to comment
CI Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 This has become a ridiculously important game. Bit worried that Bentekes goals have dried up a bit. Hopefully he will return to form for this one. Link to comment
maqroll Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Our kids play nervous at home, and it doesn't get more nerve wracking than this...Benteke is one of the young ones who doesn't seem to play panicky, so I hope he sees plenty of the ball. We really have to win this, and it's gonna be grueling to watch Link to comment
roonst83 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Can I assume that Gardner will be back from suspension for this? Link to comment
Villa87 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Can I assume that Gardner will be back from suspension for this? Yep. Word removed. Link to comment
The_Rev Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Rev's gonna be furious... He's cool. Link to comment
Danwichmann Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Basically, lose this and we're as good as down. This is overstating a bit. Lose this and the job gets a lot, lot harder, but is not impossible. Link to comment
The Fun Factory Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Up to 11 on hugeness. I am just looking forward to next season when each game is not such a stressful experience. We always look like a moment away from shooting ourselves in the foot, and even a 2 goal lead is nowhere near enough to feel comfortable for a win. But on the other hand if you compare our forward play this year to last year under McCluless its not contest. Link to comment
CI Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Gardner v Delph in a 50/50 ball . Train crash Link to comment
skarroki Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 going to be going to this one a lot lot less confident than the QPR game but i am confident of winning this one. we have the quality its just the experience, but lambert knows how to play against a Di Canio side, we have the massive advantage of playing one of his sides earlier in the year, they will have done their homework then and they can combine it with what they are seeing now Link to comment
PaulC Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 (edited) Gardner v Delph in a 50/50 ball . Train crash Gardner v Delph in a 50/50 ball . Train crash If he is back will he start? Edited April 24, 2013 by PaulC Link to comment
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