supernova26 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 He'll be on the bench for sure but it will be one of those matches where nothing happens as everybody is an anticipation of him coming on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody1000 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Can't wait to see him back on the pitch. We've really missed him, and I hope that his presence will give Gabby and Andi a bit more room up top as if on song I believe that is our best strike force with the 3 of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 But who gives way? You would think Richardson, but he offers a lot of defensive cover. Also surely three forwards is negated if we have some, ANY creativity in midfield. Presumably Grealish, Cole and maybe even Delph (if let loose because Cleverly or Sanchez can play a dedicated holding or defensive midfield role) ---- Beneteke ---- Gabby ----- Grealish - Cleverly - Delph - Westwood Cissokho - Vlaar - Senderos - Hutton Guzan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adw95 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 But who gives way? You would think Richardson, but he offers a lot of defensive cover. Also surely three forwards is negated if we have some, ANY creativity in midfield. Presumably Grealish, Cole and maybe even Delph (if let loose because Cleverly or Sanchez can play a dedicated holding or defensive midfield role) ---- Beneteke ---- Gabby ----- Grealish - Cleverly - Delph - Westwood Cissokho - Vlaar - Senderos - Hutton Guzan Westwood right midfield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted September 30, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) But who gives way? You would think Richardson, but he offers a lot of defensive cover. Also surely three forwards is negated if we have some, ANY creativity in midfield. Presumably Grealish, Cole and maybe even Delph (if let loose because Cleverly or Sanchez can play a dedicated holding or defensive midfield role) ---- Beneteke ---- Gabby ----- Grealish - Cleverly - Delph - Westwood Cissokho - Vlaar - Senderos - Hutton Guzan I would have thought Richardson as well, he has played well though so it is a shame. When the beast is back I think Lambert will play: Guzan Hutton Vlaar Senderlols Cissokho Westwood Delph Cleverly Gabby Benteke Weimann I don't think Lambert will start Grealish or Sanchez for a while yet. Edited September 30, 2014 by alreadyexists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginko Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Nailed on for the bench on Saturday I'm sure. Should raise the atmosphere a bit. After one game back for the reserves after a lengthy spell out? Not nailed on at all I wouldn't expect. I don't think we'll be seeing him for another couple of weeks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Barring a mid week mishap he absolutely will make the bench on Saturday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suttonpaul Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 He needs more time he is just back in training from a very serious injury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 But who gives way? You would think Richardson, but he offers a lot of defensive cover. Also surely three forwards is negated if we have some, ANY creativity in midfield. Presumably Grealish, Cole and maybe even Delph (if let loose because Cleverly or Sanchez can play a dedicated holding or defensive midfield role) ---- Beneteke ---- Gabby ----- Grealish - Cleverly - Delph - Westwood Cissokho - Vlaar - Senderos - Hutton Guzan Westwood right midfield? more an indication of who plays than formation as I have no idea where any of our midfield currently plays let alone when Tekkers comes back. we don't seem to have a right or left focus anywhere in the team, aside from Hutton and Cissokho. I used to think Gabby was right wing, Weimann was left but that doesn't seem the case. Even Richardson isn't specifically wide left midfield although he does drift into that area. I kinda miss Bacuna, he did have some dire games but he did drive forward and was a threat when playing well. I think Lambert might be angling towards a team of at least 8 central midfielders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Will be great to have him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 He needs more time he is just back in training from a very serious injury He's played a game and scored. Next step is the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismail-villa Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 He needs minutes, so having him on the bench and bringing him on with about 10 minutes or so to go would be beneficial for him, and for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 He needs more time he is just back in training from a very serious injury Agreed, everton on October 18th would be more likelier in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 If he even dares to come on that pitch and not score and instant hat-trick I'll be severely angry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David-Copenhagen Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Give him a new contract. If we wait until the summer he only has 2 years left - start negotiations now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody1000 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Give him a new contract. If we wait until the summer he only has 2 years left - start negotiations now!I understand your point, but I can't see him signing a new deal unless there is a salary increase involved, and IMO last season's form hasn't justified that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted October 1, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted October 1, 2014 A new contract now would be his third contract in 2 and a half years. Can't see it happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelboyVilla Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Give him a new contract. If we wait until the summer he only has 2 years left - start negotiations now! I understand your point, but I can't see him signing a new deal unless there is a salary increase involved, and IMO last season's form hasn't justified that. New contracts at VP are never performance related! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David-Copenhagen Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) We all know he is too good for us. But other clubs won't come in for him big time this summer unless he has a stormer. So then we won't make a huge profit and he won't sign with two years left. We need to increase his wages now to maximize the use of him or profit on him. Edited October 1, 2014 by David-Copenhagen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SikhInTrinity Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) Aston Villa FC @AVFCOfficial 4m4 minutes ago Paul Lambert confirms he hopes to include @BentekeChris20 in the squad for the @MCFC game. #AVFC Aston Villa FC @AVFCOfficial 4m4 minutes ago Paul Lambert says he will make final check on @BentekeChris20 fitness on Friday ahead of the @MCFC match. #AVFC Edited October 2, 2014 by SikhInTrinity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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