markjazzbassist Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Short week for this one, they don't have a win in the league yet and will be home, they will be hungry. Good news is they are lacking quality and we are the better side. Against these lower teams we need 3 points, the away draw is fine and all but if we are trying to be ambitious it needs to be 3 points. Digne a doubftul due to the hamstring, luckily we have Baines. I'd still stick with DCL but i would make Kean my first sub and give him a solid 30 minutes of playing time to see what he can do. Pickford Coleman Keane Mina Baines Gomes Gbamin Richarlison Gylfi Bernard DCL Heath and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith B Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 I'd like to see Iwobi for 30 minutes for one of the wingers--whichever one is least effective. If Baines still isn't healthy enough and Digne out, then Coleman at LB and the lad we got on load from PSG at RB. For me DCL needs to show a lot more than he has so far. I like DCL a lot--the effort is there with him but as a striker he's got to score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Just seen the Villa highlights and they look lively enough. Spurs shut them down pretty well so I'd expect us to be able to do similar and they will give away chances. The question is whether we can take the chances. A game for Kean to start maybe. Heath 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Villa are decent, unlucky against spurs. Mcginn is a really good player and they have a big unit upfront so hopefully Mina will have his numbers. The one thing about villa is they concede a lot of goals. Even when promoted last year they conceded lots. Think there will be goals and the incentive is there to go into the weekend top of the league. I expect baines in for digne if it’s his hamstring. I would start kean. I think his cameo on Saturday shows teams won’t know how to deal with him yet. I’d also put gilfi on the bench and put Iwobi there or swap Bernard to the centre. 1-3 baines, kean double London Blue and Heath 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Just been on the villa forum. They aren’t that hopeful of a win and seem to be happy to get a point on the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisk Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Think this one will be a battle again, as they always are against Villa in recent times. I think score first and the flood gates could open. Although I'm thinking nervy late 1-0 win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 Same team that started against Watford. Hopefully no injuries or reds so we can get Kean/Iwobi and Delph into the game depending on situations of course. If Gylfi isn’t firing I’d pull him off at half time for Iwobi even. DCL needs to sniff out more chances but it’s hard as this not much coming from behind him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 Hopefully digne will be fit Heath 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 Top of the table for a few hours if we win. COYB Btay and markjazzbassist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 Excited for this one. The most played top flight fixture and I'm happy to see Villa back in the prem, always had a soft spot for them. Heath and barryj 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 46 minutes ago, Aidan said: Excited for this one. The most played top flight fixture and I'm happy to see Villa back in the prem, always had a soft spot for them. And I bet the presenters never mention that. Hopefully Villa will get relegated again soon and it'll no longer apply. Btay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 7 hours ago, MikeO said: And I bet the presenters never mention that. Hopefully Villa will get relegated again soon and it'll no longer apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 21 hours ago, Aidan said: Excited for this one. The most played top flight fixture and I'm happy to see Villa back in the prem, always had a soft spot for them. Nah! Don't like the Villa. They think they're entitled to top flight football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 5 hours ago, Gwlad all over said: Nah! Don't like the Villa. They think they're entitled to top flight football. No different to how we’d feel it that particular disastrous event happened to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Is Digne out for this game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Aidan said: Is Digne out for this game? He’s been training so I would think there’s a good chance he’ll play. London Blue, Aidan and Btay 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Wow great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghoat Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 14 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: He’s been training so I would think there’s a good chance he’ll play. That's huge. I'm starting to think Delph's leg fell off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Ghoat said: That's huge. I'm starting to think Delph's leg fell off. I can live in hope. He does definitely miss this one though, unsurprisingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 4 hours ago, TallPaul1878 said: Hi everyone, back after a long break from the forums (not just this one). Looking forward to this game and will be hoping for another clean sheet. I think it's vital that our early form consists of a mean defence. It sends the message out that opponents will be lucky to get any points at all against us and gives us a platform to build on. I'm not bothered at all about the performances just yet, with players being brought in and getting used to each other. Just get that 1-0 victory and keep the points flowing and eventually the performances will come. I was wondering where you went. That profile picture is hard to forget! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 Really looking forward to the match tommorow. Been reading the villa forums and most villa fans would take a point. Mcginn and grealish are the danger men. I’m confident of a win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 52 minutes ago, Finn balor said: Really looking forward to the match tommorow. Been reading the villa forums and most villa fans would take a point. Mcginn and grealish are the danger men. I’m confident of a win I'm confident of a win, but it'll be tough away from home. We need to stamp our authority on the table and show our intentions. Hopefully we go out there to hurt them. Heath 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 Crowd will be up for it but a Friday night game our lads should be rocking and give the team a real boost Heath 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heath Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 Just going to cut 'n' paste what I wrote on another forum: Not keen on the Friday evening kickoff if I'm honest, but really looking forward to the game. I like Aston Villa, and this is a good old fashioned fixture between two traditional clubs who both have a rich footballing history.It's early in the season and Villa are a bit of an unknown quantity, having just been promoted, so I just hope we can do the business and come away with all three points, and not get caught off guard.Apparently, if we keep a clean sheet on Friday, it will be the first time since the 1912/13 season that we have not conceded a goal in our first three fixtures. Spurs 2-0, Boro 0-0, and Notts County 4-0. Mind you, I believe Villa went on to win the FA Cup and came runners up in the League that season; with us finishing 11th, one place above Liverpool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heath Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 20 hours ago, Aidan said: Is Digne out for this game? From the Echo: " Everton boss Marco Silva has confirmed Lucas Digne is fit and available for his side's trip to face Aston Villa on Friday. There were initially some doubts over the availability of the defender after he was withdrawn in the second half against Watford last weekend. However, the French international trained with the rest of the squad this week and the manager has confirmed he will be up for selection as the Blues travel to the Midlands on Friday evening. Leighton Baines, who hasn't featured for Everton yet this season, is also available after recovering from a thigh issue. " Aidan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 18 minutes ago, Heath said: Just going to cut 'n' paste what I wrote on another forum: There's another forum? Matt and markjazzbassist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Heath Posted August 22, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 1 minute ago, MikeO said: There's another forum? Yes... yes I admit it... I've been seeing another forum. It was all innocent enough at first... you know... I would just look. But then I found myself wanting more, and I thought "one little post will be fine, no one needs to know". Before I knew it I was out of control posting about players, score predictions, and even started using emojis. I'm so disappointed in myself Gwlad, Aidan, Matt and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 38 minutes ago, Heath said: Yes... yes I admit it... I've been seeing another forum. It was all innocent enough at first... you know... I would just look. But then I found myself wanting more, and I thought "one little post will be fine, no one needs to know". Before I knew it I was out of control posting about players, score predictions, and even started using emojis. I'm so disappointed in myself Confession is good for the soul, you're forgiven, we'll say no more about it. Don't let it happen again though Heath and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 Good news about Digne. Hopefully we can get through a game with a clean bill of health and no reds! Would like to see Iwobi get some minutes. DCL needs a goal, badly. Really hope he can find the net here as his hold up play has been excellent for the most part. Would love another clean sheet, 0-3 Everton! London Blue and markjazzbassist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 Digne is fit the question is how fit; because he is so integral and such a great player it might be best to rest him and let baines go. He’s such a good backup we wouldn’t miss a beat and we wouldn’t risk one of our best players. I trust Marco though. This shows how smart it was to keep baines. Cisk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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