mig4villa Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I'd go with this Guzman Hutton vlaar Clark aly Sanchez delph bacuna. Sinclair Gil Benteke think this offers width and a well balanced midfield two , and gil could be be fantastic behind benteke I like this, but thought Guzman played for Napoli - is he any good in nets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I'd go with this Guzman Hutton vlaar Clark aly Sanchez delph bacuna. Sinclair Gil Benteke think this offers width and a well balanced midfield two , and gil could be be fantastic behind benteke I like this, but thought Guzman played for Napoli - is he any good in nets? You obviously haven't heard a Niall Quinn commentary, n00b 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Im actually loving the positivity. Long may it last. a draw would double our points tally for the calendar year so wouldnt be a disaster in my eyes but a win and 3 points would be lovely. Play whatever team you want Tim 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted February 18, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 18, 2015 I have a very good feeling. I have no doubt we'll win. It's meant to be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaCas Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I've got a feeling it could be Guzan Hutton Vlaar Clark Cissoko Gil Cleverly Delph Gabby Weimann Beneteke Subs: Given, Okore, Bacuna, Sinclair, Westwood, Sanchez, Grealish/Cole This isn't what I would play but it wouldn't surprise me to see 'last chance saloon for Gabby' (if fit) and Cleverly asked to push a bit further forward and Hutton and Cissoko being asked to limit their runs forward. If not Gabby then Sinclair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 19, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 19, 2015 I can see it being that. But I doubt gabby will be playing given he's having some sort of surgery (unless it's REALLY minor) Wouldn't be surprised to see N'Zogbia on the left. new start and all that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 All this talk of Stoke's injury crisis is very premature . . . they'll be able to line up with a full back 4 of Bardsley - - - Wollscheid - - - Wilson - - - Pieters (as mentioned on their blog above) which is perfectly decent. We will have to win this one ourselves. Expect Crouch to score at least once, so we'll need to deserve this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCDAN Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 The more i look at our team the more i think our midfield is just full of the same players. Sanchez, Cleverley, Delph and Westwood could all play the holding midfielder infront of the back 4. Gil has shown his attacking intents and maybe sinclair with his pace and a bit more match practice could be a good player for us but for me its so obvious we need another 3 or 4 players to actually go and attack. I suppose its easier to say the grass is always greener but our team is so devoid of any attacking intent i would be much happier with winning or losing games 3-2 than playing for boring 1-0's every week (and failing miserably at that) Sherwood has a lot of work ahead and it will be interesting to see what he does in his first game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaCas Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I suppose its easier to say the grass is always greener but our team is so devoid of any attacking intent i would be much happier with winning or losing games 3-2 than playing for boring 1-0's every week (and failing miserably at that) It's all about points - people say they would just be happy with 'more exciting' football but if that doesnt deliver more points they will soon lose patience. Creativity (and goals) are the most expensive commodities in football. We're spending on average £2m a player on fees - that doesnt buy too much creativity and attacking options I will be very happy with boring 1-0 scorelines if they deliver PL survival 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 We don't have a great record against stoke, and teams outside the top 6 don't do many doubles (especially teams in the bottom 3 !!). Against that there will be a positive feeling around, and I think the change in style will have an immediate effect, so plumping for a draw on balance. Maybe a win if we get an early goal as the impetus would then be terrific. A win would be a bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Sounds like gabby and gill will be back in judging by Sherwood's praise of them today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heid3ster Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I'm cautiously optimistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wezbid Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 We won't sell out, but I would buy in advance if you want to sit anywhere in particular. You can buy online and print (on standard A4) or collect. Takes 10 minutes. Thanks for the advice. Just booked my two tickets now. L6 in the Holte End, can't wait! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJT123 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I'm so excited for this match! Last match I went to was the Leicester one in December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 3-0 to the Villa Gil Benteke (2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 This has got to be the game Benteke shows his true colors again. He flirted with a goal against Leicester. Let's hope he'll make them count this time. I'll go with an optimistic 2-1. UTV! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I honestly cant believe Stoke are as high up in the table as they are. Their team is just plain average. A plain average side that is 11 points ahead of us with a 17 goal difference better than Villa's. We have been truly abject this season haven't we? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcTheObsession Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Guzan Hutton Vlaar Clark Cissokho Westwood Delph Sinclair Cleverley Gil Benteke Subs: Given, Okore, Sanchez, Bacuna, Cole, Agbonlahor, Weimann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted February 20, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 20, 2015 I'm actually excited by this game, for the first time in a long time.. 3-0 to Stoke 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I honestly cant believe Stoke are as high up in the table as they are. Their team is just plain average. A plain average side that is 11 points ahead of us with a 17 goal difference better than Villa's. We have been truly abject this season haven't we? I prefur the term " clucking ship" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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