useless Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 We don't want to go into the final having being thrashed by Southampton and failing to beat an already relegated Burnley. So for me this is a must win match, just to get things back on track and get some confidence back for the Arsenal game. I'm sorry but it really isn't a must-win game. All we need is a good performance and no injuries. We need to win as that's the object of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 Not that it was an excuse but there was an element of fatigue in today's performance. I'd go for a weakened team, the final is more importsnt than trying to gain a couple more places in the league. Also, it'll be nice to see a few of the fringe players perhaps give Sherwood something to think about:Guzan | Hutton Senderos Baker Cissokho | Sánchez Delph | Robinson Grealish Gil | Gabby No benteke? I certainly want to see him for what will probably be the last time I'd rest Tekkers, or maybe bring him on late for a little tune up. I'd hate to have one of our key players get hurt during a game that means **** all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 We don't want to go into the final having being thrashed by Southampton and failing to beat an already relegated Burnley. So for me this is a must win match, just to get things back on track and get some confidence back for the Arsenal game. I'm sorry but it really isn't a must-win game. All we need is a good performance and no injuries. We need to win as that's the object of the game. Obviously, but it isn't a must-win game in the same sense that say, West Ham and Everton were. Performance is more important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7392craig Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Got the weekend off work and got my tickets, first game I've been able to go to in a while so looking forward to a Villa win regardless of what team is selected. Fingers crossed✌️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I definitely wouldn't be starting benteke. Too much of a risk of him getting even a minor knock. Out for even 4 days would ruin our preparation. Give Ian rush or robinson a go (assuming Robinson can play) and give a few other fringe players a shot at impressing. I'd also start guzan next week, and in the final to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I'm really hoping Sherwood springs some surprises on us with the line-up. Let's give some of our most important and influential players a rest, so they're firing on all cylinders in the final. I'd go: Guzan, Cissokho, Baker, Senderos, Lowton at the back. Gardner, Sanchez and... Cole? In midfield. Gil, Gabby and.. Erm.. Sinclair upfront. Then I'd bring Robinson on at some point. (And hope Sherwood can get a decent performance and maybe a draw/win, from them). I don't think us losing with a team of fringe players would even be that bad. Yes, it'd be a disappointing way to end a season, but everyone knows our season doesn't end here. Everyone will be thinking and talking about the FA Cup. The first teamers will be thinking about it, knowing they've been rested for one of our biggest games for a while. The fringe players will be thinking that this game against Burnley will be their chance to impress Sherwood and nick a place in the team for the final (especially considering the Southampton result). Whatever happens, I'm just going to enjoy the day. We're safe! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 (edited) As we're officially safe - I would rather see our top players rested ahead of the Cup Final and give a chance for the fringe players to stake a claim for it too. I'd also return Guzan to the No.1 slot. I'd pick ....................Guzan Hutton.Senderos.Baker.Cissokho ...........Gardner.Sanchez Gil...............Cole..............Sinclair ...............Agbonlahor Subs: Steer, Vlaar, Lowton, Kozak, Weimann, Robinson, Calder Edited May 17, 2015 by theboyangel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I really hope we rotate the team as much as possible . . . in an ideal world, I'd want only Given to start from the last game. I know that won't happen, it never does, but it would be useful to see who's totally off the boil and who's challenging for a place. Also, avoiding injuries to the first XI is more important than winning the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 play guzan, cissokho, gil, senderos and a few youngsters in my eyes rest okore, vlaar, tekkers, grealish, delph and cleverly This is a meaningless game for us, our focus now is the fa cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YGabbana Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 i wouldnt change the whole team, although we are safe a win is just as important to go into the final firing on all cylinders. Id play gil sinclair gabby gardner and keep the rest the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfctom89 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I'm sure I read that Gardner and Robinson can't play as they have not been registered or am I imagining this ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrim Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Robinson might be allowed given that he was in the squad earlier in the season and is under 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnski Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I'd like to see kozak get some game time, it would be emotional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Would go with a front trio of Gabby-Gil-Sinclair. Based on his two sub appearences, Gabby is in no shape to threaten Arsenal so needs a start under his belt and well if Sinclair and especially Gil can't get a start in a dead rubber game they might aswell not be here next season. Think Senderos is worth a start aswell and maybe Baker if he can get a good week's training. I'd certaintly rest most of our regular starting 11...yes we could lose momentum but it's not worth a pointless injury or red card imo and one's bound to pop up if we play the usual 11 especially with our injury record this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I want to see Gary gardener if he's eligible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I couldn't care less about this game. Still reeling from yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJT123 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I do not want to see Benteke, Grealish, Delph or Cleverley in this game. We can't afford to lose them for the final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I would rest as many players as possible. WIth burnley down and us safe it's a nothing game and will have no effect on other teams. I guess after the southampton result sherwood might want a few to earn their final spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Don't why but I've got a feeling this is going to be one of those crazy end of season games where we score about seven goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Gon' smash em. Disagree with people wanting to field a weakened team. We need to go for the jugular post-Southampton and absolutely tear Burnley a new one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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