rubberman Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 3 dm's in there... Not going to be pretty, but at least the bench looks more attacking. Barney hasn't been great out wide, but maybe his new found confidence will come through. Plenty of free kick options in there. Hope it works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted February 17, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted February 17, 2018 So do you think it’s: Johnstone Elmo. Terry. Chester. Hutton Tuanzebe Jedi Snodgrass Hourihane. Thor Hogan Early goal from Snoddy and it’s all good... would deffo take a point though. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 6 minutes ago, VillanousOne said: surely prime opportunity for Green or O'Hare? Not today, nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Just now, matteyp said: So Hourihane playing in Jack's position and Bikir on the left, this line-up has nice balance. Or snoddy in the free role and Elmo right wing with axel right back ‘in fairness there are a few players in there who can play several positions - let’s hope it comes good . bbc wm suggest Grealish and adomah both doubtful for Tuesday with Grealish more likely to play than adomah. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 I will say it now but will be utterly delighted if I’m wrong, I think that team shows the overly cautious side of Bruce we’ve seen too often in the past. Yes a draw would be fine but in my view we shouldn’t start off almost looking for one. Lansbury, O Hare, Green, would in my view all have been better choices for ONE of the injured guys, then by all means shore it up later. Birkir has done nothing at all to suggest he is anything other than a holding Mf..... I don’t think it’s an awful selection but just the wrong side of the balance between a decent attacking threat and not. We basically just gave one creative player and whenever he’s done that before we’ve been poor Hope I’m wrong !! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadlyDirk Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 I'm guessing it's Hourihane playing just behind Hogan, remember earlier in the season against (I think) Norwich he played there? Scored a hat trick... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted February 17, 2018 Moderator Share Posted February 17, 2018 Tuanzebe will be able to help with Sessegnon which I think will be important. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Just now, DeadlyDirk said: I'm guessing it's Hourihane playing just behind Hogan, remember earlier in the season against (I think) Norwich he played there? Scored a hat trick... I’ll settle for 2 from him today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted February 17, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted February 17, 2018 This is going to be a really tough afternoon for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Won’t be pretty but hopefully we can nick it like boro or forest away games. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted February 17, 2018 Moderator Share Posted February 17, 2018 I'm not sure Hogan is the right striker for this formation. I think when we're able to play clever incisive football around him it works very well, but here things could be a bit more erm..basic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Jack and Uncle Albert not made the squad. BB and Axel starting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) A little less flair Edited February 17, 2018 by Robtaylor200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted February 17, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted February 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: I'm not sure Hogan is the right striker for this formation. I think when we're able to play clever incisive football around him it works very well, but here things could be a bit more erm..basic. I think you’re right. Only time will tell, but I can see him being isolated and having to come deeper to get the ball, and thereby becoming ineffective. Shame we couldn’t go for Hogan and Davis up top with SH making runs off Keinan... maybe we’ll see that later in the game if needs be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 That team is designed to come for a point. Can't see us getting anything with that line-up its just too defensive for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted February 17, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted February 17, 2018 On 16/02/2018 at 10:42, Shropshire Lad said: Based on nothing more than total guesswork, I think at least one of them will play tomorrow. Well my Grealish/Adomah guess coupled with my Gareth Barry character reference earlier in the week suggests I’m on ******* fire at the moment. I genuinely think this will be a tough day so that’s a guaranteed Villa win then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 1 minute ago, alreadyexists said: I think you’re right. Only time will tell, but I can see him being isolated and having to come deeper to get the ball, and thereby becoming ineffective. Shame we couldn’t go for Hogan and Davis up top with SH making runs off Keinan... maybe we’ll see that later in the game if needs be. Rather grabban than Davis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 16 minutes ago, VillanousOne said: surely prime opportunity for Green or O'Hare? Green in particular. Straight into Adomah's place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 7 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: I'm not sure Hogan is the right striker for this formation. I think when we're able to play clever incisive football around him it works very well, but here things could be a bit more erm..basic. True, I'd have started Grabban. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted February 17, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted February 17, 2018 Just now, Eastie said: Rather grabban than Davis True... another good option, but Davis is good at holding the ball up, is Grabban that sort of striker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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