mjmooney Posted May 5, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted May 5, 2019 So, how are we feeling about this? I have a couple of mates who are Baggies fans, and they are both very pessimistic. Their analysis is basically as follows: Albion have a good midfield and strikers, but Villa have a good defence; whereas Villa also have a good midfield and strikers - but Albion have a crap defence. Ergo, advantage Villa. Me, I'm a born pessimist, so I don't like to call it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Not a confident bunch. http://westbrom.com/forum/index.php?topic=23241.0 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post maqroll Posted May 5, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2019 Attack the **** out of them and make the second leg redundant. 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Worried? No Apprehensive? Yes The winning/unbeatan run is irrelevant now, even if we hadnt lost today going into these 2 derbys, form goes out the window. I believe our first 11 is better than theirs, apart from Gayle I don't think there's a player from there team who I'd like in ours. For all the pessimism Albion fans are showing it's going to be 180 minutes of nervy, tackles flying in and pressure, and that's not mentioning that cheating bastard Rodriguez. 1-1 in the first leg for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mark Albrighton Posted May 5, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted May 5, 2019 If I was a neutral I’d put us as favourites with a bit of daylight between the two sides. As I’m not, I think we have the better team and are in the better form, but I still feel apprehensive about it. I think if we win the home game, we’ll go through. Going back to the neutral point of view, my brother who doesn’t support any of the teams in contention is convinced the eventual play off winners will come from this tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OutByEaster? Posted May 5, 2019 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2019 Anyone that takes part in the playoffs and enjoys it is a wrong un. I don't like it. I don't like how much is at stake. I don't like that it's them. I don't like that I make us favourites. The whole thing just has me all of a bother. 24 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiezels Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 1 minute ago, OutByEaster? said: Anyone that takes part in the playoffs and enjoys it is a wrong un. I don't like it. I don't like how much is at stake. I don't like that it's them. I don't like that I make us favourites. The whole thing just has me all of a bother. I’m with ya, it’s terrifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 They won't be too far off this team... Some observations... I think that matches up well against a 433. Three centre backs to mind Tammy. Two up top against our back two. It is a huge team. 5 or 6 over 6'2" to attack Brunt set-pieces. Need Mings and Tammy at their best defending set-pieces. That's been a constant source of uneasiness with Steer for me. Hope he can keep his bearings alright because Brunt's delivery is magnificent. Matt Phillips is the only wildcard who is just getting back to fitness. He could play in the middle or wide for them, a dangerous player. We're better though and I wouldn't take a 1-0 win if you offered it me right now. I back us to score at least two and I think keeping them out at set-pieces will be vital. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 5, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted May 5, 2019 I'm always nervous for games like this, but I think we easily have enough to beat them. Especially over two legs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 4 hours ago, OutByEaster? said: Anyone that takes part in the playoffs and enjoys it is a wrong un. I don't like it. I don't like how much is at stake. I don't like that it's them. I don't like that I make us favourites. The whole thing just has me all of a bother. If it helps, I can tell you we will definitely Win. Hope that does the trick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 3 hours ago, Stevo985 said: I'm always nervous for games like this, but I think we easily have enough to beat them. Especially over two legs. Though I am wary of the forecast of someone who So blithely dismissed the chances of Ipswich beating Leeds ()....I very much agree. We are stronger all over the pitch, in my view. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 5 hours ago, Shropshire Lad said: If I was a neutral I’d put us as favourites with a bit of daylight between the two sides. As I’m not, I think we have the better team and are in the better form, but I still feel apprehensive about it. I think if we win the home game, we’ll go through. Going back to the neutral point of view, my brother who doesn’t support any of the teams in contention is convinced the eventual play off winners will come from this tie. Well that’s clinched it for me ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornso Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Got to come out strong at home. Make the most of the advantage. Get around the lads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 One game at a time. 3-0 at VP puts them deep in a hole. Must batter them at home. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 3-0 at Villa Park 2-2 at Baggies See you all at Wembley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 6, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted May 6, 2019 5 hours ago, terrytini said: Though I am wary of the forecast of someone who So blithely dismissed the chances of Ipswich beating Leeds ()....I very much agree. We are stronger all over the pitch, in my view. I saw that result and literally the first thing I thought was “how long until someone brings that up on VT?” 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skruff Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 (edited) Our form is peaking at the right moment. Our best players has had some well needed rest. Have to say I'm fairly optimistic. Going to be nerve wrecking though. I'd consider getting Hause in on the left side. Harsh on Taylor. But would add some airial strength. Steer Elmo, Tuanzebe, Mings, Hause/Taylor McGinn, Whelan, Grealish Green, Abraham, El Ghazi For me. Edited May 6, 2019 by Skruff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 9 hours ago, Tomaszk said: They won't be too far off this team... Some observations... I think that matches up well against a 433. Three centre backs to mind Tammy. Two up top against our back two. It is a huge team. 5 or 6 over 6'2" to attack Brunt set-pieces. Need Mings and Tammy at their best defending set-pieces. That's been a constant source of uneasiness with Steer for me. Hope he can keep his bearings alright because Brunt's delivery is magnificent. Matt Phillips is the only wildcard who is just getting back to fitness. He could play in the middle or wide for them, a dangerous player. We're better though and I wouldn't take a 1-0 win if you offered it me right now. I back us to score at least two and I think keeping them out at set-pieces will be vital. Looking at that team the key battle will be cm. Mcginn grealish and either whelan/Hourihane will hav eto be at their best. Their cm isn't the quickest but they can can dig deep and battle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Steer, AEM, Mings, Tuanzebe, Taylor, Whelan, Grealish, McGinn, El Ghazi, Green, Abraham 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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