Keyblade Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 39 minutes ago, HanoiVillan said: That second XI team that was posted at the start of the thread was perfect, and I hope we go with something like that. Playing three games in a week is a disadvantage in the PL, hence why europa league teams often struggle, and getting a result against Palace is much more important. Also love the people in this thread suggesting that the Cup is 'there for the taking' when City take it seriously and have won it easily the last two seasons. Anything's possible in the cup. There was a time where City were similarly unstoppable and took the cup seriously and came up against a Paul Lambert Villa team that beat them 4-2 (before being beaten by Bradford City but you get my point ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted August 25, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted August 25, 2019 2 hours ago, striker said: Very rarely have I seen a second string Villa side in cup games motivated to impress anyone. I would think a real game is a better time to impress than training, but I might be wrong of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five Ken McNaughts Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 "The League Cup sponsored by Carabao". How much better would that sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Should be resting 7 or 8 players but Smith will probably play a 7 or 8 first teamers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted August 25, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted August 25, 2019 For the first time in years the most important thing here is getting through! Be great to give a bit of pitch time to the likes of target marvelous and consa too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Rest McGinn, but play Grealish . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted August 26, 2019 Moderator Share Posted August 26, 2019 Anyone know anything about Crewe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Rugeley Villa said: Rest McGinn, but play Grealish . Both on the bench hopefully. Mings not in squad. Steer needs a solid game to firm up his spot as #2 I think. He was shaky as in preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterms Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 19 hours ago, Five Ken McNaughts said: "The League Cup sponsored by Carabao". How much better would that sound? Just "The League Cup" worked very well for many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 I think it will be a mix of starters and subs. I can see Wesley, Jota/El Ghazi, and Trez playing this. Team still needs to gel, so I get resting the team, but getting more minutes with certain players is key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Steer, Elmo, Konsa, Hause, Targett, Nakamba, Jota, Hourihane, Lansbury, El Ghazi, Davis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five Ken McNaughts Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 1 hour ago, peterms said: Just "The League Cup" worked very well for many years. Naturally, that would be my preferred option too. I was just thinking that many of this competition's image problems could have been minimised, had the Football League had the foresight to say the original name was sacrosanct (and sponsorship / naming rights could go no further than the "FA Cup sponsored by AXA" model). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only2McInallys Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 (edited) We do need to give people like Targett,Nakamba,Konya Steer some game time.The problem is when you play a completely new team it is difficult for them to play at their best and it could have a negative effect on their confidence.I don’t think we should be too concerned with this cup .We have limited attacking options and the loss of Mings would have a major effect on us. On the other hand a run in this cup may give us some momentum and allow our new players more time to get used to playing with each other. Difficult selection decision. Edited August 26, 2019 by Londonastonvilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 I’d definitely play Nakamba and Targett for this one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only2McInallys Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 5 hours ago, OutByEaster? said: Anyone know anything about Crewe? Good railway station 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadridVilla Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Part of Dean Smith's managerial strategy is about creating competition for places. A game like Crewe in the cup is exactly the right game for players to stake a claim for a place in the starting 11. Given that we have the squad depth and are relatively injury free at this point in the season, I would absolutely make a number of changes to give the players who will be knocking on Smith's door at Bodymoor Heath an opportunity to get themselves a starting position. Having said that, we still need the firepower upfront to win the game. My team would be: ----------------------------Steer-------------------------------- -----Elmo------Konsa-------Hause------Targett---- --------------Marvelous------Hourihane-------------- ----El Ghazi --------Lansbury------------Jota-------- --------------------------Wesley------------------------------ I'd be aiming to go at them early and try to get a couple of goals ahead by half time, then replace the players likely to get a game at the weekend when the game is relatively safe. I'd love to have a cup run but I'm not sure playing a full strength side is good for two reasons - firstly, the players fighting for a starting position will be deprived a chance to prove themselves, and secondly there is another important game on Saturday where the players have to be on top form to win - any fatigue or knocks from a midweek cup tie might be the fine margins between winning and losing. And if we are struggling in the second half then bring on the cavalry, just as at Yeovil last year. I'm hopeful Smith will give the cup a serious go this year, particularly as there are a number of players used to the Saturday - Tuesday routine of the Championship. Of course, the usual 'Aston Villa Early Exit' ® would not even be a surprise anymore, given the utter dross we have seen in the League Cup in recent years - in fact, since we made the semi-finals in 12-13 we have only made the fourth round once in 15-16, and that was only because we had the bluenoses in round 3 Fingers crossed we get the job done professionally tomorrow and safely into the draw for the dreaded round 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MaVilla Posted August 26, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2019 5 hours ago, OutByEaster? said: Anyone know anything about Crewe? not much, but: - Beat Middlesbrough in the LC first round, 2-2 draw, Crewe won 4-2 on penalties, were 0-2 up by half time, but MBoro scored 2 in the last 15 mins, their second in the first minute of injury time. - Currently sitting 6th in League 2 (W3, D0, L2) - Players : Nicky Hunt (defender - age 35), Paul Green (midfield - age 36), Chris Porter (Striker - age 35 - 2 goals in 5 games) & & Daniel Powell (Winger - age 28), seem to be their most senior/most well known players. - In all their League games so far, they have had over 50% Possession, sometimes as high as 60-70%, which may imply they are a "possession team", in the League 2 sense of the word? - Been in League 2 for 4 years (inc this season), were relegated from League 1 after the 2015/16 season (3 years in League 1), prior to that had 4 years again in League 2. - The majestic Jordan Bowery played for Crewe between 2017 and 2019 (loan & permanent), playing 89 times, scoring 20 goals. - We signed the equally majestic Ashley Westwood from Crewe in 2012, for the steal of around £2 million. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 (edited) Personally, my line up would be: Steer, Targett, Hause, Konsa, Elmo, Nakamba, Lansbury, Hourihane, El Ghazi, Davis, Kodjia. I would bring Targett off after 60 minutes with a view to playing him on Saturday, and put Taylor on for the last 30. If Kodjia isnt yet fit, i would possibly consider Ramsey or another youth prospect as one of the forward 3. Edited August 26, 2019 by MaVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilko154 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 If professional footballers aren't able to play a midweek game before Saturday then there is something seriously wrong with their fitness, especially 3 weeks into a new season. Mings is the only players who should definitely be rested after picking up a knock before Friday's game. We should be going out to win and make sure we are in the hat for the next round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 37 minutes ago, MaVilla said: Steer, Targett, Hause, Konsa, Elmo, Nakamba, Lansbury, Hourihane, El Ghazi, Davis, Kodjia. Way too many changes. Great opportunity to keep building relations with our settled starting XI. I hope for the same team against Everton apart from maybe 2-3 changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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