Popular Post Brumstopdogs Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 1 minute ago, bannedfromHandV said: Is this the first time we’ve played in the black kit? Definitely first time this year. 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Come on Villa make history, already fed up of hearing how long since we won there, blah blah blah and blah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rightdm00 Posted January 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2021 13 minutes ago, villalad21 said: I predict Mings to do his usual f*** ups and a talented team like Man Utd will punish us for it You really are the turd in the punch bowl. Can you just get behind the team FFS. 10 3 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 22 minutes ago, est1874 said: Sorry but this Barkley thing is bloody daft. 2-3 weeks ago he was "close" to playing, according to the manager. There's no way he's not capable of at least providing an option off the bench, unless there's been a massive setback. The club could do much better on communication around injuries. An old problem never rectified. Remember Jack being labelled close to a return for about 2 months before he actually kicked a ball again? This is a loan, and an expensive one, so we can't really afford a similar situation with Ross, particularly with such a brutal run of games ahead, and zero decent options coming off the bench. And wtf is the deal with Trezeguet??? Relax man, We are just **** with Chelsea so we can drop a cheeky bid next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted January 1, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted January 1, 2021 24 minutes ago, Tommo_b said: Why are people trying to come up with Barkley conspiracy theories?!? Most likely isn’t fit enough, squads been playing well, so no need to rush him back in and risk further injury. He was announced as fit again by Smith 2 games ago. It's very strange he's not even in the squad now so people are naturally worried about if something has happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eholm Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, osmark86 said: Hahaha yup. Seriously people, Ockham's razor is still a thing ffs. What a great way to start 2021.....Occam’s Razor being referenced Love it mate. Massive respect 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Barkley not even on the bench. Hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy7211 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 The pressure is all on United tonight. Let's see what that does to them. They flaked earlier this season when they needed a draw in the Champions League. Whatever happens, this season has been brilliant so far. Much better than I think anyone expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il_serpente Posted January 1, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted January 1, 2021 No offensive threat on the bench, really, unless we bring on Hourihane and start playing for free kicks within 25 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weedman Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, sidcow said: He was announced as fit again by Smith 2 games ago. It's very strange he's not even in the squad now so people are naturally worried about if something has happened. He was announced as nearly fit wasn't he? That's a big difference when it's only been a few days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 17 minutes ago, eholm said: Really?? See my earlier post re care needed with hamstring injuries. You also state that as an expensive loan we can’t afford for RB to be our for months.....we’ll, rush him back too soon and you risk getting a severe tear or rupture and he could be out for the season. Trez has a similar injury so again relax and enjoy Bert in the meantime Re comms around injuries.....why should we detail everything so that the opposition can plan accordingly. IMO good tactic from DS by not letting teams know if or when one of our best players (RB) will be selected. The argument that it's clever tactically is a total nonsense. It's smart in reverse - if a manager knows that a key player is about to come back but plays coy or suggests he's not ready, then his appearance can disturb the opposition and change their game. What exact advantage does it give Villa if a team like United expects to see Ross Barkley but sees Conor Hourihane on the bench instead...? As I said, there's no substance to the "keeping the opposition guessing" stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Ruling Mings out already? And Hause is the new hero after 2 matches? Both are great but lets not ready up to use Mings as a scapegoat before the ball has been picked. Disappointing reads itt.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisvilla4 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Hate playing Man U, then again, I hate playing Liverpool too and look how that turned out! Think it will be a 2-0 loss unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weedman Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Just now, est1874 said: The argument that it's clever tactically is a total nonsense. It's smart in reverse - if a manager knows that a key player is about to come back but plays coy or suggests he's not ready, then his appearance can disturb the opposition and change their game. What exact advantage does it give Villa if a team like United expects to see Ross Barkley but sees Conor Hourihane on the bench instead...? As I said, there's no substance to the "keeping the opposition guessing" stuff. Planning for Grealish to be left or cental I'd imagine would alter a teams preparation tbf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 17 minutes ago, DaveAV1 said: To who’s advantage would that be? To whose advantage is it to suggest a player is ready when they're not? Refer to my reply to eholm, there's no advantage - either psychological or tactical - to be gained from that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smg Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 29 minutes ago, villalad21 said: And i don't trust Mings to tie his shoelaces. He is a ticking bomb. As much as i don't rate Hause i get panic attacks left, right and center everytime Mings is on the ball Sadly you’re screwed then because they are our first and third choices and sadly Van Dijk is injured so I don’t think we will be signing him any time soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted January 1, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted January 1, 2021 No Ross - as well as we've played recently, we're getting nothing here. But we should go for it nevertheless. Play our game and see where it leads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Such a ridiculous stat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bose Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Crucial to get Mings in with his distribution. Lets do these ****. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted January 1, 2021 Moderator Share Posted January 1, 2021 I always dread playing these words removed, especially on the telly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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