TRO Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 18 hours ago, Keyblade said: We'd do well to beat this team. The Albrighton things still makes me laugh ( ironically)....what a bunch of shysters running us then , posing as football people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 7 hours ago, Philosopher said: When we played them last time out Smith stated in the post match interview that he had to change the system to one 6 and two 8's as we were getting over run. So I expect us to line up like that. I would certainly not be surprised to see Sanson drafted in as a result. I also think Trezguet deserves a start, our best football this season has come with him in the team. With a midfield 3 of Luiz, McGinn and Sanson then Jack and Trez wide you can even change to a flat 4 across midfield and put Jack behind Watkins as Sanson is adept at playing as a wide midfielder as well as box to box. This could be done if Jack is struggling to get in the game, and we are on the back foot like in the last 3 matches. Looking at Leicesters stats only Leeds and Southampton work harder. This line up could out work almost any team and with a live wire like Jack and the threat of Watkins we should still offer enough going forward. I’d like to see this happen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 4 hours ago, Mic09 said: Have you got a link to that interview? its on You tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 7 hours ago, Philosopher said: When we played them last time out Smith stated in the post match interview that he had to change the system to one 6 and two 8's as we were getting over run. So I expect us to line up like that. I would certainly not be surprised to see Sanson drafted in as a result. I also think Trezguet deserves a start, our best football this season has come with him in the team. With a midfield 3 of Luiz, McGinn and Sanson then Jack and Trez wide you can even change to a flat 4 across midfield and put Jack behind Watkins as Sanson is adept at playing as a wide midfielder as well as box to box. This could be done if Jack is struggling to get in the game, and we are on the back foot like in the last 3 matches. Looking at Leicesters stats only Leeds and Southampton work harder. This line up could out work almost any team and with a live wire like Jack and the threat of Watkins we should still offer enough going forward. I agree. also Trez does seem to be attracted to the back post, this is a happy hunting ground for goals in most games.....Working hard will be a central feature of this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox1884 Posted February 19, 2021 Visiting Supporter Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) Rodgers has confirmed for us both Castagne and Ricardo are available for this game, only question will be whether Castagne actually starts or makes an appearance off the bench No new injury news so that means the following are definitely still ruled out for us: Justin, Morgan, Fofana, Praet, Perez Edited February 19, 2021 by Fox1884 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philosopher Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 14 minutes ago, TRO said: I agree. also Trez does seem to be attracted to the back post, this is a happy hunting ground for goals in most games.....Working hard will be a central feature of this game. Yep hard work will be essential. Leicester are a good team. We need to be first to the lose ball, we need to bully them a bit too. We also need to give Jack the freedom of the pitch, which having McGinn on the left of two 8's would afford. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Philosopher said: Yep hard work will be essential. Leicester are a good team. We need to be first to the lose ball, we need to bully them a bit too. We also need to give Jack the freedom of the pitch, which having McGinn on the left of two 8's would afford. Yep.....It comes under the heading of working hard for me....not just non-descript running to get the stats up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Villa generally have a very good record against Rodgers. We are a bit of a bogey team for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-k Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 10 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Villa generally have a very good record against Rodgers. We are a bit of a bogey team for him. Rodgers vs Villa: P15 W7 D3 L5 Where do you get this stuff?? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted February 19, 2021 Moderator Share Posted February 19, 2021 Need a win really but this is a tough game. Feel like we are slipping into mid table, which obviously I’d taken but frustrating after our early season form. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvonVillain Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 22 minutes ago, a-k said: Rodgers vs Villa: P15 W7 D3 L5 Where do you get this stuff?? Actually I thought Villa being something of a bogey team for Rodgers was true, at least in the big games. Sunday feels like a big game to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 hour ago, villalad21 said: Villa generally have a very good record against Rodgers. We are a bit of a bogey team for him. I don't believe in Bogey teams....thats relying on luck too much.....its what you do in a game that counts. I remember us always having the indian sign over Coventry.....then one day, they came to Villa Park and my mate, made the same comment..."we will win, because we always do against them" He said to me, you don't look convinced, I said "I'm not, they are playing better and have a better team IMO......and we lost, for the first time in Yonks. No Bogey's, just blood,sweat and Snot...pardon the pun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 hour ago, TRO said: I don't believe in Bogey teams....thats relying on luck too much.....its what you do in a game that counts. I remember us always having the indian sign over Coventry.....then one day, they came to Villa Park and my mate, made the same comment..."we will win, because we always do against them" He said to me, you don't look convinced, I said "I'm not, they are playing better and have a better team IMO......and we lost, for the first time in Yonks. No Bogey's, just blood,sweat and Snot...pardon the pun. Yes anyway last season they did the double on us so being a bogey team of a particular manager has zero relevance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bose Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) Be interesting to see how we line up now with Grealish seemingly out (still clinging to the hope it's bullshit). Not a fan of Barkley's recent lazy performances but I think we need to go with him just for the added flair. I'd have McGinn ready from the bench and start Sanson instead. I'd go: Martinez Elmo Konsa Mings Targett Luiz Sanson Trez Barkley El Ghazi Watkins Edited February 19, 2021 by bose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa94 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 maybe they will let us postpone it until grealish is fit........only seems fair..........joking aside i think we could cope without him el gahzi does well from the left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villastine Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Can't understate the importance of this one, unfortunately. If Barkley and Bertrand play to their peaks we can win this. I'm taking for granted the rest will. 2-0 us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashingqwerty Posted February 20, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted February 20, 2021 If Barkley starts we lose. We are going to need to outwork leicester, that won't happen if Barkley plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinRichardsonsMoustache Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Will we get a bounce from the lacklustre performance against Brighton? We need Jack, Bertie and Doug, in particular, on song today. Barkley will start and Leicester will target Elmo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashingqwerty Posted February 20, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted February 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, KevinRichardsonsMoustache said: Will we get a bounce from the lacklustre performance against Brighton? We need Jack, Bertie and Doug, in particular, on song today. Barkley will start and Leicester will target Elmo. Think Jacks out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinRichardsonsMoustache Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 7 minutes ago, flashingqwerty said: Think Jacks out... *Checks the Grealish thread* 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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