It's Your Round Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 17 minutes ago, robby b said: If Buendía didn't run around his hotel rooms (if they didn't have running machines) then I'd like to see El Ghazi or Traore on one wing and Bailey on the other, maybe in a 4-1-3-2, and maybe with Ings slightly ahead of Watkins Emi Cash Konsa Mings Targett Luiz Bailey Ramsey El Ghazi Ings Watkins Very attacking! I like it, we might get hammered in midfield though. But if we were to score 5 goals on the break then I’m cool with that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 1 hour ago, OutByEaster? said: I don't see Buendia as competing for one of the three spots in midfield - he'll either play wide right or as a ten behind Ings and Watkins. I think we can now play with a four or five at the back, and we can play two up top with a ten or one with wingers, but I don't think we can operate with two in the middle, I think for balance and any kind of control in games we need all three there - that'll be McGinn, Luiz and either Ramsey, Sanson or Nakamba - for me Ramsey has earned the right to keep the shirt for this one. Buendia's trip to Argentina and Croatia might have delayed the need to find a solution to the four-into-three-don't-go selection problem up top for another week. It's fantastic to have quality options. I agree......There might come a day, that with better quality 2 could work, but we are some way off that IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robby b Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, It's Your Round said: Very attacking! I like it, we might get hammered in midfield though. But if we were to score 5 goals on the break then I’m cool with that. Hmm. Good point. Just as well I'm not the manager! I guess it would require Watkins or Ings to help out in midfield here and there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 If we win this our chance of a European place are still open. If not, I feel midtable mediocracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Everton have 76 wins from this fixture while Villa have 75. You know what that means? Must win game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share Posted September 18, 2021 2-1 Villa Watkins Bailey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 (edited) 48 minutes ago, foreveryoung said: If we win this our chance of a European place are still open. I think it's a bit too early in the calls for where we will finish this season when we've not actually got going yet to be fair. It will definately be an interesting game for sure with both teams fighting to get into the top 8 this season. It wouldn't suprise me to see a cracking game that lands up being a Desmond. Edited September 18, 2021 by AvfcRigo82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 I’m hoping for a good game later. Staying at Birmingham Airport Travelodge as I won’t be able to get back after midnight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Martinez, Cash, Mings, Konsa, Targett, Luiz, McGinn, Ramsey, Bailey, El Ghazi, Watkins for me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robby b Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 9 minutes ago, Louis said: I’m hoping for a good game later. Staying at Birmingham Airport Travelodge as I won’t be able to get back after Ah, a fellow Villa fan from Surrey! There are a few of us. Hope you enjoy the game, fingers crossed for three points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStagMan Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, robby b said: Ah, a fellow Villa fan from Surrey! There are a few of us. Hope you enjoy the game, fingers crossed for three points. There are indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted September 18, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 18, 2021 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Louis said: I’m hoping for a good game later. Staying at Birmingham Airport Travelodge as I won’t be able to get back after midnight. Is that an invitation NSA? Edited September 18, 2021 by Follyfoot 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 9 minutes ago, Follyfoot said: Is that an invitation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry'sboots Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 4 hours ago, Delphinho123 said: FWIW though, a 3-5-2 is just a means to fit Ings and Watkins into the same side and I don’t think it’s the best use of our squad and our summer signings. I think the Ings situation might become a problem for Smith. I'm with you on this. I was very surprised when he came in. I would have gone for Edouard at 14m - cheaper (transfer and wages), happy to play second fiddle and much younger. That's not to say I don't think Ings is a very good striker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddy Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 There's a possibility of running a proper 3-5-2 with Bailey/Buendia operating as wide midfielders but there's no way that doesn't end with us getting taken to the cleaners on the wings. The honest truth is there's no way to fit all of Ings/Bailey/Watkins/Buendia in the side with the caliber of midfielders we have. It is a bit of a problem and if they all stay healthy and fit, keeping everyone happy just won't be possible. It seems Buendia's wacky adventures abroad have made the odd man out an easy one to pick right now. It won't be that easy going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul514 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 It's important that we get three points today, we need to keep in touch with the places in the table we aspire to finish in and the upcoming games aren't getting easier. We also should set the standard for how we want to perform this season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share Posted September 18, 2021 1 hour ago, barry'sboots said: I'm with you on this. I was very surprised when he came in. I would have gone for Edouard at 14m - cheaper (transfer and wages), happy to play second fiddle and much younger. That's not to say I don't think Ings is a very good striker. Ings was a "appease the restless natives" signing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 We will have to be on it today, Benitez has 10 points already and Everton will be a solid side - excited we should have all options available, but nervous because it's the first time we have this season. As much as I'd love a win, I can see this as a 2-2 and that wouldn't be a bad result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Martinez in, only change. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa87 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, Tomaszk said: Martinez in, only change. Not sure about that. Bailey deserves a go for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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