Tom13 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: He's ill. Also, in typical Villa luck, I think Feeney couldn't even come onto the bench because he played for reserves mid week. Really? Thought it would have only been if it was within 24/48 hours something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomC Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 3 minutes ago, NeilS said: Now no Mings in defence, not sure if that’s a tactical sickness? (ie fallout between manager and player) I wondered that too, but Mings has been back in the lineup, so I don't see why there would have been further friction. Quote Konsa has been dreadful for so long now. Agreed, and as badly as Chambers played against Bolton, you have to wonder if they'll put 5 or 7 or 9 in against us. I'm hoping that Bolton was a one-off and Chambers will be back to the form he showed last year, especially against Man City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaParkAvenue Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: How you not startibg bailey is a **** joke and how your nit atarting buendia is an even bigger one Watkins and ings has been a collosal failure why are you **** doing it again? Countinho is massively out of form yet again he starts More or less all our wins under 2022 have come with Ings and Watkins starting together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyVillans Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 We going to get destroyed at set pieces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 3 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Nakamba at centre back if we get another injury there. How you aint putting a cb on bench is a **** joke Bednerak to save our season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomC Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, ejvilla said: Buendia is always better off the bench when good opposition tires. Rice is just as likely to put emi in his pocket 1st half as phil. I don't mind this if it's the gameplan. Precisely because you have to worry about Rice, this might have been a good match to try both Buendia and Coutinho in the lineup. He can't defend both of them at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 I see a huge hole in the middle of our defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Nakamba at centre back if we get another injury there. How you aint putting a cb on bench is a **** joke Surely it will be Kamara, Marvellous is only about 5ft 9 in isn't he? Kamara at least played there for Marseille and I could actually see him placed at CB for Arsenal if we ship a few today and can't get another CB in for Wednesday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Just now, Sulberto21 said: I see a huge hole in the middle of our midfield and defence. FTFY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 28, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 28, 2022 (edited) But Buendia and Bailey started against Crystal Palace and we still lost… Edited August 28, 2022 by alreadyexists 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilS Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Just now, TomC said: I wondered that too, but Mings has been back in the lineup, so I don't see why there would have been further friction. Agreed, and as badly as Chambers played against Bolton, you have to wonder if they'll put 5 or 7 or 9 in against us. I'm hoping that Bolton was a one-off and Chambers will be back to the form he showed last year, especially against Man City. Hopefully you are correct on both counts. I think duff start to the season and negative feelings around this place are catching up with me a bit. We need a positive result today, as the next couple of matches probably won’t yield many points for us. Fingers crossed we pull something out of the bag in the attacking third of the pitch to keep the Hammers at arms length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAlex Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, Tom13 said: Really? Thought it would have only been if it was within 24/48 hours something like that. I think you are correct he just hasn't selected him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Just now, VillaChris said: Surely it will be Kamara, Marvellous is only about 5ft 9 in isn't he? Kamara at least played there for Marseille and I could actually see him placed at CB for Arsenal if we ship a few today and can't get another CB in for Wednesday. Knowing us Kamara limps off. Then we are royally f**ked. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 It doesn’t look great but let’s see how they play. On paper we have a good team, it’s up to the manager to get them performing. If that doesn’t happen AGAIN then he’s on thin ice, surely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 1 minute ago, alreadyexists said: But Buendia and Bailey started against Crystal Palace and we still lost… Yes. Because he picked McGinn and Ramsey together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 7 minutes ago, Tom13 said: Really? Thought it would have only been if it was within 24/48 hours something like that. Just repeating what I saw someone say online to be fair. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted August 28, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 28, 2022 Narrower than the eye of a needle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 (edited) The only way he'll ever pick our best lineup is if he somehow stumbles upon it through injuries/suspensions. But even then he'd revert back to his favourites as soon as he can. Edited August 28, 2022 by Tom13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted August 28, 2022 Moderator Share Posted August 28, 2022 I just want to see a shape and a plan. We will probably help West Ham out of their slump. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Defence is a concern but I think the midfield will be a lot more balanced with Luiz in there. We are guaranteed to concede so will need to score 2 or 3. Win would give our start a different feel, lose and Gerrard is hopefully on the way out. So on that basis it will be a draw which suits noone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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