pacbuddies Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 If we win this, Southampton are down. The way I see it, they didn't expect anything from their first 3 and they didn't get anything. They see us as their first winnable game of the season. But if we turn up and beat them they'll surely think "Oh jeez, even the normal teams are beating us, we haven't a hope". This is like opening day all over again for them. If we go there and get 3 points they'll be destroyed mentally and we'll have softened them up for everyone that comes after. I don't think I'm over-stating it to say that this is the most important game Southampton might play this season. So they wouldn't have seen Wigan at home as being their first winnable game of the season then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 First winnable game. ?? Didn't they lose at home to Wigan 0-2 ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 If we win this, Southampton are down. The way I see it, they didn't expect anything from their first 3 and they didn't get anything. They see us as their first winnable game of the season. But if we turn up and beat them they'll surely think "Oh jeez, even the normal teams are beating us, we haven't a hope". This is like opening day all over again for them. If we go there and get 3 points they'll be destroyed mentally and we'll have softened them up for everyone that comes after. I don't think I'm over-stating it to say that this is the most important game Southampton might play this season. So they wouldn't have seen Wigan at home as being their first winnable game of the season then? Take no notice. He just does it to get a reaction . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAFC2000 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Tricky game down at Southhampton. As long as we avoid defeat!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I dont think it should be seen as a tricky game. they are shit and should be dispatched accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 We should never have lost to West Ham. Time to make up for it here. Personally I think we will draw but would love a good win to keep the optimism flowing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashingqwerty Posted September 21, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted September 21, 2012 i expect a reaction from soton. but so long as we can weather the storm for the first 20 mins or half hour we should have enough about us to see them off 2 - 0 if we concede early though i think we'll struggle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srsmithusa Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Too tough to call I think but I hope we play with the same spirit as the last 2 games which will give us a chance. For fun I'll say 1-1 , Lambert and Clark . Maybe I'm misunderstanding your point, but if Lambert scores it won't count, even if his is the own goal.... oh, Rickie.... doubtful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 The only good thing about working friday nights is I know that as soon as I wake up it will be time to watch the villa. Looking forward to this one, hope we carry on where we left off last weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cracker1234 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I'm gonna stick my neck out and say 4-1 to us. I have a feeling that Bent will kick himself up the arse today, plus he may score a couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAVFC Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Fancy Vlaar to score this time and done a few little bets, with him to score first and scorecasts 3-0 and 4-0. Which might be a bit ambitous but its great to be optimistic again. This time last year we played QPR and by this point I had already started dreading the worst every game. As Cracker1234 said, I also have a feeling Bent might get 1 or 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Think we'll continue where we left off and all that, good work ethic and genuine goal threat again..think we'll see our 1st pen of the season 2day Southampton 1-3 Villa Clark Bent Holman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Darren Bent's season starts today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stockport_Villain Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Heart say 3-1, Head say 2-2, Either would represent progress, here's hoping UTV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 When I was a kid they had the likes of Kevin Keegan and Mike Channon, incredible forwards, but for me Southampton will always be synonimous of Matthew Le Tissier: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtJeN96-6fw How I'd like to have a guy like him in the Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno_2004 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 From the predictions at work yesterday the general concensus was 3-0/2-0 to Soton. Shows how far we have fallen in the eyes of the general football fan anyway! I'd take a draw now, given they'll be well up for this and would put us on a nice unbeaten run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Can't remember the last time i've been this confident before a game. I think it will be tough but i see nothing but a villa win. We'll match them for workrate and i think we've got the players to get us goals against a team like southampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted September 22, 2012 Moderator Share Posted September 22, 2012 I have no idea what the result of today's game will be. I ain't half looking forward to it though and it's been a while since I could say that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic_bouma Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 the excitement factor is now creeping back in on match days after 2 seasons of dreading it every single week... today i feel we have a decent chance of getting something but i cant yet go as far as to think we will get a victory.. we are still extremely raw and learning to play together... Southampton, it could be argued are doing the same, but they are a wounded animal and have put in some very good attacking performances against the top teams... they will score, im pretty sure of that so we are gonna have to bag at least one to avoid defeat... first goal will be crucial, if we get it i cant see us losing but if we dont i cant see us winning... draw for me 1-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonst83 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 To be fair So'ton have had a hellish first few fixtures - Man City, Man Utd and Arsenal, plus Wigan who got a great win at St.Mary's - I'm not sure how many more points we would have from those fixtures. They will be a wounded animal and will feel they can get their first points on the board against us. We need to silence their fans early on and make the Saints nervous. Hope we continue where we left off against Swansea with positive, attacking football. I can see PL starting with the same XI that started last week. This will be a v.tough game and we will have to keep Lambert quiet. One things for sure, our 3,000+ away fans will be in fine voice as the belief and passion is finally back with our club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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