madras Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 think we'll see (but not what i'd pick) krul simpson colo williamson santon obertan guthrie perch jonas ba best didn't put it in any formation as he's had me totally baffled of late I don't think I'd look forward to watching that 11 on a freezing cold February day. don't think i'd look forward to watching that 11 in ibiza,mid september with cheryl cole's face buried in my lap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 don't think i'd look forward to watching that 11 in ibiza,mid september with cheryl cole's face buried in my lap. I think I could suffer that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Has brummie dropped by with his thoughts yet? That stats about only losing two away games is mental, like. It was Villa who infamously went ultra-defensive at Spurs in November, which is what teams do when they normally travel badly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Got a bad feeling about this one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roy the Irish Magpie Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I have a good feeling for this one and can't wait for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
womblemaster Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Krul Simpson Willo Collo Santon Perch Obertan Guthrie Jonas Best Ba not bad idea. Keane was in great form last game, and we need to worry he doesnt replicate that on sunday. Starting raylor in central midfield =lose HBA in 2nd half, cisse on the hour? The obvious formation is 442 with raylor on right....perch/guthrie midfield. Why do i have the awful feeling ireland will score in this game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonsays Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Very worried about Pardew's preference for a high pressing game in this one. With Bent,N'Zogbia and (potentially) Agbonlahor in the team it would be asking for trouble to play with the high line we have been using recently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ykmkmdd Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Pardew's comments in here about Villa's quick counter-attacking: http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/feb/03/newcaste-united-papiss-demba-cisse-aston-villa?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theguardian%2Ffootball%2Frss+%28Football%29 We have worked out that Villa are one of the Premier League's fastest teams on the break, so we will have to be on our guard. We don't want to expose ourselves in terms of committing too many players forward." Suggests there's a good chance of using Perch as a holding player to give the forwards a bit more freedom. Wouldn't be the worst idea IMO, but really hope he goes for it and plays Ba, Cisse and HBA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Pardew's comments in here about Villa's quick counter-attacking: http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/feb/03/newcaste-united-papiss-demba-cisse-aston-villa?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theguardian%2Ffootball%2Frss+%28Football%29 We have worked out that Villa are one of the Premier League's fastest teams on the break, so we will have to be on our guard. We don't want to expose ourselves in terms of committing too many players forward." Suggests there's a good chance of using Perch as a holding player to give the forwards a bit more freedom. Wouldn't be the worst idea IMO, but really hope he goes for it and plays Ba, Cisse and HBA That quote means no Ben Arfa who loses the ball when we are most vunerable to the counter attack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 They'll park the bus. We've got Demba's, we'll win. On the contrary I think they'll have a go. 8 goals in their last three aways v Chelsea Arsenal and Wolves. We're certainly vulnerable to their pace. Zog Keane Bent etc are all quicker than the core of our defence. Do you think they'll bring the game to us or sit off and try and hit us on the break? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Hislop Winker, Albert, Peacock, Bez Gillespie, Lee, Batty, Ginola, Ferdinand, Pedro Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 The Sun has Ba starting then a right up underneath saying Ba and Cisse will be on the bench Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brazilianbob Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Dont know why everyone seems to be opting for Ba and Best up front? Pardew clearly thinks Ba and Ameobi are the strike force of choice especially after their performance against man u. Best is clearly now 4th choice as was evidenced by our willingness to let him talk to Celtic, so I reckon we will start with: Krul Simpson Santon Willo Colo Raylor/HBA Guthrie Perch Jonas Ba Ameobi Cisse to come on for Ameobi or Pards might surprise us and McLeish, by taking off Ba for Cisse. Wouldn't surprise me as Ameobi seems to have a charmed life when it comes to NUFC. If he had started his career at any other EPL club he would be playing non league football by now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Why can't that be today? No real good games ( in the PL ) today. Super Sunday tomorrow.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Krul Simpson Williamson Coloccini Santon Taylor Guthrie Perch Jonas Obertan Ba Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I think it'll be that but with Best for Obertan. HBA & Cisse to come on around 60-70 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Yeah I think he'll start Best with Ba and Cisse will come on second half. Bit worried about being overrun in midfield but if its tight Ba and then Cisse 2nd half could just tip it in our favour. Their fast on the break but defence can be got at. Hate this shower (states the obvious) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Shit... just seen Lawro's predicted us a 2 - 0 win. Worried about this one now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Krul Simpson Williamson Coloccini Santon Taylor Guthrie Perch Jonas Obertan Ba This is regrettable Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I'd be lying if I said I had no concerns over Villa's pace on the counter. If the Brighton/Blackburn team turn up we'll lose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Lose 2-1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norseman Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I think the return of Ba and Cisse will be a massive boost to the squad, and have a feeling we will drub them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Early goal and we'll win Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Lose 2-1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 If Ba returns on form I can see this being a high scorer as Villa are likely to get goals as well and hopefully we'll play a little better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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