black_n_white Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Palace played the same way this season (6 at the back without the ball) and we struggled to break them down, hitting them on the counter when we win the ball back might be our best tactic Saturday? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Villa try to play it out from the back, I'm sure we'll try to press them into an error. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Think both teams would take a draw. Beat them and dare I say it, I think we'll finish in the top 4. 3 away wins on the bounce would be unreal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Surely they’ll only move to 6 at the back if they take the lead like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankpingel Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Great news if Miggy can even make the bench. Starting may be too soon but he's great to have back in the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 All players where given a few days off after Brentford, Maxi has been back in France training, would love him to make the bench on Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Miggy back in training is fantastic news. A great option for 20 mins off the bench for a few scenarios. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Gallowgate Toon said: Miggy back in training is fantastic news. A great option for 20 mins off the bench for a few scenarios. Is he back? Oh just seen his thread with the news ? Edited April 12, 2023 by SUPERTOON Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Shame ASM isn’t back for that 6 at the back bullshit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 It's fairly normal for team to fall into a set defensive position when they don't have the ball. Emery teams always try to shut down the middle of the park, quite happy to concede possession in wide positions. If a side plays through our press, we're not that dissimilar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Hanshithispantz said: Surely they’ll only move to 6 at the back if they take the lead like. That's exactly it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 16 hours ago, GeordieDazzler said: I was at Villa Park when we went down so I carry tiny bit of resentment towards Villa after that day although that was mainly exorcised with the 6 goals we put past them at SJP after we came back up. Other than that no beef with them at all, historic club doing well, hopefully we can both really put the squeeze on Chelsea, Spurs, Liverpool over the next few seasons. Yeah I get there was some bad blood over the relegation gloating during that season, but before that I always considered Villa a traditional big club, one from the midlands which every region always needs. I'm surprised people are still carrying that over, but would imagine it's just a few 'nackers who take everything to heart. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 I must be one of them nackers then, as I hate the bastards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Let it go man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Could all come down to the transitions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 17 minutes ago, TRon said: Let it go man. Why? I've got no reason to like any other club, sure there's teams that I couldn't give a shit about, but these, mackems, man u, everton, liverpool, leeds all come under the 'cunts' umbrella for me. There'll rightfully be a bit of extra animosity in the away section at the weekend, and I'm all for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Decided these are nothing to be feared, get fucking into them. Since the WC Liverpool, Stevenage, Leicester & Arsenal have all beaten them at home. Their great run of form last 6 weeks includes 1 goal wins against 10 men Leicester & Palace and routine home wins against Bournemouth & Forest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 15 hours ago, Kid Icarus said: Yeah, but then so are Tony Blair, Matt Hancock, and Muhammad Bin Salman We may as well be supported by fucking Skeletor. Found out the other day that Jedward support Newcastle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 People say these kind of things about our runs of form too though, ultimate they’re now a stones throw away from a Champions League place They obviously won’t finish top 4 but it is canny outrageous to be where they are given how Gerrard left them. I just don’t fear any team now though, we’ll rightfully be favourites. Like The Profit is saying I do feel like we’re also the perfect side to batter a side like Villa if they cannot play through the press. Hoping for another “worst we played all season, so many unforced errors, Newcastle are lucky” kind of nights. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 22 minutes ago, Wilson said: Why? I've got no reason to like any other club, sure there's teams that I couldn't give a shit about, but these, mackems, man u, everton, liverpool, leeds all come under the 'cunts' umbrella for me. There'll rightfully be a bit of extra animosity in the away section at the weekend, and I'm all for it. Ditto , lost all my respect a few years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 My dad was a Villa fan. Having lost him 2 months ago this is a really hard fixture for me, as I've kinda been wanting them to do well since he died, you know, sentimental reasons. I'd take a nice little 0-1 (Bruno) here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 7 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said: People say these kind of things about our runs of form too though, ultimate they’re now a stones throw away from a Champions League place They obviously won’t finish top 4 but it is canny outrageous to be where they are given how Gerrard left them. Yeah, they're basically us from last season. So... Let's not make the mistake everyone made with us last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, Shearergol said: My dad was a Villa fan. Having lost him 2 months ago this is a really hard fixture for me, as I've kinda been wanting them to do well since he died, you know, sentimental reasons. I'd take a nice little 0-1 (Bruno) here. Sorry to hear that man, hope you’re ok. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Dancer Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, Shearergol said: My dad was a Villa fan. Having lost him 2 months ago this is a really hard fixture for me, as I've kinda been wanting them to do well since he died, you know, sentimental reasons. I'd take a nice little 0-1 (Bruno) here. So sorry for your loss, mate. Sadly quite experienced in loss if you ever need someone to chat to - I'm all ears. I'm sure he'd understand that we have pressing matters to attend to for Champions League! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Does Mings still regularly start for them? If so, our press is going to cause them major bother. Also, you know how we often complain about home lunchtime kick offs because of a lack of atmosphere.... this should play into our hands on Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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