andycap Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Do you think playing gordon Barnes and miggy against these with there high backline could be fruitful? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 8 hours ago, STM said: We've only signed 2 players and one of them, Barnes, is incredibly unlikely to start. If the rest don't have a decent chemistry after last season, I'm not sure one friendly is going to change things. Howe is keeping his cards close to his chest for 2 reasons: 1. It motivates the players 2. It gives Villa something to think about. Haven’t we signed 3? Or is that not through yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 This having options business feels a bit weird. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 11 hours ago, The Prophet said: This having options business feels a bit weird. It both excites me and unnerves me that going into this season there are only three players - Botman, Schar and Pope that I am confident I know that they will be picked in a specific position whenever fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 12 hours ago, andycap said: Do you think playing gordon Barnes and miggy against these with there high backline could be fruitful? Would be a bold choice and might absolutely terrorise them. It’s a choice between ‘Steady Eddie’ (don’t tinker unless you need to) Vs ‘Chess Eddie’ (who will fancy the tactical/strategy battle with Emery). I think he’ll stick with the let them worry about us approach, rather than adapting to them. But maybe the mauling by them away might change that. It’s only that away game and Liverpool at home, with the long out balls, where it seemed like the opposition had figured out how to really hurt us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Pope Trippier Schar Botman Burn Longstaff Bruno Joe Almiron Isak Gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Just now, The Prophet said: Pope Trippier Schar Botman Burn Longstaff Bruno Joe Almiron Isak Gordon This is what I expected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Mad it'd give us Tonali, Anderson, Barnes and Wilson to bring off the bench. We're building up some quality depth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Pope Trippier Schar Botman Burn Longstaff Bruno Joe Almiron Isak Gordon Tonali and Barnes for Longstaff and Gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Cherry Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Can't wait to beat these arrogant bastards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Pinkman Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 (edited) Ultimately pre-season results and goals means little. Lads need to get fully focused as Aston Villa will be very tough and likely one of our rivals for the top 4 this season. Edited August 7, 2023 by Jesse Pinkman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 5 minutes ago, Jesse Pinkman said: Ultimately pre-season results and goals means little. Lads need to get fully focused as Aston Villa will be very tough and likely one of our rivals for the top 4 this season. Top 5 this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 11 minutes ago, Jesse Pinkman said: Ultimately pre-season results and goals means little. Lads need to get fully focused as Aston Villa will be very tough and likely one of our rivals for the top 4 this season. Feeling generous this morning I see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 No idea what Eddie will go for but is must be up there with the strongest bench we've ever had! Great to have the options! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bally21 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, The Prophet said: Pope Trippier Schar Botman Burn Longstaff Bruno Joe Almiron Isak Gordon I think it will be the above....I think its a bit early for Tonali, would prefer Barnes to Gordon, ive nothing against Gordon though. With the above lineup we've got great options off the bench...Wilson, Barnes, tonali, Murphy, Anderson...once we get willock fit...we will have plenty of options. Edited August 7, 2023 by Bally21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miercoles Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 8 hours ago, The Prophet said: Mad it'd give us Tonali, Anderson, Barnes and Wilson to bring off the bench. We're building up some quality depth. Does that leave us enough fullbacks available off the bench? I get a little nervous without the usual five or six. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 8 hours ago, Jesse Pinkman said: Ultimately pre-season results and goals means little. Lads need to get fully focused as Aston Villa will be very tough and likely one of our rivals for the top 4 this season. Good insight. Useful to know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boyo Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 9 hours ago, The Prophet said: Pope Trippier Schar Botman Burn Longstaff Bruno Joe Almiron Isak Gordon Could be reet. I’d prefer Anderson over longstaff and barnes over Gordon. May well even start Wilson. Barnes Wilson Miggy Anderson Big Joe fkn BRUNO! Burn Botman Schar Trippier Pope Bench: dubs, A. Murphy, Tino, Tonali, Gordon, Longstaff, J. Murphy, L. Miley, Isak Some canny options either way…! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCK Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Thought I'd check throug old results https://www.premierleague.com/match/4756 What's going on here like. 2003 and they're calling SJP Sports Direct Arena?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miercoles Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Can't fucking wait for this. Don't care who starts, everyone on the fucking team is golden. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 4-1 or 4-2 to the toons. Miggy, Tripps, Bruno x2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 (edited) Do we know how Aston Villa will line up? Heard somewhere that they’re playing Diaby more centrally. Maybe just imagined it? edit: also some debate as to whether Tielemans is even a starter. Edited August 7, 2023 by gazza ladra Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 15 minutes ago, gazza ladra said: Do we know how Aston Villa will line up? Heard somewhere that they’re playing Diaby more centrally. Maybe just imagined it? edit: also some debate as to whether Tielemans is even a starter. I have a feeling they may go three at the back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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