buzz Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Conjo said: Gutted for Anderson. Done everything right and doesn't get rewarded. Strong team though. Can't wait for KO. It's cause he doesn't play on the right side. Simple as that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Brummie says Bailey is shite iirc so watch him have a stormer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Just now, LiquidAK said: Very very happy with that lineup, and options from the bench! What a time to be alive 1 or 2 more incoming before the end of the window too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 1 minute ago, alexf said: Diaby and Bailey are a threat on the wings but also they will likely provide very little defensive cover for Villa and we love to overlap down the sides so we could get a lot of joy. Also interesting he has thrown Tonali in immediately. Think due to history we all expected a slow bedding in process but I suppose it was said he was Eddie's number one target. I thought it was a good chance he would start. Havent really seen that many examples of this easing in of players that people go on about here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Both teams first 11 look really good. Our bench has some depth! Intriguing game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc35i Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 I wonder if Tonali’s starting position is at the base of the midfield with Bruno from the right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Gonna be tough this, excited and nervous. Looking forward to Wor Sandro, didn't expect him to be ready but obviously must be if Eddie's throwing him in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lish007 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 So excited for this!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Really surprised by Tonali starting like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Surprised (and excited … and hopefully delighted!) that first time we see the ‘Brun-dro’ pairing is when it counts. Having Joelinton alongside as well. Fantastic. Hope it is a tactical master stroke and they have looked electric in training. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 On the Anderson thing. He's still not showed that form in the PL. I'm sure he will but that would have been a canny risk. I'm sure Howe would like him to grasp his opportunity when it arises. He was never getting in ahead of Joelinton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Really tough game this one, draw wouldn’t be a terrible result Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Absolutely shitting it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, andyc35i said: I wonder if Tonali’s starting position is at the base of the midfield with Bruno from the right Think they'll change positions constantly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelphish Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Hard start but very excited. Hopefully a better performance than last time.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Would take a point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulinho Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 One thing that makes me nervous, and I hope I’m completely wrong, is the idea of a midfield three with completely fluid/interchangeable defensive responsibilities. Not really something any elite team does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Hard fixtures to start the year, to me you go all in for the three points at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guybrush Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 I'm glad Tonali is playing but does anyone feel sorry for Longstaff? He'll still get loads of games for us, but the lad ran himself into the ground last season and now starts on the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Just now, Guybrush said: I'm glad Tonali is playing but does anyone feel sorry for Longstaff? He'll still get loads of games for us, but the lad ran himself into the ground last season and now starts on the bench. He has missed games during pre season so wonder if he's fully fit yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nortoon Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Really nervous now. Thought Brighton would give us a really tough game when they came up here and we just blew them away, hoping we can do the same here. The amount of pace Villa have though is going to be scary on the counter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Guybrush said: I'm glad Tonali is playing but does anyone feel sorry for Longstaff? He'll still get loads of games for us, but the lad ran himself into the ground last season and now starts on the bench. Not quite match fit though is he Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Pinkman Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 I imagine Gordon has been picked for his pressing at the start of the game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, Conjo said: Think they'll change positions constantly. 68,86 all over the place! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, mighty__mag said: Absolutely shitting it. Get the beers in bonny lad! About to retire to the sofa behind a mini-mountain of Wainwright! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts