Jill Posted August 16, 2025 Share Posted August 16, 2025 9 minutes ago, Joe1984 said: Has Isak been mentioned... 🤣  I switched the TV on and the first word I heard was Liverpool, I got immediately angry then realised it was on Football Focus.  Anyway I am extremely lacking in confidence so I've bought an array of snacks to eat my feelings (salt and vinegar discos, double decker x 4, buttons and babybels). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HayDen Traces Posted August 16, 2025 Share Posted August 16, 2025 The sky sports panel discussion was delightfully depressing. Basically saying we won't be competitive until we sort the striker situation... no shit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted August 16, 2025 Share Posted August 16, 2025 Just now, TRon said:   If both teams sit off it will be a cagey game. A draw at their place suits us more than them so I don't mind that. Agreed. However I'm tight games, having a clinical striker can make the difference (Watkins)  But think I'd prefer that than playing really open and seeing him and Rogers running at will against our backline.  Just really hope we have learnt from last year and have an ace up our sleeves. Suppose we can switch to the 532 second half as Botman should be fit for 45mins atleast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted August 16, 2025 Share Posted August 16, 2025 1 minute ago, Jill said:  I switched the TV on and the first word I heard was Liverpool, I got immediately angry then realised it was on Football Focus.  Anyway I am extremely lacking in confidence so I've bought an array of snacks to eat my feelings (salt and vinegar discos, double decker x 4, buttons and babybels). That a better pre-match selection than Paully has 😛 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted August 16, 2025 Share Posted August 16, 2025 About 6:30am here. Go Mags!  Love  to see a positive start after a not so fun offseason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman Posted August 16, 2025 Share Posted August 16, 2025 Just now, McDog said: About 6:30am here. Go Mags!  Love  to see a positive start after a not so fun offseason.  Top of the morning to you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 16, 2025 Share Posted August 16, 2025 2 minutes ago, HayDen Traces said: The sky sports panel discussion was delightfully depressing. Basically saying we won't be competitive until we sort the striker situation... no shit  It is a bit depressing that we are going into a game of such importance with no striker though. These are direct rivals for a CL spot, the result here could have real consequences at the end of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattB Posted August 16, 2025 Share Posted August 16, 2025 2 minutes ago, Jill said:  I switched the TV on and the first word I heard was Liverpool, I got immediately angry then realised it was on Football Focus.  Anyway I am extremely lacking in confidence so I've bought an array of snacks to eat my feelings (salt and vinegar discos, double decker x 4, buttons and babybels). Im in Cancun and share your lack of confidence for this match but instead of snacks, I have turned to an array of alcohol including tequila and lager, it’s 06.26am! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 16, 2025 Share Posted August 16, 2025 Going to be a loooooooong afternoon! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppe Posted August 16, 2025 Share Posted August 16, 2025 Villa has 21 home games without a loss apparently 😬 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 16, 2025 Share Posted August 16, 2025 Come on lads, show what we are made of. Fight them all the way! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted August 16, 2025 Share Posted August 16, 2025 Again white shorts light blue socks. Why the fuck are we not in our home kit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted August 16, 2025 Share Posted August 16, 2025 The scenes at klanfield yesterday weren't great mind where they? 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe1984 Posted August 16, 2025 Share Posted August 16, 2025 Just now, Peppe said: Villa has 21 home games without a loss apparently 😬 Streaks always end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtua Stiva Posted August 16, 2025 Share Posted August 16, 2025 Just now, TRon said:  It is a bit depressing that we are going into a game of such importance with no striker though. These are direct rivals for a CL spot, the result here could have real consequences at the end of the season. I know what you’re saying but this is literally as far away from the end of the season as possible. You have 37 games to make up 3 points and hit runs of form. Beat these at home later and it’s tit for tat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted August 16, 2025 Share Posted August 16, 2025 1 minute ago, TRon said:  It is a bit depressing that we are going into a game of such importance with no striker though. These are direct rivals for a CL spot, the result here could have real consequences at the end of the season.  It does and it doesn't, they are a direct rival but its just 3 points out of a possible 114 so a drop in the ocean when we get it together, I get what you mean though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewboy74 Posted August 16, 2025 Share Posted August 16, 2025 Don't know if it's just me experiencing this but the sound on TNT ultimate is distorted to hell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelphish Posted August 16, 2025 Share Posted August 16, 2025 Hopefully the players are fired up to show they're not reliant on the Swedish Snake. Could be a long game mind.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted August 16, 2025 Share Posted August 16, 2025 I’d rather see Barnes through the middle instead of Gordon when the game starts. Both for an attacking sense and defensive sense/build up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman Posted August 16, 2025 Share Posted August 16, 2025 Just now, Drewboy74 said: Don't know if it's just me experiencing this but the sound on TNT ultimate is distorted to hell. Â Audio is good on my end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted August 16, 2025 Share Posted August 16, 2025 Just now, Sibierski said: I’d rather see Barnes through the middle instead of Gordon when the game starts. Both for an attacking sense and defensive sense/build up.  I hope there's scope there for a dynamic front 3, make it hard for them to mark us out the attack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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