Aston Villa Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread

Savman · 17-09-2008 6:14pm

DSB wrote: »

I still don't think hes much use, but his recent performances definitely havent warranted anything like the criticism his performances early to mid last season did. He still has a hell of alot to prove for me to view him as a first choice player, but he has improved alot.

Fair enough, on paper he may not be an automatic starter. But on the pitch, he's doing the biz, even if some of his job is to let Barry play (MON stated as much in the last few days).

If he keeps up solid, if often unattractive, displays, he'll be difficult to drop.

DSB · 17-09-2008 6:23pm

I still reckon ReoCoker can do Petrov's job better, and that Milner can do ReoCoker's job better. But no need to change the team around while we're doing well anyway.

Savman · 17-09-2008 6:30pm

DSB wrote: »

I still reckon ReoCoker can do Petrov's job better, and that Milner can do ReoCoker's job better. But no need to change the team around while we're doing well anyway.

While probably true about Milner, I think Petrov beats NRC hands down for distribution alone.

JPA · 17-09-2008 7:29pm

Savman wrote: »

While probably true about Milner, I think Petrov beats NRC hands down for distribution alone.

Agree with that. Hard to compare the players. Petrov has good composure on the ball and is a better passer whereas NRC has the energy and drive Petrov lacks. But while we keep playing well, there is no need to change bar injury or rotation.

Tomthepost · 17-09-2008 10:38pm

Venue or a channel for the villa game tomorrow night?

Helix · 18-09-2008 1:04am

murrays

channel 5

also, its not night, its a 3.20 kick off

JPA · 18-09-2008 1:33am

What's with the bizarre KO time?

spiderdan · 18-09-2008 9:40am

JPA wrote: »

Agree with that. Hard to compare the players. Petrov has good composure on the ball and is a better passer whereas NRC has the energy and drive Petrov lacks. But while we keep playing well, there is no need to change bar injury or rotation.

Its great to have some competition in the midfield. Perov vs Reo Coker is an obvious headache- Don't fix what isn't broken applies- but I do have a prob with Milner sitting on a bench, he's an out n out r winger exactly what we've been crying out for and he still insists on playing Reo Coker there??? I know he scored but come on he's no where near up to it in that position, his distribution is woeful!! I'd love to see Delfonso get some game time asap- Gabby and Harewood, oh no- not good!

Helix · 18-09-2008 10:06am

JPA wrote: »

What's with the bizarre KO time?

its to suit foreign tv

shoutman · 18-09-2008 12:00pm

I'm actually happy at the strange kick off time, means I get to watch the game and go to training.

Obviously these lovek lads are gonna be up for this match and not up to much talent wise, therefor i'd love to see a squad team if you get me, (Ashley Young is out with a knee injury according to yahoo sports):

Fonze

Balou

Barry

Sidwell

Reo-Coker/Gardner

Milner
Shorey

Cueller

Davies

Young/Gardner

Brad F.

Doodee · 18-09-2008 12:13pm

Is Sidwell fit again?
Deffo wanna see an appearance from Cueller.

anyone got any Radio links for this since im in work and watching football would be frowned upon... unless!

DSB · 18-09-2008 12:13pm

Yeah I'm also chuffed, heading to Dundalk for the Shels match so I'll be able to catch both now. Really should be a heavy victory. Even with the trip to Eastern Europe.

semibluff · 18-09-2008 12:39pm

can anyone post a radio link, or an online stream - no access to channel 5

ty in advance

JPA · 18-09-2008 12:40pm

semibluff wrote: »

can anyone post a radio link, or an online stream - no access to channel 5

ty in advance

Try here later, http://www.justin.tv/pp_2

Helix · 18-09-2008 12:50pm

shoutman wrote: »

I'm actually happy at the strange kick off time, means I get to watch the game and go to training.

Obviously these lovek lads are gonna be up for this match and not up to much talent wise, therefor i'd love to see a squad team if you get me, (Ashley Young is out with a knee injury according to yahoo sports):
Fonze
Balou
Barry
Sidwell
Reo-Coker/Gardner
Milner
Shorey
Cueller
Davies
Young/Gardner
Brad F.

not sure i could see the hare and fonz working together tbh

matrim · 18-09-2008 1:06pm

For the game, I'd like to see

Agabonlahor

Harewood\Fonze

Routledge

Barry

Reo-Coker\Sidwell

Milner
Shorey

Laursen

Culleur

Young

Brad F.

with Routeledge and Milner swaping sides throughout.

But I think we're more likely to get

Agabonlahor

Milner--

Barry

Petrov----Reo-Croker
Shorey

Laursen

Culleur

Young

Brad F.

Helix · 18-09-2008 1:21pm

id drop gabby and start the hare up top on his own to see how it goes in the first half

Villain · 18-09-2008 1:21pm

I would have thought Young would be given a free role behind Gabby with Milner and taking Youngs place on the wing?

matrim · 18-09-2008 1:25pm

Villain wrote: »

I would have thought Young would be given a free role behind Gabby with Milner and taking Youngs place on the wing?

Young is injured

Villain · 18-09-2008 1:30pm

Really? f*ck being up the walls this week didn't read much news.

rgiller · 18-09-2008 1:39pm

JPA wrote: »

Try here later, http://www.justin.tv/pp_2

Good man Juan Pablo: I'll be watching from work

Tomthepost · 18-09-2008 1:40pm

Looking at your choice of teams got me thinking our second 11 aint all that bad now.

Guzan
Gardner Shorey/ O'Halloran

Knight Cuellar/ Davis

Milner Routledge

Sidwell Osbourne/ Salifou

Delfonino Harewood

This is off course my 2nd string based on how well the other guys done against spurs!

Neil3030 · 18-09-2008 2:31pm

Team confirmation:

Litex Lovech v VILLA

Carlos Cuellar is set for his debut this afternoon as Villa make three changes from the side that beat Tottenham.

Cuellar replaces Curtis Davies, Craig Gardner is in for John Carew while James Milner takes Ashley Young's place.

VILLA: Friedel; Young, Cuellar, Laursen (c), Shorey; Gardner, Barry, Reo-Coker, Petrov, Milner; Agbonlahor. Subs: Guzan, Knight, Salifou, Osbourne, Routledge, Harewood, Delfouneso.

Stay tuned to www.avfc.co.uk for updates.

matrim · 18-09-2008 2:38pm

I expect it to be

Friedel

Young

Cuellar----Laursen (c)----Shorey
Reo-Coker---Gardner---Petrov

Barry

Milner

Agbonlahor

Maybe with Barry pushed forward into more of a 4-3-2-1 formation.

Which is pretty close to what I had posted before, except I've only just realised that I only had 10 players last time

invincibleirish · 18-09-2008 2:54pm

Go Villa!

Thankfully now we're seeing the fruits of the summer transfer window in that with Young & Carew missing it isnt a full blown crisis. Im really looking forward to seeing Cuellar playing.

Thursday afternoon KO is the business, although not having Channel 5 is annoying, TV3 are showing the Spuds game tonite, could they not have snapped up the rights cheaply to this and show it instead of whatever mindnumbing day time dross they are no doubt showing?.

Neil3030 · 18-09-2008 3:06pm

matrim wrote: »

I expect it to be
Friedel
Young
Cuellar----Laursen (c)----Shorey
Reo-Coker---Gardner---Petrov
Barry
Milner
Agbonlahor

Maybe with Barry pushed forward into more of a 4-3-2-1 formation.

Which is pretty close to what I had posted before, except I've only just realised that I only had 10 players last time

I'd personally favour:

Friedel

-Young----Cuellar----Laursen----Shorey

Reo-Coker

Gardner---Petrov---Barry

Milner

Agbonlahor

with Milner in a free role in the hole behind Aggy.

But I suspect MON will play something closer to what you have in a 4-4-1-1 formation.

semibluff · 18-09-2008 3:15pm

hey - is that link working for all??

so i need to reg for that site to watch the game? also - could someone give me step to step how to watch it, or should it just pop up?

JPA · 18-09-2008 3:17pm

semibluff wrote: »

hey - is that link working for all??

so i need to reg for that site to watch the game? also - could someone give me step to step how to watch it, or should it just pop up?

try this link instead, http://www.justin.tv/smbond

invincibleirish · 18-09-2008 3:27pm

oh no!

Friedal are you Carson in disguise?

Neil3030 · 18-09-2008 3:28pm

FFS!!

Never a free kick and an absolute shocker by Friedel.

Villain · 18-09-2008 3:28pm

OH Friedel should have got that, bad bad start

semibluff · 18-09-2008 3:33pm

http://freesportstreams.tk/

works also with english commentary

rgiller · 18-09-2008 3:47pm

Jesus we're terrible

Doodee · 18-09-2008 4:00pm

I can't get any of those streams working, just says "Not broadcasting" could be the network security in here though.

Anyone have a link for a Radio stream?

invincibleirish · 18-09-2008 4:01pm

So bring on the Fonz or Harewood for Gardner and put Agbonlahor wide with Milner?

rgiller · 18-09-2008 4:01pm

http://www.sportinglife.com/football/popup/football365/

Streaming update commentary

rgiller · 18-09-2008 4:03pm

woohoo just scored!

Neil3030 · 18-09-2008 4:04pm

1-1!!!!!!

Reo Coker keeps up this vein of scoring form he's in my fantasy team!

invincibleirish · 18-09-2008 4:06pm

Good stuff NRC! he has been talking about adding goals to his game i like it.

Villain · 18-09-2008 4:34pm

There down to 10 men

invincibleirish · 18-09-2008 4:35pm

Advantage Villa

Time Magazine · 18-09-2008 4:45pm

Lol at handball.

invincibleirish · 18-09-2008 4:46pm

Woohoo! LL have self destructed, excellent.

Few more goals now for Villa and bump up that aggregate score.

Neil3030 · 18-09-2008 4:46pm

Get in GAZ BAZ

Neil3030 · 18-09-2008 4:50pm

LOL at Reo-Coker, barking orders around the pitch during the substitutions before realising it was him being subbed. He clearly mouths "who me?" and starts to leg it towards the sideline! lol.

Neil3030 · 18-09-2008 4:57pm

Bloody Harewood again... two sitters missed in as many games..

invincibleirish · 18-09-2008 5:04pm

Jesus that freekick piece was awful.

invincibleirish · 18-09-2008 5:05pm

Hooray! 3-1 Petrov!

Villain · 18-09-2008 5:05pm

Oh yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 1-3

Savman · 18-09-2008 5:22pm

Feck it, job done.

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