Aston Villa, build up and match thread

[AFII]

Finally, the wait is over.

CLICKY

We will beat them today and get off to a good start for once.



This will be our year, not ManU or Chelseas, it's time to win number 19 and nothing will be able to stop us.

We will get three points today.

[Kaip]

I've missed you

[Guest]

I've missed you

Did you manage to roast that bum of yours when you were in Barcelona ? If yes, care to share pictures.

[Kaip]

Did you manage to roast that bum of yours when you were in Barcelona ? If yes, care to share pictures.

Pm on it's way

[stringy]

no benayoun in squad.

[bigfooty]

I should be around to post updates on the game for those of you who cannot get a stream / watch on TV.

[darkknight]

Lets roll lads, lets fukin roll !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Number 19 - its time to come home

YNWA

[Pablo]

no benayoun in squad.

Where did you hear that? He is in the squad according to the BBC preview

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6931045.stm

[stevie_gerrard_8]

no benayoun in squad.

No Benayoun and Kewell in travelling party apparently

[Pablo]

I should be around to post updates on the game for those of you who cannot get a stream / watch on TV.

Cheers mate, much appreciated again, im stuck in work for the 1st half, although I am contemplating sneaking off to the pub, but dont tell anyone

[Pablo]

No Benayoun and Kewell in travelling party apparently

Again any link to back that up as I would be a bit surprised by that?

[stevie_gerrard_8]

Again any link to back that up as I would be a bit surprised by that?

Well a mate of mine said it was on Sky. Im not 100% sure whether it's true or not, but I'm just passing on what he said.

I would be very surprised if its true.

[Pablo]

Cheers for passing on the info anyway.

Would that hint at a 4-3-3 formation then? As we would be short on left midfielders otherwise. Would also seem certain that Babel will get a start if that is true.

[stevie_gerrard_8]

Cheers for passing on the info anyway.

Would that hint at a 4-3-3 formation then? As we would be short on left midfielders otherwise. Would also seem certain that Babel will get a start if that is true.

That's why I'm unsure about this Info. Really cant see Babel playing, but if he did I would be excited as I think its what we need, especially away from home, Pace.

Or we may play Arbeloa at left back with Riise at LM?

[Pablo]

Surely not Riise at LM, that would be disappointingly negative for our new attacking outlook. We will see anyway, I still hope that Benayoun and Kewell are involved today anyway, two of our most creative players, crucial for breaking down a stubborn team like Villa.