Aston Villa versus MIGHTY CLARETS

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 4:48 pm

Madge is still on a high from our deserved 3 points in London, however, she, like us, is focused on another 3 points, this time in the Midlands.

We stole their club colours, let's raid them for 3 points.

Matt Lowton and Ashley Westwood hattricks would go down well!

Come on you Clarets. Light that fire!

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 4:53 pm

IanMcL wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 4:48 pm
Madge is still on a high from our deserved 3 points in London, however, she, like us, is focused on another 3 points, this time in the Midlands.

We stole their club colours, let's raid them for 3 points.

Matt Lowton and Ashley Westwood hattricks would go down well!

Come on you Clarets. Light that fire!

She has lost weight since the Arsenal game.UTC

box_of_frogs · Post by **box_of_frogs** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 4:56 pm

Any team news yet?

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 4:56 pm

She had gad a kayoff remember! Like the squad, she needs match time! All ok now. Fighting Claret fit.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 4:59 pm

IanMcL wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 4:56 pm
She had gad a kayoff remember! Like the squad, she needs match time! All ok now. Fighting Claret fit.

McL fit

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:00 pm

Lineup:

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tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:03 pm

Heaton not on the bench.

I forgot he got injured playing against us, it seems like it was so long ago.

He's still not back playing though they were reporting earlier he may have featured tonight so should be anytime soon.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:05 pm

tarkys_ears wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:03 pm
Heaton not on the bench.

I forgot he got injured playing against us, it seems like it was so long ago.

He's still not back playing though they were reporting earlier he may have featured tonight so should be anytime soon.

Tom made his comeback in the u23 game against us recently and has played a couple more. They were expecting him to be on the bench tonight but that's not the case.

tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:07 pm

Good news for him.

I'm still hoping he'll come home one day!

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:12 pm

we have definately had two of the best keepers in the country in recent times with Heaton and Pope. Both phenomenal.

Moorite · Post by **Moorite** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:25 pm

Wood needs to prove why he's starting today.

IWOODLOVETT · Post by **IWOODLOVETT** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:25 pm

Wile E Coyote wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:12 pm
we have definately had two of the best keepers in the country in recent times with Heaton and Pope. Both phenomenal.

Agreed and we also had internationals Joe Hart and Anders Lindegaard on our books at the same time. Four outstanding goalkeepers.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:26 pm

Moorite wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:25 pm
Wood needs to prove why he's starting today.

Prove?

He's starting because he's our best forward, has scored 36 goals since signing for us in the Premier League and is our most likely. It really is as simple as that.

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:32 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:26 pm
Prove?

He's starting because he's our best forward, has scored 36 goals since signing for us in the Premier League and is our most likely. It really is as simple as that.

I'm hoping that Dwight McNeil has sorted it out with Chris Wood. If the ball is going to fall towards Chris Wood's head, then Chris Wood can head it past the keeper and into the goal - even if Dwight McNeil is a few paces to his left and also has a chance to score should Chris Wood not head the ball.

Did anyone work out what Chris Wood was saying to Dwight McNeil at Arsenal? Was it "you distracted me" or "why didn't you tell me I'd got a clear header," or something else?

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Moorite · Post by **Moorite** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:33 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:26 pm
Prove?

He's starting because he's our best forward, has scored 36 goals since signing for us in the Premier League and is our most likely. It really is as simple as that.

He is our best forward hands down. But only 2 goals this season which says he is out of form. He needs to show the form we are use to seeing from him.

(That's more encouragement than a moan!)

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:34 pm

He is our best forward and fingers crossed another great chance is created and he puts it away tonight. Certainly getting in the right positions which is better than him not being there

Gordaleman · Post by **Gordaleman** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:36 pm

Moorite wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:33 pm
He is our best forward hands down. But only 2 goals this season which says he is out of form. He needs to show the form we are use to seeing from him.

(That's more encouragement than a moan!)

"He needs to show the form we are use to seeing from him."

And if he doesn't, he wants hooking off sharpish. How many more sitters is he going to be allowed to miss?

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:39 pm

One thing that goes without saying - he starts vs Leeds.

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:40 pm

Evening all from a dark but very mild Galway , now it's 11c outside so can't complain .
Tonights game is another one which looks tricky hey i said that on Sunday as well .

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:40 pm

G man , you don’t even like him when he is scoring

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:42 pm

Moorite wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:33 pm
He is our best forward hands down. But only 2 goals this season which says he is out of form. He needs to show the form we are use to seeing from him.

(That's more encouragement than a moan!)

Those 2 are 2 more than all the other strikers added together. He’s missed a couple of good chances fair enough but that happens.

bfcmik · Post by **bfcmik** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:44 pm

Moorite wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:33 pm
He is our best forward hands down. But only 2 goals this season which says he is out of form. He needs to show the form we are use to seeing from him.

(That's more encouragement than a moan!)

2 is 1/3 of all the goals we have scored this season - and our own players haven't scored all of those few.

expoultryboy · Post by **expoultryboy** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:52 pm

Konsa not playing is a bonus

Moorite · Post by **Moorite** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:53 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:42 pm
Those 2 are 2 more than all the other strikers added together. He’s missed a couple of good chances fair enough but that happens.

That's true. Although the question arises would we have scored more with a Jay and Vydra partnership. Maybe, maybe not. Don't get me wrong, Wood should be starting but needs to start converting his chances.

Let's hope he can get a few tonight.

Come on you Clarets!!

Clarets4me · Post by **Clarets4me** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:53 pm

WARNING - Karen Carney is one of the summarisers on Amazon Prime !!

derryclaret · Post by **derryclaret** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:53 pm

Evening all, have to be optimistic after the Arsenal game, think we'll get something this evening.UTC

Bigvince · Post by **Bigvince** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:57 pm

We’re dressed for the kill! Away kit looks mint

IWOODLOVETT · Post by **IWOODLOVETT** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:58 pm

Moorite wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:33 pm
He is our best forward hands down. But only 2 goals this season which says he is out of form. He needs to show the form we are use to seeing from him e]

2 goals only but in a “crippled” side that has struggled for half the games played. He’s been feeding off scraps.

icu81b4 · Post by **icu81b4** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:59 pm

Evening all from the Coconut Coast. Come On You Clarets.

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:01 pm

Those watching on Prime and do not want fake crowd noise - select menu - audio effects and change from English to Stadium FX

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:02 pm

I’m watching on prime keeping an eye on the message board. Will only post each time Grealish dives

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:02 pm

We are off

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:03 pm

Chester Perry wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:01 pm
Those watching on Prime and do not want fake crowd noise - select menu - audio effects and change from English to Stadium FX

How do we turn off Clive Tydesley?

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:04 pm

MrTopTier wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:03 pm
How do we turn off Clive Tydesley?

just be grateful we don't have Elton Welsby

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:06 pm

Corner them

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:06 pm

All ok.

karatekid · Post by **karatekid** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:07 pm

From bbc

3 mins
Post update
Aston Villa 0-0 Burnley
Bertrand Traore cuts in from the right wing and flashes in a low cross but it's well dealt with by the typically dependable Villa backline.

superdimitri · Post by **superdimitri** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:08 pm

MrTopTier wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:03 pm
How do we turn off Clive Tydesley?

Gary Taphouse and Stephen Warnock - Mr Aston Villa himself on the international feed.

Brady limping..

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:08 pm

Forget the BBC updates, they are bonk.

Let's stick with our own updates.

huw.Y.WattfromWare · Post by **huw.Y.WattfromWare** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:09 pm

Just back from an afternoon with the neighbours and too much whiskey.
Only to find a female summariser who appears to be a big Villa fan. Has nothing positive to say about us.
COYC, shut her up.

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:09 pm

box_of_frogs · Post by **box_of_frogs** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:10 pm

Brady seems ok now

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:10 pm

Villa on top, another corner, whether the storm clarets

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:10 pm

Looking like a long day

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:10 pm

Another

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:11 pm

All ok

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:12 pm

Good cross half a chance Burnley

box_of_frogs · Post by **box_of_frogs** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:12 pm

Great cross from McNeil

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:14 pm

Can’t keep losing possession in midfield

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:14 pm

They are quicker than us just now.

Defending well.