nochain09 0 Posted May 3, 2013 Don''t think this has been asked yet!! I would go for something like we were playing earlier in the season in our good run: RuddyMartin Bennett Bass Garrido Tetty HowsonE Bennett Hoolahan Pilkington Becchio Would use Kamara as an impact sub not start.....Thoughts??? I think we need to play good on the floor football to get the best chance out of this!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted May 3, 2013 I agree with all of it apart from the striker.Holt has to play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SYG 0 Posted May 3, 2013 I struggle to see what Holt offers anymore, apart from the obvious yellow card and falling down all the time!At the same time, we haven''t got a lot else, do I guess it has to be him!I''d love to see Becchio start, but its a far to big of a game to throw him in... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warren Hill 0 Posted May 3, 2013 Snodgrass for E BennettHolt for Becchio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted May 3, 2013 [quote user="morty"]I agree with all of it apart from the striker. Holt has to play.[/quote]No Snodgrass Morty? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted May 3, 2013 [quote user="SYG"]I struggle to see what Holt offers anymore, apart from the obvious yellow card and falling down all the time!At the same time, we haven''t got a lot else, do I guess it has to be him!I''d love to see Becchio start, but its a far to big of a game to throw him in...[/quote]You have answered your own question, Holt is a big player for a big game.I predict he will play out of his skin tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted May 3, 2013 [quote user="lappinitup"][quote user="morty"]I agree with all of it apart from the striker. Holt has to play.[/quote]No Snodgrass Morty?[/quote]Snoddy to come on for EB later in the game.(Lol, okay, I didn''t give my team much thought[:$]) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salopian 1 Posted May 3, 2013 My team would be:RuddyMartin Bennett Bassong GarridoSnoddy* Tettey Johnson Pilks*Howson/Wes/BennoKei * depending on the match fitness of Pilks. If he is not fit I would play Snoddy on the left and Benno on the right. If he is fit I would hold Benno in reserve, to come on run their defence really ragged after 70 minutes. I want to get what pacemen we have on for as much of the time as possible. Their defence has looked vulnerable most of the season, and I think that Benno and Kei could cause problems for them.As striking substitutes - Holt and Becchio - whichever has done more in training to come on after 65 minuts by when Kei will have run himself into the ground. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lincoln canary (& Golden Coppel) 0 Posted May 3, 2013 I''d go; Ruddy Whittaker R.Martin Bassong Garrido Tettey BJ Snodgrass Hoolahan Pilkington Holt .......and then pray Benteke and Weiman can''t be arsed to perform! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nochain09 0 Posted May 3, 2013 Only reason I didn''t have Snodgrass in to begin with is just the seemingly fewer quality balls going into the box over the last few games...I figured we need someone who can pass the ball in central midfield so took Johnson out and put Howson in, plus he should add a little more creativity (however does tend to let attackers run onto him and press him back too often). With a Villa side with a generally weak defense I though Becchio (considering his Champ score tally) would do a good job? Maybe Holt on first and then change to him if not working?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SYG 0 Posted May 3, 2013 Like he has all season Morty? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted May 3, 2013 [quote user="SYG"]Like he has all season Morty?[/quote]Eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Row D Seat 7 0 Posted May 3, 2013 This is about the 5th ''team for Villa thread''.Anyway mine would be:RuddyMartin Bassong Bennett GarridoTettey JohnsonSnodgrass PilkingtonHolt Becchio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yelloow Since 72 54 Posted May 3, 2013 Ruddy Martin Bassong Bennett Whittaker Howson Johnson Snodgrass Pilkington Holt Kamara Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SYG 0 Posted May 3, 2013 BunnWhits R.Martin Bass Garrido Tettey JonnoSnoddy Wes Pilks Kei Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy_Bones 441 Posted May 3, 2013 [URL=http://s207.photobucket.com/user/Indy_Bones/media/Norwich_zpsdf523770.png.html][IMG]http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb202/Indy_Bones/Norwich_zpsdf523770.png[/IMG][/URL]Just switch Turner for Bennett and we''re all set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marvin the martian 0 Posted May 3, 2013 Whitaker instead of Garrido for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hazza9 0 Posted May 3, 2013 4-2-3-1GK. RuddyDL. GarridoDC. MartinDC. BassongDR. Whittaker ML. PilksDM. JohnsonDM. TetteyMR. SnoddyAM. HoolahanST. Holt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alfie54 76 Posted May 3, 2013 Like the look of this, the balance is just right. Unfortunately can''t see Hughton not selecting Kamara and Howson! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redders Right Foot 22 Posted May 3, 2013 I''d have snods playing with pilks again and johnson in with tettey.yes, pace would be good to have for this game, but snodds and pilks seem to have a good understanding, and on their day are our best options for getting the ball into the box.not to mention, a goal or two from a free kick could mean the world to us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 271 Posted May 3, 2013 I struggle to see why holt should start - jis contribution over the last 10 games has been second best to the alternatives. Hoping he recaptures his form now is akin to blind faith.4231 for me with our form and winning players RuddyMartin Bennett Bassong Garrido Tettey BJSnodgrass Wes Pilkinton Kamara If Pilks not match fit then bennett in his place. No alternatives - that is the best we have.Subs Bunn Whittaker, Barnett, Becchio, Holt, Hoswon, Bennett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
priceyrice 123 Posted May 3, 2013 [quote user="SYG"]BunnWhits R.Martin Bass Garrido Tettey JonnoSnoddy Wes Pilks Kei[/quote]My team too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted May 3, 2013 [quote user="Indy_Bones"][URL=http://s207.photobucket.com/user/Indy_Bones/media/Norwich_zpsdf523770.png.html][IMG]http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb202/Indy_Bones/Norwich_zpsdf523770.png[/IMG][/URL]Just switch Turner for Bennett and we''re all set.[/quote]I like that.Not your team, thats bobbins.Good picture though[;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leedscanary 337 Posted May 3, 2013 Lambert knows Holt''s game inside out. Will get his defence to wind him up and get him sent off. Start with KK or Becchio for a touch of the unknown and use Holt in the last 20 mins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birchfest 397 Posted May 3, 2013 Ruddy R.Martin R.Bennet Bassong Garrido Johnson E. Bennet Pilkington Snodgrass Holt Kamara Its not going to be this, and we would be over run in the midfield.. I just wish there was a way to include Bennet, Pilkington and Snodgrass in a balanced midfield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
booklet 0 Posted May 3, 2013 As much as I''d like to see the diamond used more often, I don''t think now can be the time. Bunn (Depends on how fit Ruddy is)Martin Bennett Bassong GarridoE.Bennett Tettey Johnson Pilkington Kamara HoltI would use Hoolohan and Snodgrass as impact players. I don''t think Howson has done enough to justify keep being played. Snodgrass has been very poor lately. (I do appear to be in the minority if liking e.Bennett more than Snodgrass. These attacking midfielders need to be rotated more I think.Could argue for Becchio, so hard to judge him off the back of one game or so (although he did look woeful). I think he may well play what i''ve put except play Snodgrass for Bennett. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highland Canary 76 Posted May 3, 2013 RuddyMartin Bennett Bassong WhittakerPilkington Johnson Hoolahan SnodgrassHolt Becchio:-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigManInTheBarclay 75 Posted May 3, 2013 RuddyMartin Bennett Bass Garrido Tetty Johnson E Bennett Hoolahan Holt Kamara Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,638 Posted May 3, 2013 I reckon back to the 4-2-3-1 that worked well earlier in the season - would like to see Ruddy back but it''s 50:50, other than that Martin, Bassong, R Bennett, Whittaker; BJ,Tettey; Pilks, Hoolahan, Snod; Holt. Kei as an impact sub. I''d be happy enough with 4-4-2, but for me Pilks getting back into the starting XI is key, he is the most natural guy we have there. Villa''s defence is a bit ropey, so we must get at them, aerially if necessary - they were crap against set pieces v Bradford so we must try to take advantage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudolph Hucker 0 Posted May 3, 2013 I agree with Zippers selection.Villa score their goals on the break. Any side daft enough to throw everything at them will play into their hands.We need a solid start with a well stocked midfield which means a ball passer like Wes and an outlet like Kamara so we can stay deeper. To this end I''d even consider dropping Russ for Whits as our full backs need to stay back.On the bench we need game changers and this is one game where Hughton needs to up his game with his subs as his opposing manager (like most before him) will be positive and bold in this respect.We can forget relegating Villa, they are staying up and if we lose we''ll possibly end up relying on the manager who got us to the EPL keeping us there at the expense of Wigan. A while back on the predictor I had Newcastle to go down and tomorrow is a big deal for them and Wigan who I think cold get a result at West Brom.There are too many stories about player departures coming out in the media for comfort and Charlie Adams comments about our players after the Stoke game makes me wonder about the attitude of some of them. And never mind the fans, Paul Lambert still has the Indian sign over many of our players.The supporters must demand a performance tomorrow and impress on the manager and players how much they want the win because they are the Club and they cannot move on like the staff can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites