Branston Pickle 3,638 Posted May 2, 2013 Ketts, just look at it this way: we only recently drew at home with Swansea, and beat Everton; we also drew at home to Spurs (among others). Do you think Villa are obviously better than those sides? We are not a bad side, there is no reason for our fans to be beating ourselves up (or for Villas to be too over confident), if we play well there is no reason we can''t get a good result. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABC (A Basingstoke Canary) 26 Posted May 3, 2013 [quote user="Ketts Rebel"]Villa forums are brimming with confidence. Probably because the deluded souls on this forum are giving them false confidence! This forum and everyone one I talk to are very nervous, not just about this game, but WBA and Man C. The majority of folk on this forum are not nervous - excited, but not nervous. However, there are a few poor deluded souls on this forum who are very vociferous, and give the impression that they speak for the majorityDespite my nerves, I think we can win......just. Good for you! [/quote] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz06 0 Posted May 3, 2013 Norwich 3-1 Aston Villa Ahhhhhhhh no! I''ve just realised i''m being far too positive for this forum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ketts Rebel 0 Posted May 3, 2013 Thanks Branston, a good point well made. No Villa are not better than those sides, but their young team could be starting to gel albeit late in the season. We have had some great results..but now seem to have flat lined. From a tactical point of view its fascinating. Two good managers, with very different ideas. Who can get it right on the day?Injuries, the crowd, the ref, even the weather can all play a big part. I don''t know what will happen, and that it what makes this weekend an exciting and crucial fixture for both teams.WBA and Man C without doubt are a more difficult prospect for us, but saying that they have less to play for.My guess..... head says a 1-1 draw, heart says a 2-1 win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rock The Boat 1,326 Posted May 3, 2013 I predict a lt of posters will be changing their usernames anytime real soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,513 Posted May 3, 2013 Ketts is using his head. The fact that we haven''t lost at home to anyone below us in the table all season long makes my head say we won''t lose. I know I''m not very bright but I can''t see anything that rationally suggests any scenario except draw/win for us. My heart of course says a win. I''d be interested to find out if those of you who predict a defeat are feeling it in your hearts, your heads or your yellow bellies[:^)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted May 3, 2013 I think our players are going to be up for this one in a big way.3 - 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*** 0 Posted May 3, 2013 I fear the worse for us in this game, maybe its that 6-1 mauling of Sunderland which has got me spooked. 1-3 defeat.[:(] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted May 3, 2013 [quote user="nutty nigel"]Ketts is using his head. The fact that we haven''t lost at home to anyone below us in the table all season long makes my head say we won''t lose. I know I''m not very bright but I can''t see anything that rationally suggests any scenario except draw/win for us. My heart of course says a win. I''d be interested to find out if those of you who predict a defeat are feeling it in your hearts, your heads or your yellow bellies[:^)] [/quote]According to the latest Pinkun headline, Aston Villa are still the underdogs for this clash. Operation "Give the pant wetters the cuddle they need" is in full swing![;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaun Tilly Lace 0 Posted May 3, 2013 My gut instinct is a comfortable win for Villa, but football being the funny old unpredictable game that it is, I shall go for a 2 nil victory to City. Come on You Yellows! About time we saw a decent win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,286 Posted May 3, 2013 City 4-1 down at half time, with the crowd all nodding their heads in the knowledge of I told you so........storming response in the second half with a Holty hatrick finally drawing the game 4-4. This has a draw all over it, I said it, Lawro said it, we have only been beaten at home by 3 top teams, we are 10th in home form, Villa are 10th in away form, both managers would take a point at this stage.............2-2 draw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 271 Posted May 3, 2013 [quote user="Indy"]City 4-1 down at half time, with the crowd all nodding their heads in the knowledge of I told you so........storming response in the second half with a Holty hatrick finally drawing the game 4-4. This has a draw all over it, I said it, Lawro said it, we have only been beaten at home by 3 top teams, we are 10th in home form, Villa are 10th in away form, both managers would take a point at this stage.............2-2 draw.[/quote]lol - a holty hat trick is as logical as the doom monger wanting a 1-3 away win.2013 stats are Us home P7 W2 D5 L0 F7 A5 11pts +2GDVilla away P7 W2 D3 L2 F13 A14 9pts -1GDWill be a close game and more than likely a draw.But our home form IS good, even if the displays have not been impressive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnieCorbet 0 Posted May 3, 2013 [quote user="ZippersLeftFoot"][quote user="Indy"]City 4-1 down at half time, with the crowd all nodding their heads in the knowledge of I told you so........storming response in the second half with a Holty hatrick finally drawing the game 4-4. This has a draw all over it, I said it, Lawro said it, we have only been beaten at home by 3 top teams, we are 10th in home form, Villa are 10th in away form, both managers would take a point at this stage.............2-2 draw.[/quote]lol - a holty hat trick is as logical as the doom monger wanting a 1-3 away win.2013 stats are Us home P7 W2 D5 L0 F7 A5 11pts +2GDVilla away P7 W2 D3 L2 F13 A14 9pts -1GDWill be a close game and more than likely a draw.But our home form IS good, even if the displays have not been impressive[/quote]Most likely result looks like a draw then, though football is a funny old game sometimes. Villa''s result Monday proved that.With Villa''s only away losses in 2013 being at Arsenal & Man Utd, I think they tend to play more free away from home. There 1-3 performance at Stoke was dominant. No doubt, this is going to be tough game, but for Villa as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnieCorbet 0 Posted May 3, 2013 1-1 & Wigan lose to West Brom, then I think everyone will be happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,722 Posted May 3, 2013 [quote user="morty"]According to the latest Pinkun headline, Aston Villa are still the underdogs for this clash. Operation "Give the pant wetters the cuddle they need" is in full swing![;)][/quote] [URL=http://media.photobucket.com/user/JoMomma_2008/media/wetpantsposter.jpg.html][IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh303/JoMomma_2008/wetpantsposter.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Chops 7 Posted May 3, 2013 An entertaining 2-1 victory for Norwich City. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CambridgeCanary 0 Posted May 3, 2013 Another 2-1 win with us holding on for grim life at the end Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norwich or die tryin! 0 Posted May 3, 2013 Norwich 1-3 Villa. Will be keeping a close eye on that Wigan score aswel. Fingers crossed for a WBA win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barossa 0 Posted May 4, 2013 Wigan won''t get to 38 points so it''s not going to matter anyway but we''ve only lost to teams lying in 2nd, 3rd and 7th place in the league this season. I can''t see any reason why 16th place Villa will cause us any problems. 1-0 Norwich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
city-till-i-die 7 Posted May 4, 2013 2:1 City. Come on you yellows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites