Burnley – Villa; Not so easy

It’s easy for me to think that Burnley will seriously struggle this season, as returnees to the league.
But I don’t think they will, as Vincent Kompany seems to have done a decent job in managing them.
I can’t say I know much about them or how they set up, but I do suspect they’ll have to be on good form to beat us.
Their previous form this season is nothing to go on, because they’ve only played Man City (losing 3-0) after their fixture at Luton was postponed so the Hatters can install new media facilities. A few seats wouldn’t go amiss while they’re at it.
Anyway, losing at City is no disgrace and we certainly can’t read anything into that game.
I’m rambling, because frankly I don’t know what to think, other than three points would be nice.

Team news and the big question is Aaaron Ramsey going to feature for them? I don’t think he’ll start, but I’d expect him to get minutes so the locals can take a look at him.
While I’m talking about Burnley, I might as well mention that Michael Obefemi is their only injury. Anass Zaroury is unavailable after being red carded at City and their other new signing, Hannes Delcroix could be in line for his first appearance.

As for the Villa, Martinez is probably being assessed as I write, after suffering a slight calf injury at Hibs. I’d guess he wants to play, but it may well be a case of you can’t be too careful with these things, which would see Olsen replacing him. I hope he’s fit, put it that way.
Mings and Buendia are obviously long term injjuries and Dendoncker, Jacob Ramsey and Coutinho are still recovering.

Talking of Coutinho, I’ve just read this in the Sun;

Philippe Countinho has agreed to QUIT Aston Villa after agreeing personal terms with Qatari club Al-Duhail.

However, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has reported that the Villans are yet to accept the deal as they are holding out for a higher transfer fee.

I can see that one happening.

In other news, Cameron Archer’s transfer to Sheffield Utd has been confirmed.

Prediction time then and I retain my confidence.
Villa to win, 2-1.

UTV!

24 Comments

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  1. Gerry
    Gerry August 27, 2023 at 1:39 pm . Reply

    Olsen plays

  2. Gerry
    Gerry August 27, 2023 at 1:40 pm . Reply

    25Olsen
    4Konsa
    3Diego Carlos
    14P Torres
    2Cash
    44Kamara
    6Douglas Luiz
    12Digne
    19Diaby
    7McGinn
    11Watkins

    Substitutes
    8Tielemans
    9Traoré
    16Chambers
    22Zaniolo
    24Durán
    31Bailey
    42Marschall
    48Zych
    Referee:
    Michael Salisbury

  3. Gerry
    Gerry August 27, 2023 at 1:47 pm . Reply

    Ramsay not in the squad for Utd. I wish him well and look forward to him being good enough to come back

  4. Bum Bum
    Bum Bum August 27, 2023 at 2:10 pm . Reply

    Cash!!!!

    1. Gerry
      Gerry August 27, 2023 at 2:23 pm . Reply

      That’s a goal from the training ground. This is heaven me thinks

  5. Bum Bum
    Bum Bum August 27, 2023 at 2:21 pm . Reply

    Cash again!!!!!!!! 2-0!!!!
    Brilliant!!!!

  6. Bum Bum
    Bum Bum August 27, 2023 at 2:23 pm . Reply

    Can posters on here regularly slate Bailey and Cash please. It seems to be a catalyst for great performances and a shedfull of goals!!!!
    😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

  7. Bill Pearson
    Bill Pearson August 27, 2023 at 2:36 pm . Reply

    Just for you BumBum I hate them I hate them ❤️❤️

  8. Gerry
    Gerry August 27, 2023 at 2:51 pm . Reply

    Bill can you hate Ollie a little as well.

  9. Hitchens60
    Hitchens60 August 27, 2023 at 2:51 pm . Reply

    Mustn’t ease off – Burnley carry a threat but so far very good.

    Two excellent goals.

    Be interesting to see what both managers do second half.

  10. Hitchens60
    Hitchens60 August 27, 2023 at 3:07 pm . Reply

    I did warn you!

  11. Bill Pearson
    Bill Pearson August 27, 2023 at 3:19 pm . Reply

    Seen it coming Hitch, we got too complacent took the foot off the gas, we was in a excellent position for the 35th minute then for some reason we dropped our standard. Oli I think has to sit on the bench at some stage as he’s not his Dynamic self .

    1. Hitchens60
      Hitchens60 August 27, 2023 at 3:24 pm . Reply

      Spot on Bill – got complacent but great Diaby goal after a super turn and run by McGinn

  12. Gerry
    Gerry August 27, 2023 at 3:22 pm . Reply

    That was a great goal now don’t sit back

  13. Bill Pearson
    Bill Pearson August 27, 2023 at 3:32 pm . Reply

    Watkins unfortunately lost his confidence you can see it in his game , ,if your watching take a look at his play in this game , is it because Archer no longer with us and he feels safe ? He’s not the same man we’ve seen in the past .

    1. Ardent Villain
      Ardent Villain August 27, 2023 at 4:37 pm . Reply

      Bill, I don’t think it has anything to do with Archer.

      We’ve seen this before from Watkins: he’ll have a dozen games where he can’t stop scoring, followed by 15-18 where he looks shot of confidence (or talent) and missses what look like easy chances. He’s only ever going to average about 1 goal in 3 games at this level – whereas a top striker should be able to get 1 in 2 (or better) long-term.
      Personally, I doubt if we can afford one of those – even if there was one willing to join anything other than a CL team – we’re going to have to dig one out of South America or Spain before anyone else finds him!

  14. Gerry
    Gerry August 27, 2023 at 3:42 pm . Reply

    Nicolo Zaniolo. Like him. Settled already

    1. Ardent Villain
      Ardent Villain August 27, 2023 at 4:39 pm . Reply

      I was only listening to the radio commentary on WM, but he does seem to have fitted-in very well already.

  15. Bum Bum
    Bum Bum August 27, 2023 at 3:56 pm . Reply

    Our enforced new defensive line up looks interesting. Burnley are no pushover but we’ve done well. All our defenders.. Carlos and Torres look like they’ve been in that role for a few seasons.
    A great win! Well done Villa!!!!

    1. Ardent Villain
      Ardent Villain August 27, 2023 at 4:41 pm . Reply

      Carlos was always likely to be a big player for us, if it hadn’t been for that unfortunate injury when he arrived we might have been raving about him last season…

      Yes, a great result.

  16. Gerry
    Gerry August 27, 2023 at 6:15 pm . Reply

    It’s early, very early days, but with pool equalising we are above Newcastle and level with 5th place Brighton.

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