I’m sure I don’t need to tell anyone how big a game this is.
But the fact is a lot rides on it, as it really could be a season defining game.
It’s quite simple for me.
If we can win this one, it might bode well in giving us a real confidence boost ahead of what would normally be some very winnable games that follow.
But if we lose, you have to wonder how much it will affect a side that already seem incredibly low in confidence, especially when it comes to the attack side of our game.
Enough of telling you what you already know though, so on to squad news;
I don’t think we have any major problems now, do we?
Vlaar’s fit and could well start, if Lambert feels he’s sharp enough.
And of course, Benteke is also available after being dropped on Saturday. I’d play him in this one, personally.
As for Hull, they have new signing Dame N’Doye available and striker Nikica Jelavic might be ready for a return after his knee injury.
Thoughts?
Well, I didn’t see the Man City – Hull game, so the question is did Hull get lucky or actually play well when they got that point? From what I’ve read, they played pretty well at the back and put in a resolute display.
But the important point is, they seemed dejected after City equalised.
Which could prove telling.
In my opinion, a lot will boil down to which side feel more up for it.
How much did Okore’s goal mean to us against Chelsea? And did it give us any extra confidence?
The truth is, I can’t see past a draw, either 0-0 or 1-1.
I just don’t believe the way we play will lead to us beating Hull. We always seem to do poorly against the teams around us after all, don’t we?
Although, in fairness with two wins in something like twenty, you could probably say we don’t do well against anyone.
And I don’t believe Lambert has enough about him to pull anything out of the bag, as in trying something different, to get the result.
I’d actually take that draw, something I can hardly believe I’m saying, but that’s what we’re down to.
I see Lambert has been defending Cleverley today.
My view’s fairly straightforward there. While I appreciate that the manager should defend his players, how Cleverley, who has played lots of games, gets a start over Bacuna, who has actually created something in his rare appearances, is just beyond me.
Cleverley has had lots of time to get into the swing, but he’s been awful in going forward.
Unless the priority is just to stop the opposition scoring.
In which case he’s only been poor.
He needs dropping, the same as Lambert is quick to drop others, even though they’ve offered way more.
It’s no wonder I want Lambert out.
Lerner is never pro-active only reactive, thats why he sanctioned going for Lambert after the arse game…. Lets hope he reacts to this and sacks Lambert.
the club is a shambles right from top to bottom.
Spaulding efforts on goal from Gill and Delph. Only a matter of time until we have a player sent of. Sinclair has done nothing useful, we can’t get in any decent position towards their goal. Lambert does not have the nouse to turn this round that’s for sure. He will send out a miserable long ball team who will get caught in the break in the second half. I don’t understand why he ever thought a lightweight midfield of Delph , Gill , Sinclair and Westwood would ever hold off a man mountain Tom huddlestone.
I fully expect to Lambert to be sacked in the morning as this is simply pethetic now!
What a time to give up,drinking – wonder if the wife will take pity on me!
Sorry, but Sanchez and Benteke needed to play this one.
Benteke couldn’t score in a brothel and needs a kick up the arse. He’s on now and doing FCuk all
Blues are losing lol
Plus, what was all that talk from Lambert justifying his selection of Cleverly and now he’s dropped him?!
I’m relying on you blokes my wife won’t let me near a radio, she Recon’s I get ratty, wonder why.
Bill it sounds like we could play for 8 games and score just one goal, oh that’s right we have played 8. and scored 1.
GABBY booked.
What are you Bill a man or a mouse
When it comes to the wife ,MOUSE.
Ha ha me too mate. Leicester pulled one bk at arsenal Ffs. At least they are fighting
Seems we have managed only 3 second half goals all season. Fucking Hell. I think based on all the shit stats we have this season, Sky will be hoping we are relegated as we ain’t going to enhance their subscription figures much based on that.
Sack Lambert and give John Gregory another crack at it. Would love to see a lower league manager show up Lambert for the fraud he is.
Jurgen Klopp for me even though he’s struggling at Dortmund
I think gregory has just had a heart op but i know what you mean.
I’d take the surgeon as things stand ! Darren Bent just equalised for Derby.
Sinclair off Cole on, we’re saved!
dont’ worry guys – we’ve had 67% possession and that’s they key stat – not the fact we have only had 1 shot on target
Bents just scored ffs
An assist earlier too…
For me its not even the fact we may be dropping into the relegation zone – its how the chuff a man stays in charge after scoring only 12 goals all season so far – it is quite astounding
You just know this is gonna be a 2 nil defeat. Feel it in my bones.
Benteke offside again
Your right 2 nik
2 zip wankers
Game over.
It was game over the moment we step out
Sacked in the morning you’re getting sacked in the morning.
Surely he’s got to have the bullett now!
Let’s pray that this loss will save us.
We’re fucking SHITE we deserve what we get hope your fucking happy LERNER & Lambert you deserve a good pat on the back twats.
Villa fans with a banner Lambert out
Well they won’t get away with that at VP!
Like he gives a f**k giddy, busy suning himself in the Caribbean.
Enough is enough!
Lambert out. Yes that’s right Lambert out. Enough is enough. 2 and a half seasons. We are going to be relegated. NOw that is ironic. With the new funding for the premier league our chairman could have got his money back. Now it xxssed up a wall.
Sack the manager and appoint someone with an idea how to motivate and set up the team correctly.
Goodbye Premier League.
We are the worst team in the league bar none.
Phil Thompson “Villa are toothless”.
Don’t worry we go again lol
classic Phil Thompson – “McGregor has frostbite”
Tim Sherwood now til the end of season.
Please
Yeah I take him right now