and it’s about time for me, as the internationals just bore me witless.
England competing for a trophy is about the same as Villa winning the league, in that there’s no chance.
Leicester are probably strong favourites after their very decent start and we’re very much underdogs, given that the media think we’re doomed to struggle again.
But I feel this is an interesting game; one that might prove we’re not quite the soft touch the media see us as.
Hence, while we might be expected to lose, I suspect it’s one we should actually be looking to win, if we’re to be showing any signs that we’ve moved on.
Unfortunately, the realist in me doesn’t quite see it like that and I do indeed expect us to lose.
Why?
Because this is the sort of game that scares me.
Leicester play a pacey game, similar to us, but I feel they currently do it better, as they have a more regular, settled side.
And I feel we’re going to play into their hands, if we attack them, as is Sherwood’s apparent want.
The manager particularly mentioned that we made a mistake in selling Albrighton, a point that I strongly agree with and said so at the time.
And if we don’t set up right, he quite simply will hurt us, in my opinion.
So, I expect Sherwood to take a more careful approach.
Which might also be our undoing, as if we don’t attack, it would seem that we’re definitely going to concede.
Because that’s what we do, isn’t it?
I’d personally go for a five at the back, or 3-5-2 if you prefer, with Sanchez in the middle and a defensive approach, aimed at getting a point, but I just don’t see it happening as we all know Gabby’s going to come straight back in, isn’t he?
Which means it’s going to be two up top, in my opinion.
Who the two are, god knows, as if Gabby is included, all bets are off on my part.
Maybe it’ll be Gestede.
The simple truth is, I don’t know what’s going to happen.
Squad-wise, Leicester don’t have any problems at all.
On Villa’s part, Grealish is a maybe, Gana is doubtful and Traore is a 50-50.
I’ve had about six attempts at writing this blog and whatever I write always seems not quite appropriate.
Suffice to say, if I’ve got to hang my balls on the block, it’s going to be a 1-2 defeat.
While I like the way we’re looking and progressing, I suspect this is just an ask too far.
Oh, I’ll put a poll in to see what you think.
Comments
144 responses to “Leicester – Villa next up”
Pick that out, that’s what Sanchez was telling Grealish, just hit that.
Grealish, cracker.
Get the fuck in!!!!
GET IN THERE COYL!!!!
grealish made up for the miss from earlier.
Get the fuck in there come in villa
Richards committment made that, bloody fantastic from him and top finish grealish!!
Good half should be 2up but FUCK it we’re winning.
Could do with second giddy they are prob going to score at some point knowing us
Good half. One thing that’s bothering me (and it happened against United too) is that when we give Bacuna the ball in the right back position he slows it down and then gets closed down and dispossessed. Other than that, we’re worth at least a goal lead. UTV
Gabby is fucking useless no threat at all he can’t pass, score, head, dribble or even hold up the fucking ball! Get Gestead on and we will score a few more stick wit gabby and I can see them getting back into this!
He’s occupying two slow centre halves who are having to pay close to their own goal, gives us more space for Gil, Grealish, Sinclair to play in – they’d be delighted if we were lumping it to Gestede.
That said, most of your post is spot on.
Ayew could do that job though
Agree but we’ve got into some good crossing positions as well. I’d take off Gil and Gabby and put Ayew and Gestede on give them another look
I think that may well happen to be fair
Gabby’s moustache is still shit too
would rather give j ayew a run in the second half after his goal midweek for his country he may just be up for this. leave gabby on for first 10-15 mins then swap for fresher legs .
Gestede on now – we shouldn’t be going long to Agbonlahor
We need to change something, big time.
Well played Gabby.
Gil, YESSSS!
sweet gil . another good goal
Gil GET THE FUCK IN COYL
Bloody hell, what a nice strike!
we needed that . im hoping that knocks the wind out of leicester.
Gil off?????? FFS
He looked winded after making that run, looked tired after the first half. Plus he’s been an object of Leicester’s physicality so it’s not a stupid sub.
What a goal jack and Gil lol
U nicking my jokes OhAhh?????
Yep sue me lol
Defending Giddy,
Jordan Ayew, maybe he’ll get his first and it’ll be a hat-tricks of first in the league.
I agree with taking Gil off.
wrap him up in cotton wool.
2 – 0 get in
2 – 1 now…..
Shit, 2-1
FFS squeaky bum time we should of been home & dry now
Hope you all can see the contributions Abonglahor making, fuck all giving it away, hey at last he’s seen it .he’s off
Typical villa mistakes as usual costing us
Gabby’s gotta be watching De Laet better, awful defending.
You seen what I did Andrew.
Fuck me we’re making hard work of this
The same old issues are there even though we’ve made big changes