As I’ve frequently said, I detest breaks in the season caused by internationals.
While I know they’re necessary, the friendlies really wind me up, as they extend a break that could be shortened. The breaks just kill the impetus in the season, for me.
Enough of my moaning though and at least we’re back to the really important stuff, as in a quite daunting game at Old Trafford.
Or at least it should be a daunting game, as Utd have some pretty formidable form in 2015.
The win at Anfield won’t have done them any harm either and they’ll be chomping at the bit, no doubt.
So why then, do I have a sneaky feeling that we might get something from this game?
The truth is I don’t know, but I had a conversation with a Manc fan about a week ago and he asked my thoughts. I said I had a bit of a feeling and he immediately offered me the draw and the win for a £10 bet.
Although I’m not a betting man, I took him up on the bet, again because of the sneaky feeling, but more because of the draw. It can’t be a bad bet can it?
The truth is though, even though we have had a surge in optimism after Sherwood’s arrival, my bet isn’t logical. Utd are on a roll and we aren’t.
And now, having had second thoughts, I wish I hadn’t taken the bet. Because I invariably lose.
Still, I’ve been really encouraged, because I’ve been looking around the various sites and it seems I’m not the only one who has a bit of a feeling. It seems there are plenty of Villa fans who think we might at least get a point.
And admittedly, we definitely have the pace to worry anyone on the day, if our game clicks.
Team news then and quite frankly, I’m seeing contradictory things.
Ron Vlaar has trained fully, so will possibly start.
Sendoros and Cole returned to training, so may be available.
Okore? I’ve seen reports he’s out and reports that he’s fit.
Cissokho and Baker are definitely out and Cleverley is ineligible.
It seems Utd have RVP definitely out (good news), But Rooney is fine and Falcao is looking likely to start. Smalling is also out after going off for England.
Jonny Evans is suspended and Luke Shaw hasn’t trained all week.
What’s it going to be then?
My head says Utd will just have too much for us.
But my heart says it’s a funny old game and you never know.
Hence I’ll go for 1-1.
Because of that tenner I’ve got riding on it.
And just because I know a few of you like a vote;
SHITE
At least I don’t have to round Aston with girlfriends underwear on. No surprise always going to lose today just need to keep score down though as GD could be crucial
Sod that. 2-1 Villa. OohAh to get arrested for indecent exposure!!! 🙂
Bloody hell Ooah, you talk like we’ve lost already!
Yes, they’ve been way stronger than us, but if we can get one of those through balls right we can score.
Ooha you ain’t out the woods just yet fully agree bum bum we’ll do em.UTV
We’re fucked with qpr wining and we got to play them next were going down we won’t stay up losing to swan’s was a massive game to lose qpr will beat us at home we been down for a while now wba games were just papering over the cracks sherwood changed nothing
How can he put Weimann in over Gil or Grealish on the left wing?!! Just a waste of a shirt him playing out there.
Also, has Lowton got slower? I think my nan could get a better time over 50 yards! Not a premier league footballer Im afraid.
Its gonna take some half time team talk to turn this around…!
Basically sherwood is shit I’m afraid.
Can’t see the game just checked the scores, why can’t we see the half out letting goals in late on could be the death of us. Back in the shit again. Come on villa
This isn’t N’Zogbia’s type of game, hence I’d have put Bacuna on for him.
Looks like it’ll be Bacuna on for Hutton, so it’d be Gil for N’zog for me.
afraid they were all looking for half time there
Jeez, decent chance then.
Oops, just noticed the time was wrong. Now corrected.
Baker on for N’Zog?
Sherwood 100% has something against Gil and it’s pathetic.
Agreed Andrew, N’Zog does nothing and gets the start, yet Gil isn’t even given a chance?
Something not right there.
We’re crying out for someone who can do something out of nothing, imo.
Nah, lets bring Joe Cole on, because he’s going to do something.
I just don’t understand the thinking.
Deadwood out!
Jesus 🙁
Good goal from Rooney.
Double SHITE
Poor as per usual from Delph not to get on Rooney quicker, Di Maria owns Okore.
How the fuck does Delph get picked for England ffs
Not really sure who else England has for CM that’s any good. Henderson and Carrick, maybe Barkley.
Although could pick a Championship midfielder or two who are probably better
Wow De Gea
I said we’ll Nick it hopefully
And Cole assists for Benteke, haha.
Still lost though no way will we equalise
Tuesday night will be a huge game.
Gabby’s an idiot, can’t read the game, no need to make that kind of challenge on Jones who’s awful, so he probably could’ve gotten a corner out of it.
So the ref calls a weak foul on Benteke, yet Delph gets knocked down so Rooney can take it and it’s no foul. lmao