Villa – Rotherham; Surely a win today?

So there’s no way I can get to the game and there aren’t any live streams available. Hence I’ve decided to give AVTV a go for the live commentary. I used to listen occasionally a while back and wasn’t impressed, so I hope it’s improved.

Anyway, we face Rotherham today and the big news is that our £8 million signing from West Brom, James Chester is available for selection. It seems we made the deadline by one minute and it’s good news as surely he’ll be thrown straight in after Wednesday’s debacle?

On the injury front, Nathan Baker will be assessed after his head injury. I’d expect it to be pretty academic, as it’ll be Elphick and Chester at the back anyway.
Otherwise, Di Matteo has the luxury of having the whole squad available, although I’m not sure how much of a luxury that is nowadays.

Rotherham skipper Lee Frecklingon is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering another calf problem last week.
Joe Newell and Aimen Belaid are long term injuries.
Defensive duo Kirk Broadfoot and Joe Mattock should be fit for the trip.

No, I’ve never heard of any of them either, I’m afraid.

It’ll be interesting again to see who starts and how we line up.
It already seems apparent that our midfield is a problem, as even Luton cut a swathe through the middle of the pitch at times. We need to address this quickly, in my opinion and hopefully it’s being done as we speak.

What to think then?
While I’m tempted to say this ought to be a very straight-forward win today, I really don’t find myself convinced.
I was convinced we’d beat Luton, but look what happened there. That defeat really knocked the wind out of my sails.

Rotherham got a point at home to Wolves, but lost 4-5 at home to Morecambe midweek, so I’m not sure what that tells us.

At the moment I refuse to believe that we’re going to seriously struggle against every Championship side that we’ll face this season, but the nagging doubt is there.
While we often read that a match is a “must win”, for me this one really is if we’re not going to go into a spiral of even more lack of confidence and belief.
We simply must get 3 points today, no ifs and no buts, to get the season rolling.

Villa to win 2-1. I hope

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  1. pat57
    pat57 August 13, 2016 at 3:52 pm . Reply

    Two for Villa and two for Rudy!

    Sorry for doubting you.

    Now please don’t go walkabout in the second half.

  2. giddyvillan
    giddyvillan August 13, 2016 at 3:53 pm . Reply

    Get in there we could actually win this one COYL

  3. bob
    bob August 13, 2016 at 3:53 pm . Reply

    did rudy do a back flip lol

  4. giddyvillan
    giddyvillan August 13, 2016 at 3:57 pm . Reply

    How’s Chester doing lads???

    1. OohAhPaulMcGrath
      OohAhPaulMcGrath August 13, 2016 at 4:11 pm . Reply

      Supposed to be playing well just been told by someone at gane

  5. Dave67
    Dave67 August 13, 2016 at 4:02 pm . Reply

    I am a Happy man again come on Villa finish this game .

  6. South coast villan
    South coast villan August 13, 2016 at 4:06 pm . Reply

    Oh hello Derby lol !!! Sorry who wanted Pearson again 😂😂

    1. OohAhPaulMcGrath
      OohAhPaulMcGrath August 13, 2016 at 4:11 pm . Reply

      It’s one game means nothing.

      1. Tekkers48
        Tekkers48 August 13, 2016 at 4:15 pm . Reply

        Too many false dawns Ooh Ahh. Happy with the win although I’ll reserve judgement until we have strung a dozen good results together before I will accept that a corner has been turned on the playing side of things.

        1. Guest
          Guest August 13, 2016 at 4:17 pm . Reply

          We’ve won nothing yet.

        2. OohAhPaulMcGrath
          OohAhPaulMcGrath August 13, 2016 at 4:37 pm . Reply

          Yep but most of people on here will be creaming themselves over this result. Hope this dosnt mean we won’t buy anyone else

    2. OohAhPaulMcGrath
      OohAhPaulMcGrath August 13, 2016 at 4:11 pm . Reply

      We are playing arguably the worst team in the division today steady on

      1. South coast villan
        South coast villan August 13, 2016 at 4:14 pm . Reply

        I know mate but still funny lol👍

        1. OohAhPaulMcGrath
          OohAhPaulMcGrath August 13, 2016 at 4:15 pm . Reply

          Scum are ahead of us now beating Leeds more than we will do

  7. giddyvillan
    giddyvillan August 13, 2016 at 4:36 pm . Reply

    Are we winning???? don’t make sense fans still moaning

    1. OohAhPaulMcGrath
      OohAhPaulMcGrath August 13, 2016 at 4:38 pm . Reply

      Probably coz we are only wining 2.0 to a team that will go down

    2. OohAhPaulMcGrath
      OohAhPaulMcGrath August 13, 2016 at 4:39 pm . Reply

      If we beat a more credible team then we can be more optimustic

  8. pat57
    pat57 August 13, 2016 at 4:44 pm . Reply

    Huddersfield take the lead again. The Toon on the ropes

  9. giddyvillan
    giddyvillan August 13, 2016 at 4:48 pm . Reply

    Get in there

  10. giddyvillan
    giddyvillan August 13, 2016 at 4:52 pm . Reply

    COYL

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