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
Good save from a long range effort by McCormack.
Ayew does well with McCormack, for Gestede to score again. Chipped the keeper after a good move. 2-0 and HT.
Yay!!!
Two for Villa and two for Rudy!
Sorry for doubting you.
Now please don’t go walkabout in the second half.
Get in there we could actually win this one COYL
did rudy do a back flip lol
How’s Chester doing lads???
Supposed to be playing well just been told by someone at gane
I am a Happy man again come on Villa finish this game .
Oh hello Derby lol !!! Sorry who wanted Pearson again 😂😂
It’s one game means nothing.
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.
We’ve won nothing yet.
Yep but most of people on here will be creaming themselves over this result. Hope this dosnt mean we won’t buy anyone else
We are playing arguably the worst team in the division today steady on
I know mate but still funny lol👍
Scum are ahead of us now beating Leeds more than we will do
Creating chances now
Ayew shot deflected for a corner.
Villa looked like Barce for that move lol
Ayew ripped their LB a new one and he’s been subbed off.
Are we winning???? don’t make sense fans still moaning
Probably coz we are only wining 2.0 to a team that will go down
If we beat a more credible team then we can be more optimustic
Shut up Oohah, can’t you even be happy when we’re winning?
Anyway, Ayew off for Traore and he’s got the right hunp.
Traore on? Another surprise. I’d almost forgotten that we had him.
Thanks Badger it really fucks me off still winning still moaning
Traore went on a run, but scuffed the effort.
Huddersfield take the lead again. The Toon on the ropes
Grealish after a flick from Gestede 3-0 get in there.
YAYYYYYYY!!!!
Get in there
McCormack off for Gana.
Strange one, but no doubt resting players.
COYL
Tony Xia waving to the fans and they’re loving it.