I probably should be, but am not, anywhere near as nervous about tonight’s game as I was on Saturday.
A 2-1 advantage shouldn’t really make me feel so confident, but given that we played quite poorly, especially in the first half, yet still managed to win, I’m just not particularly worried.
I think the biggest plus for us is Gayle not being able to play and although Jimmy Shan insists that Albion have very good attacking options, I just don’t think their attack will be equal to ours.
Squad-wise we’re all good and the only questions are about who Dean Smith wans to start.
The team mostly picks itself, but there are doubts about Whelan and Adomah being in the eleven.
Although many are calling for Hourihane to start after his decent performance on Saturday, it wouldn’t surprise me if Whelan starts again. That might puzzle some of you, but an away game, where the opposition surely have to come at us, probably suits Whelan better, as he’s much better defence-wise.
Of course there’s always the argument that attack is the best means of defence and Hourihane is easily the better option if we’re going to go all out.
Adomah was poor, but I’m not convinced Green did enough to warrant a start over him and I think the youngster is better as a backup, brought on to attack tiring legs.
Anyway, I’m looking forward to a more open game, although Albion need to be careful they don’t open up too much.
I just think we’ll certainly have enough about us to not lose by two goals, which means I think we’ll be going through.
If we get the first goal, it’ll probably be all over.
But then, if they score first, that’ll make a real game of it.
I can see a 1-1 draw, but I’m going to go for a win.
2-1 to us.
Here’s hoping. UTV!
Abraham had a bad game today, this is shoot outs.
I dont fancy Speer v Johnstone as penalty stoppers.- something last gasp please. Villa nominate one player not to take a pen to make it 10 each.
That’s easy.
Taylor.
He’s dogshit.
Jedinak on for tuanzebe.
Clever.
Don’t fancy this
Penalties it is then
Jedi to take first one! OMG…
Have faith
Pens it is then.
Whatever happens now, I hate it.
Same here. We deserve nothing I’m afraid and they will feel favourites now they’ve got to pens. They probably have the best keeper but here we go.
Forget talent and ability now. Who’s got the biggest balls. Get the calipers out…
I think we’re f***ed.
This is why having the second leg at home is preferable…
Steer giving the kid the eyes lol.
FUCKING COME ON!!!!!
steer saves from the kid.
The eyes definitely worked.
Blood pressure off the scale…
Hourihane scores and Steer saves again!
JED STEER!!!! GIVE THAT MAN A FAT FUCKING CONTRACT!
Jedinak nets
albion score.
Grealish next.
And he scores!
Gibbs scores
I fucking knew it.
adomah skies the one that would have wrapped it up.
And Morrison scores.
YES!!!!!
Abraham scores and we’re through!!!!!!!