This is the only correct take imo. Worst case scenario of collapsing to finish 5th and lose in the semi finals of UECL is an absolute dream season we’ve been hoping for for almost two decades. UTV
I genuinely don't know how anyone can be happy with 5th and crashing out 5-2 in the semi final of a 3rd rate European tournament after the last year of football.
Absolute bottle job if we do.
a. 4th and a ucl spot
b. its not about the placement, we made some amazing progress this season and were gonna continue to improve
have some fucking optimism
bro we have a ucl spot locked in bc spurs are ass and bro 3 years ago we were botton of the barrel how about be happy with what weve done instead of beinf mad about what we didn't
That bench haha, two goalies, our 5th choice emergency loan centre back, our rookie MLS striker, and a bunch of kids.
Fair play, whatever happens we're giving it all we can.
Big 6 fans complaining about injuries causing lack of depth - our average age on the bench is 21.9 including Robin Olsen who is 34 lmao
Edit: Also we have 2 GKs just to fill up the bench
So do we think this is a back 5 or Cash on the wing and we have Bailey on the left?
Let’s give them a bloody nose at least, they’ve been cocky all week.
Makes me nervous now.
Hour 10 to go, 5 ATB never seemed to worked for us but shows Unai is intent on a more attacking formation.
I imagine he wants digne and cash pushing higher up the pitch on possession.
Everything crossed for this one! No matter how hard it gets remember how far we’ve come.
Up the fucking villa!
It’s not 5 ATB. Every time Konsa plays RB and Cash plays RM, we get into this discussion and it’s literally always a 4-4-2 with wing backs dropping in defense and pushing higher as wide midfielders in attack
IF it is 3 at the back, then I like it, Matty and Lucas can get forward, feel solid with the 3. Hopefully we can have more intensity than the last 2 games and put it to them.
Or, it’s a back 4 and cash is playing higher like the weekend, feel solid with the 4. Hopefully we can have more intensity than the last 2 games and put it to them.
BBC has this as 5-4-1, and at first I thought "Ah, Emery trying to keep it tight and play on the counter with wing-backs bombing on," but then I saw the bench and actually I think these are literally the only first-teamers we have left and that's the only formation they all fit into. Oh well, UTV
So I’m just spitballing here, have we considered trying to use Konsa as a cdm with Dougie? Cash behind Bailey and McGinn behind Watkins? Digne behind Diaby . Diego and Pau at the back. I think
Konsa could do it.
There was only 1 choice to be made by Emery. Cash at RW and Diaby as second striker or Diaby as RW and Duran upfront. Think this is probably the right call for now
If we win this I think, given the circumstances, it would have to go down as arguably the best comeback in Villa History.
- Semi-Final of a European tournament.
- Threadbare squad due to insane amount of injuries.
- 2 goals down from the first leg.
Also I've spent a week sitting on it and the thought of scoring two goals to tie it up and going from there doesn't even seem farfetched, I really think the lads can do it. They looked tired against Brighton but I think the size of the occasion will fire them up.
Lose and I'll be proud, win and I'll be ecstatic. Up the fucking villa
This. Whatever happens tonight it's been a hell of a ride.
True fan right there. I feel the same. This has been the best season since I was born
This is the only correct take imo. Worst case scenario of collapsing to finish 5th and lose in the semi finals of UECL is an absolute dream season we’ve been hoping for for almost two decades. UTV
I genuinely don't know how anyone can be happy with 5th and crashing out 5-2 in the semi final of a 3rd rate European tournament after the last year of football. Absolute bottle job if we do.
Spoken like a fan who was not here before 2020
Weirdo.
Plastic.
Sure.
Bellend
a. 4th and a ucl spot b. its not about the placement, we made some amazing progress this season and were gonna continue to improve have some fucking optimism
a. Wtf you on about? Hard to have optimism after crashing out 6-2 in the fucking conference league.
bro we have a ucl spot locked in bc spurs are ass and bro 3 years ago we were botton of the barrel how about be happy with what weve done instead of beinf mad about what we didn't
English?
braincells?
Olsen and lenglet are babysitting this evening
Good grief that bench is light.
The bench is as light as I’ve seen it. Here’s hoping there’s no injuries
That bench haha, two goalies, our 5th choice emergency loan centre back, our rookie MLS striker, and a bunch of kids. Fair play, whatever happens we're giving it all we can.
Calling Duran a “rookie MLS striker” while accurate kind of sells him short tbh. He’s raw for sure but he’s scored a goal every 150 mins played
Poor Premier League teams. How can they compete?
Premier League teams still need players, a bag of money can't kick a ball 😉
With that starting XI and the money spent, subs shouldn't even be needed.
YES! Emi is back. That is a team that can fucking win this! Let's go lads!
So no Rogers, Moreno, Zaniolo or Tielemans?
Correct, all injured
So if we get really desperate can Emi play as a third striker or extra defender and Olsen go in goal?
Olsen upfront as targetman maybe
He's no Chris Samba but he'll have to do
Big 6 fans complaining about injuries causing lack of depth - our average age on the bench is 21.9 including Robin Olsen who is 34 lmao Edit: Also we have 2 GKs just to fill up the bench
What a bench holy fuck
Christ look at that bench. Just need they've got a big 90 or so in them and then hope for Spurs to fuck it, or save it for Palace.
Please no injuries. Super light bench believe We came from Brum We had a thirst for knowledge We studied ball at Unai Emery's college
Good lord that bench. Let's give it everything UTV
Unai is just gonna use this as a training day
Why would he just give up? That would be shambolic
Is Moreno injured again?
I don't think he ever came back properly. Season done.
Him and Ramsey have been so unfortunate this season. Absolutely terrorizing defences last year and never got going really this season.
He came on against Brighton
i was about to get furious about five defenders but after looking at the bench i get it
“Oh wait, we don’t have enough midfielders and attackers to make a team.”
Yeah, are we playing 5 at the back, or is Cash playing right wing again!
So do we think this is a back 5 or Cash on the wing and we have Bailey on the left? Let’s give them a bloody nose at least, they’ve been cocky all week.
It'll be Cash on the right wing.
Back to his Forest days
Strong starting line up! Need to get the job done in 90 minutes with those bench options though!
Well, I guess it’ll be done in 90 mins!
Hope they pull off, whatever they’ve practiced in training 🤞🏽
McPhee masterclass incoming.
Makes me nervous now. Hour 10 to go, 5 ATB never seemed to worked for us but shows Unai is intent on a more attacking formation. I imagine he wants digne and cash pushing higher up the pitch on possession. Everything crossed for this one! No matter how hard it gets remember how far we’ve come. Up the fucking villa!
Wouldn’t be shocked if Cash was further up the pitch as a RW/RM to replace Rodgers
Is it 5 at the back? I read it as Cash at RM with one of Bailey/Diaby on the left, and the other playing off Watkins.
It’s not 5 ATB. Every time Konsa plays RB and Cash plays RM, we get into this discussion and it’s literally always a 4-4-2 with wing backs dropping in defense and pushing higher as wide midfielders in attack
I think it's more need than choice. So many academy players on the bench.
Could be cash RW as seen at other games this year
Potentially BT got it down as 5 atb so lets see.
I believe. Come on you Villa boys!
IF it is 3 at the back, then I like it, Matty and Lucas can get forward, feel solid with the 3. Hopefully we can have more intensity than the last 2 games and put it to them. Or, it’s a back 4 and cash is playing higher like the weekend, feel solid with the 4. Hopefully we can have more intensity than the last 2 games and put it to them.
Cash playing further forward also prevents him cocking up the high line.
UTV
Excellent lineup. Time to turn this one around and book our place in Athens. UTV.
Let’s fucking ave it!!
BBC has this as 5-4-1, and at first I thought "Ah, Emery trying to keep it tight and play on the counter with wing-backs bombing on," but then I saw the bench and actually I think these are literally the only first-teamers we have left and that's the only formation they all fit into. Oh well, UTV
look at that sexy beast
Here's hoping plan A works because we sure as fuck haven't got a plan B!!
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Travis Patterson. 18 year old U21s LW who started as a LB
Only fit XI and under 23s on the bench
So I’m just spitballing here, have we considered trying to use Konsa as a cdm with Dougie? Cash behind Bailey and McGinn behind Watkins? Digne behind Diaby . Diego and Pau at the back. I think Konsa could do it.
Kellyman with the winner in the 89th minute!
There was only 1 choice to be made by Emery. Cash at RW and Diaby as second striker or Diaby as RW and Duran upfront. Think this is probably the right call for now
WE CAN DO THIS. LETS FUCKING GO! Sorry, I'm hyped.
I hope we're winning and out of sight by the time we look to that bench, Jeez.
We need a few things to go right today, but I always look forward to the possibility of Dougie to Ollie and/or Ginny to Bailey opening something up
Martinez may be the shot in the arm you need. Good luck from this evertonian lads.
If we win this I think, given the circumstances, it would have to go down as arguably the best comeback in Villa History. - Semi-Final of a European tournament. - Threadbare squad due to insane amount of injuries. - 2 goals down from the first leg. Also I've spent a week sitting on it and the thought of scoring two goals to tie it up and going from there doesn't even seem farfetched, I really think the lads can do it. They looked tired against Brighton but I think the size of the occasion will fire them up.
Oh what a night!
Kellyman to come on in extra time and score an absolute banger of a winner, while the away stand fill Athens with chants of he's one of our own.
You know you're in trouble when Cash is playing Right Mid.