Team for Villa

[West Acton]

I am not massively impressed by Villa. They have won less games then us

[qpr4life]

I think this is going to be toughest fixture we have to go. I think we need to be defensive or we will get stuffed. I’d go with:

Lumley
furlong, BFG, Lynch, Bidwell
cousins, Scowen
BOS, Freeman, Pav
Wells

Why BOS, is he more defensive?

Personally feel we've proven many wrong many times, so no idea how we'll do but agree it'll be very very hard.

[Fraggy]

Looks like the Birmingham Mail has been having a peek on here.

[northampton rs]

Sorry to say I fear a Heavy defeat at Villa Park.

[LoftusRoadLad]

I think they will be more worried of us then the other way round. The pressure will be on them to whup us.

[Rangers77]

Bit of a gamble starting with Ilias away to Villa. I'd rather bring him on after 60 mins (and no later) if Eze still isn't performing, or if the team is struggling. Otherwise I'd go with that team, 77.

Fair point. And probably wise. Think Eze needs a rest/ ought be dropped to the bench. It should shake him up. Freeman in the hole and BOS wide left would work. But I think Chair could do so well. He's hungry and eager to seize a chance. Plus Villa are poor defensively in midfield. They leave loads of space open for opponents.
A defensive two can nullify Ireland. Big game. Could be a great one

[West Acton]

Was there last year and Eze was exceptional up there I would say his best performance in the hoops. Pitch at Villa is huge which means more time on the ball for him so game could be made for him

[maidstone_hoop]

Lumley

Furlong Leinster Lynch Bidwell

Wsolev Manning Scowen Freeman

Smith Wells