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Aston Villa v Hull City AFC - Team news...

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  1. originallambrettaman

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    Dawson doing the presser with Leonid this morning.

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    There will be no new additions ahead of tomorrows game.

    “We don’t have any more news with regards to injured players. It is the same situation, maybe Marshall will be ready in two weeks.”

    “I have made my decision about stating XI. We will have a meeting to tell the players today, after that I will talk about tactics.”

    “Aston Villa are a very good team. They have good players, a good coach and good staff - it will be a tough test for us.”

    “But like every team, Aston Villa have both strengths and weaknesses. We will to try to play on their weaknesses.”

    “I think this season in the Championship, we don’t have a really super favourite like Newcastle last season.”

    “I think six or seven teams have the same chance (of winning promotion). It’s an interesting situation for everyone.”

    “Each coach always dreams about new players. If you have 20 good players, you always want more.”

    “But my message to my players is that I am very happy with my team. I am 100% focussed on the squad I have today. I like this team.”

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    “It’s my 17th pre-season - it’s been good, but long. The first session we did with the manager was one of the toughest I’ve done.”

    “The gaffer has been great though. He’s very approachable and his grasp of the English language is incredible.”

    “Obviously pre-season is about putting the work in. I managed to get a decent amount of minutes under my belt and I feel great.”

    “Playing at this level is tough - physically and mentally. It’s always a long hard season, but we’re ready for the challenge ahead.”
     
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  2. pierredelafranchesca

    pierredelafranchesca Well-Known Member

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    question is......will the bench have more or less first team starts for City than we did last season (8 i believe, all from Mahoney), it's a horribly low target to aim for but certainly achievable!
     
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    bum_chinned_crab Well-Known Member

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    Oh defo more, Diomande must have that on his tod. Lenihan has 1, either Campbell or Abel will be on the bench I suspect.
     
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  4. PLT

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    You may be right about one of the strikers, but I wouldn't be totally surprised if Diomande starts to be honest.
     
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    ahhh yes, had forgotten about Anne D, was kind of hoping FC and Abel would both start. That's progress then......
     
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  6. bum_chinned_crab

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    I suspect it'll be:
    McGregor
    Aina
    Dawson
    Hector
    Clark
    Grosicki
    Clucas
    Stewart
    Bowen
    Henriksen
    Hernandez

    Campbell
    Diomande
    Meyler
    Mannion
    Mazuch
    Lenihan
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    That bench is stronger than I thought actually. If Mason and Evandro get fit and nobody gets injured ever then we might be alright...
     
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    Lots of mentions of Evandro. Has he even turned up for pre season training? I know he is contracted to us, but is there any evidence that he is present - acknowledging that he is 'injured' at the moment.
     
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    Is Meyler back fit? Obvs won't be ready for Villa, but in the absence of a genuine LB option i'd happily see him play RB and Aina at LB rather than risk Lenihan or Clark
     
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  9. originallambrettaman

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    He's back in full training, but it seems unlikely that he'll be considered for a starting position.
     
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    Evandro last seen playing golf with Richie Appleby.
     
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    Good, good, his performances at RB last season were very good I must say, and certainly would rather have him RB over CM, esp with our squad depth in both positions.
     
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    Begs the question about Aina then.
     
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  13. DJBlackandamberarmy(No4)

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    I actually feel quite positive now, bring on the season after all!
     
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    On the flip side, 5 injuries and we're screwed...
     
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    I'm sure Meyler declared himself fit and available for selection.
     
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  16. John Ex Aberdeen now E.R.

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    I would go with your team, I'd like to see Clark at left back, but I think he will go for Lenihan on the right and Aina on the left.

    I really like Hector, I think he is better than Davis was latterly, him and Dawson will make a really good pairing IMO.
     
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    I don't really understand football anymore. Chelsea signed Hector and average centre half in the Championship two years ago. Why? He's in his mid 20s now never gonna play for the first team so what's it all about. Same as Kalas.
     
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    Just be clear it's not my team, it's how I think we'll line up.
     
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  19. Mr Hatem

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    Judging by al the negative vibes on the City Transfer thread. I am very surprised that we are able to raise a team. ;)
     
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  20. PLT

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    What do we think about strikers? I can see why people are expecting one up front, but we all know Abel can't play on his own up there. I think Campbell has really improved his aerial game since leaving us last time so maybe he could hold it up better up there but it still doesn't seem natural. Looks like yet another year we don't have a proper hold up player.
     
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