The Villa Appetiser: Aston Villa v Bristol City 2017 please log in to view this image That was more like it! A much-needed three points were won this weekend, and while the performance was far from convincing, a win to stop the rot was all that mattered. Bristol City started the season well and inflicted a 3-1 defeat on Di Matteo’s Villa earlier in the season, but form has declined for the Robins as the season has gone on. Can we make it back-to-back wins? Steve Bruce on three points “It’s relief for everyone concerned. “It was always going to be something like that to get us up and running again. It’s been a long time. “Some of the stuff we have had to take has been fair but some has been a bit unjust. “But we have got a result – that’s all that matters in times like these. “Thankfully, the lads showed a bit of something to get the result. “Derby had some decent possession but didn’t have a shot on goal until late on. “We defended well, worked hard and had one or two opportunities to make it 2-0.” Steve Bruce on the Villa job “This is where we are at the moment. “I am really privileged to have the job. I have waited 20 years for it. “I will, given time, get it right. I have done it at every club I have been at and I will do it here. We are nowhere near it at the moment. “But we will keep working hard and keep improving. “The backing I have received off the chairman and chief executive has been terrific.” Johnson on Villa / Kodjia “Jonathan Kodjia wanted to go. Once we had received a good, acceptable bid then it was right for the club. “The timing of Kodjia’s departure wasn’t ideal but we are where we are. We wish him all the best, just not tomorrow! “The attitude and energy pleased me most on Saturday and we’ll need the same again at Aston Villa. “With the money [Villa have] spent, it’s a bit like the Galacticos of the Championship.” Memory Match 25th Aug 1979 Newcastle 1 Villa 1 Goals from Kevin Mabbutt and Tom Ritchie secured an away win for the Robins the last time City headed to Villa Park. Villa – Last five matches at home: W 2, D 1, L 2 Bristol City – Last five matches away: D 2, L 3 One to Watch Aaron Wilbraham – The 37-year-old striker scored at St. James’ Park this weekend. Bristol City have failed to win during their last 12 Championship away matches Facts to Sweep Under the Carpet Kodjia missed the game the last time we met Bristol City as Villa looked to bring him to the club. A lot more has changed since then too. That 3-1 loss saw the likes of Ayew, McCormack and even Kozak (as a substitute) feature, so in a way it’s no surprise that our much-changed team have struggled for form. A win against a decent Derby side was a welcome relief from the recent woes but it was hardly a dominant display (29% possession), and Villa were hanging on as the game came to a close. Just above the relegation zone, Bristol will undoubtedly make it difficult for Villa, and would perhaps settle for a point away from home. As well as all that, Bacuna’s energetic display against Derby was impressive, and makes his absence a significant and unfortunate loss as he serves a three-match ban. “it’s a bit like the Galacticos of the Championship” – johnson ON VILLA Why Villa Have Got This Game in the Bag The history books suggested that we might be in with a good chance against Derby. With Bristol however, past records are less useful, particularly as we haven’t played the Robins since the late seventies. When Villa were looking for Di Matteo’s replacement Lee Johnson was one of the names suggested by some, but it hasn’t been going so well for the ex-Barnsley boss lately. Bristol City have failed to win during their last 12 Championship away matches, and while goals haven’t been an issue for Johnson’s men, recent results have been particularly disappointing. The Robins were 2-0 up at St. James’ Park before drawing 2-2, while the other week saw them throw away a 3-0 lead away at Derby, eventually ending 3-3. September was the last time they won away! Bristol City have conceded the first goal in 22 league games this season (a joint league high), and this should give goal-shy Villa some encouragement. Jonathan Kodjia will also be keen to get back to goal-scoring ways and impress against his old club. Prior to our recent slump in form we made a habit of grinding out wins against teams lower down in the table. Take away our recent home losses to Ipswich and Barnsley, if you haven’t erased them from your memory already, and our home form still isn’t bad. Hopefully we carry on we left off on Saturday – playing a little bit better in the process! If we can match the effort levels against Derby, there’s no reason why we can’t get a second 2017 win. Aston Villa v Bristol City Pre - View ~ Aston Villa midfielder Leandro Bacuna will begin his three-match ban against Bristol City. Bacuna confronted an assistant referee and appeared to make contact with the match official as he contested a decision during Saturday's 1-0 home win over Derby, leading to him being sent off. Fellow midfielders Conor Hourihane and Mile Jedinak are injury doubts. Hourihane was absent at the weekend with a dead leg while Jedinak played against the Rams in what was only his second appearance after a month out and he may now need some recovery time. Boss Steve Bruce has one or two other players feeling the effects of a heavy schedule and may make some changes, with the fit-again James Bree perhaps coming in to make his home debut. Bristol City are again short on strikers as they attempt to pull clear of relegation trouble. Top scorer Tammy Abraham remains sidelined, with Robins boss Lee Johnson planning to put a call into Chelsea for an update on the loan signing's thigh problem. Bosnia international Milan Djuric is also likely to be ruled out again with the groin injury he suffered in last week's home defeat to Fulham. So veteran Aaron Wilbraham stands by for another rare start after scoring in Saturday's 2-2 draw at Newcastle. The Gaffer ~ (We're facing Championship Galacticos - Johnson) http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/were-facing-championship-galacticos-johnson-3598564.aspx Match facts Villa host Bristol City for the first time since meeting in the top flight in August 1979, when the visitors won 2-0. Despite winning in midweek, no side has taken fewer points in the Championship in 2017 than Villa, who have picked up just four from their last 10 games. After a bright start to the season, since being linked with the vacancy at Villa in October, Lee Johnson's City have won just 13 of the last 66 points available to them The Robins have conceded the first goal in 22 league games this season - the most in the division along with Blackburn and Rotherham. Prior to the midweek win over Derby, Villa's successive home losses to Ipswich and Barnsley are the only two home defeats they have suffered this season. Bristol City V Aston Villa - Last Match Johnson Post Newcastle~
After putting 2 past Newcastle we shouldn't have anything to fear from this lot. Having said that, we ARE Bristol City after all.......
please log in to view this image Bristol City FCVerified account @bcfctweets 3h3 hours ago ONES TO WATCH: Three key players who could feature for Aston Villa this evening. #ASVvBRC http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/ones-to-watch-aston-villa-3598240.aspx…
All tickets snapped up for Villa Park match. Allocation for Villa away has been snapped up First trip to Villa Park since 1979 City fans are reminded that the club's allocation for tonight's Sky Bet Championship match at Aston Villa has SOLD OUT. All 2,413 tickets have been snapped up for the club's first visit to Villa Park since 1979. Fans without tickets are urged not to travel, with a beamback being arranged at Ashton Gate. Fans collecting tickets at Villa Park, or those who require duplicates, should head to the away ticket office on Wilton Lane, adjacent to the away turnstiles. Read more at http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/villa-away-is-sold-out-3560107.aspx#9VX6g0HsR3msX8l2.99
please log in to view this image Bristol City FCVerified account @bcfctweets 3h3 hours ago INTERVIEW: Birmingham City loanee David Cotterill is aiming to get one over on his parent club’s rivals tonight. http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/its-the-games-were-in-football-for-cotterill-3598239.aspx#xEHqF0V9fbWR6L2F.99…
Considering the size of Villa Park that's a pretty paltry away supporter allowance ! Is that the same for all visiting teams I wonder ?
please log in to view this image Sports Bar & Grill to screen Villa Park clash. Big screen for away day sell out First-come, first-served basis for entry City will be holding a beamback for the sold out encounter with Aston Villa tonight (Tuesday). The Sports Bar & Grill will be open from 5pm on the night, in preparation for showing full coverage of the Sky Bet Championship match. Entry will be free but on a scrict first-come, first-served basis. Note: the only available overflow area is the Dolman Lounge room in the South East corner. Food will be available to purchase on the evening, along with a full selections of beers, lagers, ciders and soft drinks. It's City's first visit to Villa since 1979 and Lee Johnson's side will be looking to complete a double over the Midlands club after a 3-1 win in BS3 back in August. The team will be backed at Villa Park by 2,473 supporters in a sold out away section. Read more at http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/...a-away-clash-3566198.aspx#Rj3qfckoPoh0yKQ8.99
Aston Villa vs Bristol City TV details: Who's in the teams? What time is kick-off? Aston Villa have the possibility of recording back to back wins for the first time since December, as they take on Bristol City tonight. This is the first fixture between the two at Villa Park for 38 years, with the last taking place in the old First Division. The Robins won 2-0 that day. When the sides last met in August it was a comfortable 3-1 win for Bristol and Steve Bruce’s men will be out for revenge. What time is kick off? The match at Villa Park is a 19:45 kick-off. It's one of three Championship games being played tonight. Is it on TV? please log in to view this image Henri Lansbury of Aston Villa talk to Sky Sports Aston Villa haven’t been selected for TV tonight, that honour has gone to Brighton vs Newcastle. In fact, Steve Bruce’s side won’t be back on the TV until at least April! However, the goals from the game will be shown during Sky’s Soccer Special and match highlights will be on the Aston Villa YouTube channel tomorrow. Read More 'Maybe this year I will score 20 goals': Aston Villa's Jonathan Kodjia - the story so far Injury News please log in to view this image Conor Hourihane Steve Bruce is hopeful of having Conor Hourihane back in the squad and the fitness of Mile Jedinak will be checked with Bruce not overly keen to force the Aussie to play two games in four days through fear of a recurrence of the groin injury that kept him out recently. January buy Scott Hogan will still be out after spraining his ankle while fellow forwards Rushian Hepburn-Murphy and Gabriel Agbonlahor are still two weeks away from being available. For Bristol City, striker Tammy Abraham and defender Mark Little have been ruled out of the fixture with thigh and hamstring injuries respectively. While forward Milan Djuric is likely to be ruled out again with a stomach problem. Read More Aston Villa: Steve Bruce's unwanted selection dilemma - predicted XI to face Bristol City Suspensions Leandro Bacuna serves the first game of his ban tonight. Villa have until tomorrow to respond to the FA's charge for that altercation with the linesman on Saturday. Expected Squads please log in to view this image Leeds United's Kemar Roofe and Aston Villa's Mile Jedinak battle for the ball Villa’s expected squad - Johnstone, Hutton, Chester, Baker, Taylor, Hourihane, Lansbury, Jedinak, Green, Adomah, Kodjia, Bunn, Elphick, Bree, Bjarnason, Gardner, Amavi, Grealish, Davis. Bristol City’s expected squad – Giefer, Flint, Wright, Bryan, Cotterill, Hegeler, O’Neil, Smith, O’Dowda, Reid, Wilbraham, Fielding, Magnussen, Vyner, Pack, Paterson, Tomlin, Taylor. Referee The referee is Simon Hooper. He has officiated 32 games in 2016/17 with a return of 114 yellow cards and two red cards. His highest card count so far was nine yellows and one red in Villa’s 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest.
Bristol City FCVerified account @bcfctweets 25m25 minutes ago #ASVvBRC: Giefer, Vyner, Flint, Wright, Bryan, Cotterill, O'Neil, Reid, K.Smith, O'Dowda, Wilbraham. #BristolCity Bristol City FCVerified account @bcfctweets 26m26 minutes ago #ASVvBRC subs: Fielding, Magnusson, Hegeler, Pack, Paterson, Tomlin, Taylor. #BristolCity
Bristol City FCVerified account@bcfctweets 38s38 seconds ago PIC: The Sports Bar & Grill is full. Dolman Lounges now opened as overflow areas. please log in to view this image
Bristol City FCVerified account@bcfctweets 4m4 minutes ago NEWS: The beamback is now full to capacity. Thanks for your support! #ASVvBRC
my first ever away game back in 68 or so ,10 bob from temple meads and won 4-2, same result would do nicely thank you.
