Villa...

[Grizzly blade]

seen a few comments that Villa might not have anything to play for at Leeds as they are in the play offs already.

Well I beg to differ.

Would villa prefer to be 4/5th and play West Brom over 2 legs?
Or the clearly better side in leeds?

On top of that, risking resting players and losing momentum. They would want to go there and win to give them that edge in a play off!

 

[Beans]

Agreed, they also blew a 2-0 lead to Leeds in December which (I hope) they’ll be motivated to avenge. No reason not to go for fourth if it’s still attainable; they can always rest players last game of the season.

 

[FMBlade1]

They play Norwich last day of the season

Hmm

 

[Fulwood Blade]

I don't buy this about Villa resting players in the next two games.

if there's one thing a manager wants is momentum and Villa have that.

They are probably favourites going into the play offs - Smith has obviously got them playing to their strengths.

There's still enough in the play off positions for Villa to catch W Brom and have the advantage of home 2nd.

For sure they may rest a few in the last game (Norwich home) but by then they will know they are well in the play offs.

At the end of the day - Blades win 3, we are promoted - fuck the others unless we HAVE to think about them..

UTB

 

[1973Blade]

I don't buy this about Villa resting players in the next two games.

if there's one thing a manager wants is momentum and Villa have that.

They are probably favourites going into the play offs - Smith has obviously got them playing to their strengths.

There's still enough in the play off positions for Villa to catch W Brom and have the advantage of home 2nd.

For sure they may rest a few in the last game (Norwich home) but by then they will know they are well in the play offs.

At the end of the day - Blades win 3, we are promoted - fuck the others unless we HAVE to think about them..

UTB

Am I being overly pessimistic in saying that we could win all three and still finish third

 

[BladeInIreland]

I forgot about the rivalry element with West Brom.

 

[Nicolaus_Copernicus]

Am I being overly pessimistic in saying that we could win all three and still finish third

Pessimistic. But factually correct.

 

[John Snow]

I forgot about the rivalry element with West Brom.

Whilst ever Villa can overtake WBA they'll be fully on it. They'd want the 2nd leg at home.

 

[metalblade]

Am I being overly pessimistic in saying that we could win all three and still finish third

Only if Leeds win all their remaining games by about 4-0

 

[ForgeBlade]

Whilst ever Villa can overtake WBA they'll be fully on it. They'd want the 2nd leg at home.

This. Also on a personal note, IF we finsh 2nd and get autos, I'd love nothing more than for that odious little twat Grealish to score an OG in the final that means they lose. Ideally in the 8th minute of 5 mins added time. I'd love to put the tin lid on our season watching him sob his twatty little eyes out on the pitch at Wembley.

 

[raimond]

Am I being overly pessimistic in saying that we could win all three and still finish third

Yes you are.

 

[RammyBlade]

Am I being overly pessimistic in saying that we could win all three and still finish third

How would that work then - you saying Leedswill catch up 6 goals difference as well ?

 

[FATTYFOULKE]

Villa have won 9 on the trot. They have a chance to set a record that will be in the history books forever every game they win from now on.

Their players will want that.

 

[BanbridgeBlade]

Villa will also want the momentum of having recently beat Leeds IF they end up playing them in the playoffs.

 

[Fulwood Blade]

Am I being overly pessimistic in saying that we could win all three and still finish third

Even to think that, you should be looking up the Samaritans phone number If you do, pass it on to a few others.

With a +6 goal difference over Leeds, they would have to play incredibly well against brentford (a), Villa (h) and Ipswich (a) to get in front on goal difference. Don't forget that we would also win 3, meaning a starting goal difference of at least +9.
.A bookie would give you 250-1 on that - so in effect, No.

UTB

 

[BladeFisher]

Even to think that, you should be looking up the Samaritans phone number If you do, pass it on to a few others.

With a +6 goal difference over Leeds, they would have to play incredibly well against brentford (a), Villa (h) and Ipswich (a) to get in front on goal difference. Don't forget that we would also win 3, meaning a starting goal difference of at least +9.
.A bookie would give you 250-1 on that - so in effect, No.

UTB

They could put 6 past Ipswich.

 

[1973Blade]

Hull 0 United 1
Brentford 0 Leeds 3

United 2 Ipswich 1
Leeds 2 Villa 0

Stoke 0 United 1
Ipswich 0 Leeds 4

Just saying

 

[adebo]

Won't Villa want the psychological advantage of spanking Leeds knowing they may get them again in a play off final. If they can beat leeds on their own patch comfortably they will be happier about doing it at Wembley.

 

[FATTYFOULKE]

They could put 6 past Ipswich.

True.

So could we.

 

[ben1987]

Hull 0 United 1
Brentford 0 Leeds 3

United 2 Ipswich 1
Leeds 2 Villa 0

Stoke 0 United 1
Ipswich 0 Leeds 4

Just saying

Doesn’t that then mean we have equal goal difference?

 

[1973Blade]

Doesn’t that then mean we have equal goal difference?

Yes, Leeds would go up due to scoring more goals.

 

[ben1987]

Yes, Leeds would go up due to scoring more goals.

Oh shit I can’t cope with that. Hope you are wrong but that’s a typical unites thing to miss out on promotion with.

 

[Blend-it-like-Harris]

Am I being overly pessimistic in saying that we could win all three and still finish third

This made me chuckle - not only the depth of pessimism in the assertion, but the fact that Mr Doom and Gloom himself (Nicky Copernicus) hit the "Like" button. I'm starting to think these guys actually enjoy Blades failures so they can say "I told you so".

 

[Kozzy_is_my_Dad]

Yep.

 

[Fulwood Blade]

They could put 6 past Ipswich.

so could we................

touché

UTB

 

[therosk]

Villa fan here. I wouldn’t question our effort going into Leeds/Norwich. The only concerns are over Tammy (but Kodjia will take his place), and possibly resting McGinn (who has been immense, but if he gets two yellows he’s out of the playoffs). We will give it our all in each game and we certainly will want to put one over Leeds after they beat us earlier this season.

How’s Sharp looking for you? How long will he be out do you know?

 

[itsinyerblood]

Oh shit I can’t cope with that. Hope you are wrong but that’s a typical unites thing to miss out on promotion with.

It's just foolish doodling when there's nothing better to do. I'd imagine that looking at it coldly you might begin to think it's possible, but then so are many other things.......try and ignore pessimism, it does no good and is based on childish beliefs such as we're not deserving of good things. It's stupid, period!

 

[FATTYFOULKE]

How’s Sharp looking for you? How long will he be out do you know?

Sorry but that’s confidential.

Loose lips sink ships...and all that

 

[Topplayersleave]

True.

So could we.

But we'll sit back when we've scored the first one, so I doubt it

 

[Ricky]

Villa fan here. I wouldn’t question our effort going into Leeds/Norwich. The only concerns are over Tammy (but Kodjia will take his place), and possibly resting McGinn (who has been immense, but if he gets two yellows he’s out of the playoffs). We will give it our all in each game and we certainly will want to put one over Leeds after they beat us earlier this season.

How’s Sharp looking for you? How long will he be out do you know?

McGinn's been a predictably brilliant signing. Signing of the season in the Championship after Pukki..... and McGoldrick.

He better play against Leeds. He's the last one I'd want missing for that game.