Walsall v Aston Villa - Friendly - 27/7/10

[leics_saddler]

I've always wanted to start a match thread, so no doubt I've got some pertinent detail incorrect somewhere.

Anyway, form is that Villa were dicked by Bohemians on Saturday (titter) and we're GF-0 GA-9. James Milner will probably be absent from their side, pending a £Fartoomuch move to Manchester City (probably), whereas our striking riches mean that this may be the last Troy Deeney appearance for the club.

Seeing as I'm making a rare effort, it would be nice to see a goal from one of our players.

[clawtheolder]

You may see a Walsall goal tomorrow, as Villa are flying out to play in Europe Wednesday,
so they`ll probably send their reserves.

[Duke]

Former players here for the friendly.
http://www.saddlers.co.uk/page/News/0,, ... 98,00.html

[motty]

I've always wanted to start a match thread, so no doubt I've got some pertinent detail incorrect somewhere.

Anyway, form is that Villa were dicked by Bohemians on Saturday (titter) and we're GF-0 GA-9. James Milner will probably be absent from their side, pending a £Fartoomuch move to Manchester City (probably), whereas our striking riches mean that this may be the last Troy Deeney appearance for the club.

Seeing as I'm making a rare effort, it would be nice to see a goal from one of our players.

Definately*

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/footbal ... 854564.stm

He will not be involved in Tuesday's friendly against Walsall, but will join his team-mates when Villa fly out on Wednesday for the Guadiana Cup featuring Benfica and Feyenoord.

[WFC_Rob]

There's always some sort of scandal in the Villa camp around the time they play us.

Lee Hendrie booted the ball at his own fans after they gave him a bit of stick, Barry was constantly booed 2 years ago & now there's 'Milner-gate'.

[BathSaddler]

2-0 defeat in front of 5,650, the majority Vile supporters.

[pastsodull]

3-0 defeat, crowd of 5327, 5324 villa, 1 watford scout, 1 player x and 1 swiftyboy looking for an apology

[tinned]

3 - 0 defeat.

Evo to complain loudly about the lack of Fruit Polo's (the king of fruit based boiled sweets) on sale in the kiosk and start a one man campaign to have them replace the soup counter as the half time refreshment of choice.

[Rushall Saddler]

VILLA: Friedel, Beye, Collins, Davies, Shorey, Albrighton, Reo-Coker, Sidwell, Bannan, Carew, Weimann.

Oh dear.

[Rushall Saddler]

Walsall line-up: Brain, Westlake, McDonald, Lancashire, Stokes, Jones, Taundry, Richards, Gray, Byfield, Deeney.

Pretty much full strength.

[WFC_Jimmy]

what formation is that?

Brian

Westlake
Mcdonald
Lancashire
Stokes

Jones
Taundry
Richards
Gray

Deeney
Byfield

Or

Brian

Westlake
Mcdonald
Lancashire
Stokes

Jones
Taundry
Richards

Deeney
Byfield
Gray

[Welsh_Saddler]

Managed to get radio WM on my computer, but of course there are other matches on.... we are taking our turn with the Bagladies and Custard games - from what I can gather we're 0 - 0 after 15 minutes or so. And as they play the Rolling Stones "This could be the last time" what do you know??? Vanished - complete silence.... :(

[Welsh_Saddler]

0-1 down to Vile after 25 minutes.... Walsall's defence teased down the wing, good cross and a header past Brain....

"John Carew is tearing the Walsall defence to shreds"

"Mike Kearns seems to think the Villa goal went in off Westlake"

Troy Deeney had an early chance with a good header, but Brad Friedel brought off a fantastic save, according to WM

[Duke]

half time 0-1

[silvervanman]

text commentry on the vile web site also

[Welsh_Saddler]

Byfield cannonball header crashed against Friedel's bar with 25 minutes to go.....

0-2 down with 20 minutes to go :roll:

[Torbaysaddler]

According to the WM commentary ...... you can't beat the Balti Pies on offer

[Stu]

Attendance 5,735 (3,013 from Villa)

[BathSaddler]

It sounds like we're playing okay. And who gives a flying fig about the Balti Pies :x ? But then WM, like the majority of the mainstream media, only deal in cliches.

[BathSaddler]

Attendance 5,735 (3,013 from Villa)

Do I get a prize for only being 85 off?

[Welsh_Saddler]

Second half substitutions according to WM... Marshall on for Richards, and Lescott on for Westlake.

[Torbaysaddler]

Attendance 5,735 (3,013 from Villa)

Do I get a prize for only being 85 off?

Balti Pie :wink:

[Welsh_Saddler]

We've SCORED!!!!!! Nicholls on as sub, scores after two minutes..... :D

[latviancheese]

He scored past the Villa last year aswell.

Seemed a bit more promising.

[BathSaddler]

We've SCORED!!!!!! Nicholls on as sub, scores after two minutes..... :D

It's the start of the goalrush. Port Vale lost 1-0 to Aberdeen tonight, so they're obviously there for the taking.

[Duke]

Final score 1-2.

[BathSaddler]

Final score 1-2.

According to the OS both Clayton McDonald and Manny Smith went close to scoring at the very end.

[Zece_WFC]

We played really really well tonight, much improved performance!!! Carew was running the midfield when he got the ball and the goal was off Westlake because Brain would of saved it if it didn't come off Westlake. 100% a goal off Westlake.

Deeny headered from close range in the first half and if it wasn't Friedel that was in goal, it would of gone in, stunning save. Brain pulled off a save like it with a few minutes gone aswell.

No idea how Byfield managed to hit the bar when the goal was just pretty much empty.

As soon as carew came off they were all over the place.

So summing up, if we play like we did tonight against MK Dons, we'll have no problem turning them over.

One last note, was a bit worrying seeing Deeney taking his shirt off and handing it to a kid and walking off... considering the shirts are all named and numbered with the Npower football league badges on the arms.

[WFC_Rob]

One last note, was a bit worrying seeing Deeney taking his shirt off and handing it to a kid and walking off... considering the shirts are all named and numbered with the Npower football league badges on the arms.

He did that?

Guess it really is bye bye Troy then. :?

[DanWalsallFC]

One last note, was a bit worrying seeing Deeney taking his shirt off and handing it to a kid and walking off... considering the shirts are all named and numbered with the Npower football league badges on the arms.

He did that?

Guess it really is bye bye Troy then. :?

:lol: