Gazza M

The formula needed for 38 points and probable safety. 6 wins 6 draws 6 defeats. Would need to suddenly become a mid table side but it is possible. In all reality we need to become much harder to beat at home and win our games against bottom 6 rivals.

Must win game to get that constant taste of defeat out of the players mouths so would go as strong as possible and make the changes 2nd half rather than start weakened.

If he gets to 12 games in charge like Cooper had and no results then maybe we just give it Brian Barry Murphy with next season in mind.

4 points from 7 games. If it was Cooper he would be being hounded out by now. Can't legislate for continued defensive mistakes. Bin them off and change shape for example.

Was in a similar situation in 2002 when we shit housed a 2-0 under Dave Bassett when Frank Sinclair shoved Peter Schmeichel in the net at set piece. Villa fans going crazy. Was pure comedy.

Villa have flattered to deceive in the league with all their eggs in the European basket hoping it is 1982 again. -3 goal difference suggests mid table mediocrity. The pressure is on them to come at us. We shouldn't be that fearful. Another early goal on the break for us and their whinging crowd will be out in force. Got to believe we can get something here.

A happy hunting ground for us in the league over the years. Rodgers even got a win there two years ago with Tete scoring. We are due a bit of good fortune as well so can see us getting something if we can continue to play as a collective like last two matches.

No I wouldn't.

We need to carry on the counter attacking theme. I would start Daka up top for his pace on the break with Vardy impact sub. Okoli in for Coady. Rest same team.

With Wolves, Everton and Palace improving since first 10 games, 38 points might be minimum requirement. So 24 from 19. Basically win 1, draw 1, lose 1 form. On current form that is us transforming in to a 12th placed Brentford to stand a chance 2nd half. For perspective to achieve same Ipswich need top half form and Southampton already almost need Champions League form.

Welcome to the surgery. Hope you are feeling much better.

Not this one unfortunately. When I do go (6 or 7 times a season as I am a member) I turn up on time, watch the full match and try to join in with making noise. If everyone did this it would be a better atmosphere in my opinion.

We need to pull something out the bag. A win would be absolutely huge. Just hope the crowd can do their bit and not sit on mute.

Evidence that Christmas on the whole drags on a bit!

Is the sort of player we should be targeting.

JS Hamza Coady Okoli VK Winks Soumare Facundo Bilal Mavididi Vardy

Our number 1 for the next 10 years after Mads goes.

When it is that tight and the lines coming out just go with the on field call as not clear and obvious. Save us time FFS. Takes 20 seconds to glance at.

Body blow so close to HT. Don't let heads drop.

Does the Ruud out thread appear after tonight?

His parents must have been to spell his first name wrong on the birth certificate.

Hoping Ruud makes a statement today to bin off some of the crap never to be seen again. Ward, Thomas, Reid springs to mind.

Reminds me of years ago when Steve Guppy left for Celtic as well oiled machine and came back like an 80's Skoda in the woeful Micky Adams season in the Prem. Probably leave this one in the past I think.

Vaguely remember his name from years ago as a player. Hopefully he can bring some fresh ideas and someone Ruud can rely on as currently stands there like a lost boy at times on the side. Just hope we move the last of the Cooper staff on now with maybe another new face soon.

Got to just go and park the bus and hope the punishment isn't that severe. Would scrap 4 at the back. Both fullbacks not strong enough defensively at Prem level. Leave a bit of threat forwards but more direct. Rest Vardy for Man City. Not Ward Faes Vesty Okoli Hamza VK Soumare Winks Facundo Daka Ayew