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Stoke City v Aston Villa STOKE CITY v ASTON VILLA Pre/post-match chat, live discussion and analysis 2018/19 Championship - Matchday 34 Saturday, 23rd February 2019 Bet 365 Stadium, Stoke Kick Off: 15.00 (UK Time)

From what I have read Smith has told certain players that they have no futures at the Villa and doesn't want the youth lads in and around the 'toxic vibe' at the club. Firstly, if that is true - then its easy to see why half the players couldn't care less. As for the youth lads - we have been calling for them to be given a chance - many of them have virtually no first team experience what so ever. They will benifit no ends and hopefully we will see the benefits of their loan spells next season.

Is it mad that I thought that was our best performance since we drew with WBA in November? Two defensive laps and Tammy not taking his chance (again) cost us the game. The cheers when Hourihane was subbed was embarrassing. I have said it time and time again - we as fans are massively part of the problem at Aston Villa.

VILLA v WBA ASTON VILLA v WBA Villa Park, Birmingham Saturday 16th February 15.00 Kick off. Discuss this fixture here.

Another p*ss poor performance. Smith has to be made accountable as much as the players. Hause looks dog awful aswell.

RIP Gordan Banks. Gentleman and footballing legend.

Smith deserves time. He is far from perfect and was an underwhelming appointment for me but he wants to do things the right way. If I was to slate him then it would be not changing things earlier when they are going against him. Although I like the style he wants to play, he can't expect players to just adapt - maybe he should adapt until he has more players of his ilk. The problem he has is Villa fans have suffered for a long time. He has come in after a long time of unhappiness. I have always said that i think we, as fans, are part of the problem at the club.

He has had a lot of injury problems this year. That's what surprises me about the signing in the first place.

I have a sneaky feeling Jack will be back for WBA.. I don't know why, I just do.

I am never confident when Villa are involved, I will be honest. I would go back to Whelan holding, McGinn box to box and Hourihane further forward. Whelan and McGinn are most effective in those roles which leave Hourihane to be effective or not in a more advanced role. I don't think we will see Jedinak again personally. Wouldnt surprise me if Carroll started. Was only an illness the weekend wasn't it?

I am really hoping the late show against Sheffield United will kick start our season.

Brentford v Aston Villa BRENTFORD vs ASTON VILLA GRIFFIN PARK, BRENTFORD WEDNESDAY, 13TH FEBRUARY 2019 19.45

Green and Chester is back. Grealish is eager to return but wont make this one.

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Grealish close to return but not likely to play against Sheffield United. Link