***The Offical Match Day Thread BHA v Brentford***

[KZNSeagull]

Merely an observation rather than a criticism - when was the last time we had a bench as defensive as that?

Dunno, but who else have we got in the squad to cover midfield if JFC and Kaz are injured and Gardner and Bennett E have gone back?

 

[Triggaaar]

BHAFC ‏@OfficialBHAFC 35s35 seconds ago

#BHAFC subs v Brentford: Walton (GK), Halford, Hughes, Rea, Toko, McCourt, O'Grady. #BFCvBHA

Toko

Who? Transfer window opens today, and we've already got someone in!

No it's 4-4-1/2-1/2

That doesn't add up.

 

[SULLY COULDNT SHOOT]

No J.Bennett

No Colunga

3 Central Defenders on the bench - Blimey.

Bennett cup tied isn't he? Don't know whats going on with Colunga as thought he was the most in form player recently.

 

[fat old seagull]

I quite like the lineup.....that's worrying

 

[SULLY COULDNT SHOOT]

Rea's first time on the bench this season.... or ever?

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Bennett cup tied isn't he? Don't know whats going on with Colunga as thought he was the most in form player recently.

He's injured not cup tied, it's impossible for him to be cup tied.

 

[GT49er]

No J.Bennett

No Colunga

3 Central Defenders on the bench - Blimey.

Colunga and Bennett injured perhaps? Although I seem to remember Bennett being rested for league cup matches?

Not sure about having two little 'uns scampering around up top - think I'd have preferred one of them to be playing off COG - but hey ho, it looks like a team......come on the Albion!

 

[SULLY COULDNT SHOOT]

He's injured not cup tied, it's impossible for him to be cup tied.

I thought perhaps Villa didn't want him to play in cup matches. Any word on Colunga?

 

[Triggaaar]

He's injured not cup tied, it's impossible for him to be cup tied.

Well obviously he's not cup tied, but Norwich (EDIT, Villa) may have said we can't play him in the cup, in case they want him at a later date, which is in effect the same thing.

 

[GT49er]

Bennett cup tied isn't he? Don't know whats going on with Colunga as thought he was the most in form player recently.

Can a player on a season long loan be cup-tied?

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

But he is on a season long loan so it doesn't matter to Villa in any case? J. Bennett that is.

Hasn't E. Bennett gone back to Norwich?

Joe Bennett is a hamstring problem.

 

[KZNSeagull]

Bennett J out with a hamstring injury. Source: Andy Naylor.
Reason for Colunga's absence is unknown.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Well obviously he's not cup tied, but Norwich may have said we can't play him in the cup, in case they want him at a later date, which is in effect the same thing.

Norwich

 

[GT49er]

Well obviously he's not cup tied, but Norwich may have said we can't play him in the cup, in case they want him at a later date, which is in effect the same thing.

Wrong Bennett!

 

[Insel affe]

Gotta feeling this is going to be a high scoring game and a reply maybe required.

 

[Kuipers Supporters Club]

Very happy with that team, positive playing two strikers alongside a solid midfield and pace / skill on the wings.

Good to have Greer back too. Blimey I feel confident.

 

[LamieRobertson]

But he is on a season long loan so it's doesn't matter to Villa in any case? J. Bennett that is.

Hasn't E. Bennett gone back to Norwich?

Joe Bennett is a hamstring problem.

Thats what i was thinking

 

[SULLY COULDNT SHOOT]

Hmmm.... player doesn't know about Colunga either. The thickens plot!!!! Perhaps he planned to blow up Hughton!

 

[Mackenzie]

Gotta feeling this is going to be a high scoring game and a reply maybe required.

It usually is against Brentford, not sure about the replay though.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Gotta feeling this is going to be a high scoring game and a reply maybe required.

i'll reply if ya like