Club in crisis, manager under pressure, restlessness starting to grow with support, fans calling for manager's head, could be describing both us and Villa
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So Tuesday's nights game is off major importance to both sides, probably slightly more to Villa than us, Villa with only one win in eight sit just below mid table, having survive a summer of major upheaval being financially strappe before being bought by new owners. Results wise not hitting the heights possibly missing the steadying influence of John Terry at the back. They have a decent squad of players with Grealish having been not been sold and now signing a five year contract is a bonus, Can choose from Kodjia. Abraham and Bolasie the latter two on loan, the more than useful Hourahaine and Adomah. Should really be higher up than were they are at the moment but as it is only Septmber/October there is plenty of time to turn things around just like there is for us.
Following yesterday doubts about Robinson and especially Harrop who was struggling to walk as he left the field, both sides need a result personal view we may get a positive one.
Manager Alex Neil will be without Josh Harrop after the announcement he is ruled out for the season after the injury he picked up against West Bromwich Albion at the weekend.
The North End No.10 ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament as he played the through ball that led to the Lilywhites’ second goal against the Baggies.
A scan on Sunday revealed the extent of the injury, after the midfielder had been helped from the field, and he will now undergo an operation to repair the knee before he starts the seven months or so rehabilitation programme.
Billy Bodin, who suffered the exact same injury in pre-season is ten weeks into his work after the operation and will also miss the majority, if not all, of the season.
Paul Gallagher missed the weekend with a back injury and will be assessed before the final squad is picked, whilst Lukas Nmecha should be fine to return after a slight niggle, whilst Sean Maguire is back in training, but will not be risked until he is fully ready for a return.
Villa boss Steve Bruce, who was at Deepdale to watch the Lilywhites on Saturday, after his side drew with Bristol City on Friday night, had to withdraw striker Tammy Abraham late in the game with a calf injury.
The England front man will need to be assessed before the experienced manager decides whether to risk him again against Alex Neil’s side under the lights on Tuesday night.
Ref Watch: Aston Villa
This Tuesday night’s match official, for the trip to face Steve Bruce’s Aston Villa at Villa Park, is taking charge of his first PNE game of the season.
The referee is Peter Bankes, who whilst he hasn’t done a North End or Villa game so far in 2018/19, took charge of the Lilywhites four times during the last campaign.
His last game was March’s Gentry Day win over Bolton Wanderers at the then Macron Stadium. He also took charge both of the last two seasons’ clashes with Villa at Deepdale, our FA Cup third round victory over Gareth Ainsworth’s Wycombe Wanderers at Adams Park back in January and the 1-1 draw with Barnsley in September.
The first of the aforementioned games against Villa, were his first of two North End games in 2016/17, also officiating the game against Leeds United at Elland Road in April 2017.
The 2016/17 clash with the Villans was his third visit to Deepdale as a referee. His first was the 2014/15 season’s 3-2 home win over Port Vale in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy and then in 2015/16 season he was here for the last game of 2015, when we defeated Hull City 1-0 just after Christmas.
This is his fifth year on the EFL referee’s list and his second year in the Select Group Two, and he also took charge of our win at Chesterfield in February 2015, when Joe Garner scored twice on his return from a period out injured.
This will be his first visit to Villa Park this year and so far in the new season he has taken charge of ten games, where he has issued 46 cautions and one red card. His last game was last Tuesday’s victory for Crystal Palace at West Brom in the Carabao Cup.
The assistants on Tuesday night will be Mark Pottage and Daniel Leach, with Tom Nield acting as fourth official.
Further to come.
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So Tuesday's nights game is off major importance to both sides, probably slightly more to Villa than us, Villa with only one win in eight sit just below mid table, having survive a summer of major upheaval being financially strappe before being bought by new owners. Results wise not hitting the heights possibly missing the steadying influence of John Terry at the back. They have a decent squad of players with Grealish having been not been sold and now signing a five year contract is a bonus, Can choose from Kodjia. Abraham and Bolasie the latter two on loan, the more than useful Hourahaine and Adomah. Should really be higher up than were they are at the moment but as it is only Septmber/October there is plenty of time to turn things around just like there is for us.
Following yesterday doubts about Robinson and especially Harrop who was struggling to walk as he left the field, both sides need a result personal view we may get a positive one.
Manager Alex Neil will be without Josh Harrop after the announcement he is ruled out for the season after the injury he picked up against West Bromwich Albion at the weekend.
The North End No.10 ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament as he played the through ball that led to the Lilywhites’ second goal against the Baggies.
A scan on Sunday revealed the extent of the injury, after the midfielder had been helped from the field, and he will now undergo an operation to repair the knee before he starts the seven months or so rehabilitation programme.
Billy Bodin, who suffered the exact same injury in pre-season is ten weeks into his work after the operation and will also miss the majority, if not all, of the season.
Paul Gallagher missed the weekend with a back injury and will be assessed before the final squad is picked, whilst Lukas Nmecha should be fine to return after a slight niggle, whilst Sean Maguire is back in training, but will not be risked until he is fully ready for a return.
Villa boss Steve Bruce, who was at Deepdale to watch the Lilywhites on Saturday, after his side drew with Bristol City on Friday night, had to withdraw striker Tammy Abraham late in the game with a calf injury.
The England front man will need to be assessed before the experienced manager decides whether to risk him again against Alex Neil’s side under the lights on Tuesday night.
Ref Watch: Aston Villa
This Tuesday night’s match official, for the trip to face Steve Bruce’s Aston Villa at Villa Park, is taking charge of his first PNE game of the season.
The referee is Peter Bankes, who whilst he hasn’t done a North End or Villa game so far in 2018/19, took charge of the Lilywhites four times during the last campaign.
His last game was March’s Gentry Day win over Bolton Wanderers at the then Macron Stadium. He also took charge both of the last two seasons’ clashes with Villa at Deepdale, our FA Cup third round victory over Gareth Ainsworth’s Wycombe Wanderers at Adams Park back in January and the 1-1 draw with Barnsley in September.
The first of the aforementioned games against Villa, were his first of two North End games in 2016/17, also officiating the game against Leeds United at Elland Road in April 2017.
The 2016/17 clash with the Villans was his third visit to Deepdale as a referee. His first was the 2014/15 season’s 3-2 home win over Port Vale in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy and then in 2015/16 season he was here for the last game of 2015, when we defeated Hull City 1-0 just after Christmas.
This is his fifth year on the EFL referee’s list and his second year in the Select Group Two, and he also took charge of our win at Chesterfield in February 2015, when Joe Garner scored twice on his return from a period out injured.
This will be his first visit to Villa Park this year and so far in the new season he has taken charge of ten games, where he has issued 46 cautions and one red card. His last game was last Tuesday’s victory for Crystal Palace at West Brom in the Carabao Cup.
The assistants on Tuesday night will be Mark Pottage and Daniel Leach, with Tom Nield acting as fourth official.
Further to come.
Why should a man go to work, if he has the health and strength to stay in bed?