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Hello and welcome back to 1874.

It's time for another show where Dave and I are going to have a little look at Villa

from a tactical perspective after they played three at the back at the weekend.

Is this something we're going to see more of?

Dave and I are going to discuss and is it actually a really good solution to a few issues

within the makeup of Villa Squad? This show is sponsored by Match Bingo and if you head to 1874.io slash Match Bingo, you'll be able to download the app if you do that. It's really helpful to us and I have noticed recently as well, it's not just football. It's cricket as well. I've got a notification today. So the app works for all kinds of sports. You put as probably you put two pound on. You get yourself a bingo card and you get the chance to win between 25 and 250 pounds, depending on what happens in the sport that you've chosen to watch and get involved in. So do download the app if you can use in our link. That's really, really helpful to the channel. Now, people who are listening and watching almost won't recognize the guy that I'm on with Dave Reed. When we did our last match preview of the season, little did I know that he was just going to disappear for Turbant, but disappear he did. I did see him in person last week, but I've managed to get him back on. So all the people I do this show with basically just decided to take a break without telling me, Jacob's only recently back. Greg's been on a break and now you're back from a break as well, Dave. I am. I am back from a break. I've had holidays. I've just, you know, I've been busy. I'm now on paternity. Do you know what I mean? It's been a busy time post end of the last season. And how is young Tedder? He's doing well. He took his first steps last week.

So it's doing well.

He took his first steps last week.

So it's a landmark moment, but also a very concerning moment,

as now everything is up for grabs in every single room.

And he could easily fall over at any given moment.

So great time, but a worrying time.

Kicking a ball around now he can walk?

No, he's more throwing.

He's a thrower than a kicker. He's a thrower. Maybe a goalkeeper. Possibly. Maybe Billis future goalkeeper. Who knows. But yeah, do let us know when he starts kicking the ball, whether he's right-footed or left-footed Dave. I'm always keen to know information like that.

Right, then let's get into the show.

Now, this is something a little bit different today.

God knows if it's going to work. or left footy Dave. I'm always keen to know information like that. Right, then let's get into the show.

Now, this is something a little bit different today. God knows if it's going to, it's going to work. I've had to get myself on the setup, and if this works, I'll be absolutely amazed. Dave's already had a sneak peek of the screen that's going to be coming up on your show very, very shortly. It's probably worth saying again, I've said it's a few times recently.

If you are listening via audio, I'll try and make it as hospitable to audio as possible, but it might be better if you watch on YouTube. So if you're commuting, still listen. I'd love to get the, love to get the listenership anywhere, but watch it on YouTube when you get home as well because I think the visuals will really aid this piece. So Dave, Villa played three at the back on a Saturday against Hansa Rostock. Actually, we're winning the game when they played three at the back. And when they deviated away from it, they ended up losing 3-1 after they made all the subs. But it's got Villa fans kind of talking a little bit and it's got me thinking and it had you thinking as well. Is this going to be something that we perhaps see next season?

Now, we did kind of delve into three at the back a couple of times last year from memory.

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