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Aston Villa live: Bolton team news, banter and links

Morning all. It is Bolton in a little over four hours and if ever we needed a home win, today is the day. The football of late hasn't exactly given us much hope but generally, on occasion, we have seen glimpses of what some of our players are capable of, so there is hope.

Stephen Warnock has put in some very good performances lately, Ashley Young is likely to come good again very soon and we all know Gabby can score, so it's only a matter of time before that happens. Defensively, we are also extremely solid, so we can take some confidence that we might not let that many in. It all starts from the back you know.

My only real concern for today is how we set ourselves up to play. Bolton are known to pay five in the middle on their travels and I'm not convinced we have the personnel to play four in the middle, especially against teams that play five. Some teams can; Barcelona can play three aginast five, they do most weeks, Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea can also do it, because they have so much quality. We don't have that same quality.

We can though sometimes and it is quite possible that O'Neill will line up the lads to play 442 today. If he does, we are going to need all that fight and determination that a Martin O'Neill side is known for if we are to have any chance.

Bottom line, we can't beat Bolton playing football if they have five in the middle. We can beat them if we give 100% for 95 minutes and play the long ball and counter attacking football that we are getting used to and if Bolton are having an off day. If Bolton come firing on all cylinders, playing five in the middle, we won't beat them unless we play five in the middle also. It is hard thing to accept, but that is where we are at the moment.

But, Bolton might have an off day and we might have our game of the season. At PaddyPower you'll get 8/11 for a home win and 4/1 on an away win today so the bookmakers fancy us and they are in it to make money.

Anyway, just under four hours to kick off now, I must get a late breakfast and I will update this page with team news and some other links before kick off. I just hope for three points today.

Links

First link today is news that The Fonz has signed a new contract. Another one is here, where you can watch the game today if you want to watch online.

Team News

Nigel Reo-Coker captains the side today, which is a massive reversal of fortune for the players who went face to face with the manager recently. I still fancy he'll be off though, just a case of when.

Friedel, Luke Young, Cuellar, Dunne, Warnock, Ashley Young, Reo-Coker, Sidwell, Milner, Carew, Agbonlahor.

Subs: Guzan, Albrighton, Delfouneso, Delph, Shorey, Gardner, Clark.

Comments (207)add comment

Rios.Jockstrap said:

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FIRSTY!!!!!!
Comment 1, made on November 07, 2009 at 10.31 am

david said:

r0bb0
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I remember last season when we went one down I turned to my son and said I'm not worried we'll still win this one. That's because they were defending so far up the pitch that I was confident that our speed would catch them out...and that's just what happened. I'd love them to set up the same way today...but I can't see them making the same mistake again so it's going to be a much tougher game but you have to believe we can come out on top again this time
Comment 2, made on November 07, 2009 at 10.47 am

Paul Gough said:

DeGough
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We have to win today.

Let me repeat that. We have to win today.

Anything else and I think its the end of getting anything in the league.
Comment 3, made on November 07, 2009 at 10.48 am

Steve Oldaker said:

Steveo
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delph in a 3 man midfield and watch him go ! gabby wide right carew up top cuellar coming back in we have to win c'mon the villains !smilies/wink.gif
Comment 4, made on November 07, 2009 at 11.07 am

Simeon said:

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Presumably O'Neil is talking up Delfouneso to increase his transfer value, because I can't see him getting a start this season unless all three of Gabby, Heskey and Carew are injured. Why he wasn't sent out on loan to another Premiership club this season, given that there is no intention to play him, only makes sense when you remember that O'Neill is the manager. From what little I've seen, he's got more talent than Luke Moore (who, if he'd had the right attitude, or the right management, would be in the England squad by now). But potential is meaningless if it isn't given a chance to blossom.
Comment 5, made on November 07, 2009 at 11.28 am

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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Right Martin, time to freshen things up today. It's been getting a bit stale and predictable lately.

Roll the dice. Make it exciting.
Comment 6, made on November 07, 2009 at 11.39 am

pete said:

villabiker
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id like to see us go 1 0 up but not sit back on it lets go for the throat push on and kill them off once and for all
Comment 7, made on November 07, 2009 at 12.15 pm

pete said:

villabiker
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sorry thats one nil up not ten up saying that it would be nice
Comment 8, made on November 07, 2009 at 12.18 pm

Eoin Greene said:

eoin1981
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We are out of form, some players haven't produced all season, we are 'tired' apparently, we have our biggest squad in years, this will be our forth game in 14 days, we have young players chomping at the bit for gametime.

Bearing all this in mind - the team today will still be the same as wednesday except for the suspension of Beye.
Comment 9, made on November 07, 2009 at 12.26 pm

Dan B said:

0
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Anyone know if Milner is playing today?
Comment 10, made on November 07, 2009 at 12.44 pm

Chris Harper said:

Villa_Chris
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Missing the game for the first time in years due to a bad neck....

Watch us go and play like Barcelona and stuff them 4-0.

UTV!
Comment 11, made on November 07, 2009 at 12.56 pm

Aaron Wilson said:

Aero-4-Villa
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have the squads been announced yet?
if they have been, will someone post a link... cheers!

UTV!
Comment 12, made on November 07, 2009 at 12.57 pm

Aaron Wilson said:

Aero-4-Villa
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dan b

im wondering the same thing. if hes not hopefully Albrighton starts
Comment 13, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.01 pm

Edward Riordan said:

edvilla
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We have to win today and I think it will happen. I also think today is the day we spank a team. 4-1 with Knight scoring at both ends. Will he celebrate??

Also I can't see any of the teams around us dropping points apart form manu/chelsea game and spurs/sunderland.

Pool, Arsenal, Man city should all pick up 3 points.
Comment 14, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.01 pm

Edward Riordan said:

edvilla
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Did you know Heskey hasn't had a shot on target this so far this season!!??


Speachless
Comment 15, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.02 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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BBC say Heskey and Milner are both doubtful with injuries.
Comment 16, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.10 pm

Steve Badger said:

Badger
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Did you know Heskey hasn't had a shot on target this so far this season!!??


Are you really surprised?

Disgrace though for a so called "striker".
It's even bad for a midfielder, imo.
Comment 17, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.16 pm

Damian said:

Damian
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Re0-Coker is captain
Comment 18, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.16 pm

Damian said:

Damian
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No Collins .. Luke Young starts and looks like 442
Comment 19, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.21 pm

John Jordan said:

the pensioner
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Milner is playingsmilies/smiley.gif
Comment 20, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.23 pm

scott harwood said:

SCOTT1
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cmon villa!!
Comment 21, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.23 pm

John Jordan said:

the pensioner
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The squad is
Comment 22, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.24 pm

Damian said:

Damian
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Friedel, Luke Young, Cuellar, Dunne, Warnock, Ashley Young, Reo-Coker, Sidwell, Milner, Carew, Agbonlahor.

Subs: Guzan, Albrighton, Delfouneso, Delph, Shorey, Gardner, Clark.
Comment 23, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.25 pm

John Jordan said:

the pensioner
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on the Villa website!smilies/grin.gif
Comment 24, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.25 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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No Collins? Bizarre.
Comment 25, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.28 pm

Chris Harper said:

Villa_Chris
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Collins injured? He did say on twitter the other day....

'has anyone got a spair hamstring and 2 spare groins'.

Nothing has been said though. Gutted, love the bloke!

Calm down Keef!smilies/grin.gif
Comment 26, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.29 pm

dominic elmer said:

just-dom
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Quite looking forward to see how Cueller and Dunne play together.

Good news about L.Young and Reo-Coker back in the side.

3-1 Villa-webcam, carew and Gabby.

UTV!
Comment 27, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.30 pm

pete said:

villabiker
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i am really suprised sidders is in but still strong enough to win this one
Comment 28, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.30 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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Racking my brain trying to think why O'Neill persists with Sidwell.
Comment 29, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.31 pm

Sean said:

Fitzy_7
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come on you villa

I'll give shitwell one more chance.If he doesen't play well today I'll get my boots and play myself.
Comment 30, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.35 pm

John Jordan said:

the pensioner
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Fitzy on to replace Sidwell!...That really sounds exciting!smilies/sad.gif
Comment 31, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.43 pm

Aaron Wilson said:

Aero-4-Villa
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Sidwell again... what does he have? really, what does he ever contribute to the team? nothing! absolutely nothing.

You would think after so many sh*t games he would try something fresh like:

-----------Friedel-----------
Young--Clarke--Dunne--Warnock
-----ReoCoker---Delph-------
Milner-----Petrov------Young
------------Gabby------------

sorry to bring up the subject but whats wrong with 4-5-1 MON? please explain... we always win with it! always!!!

UTV!
Comment 32, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.43 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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Well, the good news is we have two full backs playing now who will get forward.

The bad news, we don't have one single ounce of creativity in the centre of the park. Petrov offered a little, not much, but it all helped. Reo and Sidwell offer diddly.
Comment 33, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.45 pm

pete said:

villabiker
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i like the side hes picked but would of had delph in for sidders . but if sidders is having a mare this week i think mon will have him off
Comment 34, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.51 pm

AllBlacks said:

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Come on VILLA!

3-1 to the mighty villa

think this might show the game...

http://www.veetle.com/viewChannel.php?cid=4abdd396b3988
Comment 35, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.52 pm

Sean said:

Fitzy_7
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The pensioner

Im a flair player. I would excite yasmilies/grin.gif
Comment 36, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.52 pm

Daniel Mckay said:

All Blacks
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Yeap def the game on that link
Comment 37, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.56 pm

Ed said:

EdAVFC
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Aero-4-Villa

Why Clark at centre back when we have more experienced centre backs fit? It would be foolish to be that risky in the league imo. Also, Delph isn't a defensive midfielder. But i would like to see him play in a five man midfield, he hasn't been given much of a chance so far. Sidwell has to have a blinder today, he's been so average for so long and really doesn't contribute much at all it seems. Really don't know why MON persists with him.

Is anyone else worried about the lack of creativity in our central midfield pairing today? I think we may be in for a frustrating game, although I'd love to be proved wrong!
Comment 38, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.57 pm

benny said:

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I've paid for villa streams....

having trouble making it work smilies/cry.gif

the villa streams player isnt working...will try one of the others
Comment 39, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.58 pm

Damian said:

Damian
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re. villa streams. best thing i have found is VLC

search google for VLC
Comment 40, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.59 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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Must be 3 points today. Anyone saying otherwise is extremely pessimistic.

No disrespect to Bolton, but this fixture should be one of our biggest gimme's.
Comment 41, made on November 07, 2009 at 1.59 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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Anyone know what Channel we're on, on Villastreams?
Comment 42, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.00 pm

Villa_Man said:

0
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villa game live, good quality, american commentators

http://www.veetle.com/viewChannel.php?cid=4af0721aa8367
Comment 43, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.01 pm

dominic elmer said:

just-dom
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http://iraqgoals.net/ch7.html this links working well
Comment 44, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.02 pm

Damian said:

Damian
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well, it very much looks likes 451 of bolton v our 442 ... we could do this
Comment 45, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.02 pm

scott harwood said:

SCOTT1
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weve started well!!
Comment 46, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.05 pm

Damian said:

Damian
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couple of decent tackles from sidwell so far
Comment 47, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.06 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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GOAL VILLA

ASHLEY!
Comment 48, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.06 pm

scott harwood said:

SCOTT1
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yssss!!!!!
Comment 49, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.07 pm

Sean said:

Fitzy_7
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woooooooooot ashley well done big john
Comment 50, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.07 pm

dominic elmer said:

just-dom
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GET IN!!
Comment 51, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.07 pm

Daniel Mckay said:

All Blacks
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Come on Young!!!! smilies/smiley.gif
Comment 52, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.07 pm

Damian said:

Damian
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you have to like that ...

gabby coming back to pick up the ball, crosses to carew who headers and it is saved - webcam pciks it up, shoots and scores
Comment 53, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.07 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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Really feeling this today, let's get 3 or 4...
Comment 54, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.07 pm

scott harwood said:

SCOTT1
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gabbys becoming a complete striker his crossings excellent!!
Comment 55, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.08 pm

Damian said:

Damian
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correction: cross came in from milner
Comment 56, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.08 pm

dominic elmer said:

just-dom
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That was close by Davies.
Comment 57, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.09 pm

scott harwood said:

SCOTT1
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even sidwell looks interested!! lol
Comment 58, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.09 pm

Damian said:

Damian
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gabby did come back for it, but the final cross came from milner .. my fault. had to wait for replay to be 100% i just went with gabby
Comment 59, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.09 pm

Villa_Man said:

0
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shit i missed it. veetle link playing up. get in anyway, fancy we could get more than 2 goals today!
Comment 60, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.09 pm

Tim Hillman said:

CSM
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Can someone give me the villa stream link, I am fed up of crap free links
Comment 61, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.11 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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We're playing well going forward. Even Sidwell just took on a player and put in a good ball to Young.
Comment 62, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.12 pm

dominic elmer said:

just-dom
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Webcam looks up for it today.
Comment 63, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.13 pm

pete said:

villabiker
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lets kill um off
Comment 64, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.14 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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Top notch ball from Milner. Shame Young messed it up.
Comment 65, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.17 pm

Sean said:

Fitzy_7
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apart from the goal ash has been poor
Comment 66, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.18 pm

Tim Hillman said:

CSM
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We are looking good! dare I say!
Comment 67, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.19 pm

Damian said:

Damian
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a good start ... all departments doing what you would expect and want
Comment 68, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.19 pm

scott harwood said:

SCOTT1
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im actually enjoying watching us for a change!!
Comment 69, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.19 pm

Tim Hillman said:

CSM
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Gabby!!! Should of done better!
Comment 70, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.19 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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Gabby's actually got most of the attributes of a good target man now. He just needs to be able to head the ball.
Comment 71, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.20 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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Can't believe I'm going to say this, but Sidwell is actually playing quite well so far.
Comment 72, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.21 pm

matthew halsey said:

matt26may1982
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atdhe.net i find is great try it.

This is what we want good passing and attacking well.
Comment 73, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.22 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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Man City losing smilies/grin.gif
Comment 74, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.24 pm

Tim Hillman said:

CSM
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Viva I actually agree with you! Whats the betting he will get on the score sheet! Having Reo in there makes us look so solid!
Comment 75, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.24 pm

scott harwood said:

SCOTT1
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we r building from the back for a change!!
Comment 76, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.26 pm

Damian said:

Damian
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25 mins in and 6 corners. i can smell a set piece goal today
Comment 77, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.26 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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The only thing I can fault us for so far is not adding to the lead. Must make these spells count.
Comment 78, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.26 pm

Tim Hillman said:

CSM
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Ashley tracking back! Superb!
Comment 79, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.27 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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Bolton about to change to 4-4-2?
Comment 80, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.29 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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Seems very "do or die" for Bolton. They needed to change things up because at the moment we're all over them. But if this means we can dominate the midfield even more, we could have a hat full.
Comment 81, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.31 pm

fastbackace said:

fastbackace
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id like one more goal please... soon smilies/grin.gif
Comment 82, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.32 pm

scott harwood said:

SCOTT1
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i really hope mon keeps l young in now.we r building from the back instead of hoofing it all the time but we know cuellar is one of the favourites!
Comment 83, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.34 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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2-0 Burnley smilies/grin.gifsmilies/grin.gif
Comment 84, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.34 pm

fastbackace said:

fastbackace
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that was scary.
Comment 85, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.35 pm

Tim Hillman said:

CSM
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I take that back about Sidwell!!!
Comment 86, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.36 pm

Damian said:

Damian
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lovely little bit of trickery from milner. cross to carew who was offside, but lovely from milner
Comment 87, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.37 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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Rubbish header from Carew. Was offside anyway though.
Comment 88, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.37 pm

dominic elmer said:

just-dom
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Milner is looking dangerous, great cross then.
Comment 89, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.37 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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Cracking delivery from Warnock. I wonder why Young is so reluctant to shoot from outside the area?
Comment 90, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.40 pm

fastbackace said:

fastbackace
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i think cuellar is very good thank u. when was the last time u heard him talk to to the papers?

he plays where he is asked and does a great job.
Comment 91, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.42 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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GOAL!

GABBY! smilies/cheesy.gif
Comment 92, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.43 pm

Sam Vicary said:

HolteEndersInDubai
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Whats going on...Sidwell seems to be playing well?!?! Some nice tackles and he's really getting into good space going forward.

2-0...GET IN!!!

Comment 93, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.44 pm

scott harwood said:

SCOTT1
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yessssssss!!!!!
Comment 94, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.44 pm

Damian said:

Damian
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fantastic. nice little trickery from webcam... passes to nowhere, carew picks it up, gets it past cahill who really should have done better, who passes back to gabby - who shoots and scores
Comment 95, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.44 pm

Tim Hillman said:

CSM
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WE deserve that, we have been quality, reo is legend!
Comment 96, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.45 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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Young and Carew both did superbly then. Firstly the fantastic skill from Young to keep the ball in, then the pace and strength of Carew to force Cahill into make a challenge he didn't want to make.

Carew stays calm and picks out Gabby who finishes neatly. Lovely stuff!
Comment 97, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.45 pm

scott harwood said:

SCOTT1
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fastbackace cuellar is good.a good cb!!
Comment 98, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.45 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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Oh for god sake, what the hell happened then?
Comment 99, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.45 pm

Damian said:

Damian
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anyone not happy with sidwell and reo-coker today?
Comment 100, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.46 pm

Anthony Laud said:

Tonebone
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cuellar is a clown - get him away from the centre defence or out the team!!
Comment 101, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.46 pm

scott harwood said:

SCOTT1
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great time to give a goal away!!!
Comment 102, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.46 pm

Sam Vicary said:

HolteEndersInDubai
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So unlucky..Dunne made a great challenge and it flicked off the pos....Shit!!
Comment 103, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.47 pm

Sean said:

Fitzy_7
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ffs villa
Comment 104, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.48 pm

Sam Vicary said:

HolteEndersInDubai
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post even smilies/cheesy.gif
Comment 105, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.48 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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Well, the balloon has been deflated a bit by that goal. But even so, we need to be mostly very pleased with that performance.
Comment 106, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.49 pm

scott harwood said:

SCOTT1
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reo and sidwell have been excellent imo.lets hammer em second half!!
Comment 107, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.49 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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Seeing the replay, that goal was very unfortunate. Dunne made a great tackle and it could have gone anywhere.
Comment 108, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.51 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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63% possession

9 shots, 6 on target

Exactly what we wanted isn't it?
Comment 109, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.52 pm

James said:

Nanwasafan
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Any complaints? Nothing major for me. maybe need better crossing from the wide men.


BUT, and it is big.

You asked us to play football. We are.
You asked for shots. You've got them.
You wanted entertainment. You've got it.
You asked what Sidwell is for. He's showing you.
You asked why we sold Cahill. Look for yourself.

Now all we need is the result, although if I remember rightly, many thought that came second to playing exciting football.

Be happy......at half time.
Comment 110, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.52 pm

Damian said:

Damian
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6 shots on target against 3 from bolton. both teams have 3 shots off target. 7 corners for us, none for bolton
Comment 111, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.52 pm

Sam Vicary said:

HolteEndersInDubai
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Agreed,Sidwell has surprised me today, Reo wants the ball which is nice to see. Ashley can only get better in the 2nd half, his crosses have been shocking.

Need a good team talk then kick on 2nd half.
Comment 112, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.52 pm

Daniel Mckay said:

All Blacks
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Overall... good game. Gabby looks good sidwell amazing in centre milner has been invisable for his standards.

1 more for a 3-1 in the 2nd half and just keep the goals out and its 3points smilies/smiley.gif

Come on the villa
Comment 113, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.54 pm

Sam Vicary said:

HolteEndersInDubai
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Good shout Nan, we have provided an entertaining half...i do wish Collins was in there tho!
Comment 114, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.55 pm

Sam Vicary said:

HolteEndersInDubai
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Just seen that Barry gave the ball away cheaply for Burnleys 2nd...would love city to slip up here!!
Comment 115, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.56 pm

fastbackace said:

fastbackace
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ps... we lost last game with sidwell in... so that little bit on we dont lose with him in the team... is bollocks.
Comment 116, made on November 07, 2009 at 2.58 pm

Damian said:

Damian
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Players are out for the second half ...
Comment 117, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.04 pm

fastbackace said:

fastbackace
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am i the only one who wouldnt mind if we picked barry up for 10 or 15 mil com jan transfer window... like keane for tottham?
Comment 118, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.05 pm

Damian said:

Damian
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Half times:

Aston Villa 2-1 Bolton
Blackburn 0-1 Portsmouth
Man City 1-2 Burnley
Tottenham 1-0 Sunderland
Comment 119, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.05 pm

fastbackace said:

fastbackace
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damiam... just what i like to see.
Comment 120, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.09 pm

Michael said:

mickey86
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fastbackace
why would we wanna buy barry back for more than we sold him for?
Comment 121, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.11 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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Close from Luke Young! Good to see a proper fullback.
Comment 122, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.11 pm

scott harwood said:

SCOTT1
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youngs crossing is pants!!
Comment 123, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.12 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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CAREW!!!

3-1! smilies/grin.gif
Comment 124, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.12 pm

dominic elmer said:

just-dom
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BIG JOHN GET IN!
Comment 125, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.12 pm

cuell dunne said:

0
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anyone have any good free links for 2nd half? cheers
Comment 126, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.13 pm

scott harwood said:

SCOTT1
...
what a goal!!!!!!
Comment 127, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.13 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
...
Great vision from Milner. Picked out a great low pass, the rest is vintage Carew. Uses his strength to muscle defenders out of the way. A little fortunate to end up with the ball after the turn, but nothing fortunate about the finish.

We want more!
Comment 128, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.14 pm

scott harwood said:

SCOTT1
...
cueel dunne veetle
Comment 129, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.14 pm

dominic elmer said:

just-dom
...
Well I got the villa scorers right... wish I had put a bet on now!
Comment 130, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.15 pm

heskeyshead said:

heskeyshead
...
come on villa lets keep it tight and on the ground. we can score alot more!
Comment 131, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.15 pm

cuell dunne said:

0
...
go on da villa.its gonna be a good day
Comment 132, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.15 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
...
Incidentally, just-dom has the game absoultely spot in with his prediction so far in comment 27!
Comment 133, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.15 pm

Sean said:

Fitzy_7
...
Iraqgoals is pathetic
Comment 134, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.16 pm

fastbackace said:

fastbackace
...
mickey.. simple.. he is good. and for that price, buying an england regular... should be a no brainier... or stephin ireland. id like him too...

ps... our outside backs look great!!! loving warnock.
Comment 135, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.17 pm

Michael said:

mickey86
...
unlucky just-dom - would have got a fortune if you put a tenner on that prediction.
Comment 136, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.18 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
...
City winning now.

Ah well, can't have everything.
Comment 137, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.19 pm

cuell dunne said:

0
...
cheers scott1.will give it a go
Comment 138, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.19 pm

scott harwood said:

SCOTT1
...
man city 3-2 gutted
Comment 139, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.20 pm

dominic elmer said:

just-dom
...
I know!! I had a tenner on the villa-chelsea game and had drogba first goal and villa 2-1...

Comment 140, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.23 pm

fastbackace said:

fastbackace
...
good god sidwell, can u get goal?
Comment 141, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.24 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
...
If we get another one soon, we might see one of Delph/Albrighton/Fonz get a run out.
Comment 142, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.26 pm

fastbackace said:

fastbackace
...
milner is done for the game...

get albrieghton in.
Comment 143, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.27 pm

cuell dunne said:

0
...
if stays this way how bout last 15 mins revert to 451 and replace gabby with delph with carew the lone striker. maybe albrighton for milner also. maybe i'm getting ahead of myself
Comment 144, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.27 pm

scott harwood said:

SCOTT1
...
a young should of chipped it in for sidwell!
Comment 145, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.28 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
...
Of the three I'd love to see Delfouneso, personally.
Comment 146, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.28 pm

Sam Vicary said:

HolteEndersInDubai
...
Luke Young needs to start every game...

Young Collins Dunne Wornock

Dont think there are many better back fours!!
Comment 147, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.30 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
...
Penalty for Villa
Comment 148, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.30 pm

Sam Vicary said:

HolteEndersInDubai
...
PEN.....!!
Comment 149, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.31 pm

scott harwood said:

SCOTT1
...
penalty!!!
Comment 150, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.31 pm

fastbackace said:

fastbackace
...
good god!!! what did i just say... sidwell cant score...
Comment 151, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.32 pm

Sam Vicary said:

HolteEndersInDubai
...
What a shit PEN!!
Comment 152, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.32 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
...
Great to score, but...

Frigging terrible penalty from Milner. That's 5 of our last 11 missed now. That's not good at all.

Sidwell officially can't score even when he's got an open goal to aim at.
Comment 153, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.32 pm

Damian said:

Damian
...
This is exactly when O´Neill shoudl make those changes - to save tired legs!!
Comment 154, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.33 pm

Sam Vicary said:

HolteEndersInDubai
...
You cant blame Sidwell for that, it was a reaction and it came at him so fast...we are awful at PENs tho smilies/grin.gif
Comment 155, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.34 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
...
Come on Martin, get Nathan on for Gabby!
Comment 156, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.34 pm

Damian said:

Damian
...
Delph for Sidwell, The Fonz for Carew and Albrighton on for Milner ... it makes sense to me anyway
Comment 157, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.34 pm

Sam Vicary said:

HolteEndersInDubai
...
Totally agree Damo, need to make changes now!
Comment 158, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.35 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
...
And that's FIVE! smilies/grin.gif
Comment 159, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.35 pm

heskeyshead said:

heskeyshead
...
CUELLAR CUELLAR CUELLAR T
Comment 160, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.35 pm

fastbackace said:

fastbackace
...
so... another goal... how about those subs.
Comment 161, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.35 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
...
Fantastic to see Cuellar score. Look how happy he is! smilies/cheesy.gif
Comment 162, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.35 pm

dominic elmer said:

just-dom
...
5!!! i'm in dreamland!
Comment 163, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.36 pm

Sam Vicary said:

HolteEndersInDubai
...
Definitely now...but will he?

Get the Fonz and Albrighton on!!!
Comment 164, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.36 pm

Michael said:

mickey86
...
im confused the vidi-printer says milner missed penalty and then it says he has scored but none of you lot are saying anything? whats the actual score? lol
Comment 165, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.36 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
...
The Villa fans are singing the Torres song about Cuellar, brilliant.
Comment 166, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.37 pm

Damian said:

Damian
...
mickey86

milner took it and it was saved. it came out to sidwell who hit the post. that came out to milner who smashed it home ...
Comment 167, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.37 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
...
Mickey86

He did miss, but he scored on the rebound. Well, the rebound that Sidwell hit off the post.
Comment 168, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.37 pm

Anthony Laud said:

Tonebone
...
you would think a chance to give some kids 20 mins but no oneil still cant make changes!!! what is his problem. how will we ever bring anyone through
Comment 169, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.37 pm

heskeyshead said:

heskeyshead
...
milner poor penalty was saved - rebound against the post open from sidwell - back to milner on the penalty spot who was waiting and scored
Comment 170, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.38 pm

Sam Vicary said:

HolteEndersInDubai
...
Milner missed, Sidwell followed up and he hit the post, it rebounded to Milner who tapped it in!! Shit PEN tho...really shit!
Comment 171, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.38 pm

pete said:

villabiker
...
who was it said we were due to hammer some one well they where spot on
now is the right time to run out the kids
Comment 172, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.38 pm

Anthony Laud said:

Tonebone
...
bring albrighton fonz and delph on ffs
Comment 173, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.38 pm

Paul Gough said:

DeGough
...
Well we had to win and now we have!
UTV
Comment 174, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.39 pm

James said:

Nanwasafan
...
Cuellar is crap.
Sidwell is crap.
Cahill was the best defender we had.
We are unable to dominate the poor sides.
We cannot retain possession.
We are not exciting to watch.

Football makes monkeys of us all.
I am kissing the dog.
Comment 175, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.39 pm

Sam Vicary said:

HolteEndersInDubai
...
MAKE SOME SUBS!!!!!!!!!
Comment 176, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.39 pm

mjasghar said:

0
...
ffs guys we're winning 5 - 1 and still people moaning!
Comment 177, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.39 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
...
Tonebone

Are you seriously complaining when we're 5-1 up? Jesus Christ man, some people just cannot be pleased. It would be nice to see some substitutes but it's not essential.
Comment 178, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.40 pm

Michael said:

mickey86
...
thanks damian (and everyone else) im relying on the bbc vidiprinter which is terrible! this is much better lol
Comment 179, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.41 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
...
Delfouneso coming on for Milner...
Comment 180, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.41 pm

heskeyshead said:

heskeyshead
...
bring on delph as well please for sidwell
Comment 181, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.41 pm

cuell dunne said:

0
...
well said nan
Comment 182, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.42 pm

Daniel Mckay said:

All Blacks
...
To be fair... milner had a good game.. helped in twoi goals
Comment 183, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.42 pm

Anthony Laud said:

Tonebone
...
yes viva villa!!! cause later in the season oneil will use the tired excuse as he always does and then will announce he is shocked we have used fewer players than any other team!!
Comment 184, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.43 pm

Paul Gough said:

DeGough
...
From west-ham4europe on 606: "Fabio Capello should be at Villa Park where all the young English talent are putting on a football masterclass."
Say this on BBC, thought I would share.
Comment 185, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.44 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
...
Tonebone

What, because 3 players played an extra 13 minutes during a game in November?

Don't be ridiculous.
Comment 186, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.44 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
...
Gardner and Delph on for Reo-Coker and Sidwell
Comment 187, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.45 pm

fastbackace said:

fastbackace
...
the sad thing is i wanted to see albrighton on the most... :"(
Comment 188, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.46 pm

Sean said:

Fitzy_7
...
3-3 smilies/grin.gifsmilies/grin.gifsmilies/grin.gif
Comment 189, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.46 pm

dominic elmer said:

just-dom
...
Man City 3-3 smilies/grin.gif
Comment 190, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.46 pm

heskeyshead said:

heskeyshead
...
lol marc albrightons name coming on when clearly craig gardner is running on
Comment 191, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.46 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
...
Damian, have you finished your summary yet? smilies/wink.gif
Comment 192, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.46 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
...
Gardner booked before he's even touched the ball.
Comment 193, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.48 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
...
Carew announced as Man of the Match
Comment 194, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.48 pm

scott harwood said:

SCOTT1
...
city 3-3 lol
Comment 195, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.49 pm

Josh said:

DizzyVillan
...
Wonder if Gardner can manage to continue the trend and get sent off....
Comment 196, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.49 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
...
Lovely play there from Delph
Comment 197, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.51 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
...
Fantastic free kick from Young, a tiny bit higher and that might have gone in.
Comment 198, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.53 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
...
Home and hosed! smilies/grin.gif
Comment 199, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.53 pm

James said:

Nanwasafan
...
That is nice.

Rejoice Villa.

The BIG teams always bounce back instyle from disappointing results.

We ARE a big team. Supporters need to start acting like it.
Comment 200, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.53 pm

scott harwood said:

SCOTT1
...
well done the boys best weve played for a while!! does petrov get back in the side now? reo and sidwell were both good imo
Comment 201, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.54 pm

Sam Vicary said:

HolteEndersInDubai
...
happy with that...and city 3-3...good times!!
Comment 202, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.54 pm

Michael said:

mickey86
...
if only we could sell 3 defenders to all premiership teams!! lol

zat knight looked more happy than some of the villa players - dont wont go down well with the bolton fans lol.
Comment 203, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.55 pm

Sean said:

Fitzy_7
...
O'neill out

Martinez in

smilies/grin.gifsmilies/grin.gif
Comment 204, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.57 pm

dominic elmer said:

just-dom
...
Great result.
Comment 205, made on November 07, 2009 at 3.57 pm

mjasghar said:

0
...
*cough* Gary Cahill *cough*
who want's him now?
Comment 206, made on November 07, 2009 at 4.18 pm

Ammar said:

mon 4-5-1
...
Mon we asked
. Why L.Young does not play ?
. Why NRC does not play ?
. Why Subs are not used ?
. Where are our youngsters ?

You answered today with a solid team selection and great performance by the team Thank You Very Much.

It’s been a long time I have enjoyed my football and result looking forward to MOTD tonight long may it continue.
Comment 207, made on November 07, 2009 at 4.32 pm

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