Written by Damian Wednesday, 10 March 2010 10:31
No time for faffing about today, straight to the news and we have another nice bit to begin with. The Aston Villa Academy team made the semi-final of the FA Youth Cup last night after beating Fulham on penalties. That means, for all you non smart people who struggle to add up, that we have two FA Cup semi-finals this season - the future must be really positive with these kids coming through.
We have won the FA Youth Cup before and most will be aware of the 2002 win against Everton and a certain Wayne Rooney, but we also beat Liverpool 5-2 in 1972 and Manchester City 3-2 in 1980.
Tony McAndrew
I'm not only delighted, I don't think I've ever been prouder in all my years in football. That performance out there was up there with the best things we have achieved. To come back from 2-1 down in the way they did was phenomenal - I'm just so proud of them.
Anything can happen in the semi-finals and while I maybe have a little more hope that the Academy team will do it, who knows, we could be going FA Cup final mad this season - wouldn't that be nice.
Aston Villa Rumours
Before we get to the lost letter, we have some rumours and they are only getting a couple of paragraphs, because I'm starting to get fed up of rumours. First one is Jamie O'Hara and the second one is Kevin Doyle. Really, are any good enough?
In my opinion neither will strengthen the squad and for that reason alone, these rumours are rubbish. This summer coming up is the summer when we really need to strengthen the first team. The owner has to make available proper funds so we can make a couple of signings that would not only strengthen the first but really move it forward. I mean, for all this talk about running the club as a business - we seem to be losing a lot of money, have an awfully large amount of debt and while everyone is getting paid, Lerner is the only one making money on his money.
Basically, there will come a time when the club can not afford to give Lerner his interest and his management fees at this level of investment and he won't just continue to invest for no reward. This summer has to be one where we have a proper push and if we don't do it, well, we can hope and have faith and we can all get down on our knees, but without significant money, it really isn't going to happen.
Lost Letter
Right, that is it for the moment but there might be something coming up later. We have in our possession a letter and before publishing it, we just want to make sure it is authentic. When we are over the 70% level of authenticity, we will probably publish, so there is every chance it will come later today, after I've had lunch.
But for now, rubbish rumours but another FA Cup semi-final. Not bad for a Tuesday.
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Sparksy
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... "But for now, rubbish rumours but another FA Cup semi-final. Not bad for a Tuesday." Isn't it Wednesday? or is it? I'm confused |
Damian
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... Yep - it is Wednesday .. sorry about that. I've not left my house for a few days and sort of just lose track of what day it is sometimes. |
Nibbers-Lo
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...most will be aware of the 2002 win against Everton and a certain Wayne Rooney Wayne Rooney? Nope, Doesn't ring a bell! |
Nathan Price
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..."But for now, rubbish rumours but another FA Cup semi-final. Not bad for a Tuesday." Lol, that weekend in London on the booze really scrambled Damo's brain didnt it! |
Liamo1981
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... i wouldn't mind Doyle and get rid of heskey and Carew. Doyle does so much work as a centre forward and work well with Gabby. But we would have to sign another forward too and Delfounso coming through will bit a bit better next year. O'Hara wouldn't be bad coming off the bench and i'd say we will need a few more squad players as all of our current ones will want tp leave cos they never get a game. |
michael060670
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... great news 4 the youth team, would be great if we could find a few gems among these young lads. maybe in couple will come thru the ranks......  |
Andi
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... what is this letter about is no one else interested sounds a bit cloak and dagger, like you have got hold of the transfer documents that prove KAKA did infact sign for Villa as a favour to Doug Ellis for one of his holidays many moons ago  |
Adrian Kilgallon
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... Doyle will work his socks off alright and give evreything for the team but he will not help us move up the table. He just lacks that bit of class. Not good enough for any team looking to break into the top 4. |
Rob
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... Another rumour that's in most papers: "Aston Villa are scouting Deportivo midfielder Andres Guardado and saw him score a fine goal at the weekend." Yep, me neither!! |
Tim Hillman
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... I like O'Hara, I don't think he is as good as Petrov but would be a usefull squad player and would be better than NRC and Sidwell! |
Rob
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... Oh dear God, not the Doyle rumors again!! I dream of the day when I see Doyle and Heskey up front  |
Damian
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... Chiefy we are just trying to make sure the letter is real. when we know it is, we will put it up .. |
peter haworth
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... The Glazers have taken over 20 million in management fees in recent years,I suppose Lerner is doing the same.Is this the business model of foreign owners ? I wonder if the Villa faithfull could raise the funds to buy our beloved club. ? |
keith
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... the dilemma we face at this moment is that we are a team capable of a fourth place but not consistant enough to go above this. zamora etc are players that would only keep us in this same bracket. it is only pools demise that has opened up the fouth spot and until we reach that sacred position we are going to find it dificult to bring in the players that can consolidate us in the top 4. when we have establiished ourselves then it will be time to push on again. if we do get top 4 this season i can forsee cosiderable investment if not we will replace players like for like |
shemmanz
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... Damian im confused with this letter what does it say and why isn't it real or not ?? |
Damian
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... qashqai it is about maximising investment. what lerner has done to date hasn't really cost him any money, in so much the £63mn he paid wasn't money he had to borrow - in essence he has just moved it. on paper he still has that £63mn - it just gets written down as football club instead of cash in bank the money he has put in, is also, to some degree, was just moved, as it is safe and he is making as much if not more considering recent times than he would by having it in stocks shares or bonds |
Andi
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... So excited about this letter it could be a pre contract for Chamkh that has come to AVFC instead of AFC, so excited i am going to wee  |
Tim Hillman
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...Chiefy Fingers Cross it's Sidwell's P45!!! |
Andi
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...Fingers Cross it's Sidwell's P45!!! brilliant its probably the CSA trying to find Dwight Yorke |
keith
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... csm this is not true, mon keeps bringing him on as sub for 5 mins in the hope he will score a blinding goal which will be on you tube in an instant and mon will be saying saying he will be the new messi in the hope that someone is daft enough to buy him |
Car Frost
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...In my opinion neither will strengthen the squad and for that reason alone, these rumours are rubbish. O'Hara in Sidwell out = stronger squad does it not? I've watched O'Hara run a midfield on his own a few times this season including most games in Pompeys fa cup run, something Sidwell could only dream of doing. |
Tim Hillman
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...mon was really pissed when the quick throw in did'nt work The ginger Messi!! or is that the Ginger Ali Dia!! |
Carl Main
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... Doyle is rubbish, O'Hara is average. I think MON should just go a bit crazy this summer like we saw a little last summer. With the bid he made for Sniedjer, I hope he will continue this ambition and go for Joe Cole. I think he will be on a free this summer so he should break the wage structure and go in hard and strong!! I also think we should go in with a no nonsense attitude and spend big up front. Aguaro, Hulk, Falcao, luis fabiano, carlton cole, Defoe, Robben, Henry are some players that we should really try hard to get! I think Joe Cole and any of the strikers above will raise us to the next level. I really hope a quiet but BIG summer is ahead of us! |
whitey09
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... isent it brilliant that we have such an outstanding academy which produces player after player these past few yrs,the down side of it is i really dont think that the management trust these players so apart from obviously selling them on im struggling 2 c the point of all the effort 2 b honest. |
Andi
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...isent it brilliant that we have such an outstanding academy which produces player after player these past few yrs,the down side of it is i really dont think that the management trust these players so apart from obviously selling them on im struggling 2 c the point of all the effort 2 b honest. here he is !! |
whitey09
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... maindog- as much as i wud love a fit & healthy joe cole in our squad i think the only reason he hasent signed a new contract is cos of the fact he's injury prone and i dont think chelsea want 2 pay that much wages,wats the point in paying £100,000 a week or more 4 a player who neva plays???? but i do agree with u on the fact that we need a striker and a bloody gud 1 2.its now or neva in the summer 4 our club i believe,lets wait & see wat cums after the world cup we mite be pleasantly suprised! |
Andi
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... Damo -- Cant you email me what the letter is about i have got to go out and train some people and wont be able to get on here for a while and the suspense is killing me please i wont tell honest |
whitey09
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... ... Damo -- Cant you email me what the letter is about i have got to go out and train some people and wont be able to get on here for a while and the suspense is killing me please i wont tell honest is that the only way were gonna kill ya chiefy let him die let him die let him die................ |
Tim Hillman
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...Cant you email me what the letter is about i have got to go out and train some people Don't forget to wrap up warm and wear your Snood! it's cold out there! |
Andi
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...Cant you email me what the letter is about i have got to go out and train some people funny enough i am training POVS protection of vulnerable SNOODS |
Carl Main
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... Whitey. I didnt realise Cole was that injury prone. I know he has been out for a while this season but hes fully fit now. I dont think Ancelotti rates him? I know he is demanding a massive pay rise at Chelsea but thats probably only because the Chelsea wage structure is ridiculous and he just wants to be equal! I think he is a realistic target, i really do and as you say, if he stays fit, he could be a special signing. |
Greg
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... maindog Aguaro, Hulk, Falcao, luis fabiano, carlton cole, Defoe, Robben, Henry are some players that we should really try hard to get! dont be ridiculous mate  playing a bit too much champe manager i bet!! |
Andi
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...dont be ridiculous mate playing a bit too much champe manager i bet!! I am playing Football manager 2010 and this is my line up brad De Weil(ajax) Cuellar Collins Warnock -------Petrov ----Delph Milner Young Krasic -----Gabby Carew Subs Hleb (barca), Hazard, Kompany, Coullson (juve), Naughton (everton), Lambo (chelsea), (some russian striker) |
Andi
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... i want to know what the letter is i have got to leave in like 20mins, AAARRRGGGGHHHHH |
Andi
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...Dwight Yorke has urged Aston Villa striker John Carew to tone down the partying if he wants success at Villa Park. |
Andi
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...Aston Villa are stepping up their interest in Deportivo La Coruna midfielder Andres Guardado. Really now who is the geezer any good ? |
Andi
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... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P_iRLnHdWw that goal werent bad some more on the dude in case anyone wants to see him http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyXUFC4sOXk&feature=fvst |
Carl Main
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... Gregdavillan. Money talks mate. If Man City went after these players they could realistically get them. Why cant we? Instead of MON paying the odd 6-12mil on 5 or 6 different players this summer, we need to just break the bank on 2 massive players. Thats what will take us up to that next level. I really dont think any of these players are that unrealistic? Maybe Henry, thats about it. If I was in Champ Man mode, I would be targeting the likes of Messi, Kaka and Ronaldo mate! |
Christian
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... Maindog, Man City can get those types of players because they all sign on unbelievable wages AND in the understanding that quite a few other world-beaters will be joining too. They know Man City have the cash to genuinely buy whoever they like. If we tried to sign a £30m player and he asked 'so, what's the plan for other signings?'. He'd have to be told, 'err, we might sign some autographs...' |
Chris Harper
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... Damain you're a tease!! Can't you just let us know what the letter is in general? No details needed. Come on, its a very boring Tuesday... I mean Wednesday! |
Alex Glynn
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... VillaWDDWD SpursWWLDD CityWDDWL PoolLWDLW Last 5 prem matches form guide. Who's the best... oh yeah! |
Carl Main
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... Christian. Your right, alot of players will want to see other superstars coming in but some will want to just see a good base and potential, such as cup finals and high league positions. Some players will go anywhere if the money is right (Robinho), and some players will go to a club because of the manager, the tradition and history, the general set up and the future prospects. I just want to see some ambition this summer. The Sneidjer bid last year was exciting and I just want more. If Bolton can sign Anelka and West ham can sign Tevez and Spurs can sign Berbatov, why cant we sign Hulk or Falcao or Fabiano? |
Michael
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...the future must be really positive with these kids coming through. wished that was the case, money buys bright futures these days not good youth set ups. will benefit england more than villa, plus are any of the youth team gonna be better than cahill, gardner and luke moore? all players who were the next best thing but have been moved on. as for o'hara - hes better than sidwell and reo-coker in my opinion but if we did buy him he'd just be a bench warmer, cant see anyone breaking our midfield up until petrov is ready to retire. doyle would add something different but i cant see MON playing doyle and gabby together, meaning doyle would be another bench warmer. |
Cuell Dunne
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... Kevin Doyle is a fantastic player. Yes he does work his socks off but he's also great using his head and surprisingly good with his feet. I've gone to a few Irish matches and every time he's MOTM.I think he'd flourish with our wingers and could be the twenty goal striker we need. Remember a certain Jose Mourinho or Grant (not sure) was tracking him for Chelsea not so long ago. I think he could be like the James Collins signature. Will surprise us all but to a much greater extent. O Hara would be great replacement for Sidwell. |
Chris Harper
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... Season ticket prices are out! They've gone up unfortunately! Maybe to gain extra cash for that big summer signing?? |
Chris Harper
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... I have watched a few Wolves games this season (because of the gf) and I have to say Doyle always impresses me. I would rather have a big name player but he would be alright as a 2nd choice. Jamie O'Hara has been playing great for Pompey, he would probably be better than both Sidwell and NRC. |
captain fishcake
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... surely this letter is DNA proof that the MULE is infact MON and SAVO's lovechild? |
Ray Knowles
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... Great result for the academy last night and lets hope they can progress to the final. For me the academy system should 'produce' at least one player in the first team squad every year. Amongst the current crop Gary Gardner is obviously the one who at the moment looks most likely to break through into the first team, but nice to see other players (Callum Barrett in particular) also showing real potential. As for Doyle and O'Hara, I really hope that were not after them but I fear that they are more MON type players than Andres Guardado who we're also linked with today..... |
Keithc
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... O'Hara seems like the type of player who would flourish under MON. Hard worker, not as appreciated as he maybe should be under 'Arry, fan favorite (the NYC Spurs fans loved him the few times I've seen him play for Spurs in their vicinity). I actually see him as the replacement for Patrik Berger (who, if he could have kept his mouth shut over L'Affair Sorenson, would have really pushed us on last season)- he'll push for a first-team spot, and will likely be brought on to add a cutting edge and different dimension when we're chasing an equalizer or the winning goal. Also, he could be used in cup ties to rest Stan and Jimmy without us losing quality. I like Doyle as a squad striker, but the guy we should be going for is Piquionne. |
Christian
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...If Bolton can sign Anelka and West ham can sign Tevez and Spurs can sign Berbatov, why cant we sign Hulk or Falcao or Fabiano? V. good point Maindog. |
Andy Scarborough
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... Damian, did this letter come to you legitimately? Is your reluctance purely based on suspicion that it's not genuine? Does it purport to emanate from an employee or agent of AVFC - either officially or unofficially? Is it property related? Is it related to the recently published accounts? Will Doyle want to come to the Villa? Is the Earth flat? What is this thing called, love? Why do I keep asking questions? |
Ray Knowles
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... If MON is going to spend £15m-£20m this Summer on a new striker, there is just zero chaance he will spend that on either Hulk, Falcao or Fabiano - we are far, far more likely to see Carlton Cole or Peter Crouch back at Villa Park. |
Keith
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... andy5759 What you should be asking is why do birds suddenly appear every time you are near? |
Eoin Doyle
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... Doyle would be a great signing, if the chances were created, he would score them. Dunno why most people always come out with this "Doyle is Rubbish, we need a bigger name" crap. At least give some reasons as to WHY is he is rubbish. Can't think of any myself. And yes to O'Hara too. |
Andy Scarborough
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... keefvilla, you've just answered another of my questions; what's that twittering in my ear? I don't know about you, but this letter has got me wondering. There was something on Villa News and Views about the Serpentine sale. It seems that the Birmingham Community Sports Limited bought that bit of waste land for over £7 million of Government grant money. They then went out of business, the land now appears to be owned by Asda. There is a stink surrounding the affair. I just wondered if the "letter" was anything to do with this. DAMIAN (yes I'm shouting), giss a clue FFS. |
Adrian Kilgallon
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... Ive seen a lot of Doyle and i don't like saying negative things about him as he always gives 100% evry time he plays but if we are to make the next step up then we need better then him. How about Kanoute this summer? I think he may be available on a free or cheap as he at the end of his contract. He has a bit of everything, good in the air and good on the floor and is a god target man as well. |
Carl Main
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... Genital Grinder. I obviously have never watched Doyal as much as you have so me saying he is rubbish is probably a bit harsh. Still, whenever I have seen him play, he really has never done anything to make me want him at Villa. He certainly isnt better than what we already have so why bother? We need to kick it up a notch in players coming in or else we will never progress. RayK - Your probably right. I cant really see MON making a signing like that. We can live in hope though! |
Andy Scarborough
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... Genital, you're right, we will not be buying big name players for a while yet. MoN has the ability to recognise players who will not cost the earth, who will do the job required of them and who will retain or increase their value. Look at our squad; no big names (when we bought them). Then look at what they've achieved this season; 1 cup final, one semi-final, probable favourites for 4th in the Prem. Bloody good for a squad of jouneymen and youngsters. |
Paul Theiss
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... Chiefy: Andres Guardado is pretty awesome. I've seen him play many, many times against the U.S. In my opinion, he is Mexico's most consistently great player and has always given us fits. He's a speedy, tricky winger who would fit in well here. But I don't buy the rumor--we're hardly in the market for another winger. |
Ray Knowles
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...ak_27 said: Spot on. Doyle is simply no better than what we have at Villa Park already (I'd actually say he isn't as good as Carew, Heskey or Gabby to be honest) and if we're to improve we need players who are better than the existing Villa players. Same goes for O'Hara - is he any better than NRC or Sidwell - or even Graig Gardner who we sold? If we are interested in another central midfielder, we should be aiming to go for the likes of Darron Gibson. |
Damian
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... andy5759 it isn't related to aston villa. it is related to another premier league manager |
Chris Harper
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... Wemberleeeey Wemberleeey, we're the famous Aston Villa and we're going to Wemberleeeey! Can you believe it? Gf buying me the ticket for my Birthday too.....BONUS! |
Eoin Doyle
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... Maindog. Fair enough, he's not exactly going to push us on to the next level, but he's a better striker than Heskey and I have to say Gabby too, in my opinion. Gabby is improving all the time, but take away his pace, and Doyle is far better. He's great at hold-up play, but more importantly he has a brain in front of goal. Gabby needs to develop that quickly. I'd love to see Doyle in a better team though, to see how good he really is. I'm not saying let's go after him, we should go for the best we can get, but if he was available, and added to the squad, he would be a good addition. |
keith
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... damian saf retiring utd want mon? rafa for the chop, pool want mon? wellyface in wormwood, spurs want mon? mons got money, pompey want mon? |
frem
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... i would not mind ohara and doyle. doyle to replace heskey and ohara to replace sidwell. ohara has a good range of a pass on him. i think he could come on a better player at villa. ohara ireland or hleb jones and doyle |
Chris Harper
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... Why is it a lost letter? Is it a letter that has been stolen? Have you had it from an insider? Is it authentic? Why am I asking all these questions? Am I copying andy5759? |
Andy Scarborough
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... keithj, nice. Thanks for the reply Damian. It does make me think of 'Arry though...... mmmmmm |
Andy Scarborough
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... Villa_Chris. No, you are an enquiring soul. Perfectly natural considering that we've been teased by Damian. Good bit of work that. It's called the "lost letter" because Damian has lost it. |
keith
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... damian i hope this is'nt the old how long can you keep an idiot in suspense. not knowing is kiling me |
keith
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... dear avram grant we have been informed by your bank that funds are not available for your standing order with us, it is with regret that we must cancel your subscription. kind regards readers digest |
Andy Scarborough
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... Just seen the team sheet for tonight's reserve game v Bloose. Freddie is playing in a very strong looking side. Anyone going? |
African Lion
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... Perhaps it's a letter from Norman Vincent Peel who wrote: "The Power of Positive Thinking" It's addressed to Damian. |
Mohamed Javed Asghar
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... Couple of things. 1: Sturridge has bought a 4 mill quid house, after 9 games for Chelski. Someone want to get in contact with brummycop about how his nephew didn't choose them over us because of the money? 2: Heard aboyt that pigs**t thick Millwall fan?Has a season ticket, but rang up about getting ticket for the match vs Charlton. Gets angry that his seat has been reserved (doesnt realise by himself) and ends up buying another ticket. Then spends hours on a forum complaining about his club messing him about - until the penny finally drops. Numbnuts Cockney pr**k. |
Chris Harper
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... I know what the confusion is..... Last night Damian wrote himself a letter and forgot to sign it....Now he doesn't know who its from |
Chris Harper
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...2: Heard aboyt that pigs**t thick Millwall fan?Has a season ticket, but rang up about getting ticket for the match vs Charlton. Gets angry that his seat has been reserved (doesnt realise by himself) and ends up buying another ticket. Then spends hours on a forum complaining about his club messing him about - until the penny finally drops. Numbnuts Cockney pr**k. |
michael060670
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... o'hara and doyle would be good editions to our squad but it would depend on the price. 10mil for the pair would be a great piece of business. doyle would score a lot of goals at villa cos the service would be greater than he gets at the moment. o' hara is a clever player, he has accepted his lot at pompey and been fantastic for them. better players would've let their hds go down but not him and that shows real character. as for doyle, he can hold up play and bring midfielders into the game. his first touch is great and he wouldn't have to run himself into the ground in our games, we have a lot of good players who would take the pressure off him. i would love to see the boss go for someone like SAUREZ of AJAX. he's a class act and even if we didn't get him it would signal our intentions, problem is he would cost 30/35million but he's a proven goalscorer. he could play just behind a front two or up front on his own or as part of a front two. he's a player i've watched for yrs at ajax and like i said even if we didn't get him at least players in europe would know we existed in the transfer market. i know it's a lot of money for one player but for a proven goalscorer that's what it's gonna cost no matter who they are. we seem to struggle to get players to come to villa b'cos of the location. i mean, birmingham dosen't have a good name as far as locations are concerned, does it? not much good trying to bring players in only for them to run a mile when they catch sight of the surrounding areas. birmingham city council or whoever deals with that sort of thing need to sort it out. regeneration of the whole area would be a real shot in the arm for both clubs and supporters. i'm probably goin' to be slaughtered for saying these things but it is a real problem for the club. i have nothing against the area or the people, they're great people, no doubt but birmingham has always let us down as far as attracting the top players goes. before i sign off i just wanna say that if i've offended anyone on the site then i apologise, it wasn't meant that way....  |
stephen
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... see O'Halloran is back in the reserve squad, wasn't he supposed to be a real prospect before that injury |
Andi
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... rushed back nearly killed myself wanting to know what the letter is, fire up the laptop re read the whole blog AND ITS STILL NOT HERE !!!!!!!!!!!!! what going on  |
keith
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... michael i know what you mean but the tourist information does'nt help. "from the historic aston hall greenery cascades, dotted with trees and flowers, down to the magnificent vila park home of aston villa football club. the founders of the football league have banqueting suites within their ground and has been used for fa cup semi-finals and world cup matches. down the road in small heath is a pig sty" kind of spoils it |
Ronan Ward
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... I'll leave my green hat at home and still say Doyle would be a good player for the Villa. Always gives 100% and will score more than Heskey. Bring it on. UTV |
Andi
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...rushed back nearly killed myself volume 20 now we in the semis and after sunday's display, followed by "we are the champions" by Queen |
Damian
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... Okay - the letter is a post from Jerry. I'm just waiting on it to come back from the printers. Wont be long. It is typical Jerry/churchill. |
Andi
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...ha ha this anticlimax will be of epic proportions I know its just the not knowing and someone else knows aaaarrrrrggghhhh |
Marcus Smith
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... If the letter isn't real, can we have it anyway, but under a 'joke' title or alike.. |
paul mclafferty
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... stephen o'halloran, anyone remember him? well the lad is on the bench for the reserves tonight after nearly two years out through a bad injury. nice to see him back.. |
Damian
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... http://www.thevillablog.co.uk/...letter.jpg i was trying to make the folded paper effect .. but if you cant wait |
Ollie_Villa
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... don't know if anyone's said this already but we've got a pretty strong reserve team out against the clowns tonight. good to see O'Halloran back on the bench as well. |
John Owen
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... Sorry if this is old news, but just seen FA Cup semi confirmed 10/04/2010 Sat 5pm |
Andy Scarborough
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... Nice one AVFCBlog, you've done us proud. The tease, the expectation, the final denouement perfect. I can imagine the "All Day Breakfast" comprising Tap Arse, calamari and fried slice, with tea or coffee - all for £2.50. I had a Chiefy moment - wet miself. |
proxopera
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... I admire Kevin Doyles workrate and he is a genuine bloke but he's a bit flatfooted to be a top class striker. We have pace , we have aerial strength , we just need to add an experienced proven striker with real belief..... like say...Saha. Also,while we're at it, Arteta would fit nicely into our midfield. Dont like the look of that Mexican geezer , reminds me of carbone. |
Andy Scarborough
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... Sorry jae86, I am well known for being a day late and a dollar short. Good result though. Those of you that work and study in Brum don't forget to wind up the clowns - it's your duty. |
frem
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... that mexican bloke looks good but we have albriton and bannan coming through. doyle i think would do a good job at villa but id take jotevic . hleb and ohara would be nice to. |
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... No sorry i dont think Doyle is good enough to be the striker we need. We need someone who can score alot of goals with minimal chances. Ive seen Doyle play a few times and he wastes alot of the chances he gets. Another transfer rumour i heard is that we're interested in a mexican winger/mid Andrés Guardado. He seems pretty good but id still rather have a forward. If we got him as much as i hate to say it wed have to get rid of Petrov as Young, Milner and Downing wouldnt and shouldnt be replaced. |
JordanWalsh
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... How much Is The Ticket And Wat Stand Are You Aloud In And I Heard it Was Free For Season Ticket Holders, Can Somebody Just Go through It Withh Mee? |
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