Written by Damian Wednesday, 12 August 2009 15:46
Aston Villa have signed a new goalkeeper. His name is Andy Marshall and at 34 years old I think it fair to say that he is signing as a deputy, or should that be as cover for Brad and Brad, just in case both get injured.
He comes with some pedigree and experience, having played for England at U21 level and the likes of Nrowch, Ipswich, Bournemouth, Gillingham, Wolves, Millwall and Coventry.
It is a one year deal, no idea on money, although he was I believe recently on trial at QPR, which might have worked out, I don't know, but if you had to pick between Villa and QPR, who would you pick?
There is really very little else I can tell you without taking it from his Wikipedia page, so rather than me copy and paste, you could click here to find out what it is you want to know, but remember, it's Wikipedia, so take it as you want to take it.
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Richard Bunn
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... Good to replace Stu Taylor, but, for the love of God..... CENTRAL DEFENDERS!!! |
Michael
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... when are we going to get a promosing young goalkeeper come through from our youth system? we let olejnik go the other year, might aswell give parish the 3rd choice job, probably do an equally as good job as marshall, no disrespect to marshall. |
philvilla
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... WE NEED CENTRE BAKSS MON! WHEATER HUTH DISTIN Also Tuncay Bentley And Jeans Den Villa Are A Top 4 Side |
Chris Harper
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... I think Parish was in goal in the warm up to the Fiorentina game....I didn't see him save a shot. Enough said. |
kie
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... hopfully we wont see him in goal at any stage of the season.what a joke.what about parish the young keeper we have. |
Chris Platt
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... Next we'll find out we've signed Lee Hughes from Notts County for a "undisclosed fee" |
rob hathaway
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... didn't ipswich once have a hippy jipo striker called andy marshall? long time ago they were in the prem at the time |
Michael
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... well done damian, you beat skysports with this story by 30minutes! dont get too carried away tho, the villa site also beat sky sports to it aswell lol |
Michael
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... rob h - that was ian marshall, brings back memories of my first premier league sticker album  thinking back he did look like a jipo with his curly hair lol |
xandehx
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... God you lot are miserable, he's obviously not for the first team is he, it's just a bit of cover, if we signed a 18 year old unexpierienced goal keeper, would you be over the moon? If so why? For the record, I've watched Parish play a few times and he's nowhere near the standard needed for the premier league. I wouldn't be suprised if he retires at the end of this contract and joins the coaching staff. |
Michael
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... think were lineing up friedel as a goalkeeping coach when he retires. if we signed an 18 year old goalie, it would obviously be one for the future and would do him good being a 3rd choice goalie. im not too bothered by the signing, friedel has played every game in the league for the past 4 years so the chances of brad and brad both being injured are unlikely. |
Clove
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... Dissapointing signing as we have you cover in parish. also lets hope for more english talent like, wheater warnock,mancienne maybe, jenas, bentley and a clincal STRIKER signing plz mr MON |
Chris Platt
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... According to Sporting Life transfer center we have "Swooped" for Marshall...No that makes it sound more exciting  |
Chris Harper
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... We've had our first two goalies injured before..... Gabor Kiraly come on down..... Lost us the cup!!  |
Halfwit
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... Big signing for us then ? Pretty pointless in a way cause he will probably never play a game Maybe it just to keep downing company while he sits around waiting to get fit |
Nathan Dawe
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... Im back 'On Air' today from 5 pm Smile Tune in! All the latest music, requests, shoutouts, phone ins, and a competition! LISTEN LIVE - http://themixradio.co.uk/player/index.php MSN - nair@themixradio.co.uk'>onair@themixradio.co.uk CALL ME - 0845 805 3528 I will be telling you abit about Marshall, and other villa news aswell. Shoutouts to thevillablog throughout show  |
sazavfc
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... this signing means that Guzan is set to be the number 1 keeper next year. After the Peace Cup, i would describe Guzan as 'special'. Friedel is now finished and Marshall is now the number 2. |
Nik Skilton
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... Im sure him and Habib Beye would strike up a marvellous partnership. While we are at it, Cuellar at Right back and Young at left back. |
Nik Skilton
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... With Heskey on the left, Ash in defensive midfield, Curtis on the right and Shorey in behind the front two of Heskey and Carew. |
Chris Harper
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... Love how they are saying he is a former U21 international.....yeah BEFORE I was born! Ha ha |
Nik Skilton
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... Although I would like to say, having been a damn good centre back myself (and sometime right back), and being only 23 IF we don't sign a centre back by September 2nd, I'd like to throw my hat into the ring, do oyu think MoN would give me a trial? |
David
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... Hi Damian, Slightly off topic, knowing that you have a strong interest in "progressive" tactics & formations I thought you may be curious about an article about the "so-called" outdated 4-4-2 formation which MON appears to like. According to the Guardian it may be back in vogue? Good article, good reasoning & insight, as long as it's flexible. http://www,guardian,co,uk/sport/blog/2009/aug/11/football-tactics-4-4-2-making-comeback? |
Nik Skilton
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...Slightly off topic, knowing that you have a strong interest in "progressive" tactics & formations I thought you may be curious about an article about the "so-called" outdated 4-4-2 formation which MON appears to like. Thoroughly agree, good article |
Steve
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... People always say MoN only ever plays 4-4-2, does no one else remember when we played carew upfront and gabby and ashley on the wings 2 seasons ago?! I remember this bcos MoN kept saying, "gabby is not a winger but it will do him some good in the long term having played out on the wing" Also stop complaining we have signed a gk, we needed a third choice keeper so pipe down! |
Ferdinand the imposter
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... If we did have both keepers injured Im sure someone would say why did we not replace Taylor? I hope we sign Sneijder to keep some people happy - mind you I'm sure someone will have a pop at that also. Bring on Wigan - then we can start to really see how good/bad we are. |
Juan Pablo Angel
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... My brother is an Ipswich fan and I can say that Marshal is a really decent keeper. Good enough to start for a top championship side and easily decent cover for a year. I imaagine this just because Parish isn't quite ready. We all know that barring the few exceptions to the rule keepers generally don't make a name for themselves until their mid-late twenties because so much of the role is about experience as well as ability. Nice to have another body in, and a keeper of a similar standard to the one we let go. Now can we sign Cannavaro and Nesta please. |
Nik Skilton
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...Also stop complaining we have signed a gk, we needed a third choice keeper so pipe down! Some people will complain whoever we sign. We are clearly after 2 x CB, 1 x LB, 1 x CM at the very least, if we get them great, if not its not through want or trying |
rackface
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... Good signing that Marshall. We don't want some inept kid as 3rd choice. What if the Brad's are both injured in September? We need 3 keepers. 2 Premiership keepers and a championship quality keeper as back up. What's the problem with that? It is perfectly sensible and we are better positioned than the vast majority of the Prem with those 3. |
Eoin Greene
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... I have no problem with this signing if MoN doesn't rate Parish - but it does mean that another one of our 'promising youngsters' is deemed not good enough. |
mr villa
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... marshall is 34. he wont play and mon what the f**k. next has to be huth wheater sneijder and tuncay. and maybe jenas f**k bentley. |
David
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... Thanks nik986, Jonathan Wilson is one of those rare breed of bloggers who can explain the complexities of formations & their many fluid variations in a manner that allows ordinary supporters to grasp a better understanding of how games are a living organism, which constantly evolve before & during a game until the final kick. |
mr villa
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... i dont get mon. we have a chance to replace barry and sighn a world class player and he lets inter loan him. he has been saying its going to be tuff without barry. SO f**kING GET SNEIJDER TO REPLACE HIM THEN YOU CHEAP SCATE BASTERD. |
Lanzarote Villan
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... Its official. . .. i`ve given up hope of seeing Sneijder in a Villa Shirt, all i need now to push me over the edge, is to see "Jim Bowen" off "Bull`s eye" saying those imortal words . . "Lets see what you could have won/signed" Followed by Sneijder coming on doing a few ball skills in his Inter shirt ! i´m off for some liquid refreashment (Dorada) to cool off and calm down .  |
rob hathaway
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... talking of villa youngsters that have not made it.... did anyone see that fulham are after magnus troest from genoa? he was on our books and we let him go. DOL i think sold him looking at keepers tho wasn't myhill cast away and now plays for hull and looks half decent? |
Chrisodon
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... Why do people want Huth and Wheater ?, They're both hardly the stable and reliable CB's we're after and there's no way boro would sell both there CB's. We really are scraping the barrel by wanting half of boro's players. |
Chrisodon
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... Rob h, Myhill was on our books a good few years back, and the Derby keeper(I Think) although his name eludes me right now. |
Pi
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... I've had my eye on this guy for years - he's top class. Yet again MON uncovers a gem. For those of you that don't knowit yet - Marshall will be competing for the No. 1 jersey - he's the dogs... |
Pi
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... In all seriousness - those of you ranting about not getting Sneijder - get serious. Players have to want to come. We are in Birmingam he is in Madrid. We are in the Europa League he is in the Champion's League. We pay (relatively) reasonably he is paid extortionately. Give MON a break - he's obviously trying. In MON we trust. I love you Villa. |
Frosty
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... Sneijder going to Inter Milan for a year on loan in view to a permanent deal, I kinda believe it too .. Read 2 foreign articles now and both seem to back it up ( will search for links again ) |
mikee benz
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... Mr Villa - You are a true tool in every sense of the word. Seriously, you're actually a garden rake! |
Chrisodon
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... I Think Mon should have went in for Cattermole as i think he'll be really good in a few years, Also Hull are supposedly close to signing Negredo who was courted by some decent clubs, Surely he'd be worth a cheeky punt before he has a good season and the fat spaniard signs him for liverpool. Anyway Marshall isn't all bad it could be worse and be Roy Carrol. |
Frosty
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... Here the basics of the deal .. "The San Siro giants are believed to be close to agreeing a €7 million deal to take Sneijder on loan for the season, with the option to make the move permanent for an added €13 million next summer" |
Paul Bennett
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... Pi - well said, that is exactly what I was saying on the previous thread. UTV |
Anthony Laud
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... wow i can hardly contain myself! Osnail is really motoring now! we are level on numbers (still have the smallest squad in the prem mind) questions have to be asked though how the heck can a premiership club be set to start a season with just 2 CBS that have prem experience! its bordering on negligence! |
faangler
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... Don't worry. Sneijder hasn't had time to check his emails yet with all this international football going on. Let's see what happens tomorrow |
Josh
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... Good to see we've got cover. Didn't cost a penny either, nice. Surely he's just 3rd choice, a direct replacement for Stu Taylor. Bevan will be loaned out all season so it's Parish and Marshall for the reserves, and Parish has many years until he's ready for the step-up. |
mr villa
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... ok mon has been going on about barry. we need to replace him. sniejder who is better than barry is a player we can get if we spend the money on so wont evrey manager want to replace there best player. yes. so why wont we. |
Josh
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... mr villa MON has said he wants to sign Sneijder and players of his quality, although Sneijders agent says he's not 'allowed' to leave the club. Not sure what this means, but we're definitely trying to sign him or already have tried. |
clarkamus
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... come on guys this is a 3rd choice keeper who were you expecting to sign reina,cech,casillias we will probably never see him play its just to cover are asses |
mikey18
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... Just because we have money doesnt mean we can attract world class players! MoN has spoken about signing a player of sniejders calibre and then the fans attack him when he can't pull it off...maybe this is why he keeps his transfer targets close to his chest!?? selling taylor for x and bringing in marshall for 0 is good business! obviously there was a monetary incentive to do this, so hopefully it will allow us more money for the tranfer market. They say you build a team from the back so i'd rather a world class defender than CM first! depending on who is available and wants to come to villa. The CB's is an area of real trouble and i worry that im waking up to rumours linking us with a LB RW and CM! The last CB we were linked with was distin! and that seems dead! lets just bid 14mil for hangleeland and see how it goes.. |
IrishVillan
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... Jesus Christ, you'd swear this signing came out of some of your own pockets!!! He's another keeper, big deal, more the merrier, we had a problem with having just 2 keepers before, in case some of ye forgotten, maybe young Parish is just not ready yet. Think about it, it VERY likely that one of the Brads will get injured or sent off over the season, so who then becomes the keeper on the bench? If Marshall had not have come in, it would have been Parish. And what if he had to be called on? In a hugely important game? Think about it. I'm sure MON hasn't forgotten about the "priority positions", for those of you who still think he's an absolute nutjob... |
Texas Villain
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... Are you folks seriously complaining about an out of contract player that we just signed as our third-string keeper? |
confusedvillafan
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... my old man just said he heard that hangelande expected to sign for arsenal by sat kick off ! |
Villa_Nick
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... It's a bit like the signing that weird keeper with the dirty grey tracky bums in MON's 1st season! 3 keepers, really! WTF |
xandehx
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... I'm sure most managers have said at some time theyd like to sign Messi or someone of his quality, it doesnt mean that when they dont sign Messi that you have the right to insult them. Mr Villa, or should I say Mr blues, everytime I read a comment by you (and there are a lot of them mind, I think you must have some sort of attention problem as you seem to hate being ignored) It's anti something, or 3 or 4 random names. Life isn't Football Manager. |
Rich
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... I'd settle for just the oe top quality CB. Clark can be 4th option. We only needed 4 options last year as Cuellar was constantly having to play RB. Three with experience with Clark and Beye as back up is probably enough. Also I'm not that desperate for a striker either. Therefore one very good CB (an organiser and leader) plus that world class creative midfielder would suffice. Clutching at straws ?????????????? Well make of it what you will. Source 606 I'm afraid. "There were rumours VDV was at BodyMoor heath, he sent a couple of Emails and phone calls but can't confirm anything or say that it definately weren't true, perhaps the interview mentioning Sneijder was a screen and instead getting VDV, I don't know, wouldn't put the past MON." |
Mike Carter
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... IrishVillan You speak the truth my friend. People are blowing this out of all proportion. As usual. |
Vital Loans
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... Marshall is 3 yrs young than the age Big Brad was when we signed him. This guy will be #1 for the next until baby Brad comes good. What a signing, Well done MON. I am gald the Spuds arent onl the blog today annoying us |
clarkamus
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... vdv wouldnt of bin anywhere near bodymoor heath today hopefully will be tomorrow though!!! to be honest he seems to have the best price on his head at £8m when you consider standard want more than 15 for defour i know who id rather have but wages are a massive thing for us and so they should be |
Michael panizza
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... faangler: "good old MON, he knows how to excite the fans"? And your point is? |
Frosty
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... We may not be able to attract players of Sniejders profile but we can still sign players of Sniejders class and ability. We might just need a better scouting system, look what Wenger got for the price of Sniejder .. Toure 150'000 Henry 10.5 m Fabregas free Viera 3.5m Pires 6m Total - about the same as Sniejder would be ( give or take a bit of inflation ) |
vogra
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... not much to say about the new goalkeeper, we need another keeper anyway and in all fairness he's going to be 3rd choice so we ain't gonna sign anybody world class.. |
Michael panizza
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... Can't believe the number of people whining because we signed a third keeper. Someone tell Martin not to dare - ever again - concerning himself with every area of the squad in case he offends someone because the third choice keeper wasn't called Buffon. Misery guts. |
David Tyler
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... Why are people bothered? This is just a necessity, no more, no less. Not exciting? So what? Going into a match with no keeper cover if either of the Brads gets injured or suspended is not the kind of excitement I'm after. |
Billy7
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... Not counting the goalkeepers. In.... delph, Downing, Beye. Out... Laursen, Barry, Knight. So where are we strengthening? Ok, Maybe Albrighton will play a bit. But we are truly down this season compared to the begining of last season. If Luke Young doesn't get fit for Saturday and Davies's shoulder goes, we will end up with Beye at center half and Reo-coker at right back! Keep the faith?? I'm trying! |
Rich
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... Clarkamus I think the quote was infering he was at BH last week sometime. Sorry, didn't paste everything. |
steven the toffee
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... hello villans you looking forward to the big kick off.i am myself even though the toffees havent signed anyone yet.i think villa will do well this season how do you think your team will do. |
Michael panizza
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... http://www.iraqgoals.net/ It's also on ITV as far as I know..but I suspect you don't live in the UK? |
Anthony Laud
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... what defence! we had one of the worst defences in the league last year if you take out laursen who has left! and what improvements have been made to it? Beye - thats it!! its a joke! we are going to concede hatfuls this year! why the fk; hasnt Osnail addressed this problem! |
Chris Platt
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... I'm a big a fan of MON as anyone. I hope he gets his targets, I know he has them. I also hope that if he doesn't the Villa fans won't turn on him when or if things get tough this season, and make him rethink his commitment to the club. MON is not as stupid as some on here may think. He knows what he needs, and I guarantee you he is trying his upmost to get them. The optomist in me says he will get in who he needs, but then the scheptic in me thinks he is already lining up his excuses. I can hear them now. We really tried to improve the team, but we didn't have enough time to complete the deals They wanted 5 million for the player, and we were only willing to pay 4.9 million 3 days till the season starts. He may not have the players in place by the big kick off, but as sure as god made green apples he will have them by the time the clock strikes midnight on the 31st. If not, THEN let the complaining begin-but I don't think it will be necessary |
andy ross
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... looks like van der vaart will want to go back to germany so his wife can be in her homeland for breast cancer treatment |
Damian
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... i was watching the game and just had to comment on that barry error he might go to south africa but i cant see him playing much after a season with man city |
Benno Turland
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... Saw a bit of the Scot - Norway game today and Carew looked in fine form. Webcam and Heskey aren't lookin' too bad either. Here's hoping for no injury news to come out of tonights games. And as for Barry........... muhaha, muhaha, MUHAHA, MUHAHA, MUHAHA, MUHAHA, MUHAHA, MUHAHA, MUHAHA, MUHAHA, (In a Dr Evil styley!!) |
Jonathan
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... Pretty sure Barry never put a foot wrong in a England shirt whist at the villa? He Been unde HUghes for how long? lmao |
Markey Mark
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... 9 months time!!! Fabio Capello failed to include Judas in his England Squad to tour south Africa. Many attribute Barry's exclusion to the 3-0 drubbing at the hands of the Nether Regions in august of last year. The turn around in events are even more remarkable given the inclusion of Fabian Delph in cappelo's squad. The successor to judas. Watch this space. |
jason parkes
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... did i hear vdv for only 10 million ifso raid the piggy bank mon what ive seen 10 million a snip |
connor rust
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... Anyone watching the game? Holland's left back looks fantastic...he makes Hesky look like a fossil. |
Michael panizza
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... I can now understand what fat Barry meant by saying that his Man City move was motivated by his England ambitions. Yep, I really do. |
Goldie 7
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... I'm not laughing as i had England to win 2-1 Rio has been terrible just before he made that error which led to the 1st goal there were 2 previous suspect passes did anyone notice??? I was like he would doing it on purpose. |
Jonathan
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... Notts Villa, wow thought I was the only villa fan in nottinghamshire. VDV would be a steal at 10 mill |
albrighton
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... If even Man city are struggling to sign the backs they want then it has to be even tougher for us. Martin will certainly know who he wants and be trying to get him/them, but it's not going to be easy. Let's hope he manages to pull it off in the next few weeks. |
Goldie 7
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... He doesn't even chase back his own mistakes he's watching and hoping the ball goes in. Someone somewhere has put a fat wedge on holland to score first in the first half |
Steve Badger
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... Don't think much of Glenn Johnson. Seems ok going forward, but crap defensively. imo. |
Altan Kargaci
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... Think Hesky has looked really good to be honest .....maybe it's my claret and blue tinted glasses I'm wearing! |
clarkamus
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... cant see vdv come to villa now after hearing that his german wife has cancer that would i assume mean that his preference would be to go back to germany on another note if rio defends like this all year man u will be in bottom half shocking and as for ba££y well i dont think i need say anything, i hope as of tomorrow we can kick on with transfer business again and get someone in before the weekend, does anyone know when is the latest we can sign someone to play saturday if you get what i mean???? |
albrighton
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... To those who are criticising Heskey, have you had your eyes closed for most of the game? Or are you determined to get on his back because of who he used to play for? He's played well tonight and if you can't see that then you need to take a look at yourselves and ask why you WANT to be critical of a Villa player for goodness sake. |
Altan Kargaci
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... Clarkmus It used to be 12 lunchtime on the friday , not sure if it still is . UTV |
Notts Villan
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... Stennett - Wont be for much longer as Im moving over to Brum on Friday. Told the Missus its be closer to my 'loved one'. Dont think she has quite got on to the fact I was on about the Villa! ;-) |
albrighton
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... The Tv pundits reckon Heskey's doing well.....so how is it that Villa 'suppporters' can't see that...pathetic |
Jonathan
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... So I will b as from friday! I'll be moving back in the next few years i reckon, fed up of only seeing 5/7 games a year. |
sam4villavilla4life
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... jus herd a huge rumour that van der vaart is to be taken off at half time so that he can to england and meet oneil |
albrighton
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... I'd love to think you were right Damian and that Barry's been sent to the practice ground, but then why is Ferdinand still on? |
Damian
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... i like heskey and think he had a decent first half, but he cant do that and that is the difference |
Notts Villan
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... Thing with Heskey is that he doesn't score enough for a striker. At the end of the day, thats what you are judged on. Goals win games. |
Jonathan
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... Yeah it's a shame becuase i think heskey is great at putting pressure on defenders. |
albrighton
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... Agree Damian, but Heskey's a completely different player performing a different role. Remember that he laid Rooney on in the first half with a headed ball that Defoe wouldn't have got within two feet of reaching. |
andy ross
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... give Ash 10 more mins then pull him off and wrap him in cotton wool for saturday!! |
Goldie 7
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... Heskey's 1st goal for us was similar also he had a decent 45 he got his head to everything and was strong when in possession. |
Notts Villan
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... Young seems a bit lost really but then he isn't really being fed the ball at all. Most important thing is that he doesn't get injured before the weekend! |
Markey Mark
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... The ShawFrank 'lampard' Redemption ehh? With judas' seeming capitulation on the international stage. i can that time old Lampard, Gerrard can they? should they play together debate rearing its ugly head. Anyway this isn't the oneshow. then again i could put a tipton accent on for CHRISTINE BLEAKLEY anyday. I don't suppose vdv will read this but im sure i speak for all villa fans i hope your wife makes a full recovery from her current pridcament. furthermore as a man and a proud villa man i would advise you not to come to villa mate because fuking heartlands hospital is shit and isn't worthy of a thirdworld country let alone Englands 2nd city. I would love to see vdv at villa park. |
TrueVillan
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... i think gerrard will be pleased with ashley young, because he has done nothing! come on milner! |
Goldie 7
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... bang on the money my son it didn't really work for ash out there on the wing! Shame |
sam4villavilla4life
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... i her dit from a mate at the match its bin goin round all day and he text me at half time and sed wtahc this |
Damian
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... hate to say this but milner has done more in his few minutes than young did .. but i think that has a lot to do with confidence, in so much that milner will go looking for it and young is a little unsure what to do ... |
Damian
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... more good crosses from milner on the left tonight than all of last season on the right for villa |
parisianrob
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... Capello sees milner as the future england star you can see he really wants it too sell ashly he is becoming one trick pony swap with sneijder or another or let fat harry have him |
Stuart Kinane
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... Milner is on absolute fire. Good to see you finally acknowledging it Damian! |
James Clift
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... Superb from Milner playing very well. Glen Johnson's had a stinker though & looks very average. £18million aswell! |
albrighton
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... Damian...I think you're right that Milner looks much more confident on this stage than Young. It's not just that though, he has shown real quality with 3 perfect crosses in his first 10 minutes on the pitch |
sam4villavilla4life
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... na im bein seriuos and milner is playin sick look did u see robben sittin on the bench after bein subbed wers vdv ? |
Goldie 7
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...hate to say this but milner has done more in his few minutes than young did . Who could disagree!!! |
Jonathan
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... If england win I get £50 quid. Labrokes had it 25/1 for halftime/ full time, enlgand /holland- holland/england I had 2 quid on both ! |
avfc1983
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... Milner is playing very well with that rest he had he looks fit as a fiddle i can see him having a good season utv |
Steve Badger
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... Damian, hate to say this but milner has done more in his few minutes than young did I bet you do |
albrighton
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... How much is Milner worth now? More than £12m? On Saturday it was interesting to see him playing a couple of clever tricks too. By all accounts he's a football workaholic and I wouldn't be surprised if over the break he's been working hard on the parts of his game that he's been criticised for and now wants to show that he's far more than just a talented workhorse |
parisianrob
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... wesley is far from being fit robben looked to be carrying around 3 kilos too much thats what the bench does for you come over wesley you need to play not swap benches |
Goldie 7
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...If england win I get £50 quid. Labrokes had it 25/1 for halftime/ full time, enlgand /holland- holland/england I had 2 quid on both ! I can't see it happening  |
Markey Mark
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... I can onestly say ashley young has been shit for England in the times he has pulled on a 3 lions shirt. anyone else worried when he dons nikes so called england inspired away shirt he will continue to be shit??/ |
avfc1983
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... Johnson looks crap for 18 million ha ha fat spanish waiter Barry didn`t look fit he looks like he has put weight on |
andy ross
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... looked better on youtube! then again, so do most players featured on there, Dean Windass anyone?? looks class |
Goldie 7
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... Everytime there's a decent freekick betting getting suspended why? They should allow the bet because the actual chance of it going in is slim? |
parisianrob
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... If fabian has a good season he will be on the plane barry will be in the wilderness |
Peter Dragoonis
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... Is anyone registered on The Sun dream team? if so is there a mini league going of people on this blog or would anyone be interested in joining if i set one up? |
Steve Badger
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... Sneidjer ran the show for me. Never mind about him though, Milner has done himself a right favour, imo. Does that mean we have to give the Barcodes some wedge as an add-on? Don't think Ash did much to help his claim though, shame. |
ocvilla
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... Milner looked class tonight, think its great for England that Milner and Young are at the same club, Owen and Rooney at the same club, Crouch and Defoe - should allow for stronger understanding and partnerships for next summer. SWP isn't good enough in my opinion, Glen Johnson looked nervous and indecisive the entire game!! VDV would be a great signing - although commentator did mention his wife's condition being a factor of where he ends up. |
Altan Kargaci
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... Milner has future England captain written all over him ......not literally . UTV |
Goldie 7
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... Paying 17m for Glen is way to much but i have seen games when he's ran the show. The previous England game he was class and got about everywhere today was far from his best! Judas got subbed did that ever happen when he played for us i don't think so. His place now looks uncertain funny how the tables turn |
Notts Villan
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... It seems that increased wages means increased waist size for Barry. He needs to be worried because I think Delph will be knocking on the England door soon. Im laughing at Liverpool spending 18m on Johnson... total waste of money. Just goes to show that its not always about who spends the most money. It doesn't guarantee you quality. I thought Milner was great tonight. |
Peter Dragoonis
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... villabandit ive set it up and the details are below Pin: 119040 Password: laursen |
rackface
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... Hopefully the half-wits calling for Albrighton to start ahead of Milner will now shut their ignorant mouths. I can only presume they are the same half-wits that want Guzan to start ahead of Friedel. |
Goldie 7
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... Milner deserves his credit today he was great when called upon he must be getting extra practice in now he's on the England rota, Most of his crosses tonight were on point! well done for the 1st cap it's long overdue |
Vijay Daryanani
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... Milner msut be worth 20 million in today's market. Ashley 30 million, i dont know how much after the world cup Delph 15 million by the end of the season. Thats 65 million quid, exactly what Lerner paid for the club! Its about time he forked out some big money so MON can sign some quality, if not we should consider him as a money sucking businessman! |
VillaDude
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... As soon as Young was kicked a few times by the Dutch right back he went into his shell. Not once did he try and turn and take him on. Milner shower how average the right back and did really well. Young will learn from this but u can see why mon purshased downing. He gives a whole different option and pushes young infield. We now have great options on the wing including albrighton and the opposition won't know we are 1 dimensional. |
albrighton
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... Lerner and Martin O'Neill are steadily developing the Villa team and infrastructure and I for one am enjoying the ride. There's no harm in bringing up areas where you think they can improve, but insults seem to be completely inappropriate, unreasonable and unwarranted. |
Jizzy Rimmer
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... MON won't go after VDV. Youve only got to look at Delph to see that he is a similiar type of player and I think given time can be even better..and also miles better than the fatman |
Goldie 7
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...Hopefully the half-wits calling for Albrighton to start ahead of Milner will now shut their ignorant mouths. That's abit harsh? |
ocvilla
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... Definitely think Villa can surprise people this season, a couple of CB's have been mentioned on numerous occasions and this has been widely talked about, however I think another area we must look to more this season is our strike force. I have no real worries about Carew so long as he stays fit, but Gabby has to re establish the form he showed at the beginning of last year, and carry it on for a full season if he is going to be taken seriously. |
Vijay Daryanani
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... Milner could end the season being in the starting line up at the World Cup, thats how highly i rate him , he's an absolutely great player, Albrighton will be just as good as him, give him another 2 years at the most, Milner can also play in the centre, we are really lucky to have great young players like, Milner, Albrighton, Young, Delph and Downing! |
Goldie 7
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...We now have great options on the wing including albrighton and the opposition won't think we are 1 dimensional anymore. Sense at last! Give Brighty a few games this season to build up his confidence and we'll see some great things from him. |
mikey18
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... I really think we will see alot more from a lot of our players. Milner, Gabby, Ash, Reo, Davies and Cuellar will all step up to the plate in my opinion. I would prefer Milner playing in the whole with Ash on the right and Downing and the left. i think he can strike the ball better than ash with both right and left foot. I'd even take Reo-coker and Petrov as the midfield partnership. Very Combatative giving that front 4 the protection needed. Im confident but would still like 2 CB's and sneijder or VDV or both! |
Matthew Smith
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... Judas was too busy thinking about his fat pay cheque rather than playing the simple ball. Also in the press this week he was stating that one of the reasons he joined Man City was to increase his chances of being included in the world cup squad... Wait a minute Mr.Barry.... Are you completely stupid? MON saved your international career and was the sole reason why you got your big chance. You ignorant f**k. I really hope he has a terrible season and isn't included in the WC squad. UTV. |
Vijay Daryanani
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... Have you just realised now that Barry is stupid?? he's a loser to leave us and join Man City, i would "just luv it" if Delph took his World cup place!! |
Jonesy2k8
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... Anyone just seen SSN its says that they understand that Villa stillwant to sign Bentley. If Bentley signs then i can see him or Milner heading into the centre of Midfield. |
confusedvillafan
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... vijay,delph taking barrys england spot would be the icing on the cake , why mention bentley ? |
Matthew Smith
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... I just can't believe how he can be so ungrateful and dismissive about what MON did for him. What's the point of staying at a club for 10 years and leave just at the moment we're about to get really good. I enjoy supporting my country, but my god did I laugh at GB's face when Holland scored their 2nd. UTV |
Vijay Daryanani
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... Sky says we are still interested in Bentley, he would sort out our midfield, great signing in my view, then we need 2 cbs and we're sorted! |
Matthew Smith
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... Did anyone else hear the commentators chatting about VDV leaving Real Madrid this summer? Apparently his wife has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and his move will depend on what hospitals and cancer specialists are readily available.... |
confusedvillafan
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... please not bentley probably cost more than vdv, where would bentley fit into our side |
avfc1983
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... 21.57 Dutch midfielder Rafael Van der Vaart should be allowed to leave Real Madrid for nothing having fallen out of favour there, a lawyer for the players' union FIFPro has clamed. |
mr villa
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... i still recon mon will pull something out the bag with sneijder. hes said hes not intrested in joining milan. hes covering up for the villa deal. |
lionheart
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... we wont get vdv apparantly reports suggest his mrs as breast cancer and he said he will move where he can get the best medical care for her,that will sway where he plays football,my bet is he will end up in germany in bundsliga.dont think somehow our medical care in this country can intice him, so i guess the villa will miss out, |
jerry
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...hate to say this but milner has done more in his few minutes than young did .. I know Badger has already made the point but was it just a figure of speech, or was it Freudian? Anyway, we can all agree that Milner was worth the money. The Lord loves a sinner who repents. |
jerry
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...hes said hes not intrested in joining milan. hes covering up for the villa deal. A source please, mr villa. |
bradz
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... good numbers signing...he wont complain at being third choice and would have been really cheap! We now need three quality signings; 1 starting 11 central defender 1 Attacking midfielder 1 utility player and id be feeling positive about the new season |
SlimJimVilla
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... Just got my tickets for Saturday. Looking forward to seeing us get off to a good start and taking the missus to her first match. PS...a note to all the moaners and haters; please stop whinging. Negative pressure is a bad thing as several ex Tottenham, Newcastle and England managers have discovered. Its unbelievable how little some of you know about football and your own team. When Albrighton played in the Peace Cup people were like 'who`s this? He's good'. Moaning about signings and couldn't even name the whole squad. Time to start showing some love for the signings we`ve made, the players we've retained, and the youth players. Class of 2009 is a good one, and some sensible business bringing in an experienced back up keeper and don`t forget we already have three young 18 year old keepers with bags of potential whoever was whinging about his age. We have 36 players as well as the 9 we recently upped to the first team. Isn`t that something to cheer about? For sure, a couple of quality first teamers would be welcome, but I still think we have progressed...and the future is very bright (and unlike other teams we can hold onto our young and future stars...they believe their time will come, and it will). COME ON VILLA...lets kick on |
SlimJimVilla
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... by the way...keep an eye out for Harry Forrester in the next year or two, hearing great things about that kid. You can't win anything with kids. |
Steve Badger
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...Anyway, we can all agree that Milner was worth the money. The Lord loves a sinner who repents. Well if Johnson is worth £18 mill then Milner is worth £25 mill. Sound stupid? I don't know in these mad times. Damian's line did tickle me though and I couldn't resist a little dig  I'd still suspect Damian doesn't think he was worth it though. Must admit though that was probably the most devastating I've seen Milner. Talk about stepping up to the plate......... |
Steve Badger
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... Oh god Evening taglor. I take it you don't remember Ash and Jimmy changing sides sometimes? |
gregdavillain
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... just home from the ireland match, tim cahill was class, ive spouted on here we should sign dunne, but if i was a scout for villa, after watching tonight i wud defo give him a miss, cahill scored on him twice, he was cumbersum and slow, and a bit wild. Hes usually class in the green, but we need some1 cleverer and more agile. neway real gud to see milner set up da equaliser, didnt see youngs name mentioned in any reports. had he a quiet game?? |
neddy
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... bring bentley in, hes a good player..remember everybody raving about him when he was at blackburn? and vdv and sneijder aswell please santa martin |
Steve Badger
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... Hooray Greg, you've seen the light. neway real gud to see milner set up da equaliser, didnt see youngs name mentioned in any reports. had he a quiet game?? Young did a bit. "Bit" being the operative word. Jimmy did more in 13 mins than Ash did in 67. Blinding game |
Steve Badger
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... Oh, not that he only played 13 mins. It was a point I made to my son when we were watching it |
gregdavillain
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... right badger ya so i hear see from some posts, i read sum articles saying he skinned heitinga and put in a lovely ball that left it on a plate for defoe. good to see your teaching ur young lad early!! ya i think distin would be a short term solution for 2 gud years while davis mans up a bit |
Steve Badger
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... My son's 21 mate and fully indoctrinated. Why else do you think I'm so patient about MON being slow with his dealings? I'm old  |
steven the toffee
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... hello villans.judging by what i sen before MON made the right decision getting rid of barry.england were quite impressive though i have to admit. |
ty
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... Bentley would be an awful signing. We have wingers with more pace who can also play in the middle of the park. CB a must. Need a leader plus backup. Sol Campbell and Jay DeMerit. |
Steve Badger
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... Hiya Steven. I think you're right. I was gutted about £arry going at first, but don't think he's such a major loss now. Still a decent player though, imo. Watch out for this kid Delph, he's going to be the mutts mate. Gutted to hear lescott's handed in a transfer request What's the word on transfers with your lot? |
Steve Badger
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... ty, I wouldn't say he'd be an awful signing by any means, but having seen Albrighton, I don't think we need him now. |
ty
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... Steven, compared to Huth, Wheater, Distain, Dunne, etc... All overpriced with issues. Campbell free and DeMerit almost nothing. Alternatives are not there. I would love Hangeland but aint gonna happen. Rather spend big money on sneijder or vdv. |
ty
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... Badger, Bentley might not be an awful signing but for us a winger is not what we need. We need a CM who can control pace and the ball and a CB. The price and return Bentley could give isnt worth it in our squad. |
kohoutek, home now and name still not working properly
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...Badger said: Yeah, he definitely looked to make the most of his chance, and came through big style. Really happy for him. |
steven the toffee
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... alrite badger mate.were in talks with gary o'neil apparently not too sure wether id like him.ive got a mate who knows someone that works at everton and hes 100% convinced we are going to sign steven defour on the last day of the window although ill believe that when i see it.as for lescott good riddance mate. |
Villa man
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... I think mon will dissapoint again with his transfer dealings. I hope this unwanted keeper is not part of the "5 players" that mon wanted! Anyway I still hope we will get in another 3-4 players before 31st august, but I can't see it happening. |
vogra
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... wow, MILNER was awesome on his cameo, on the left as well, shows MON has no clue what he's doing |
Mostyn
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... I think MON does have every clue what he's doing. He pursued Milner because he's a quality versatile hard working player. He is played on the right cos he's a predominantly right footed player. |
bass
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... Well am i right in saying we are back to where we started!! same numbers that finished last? do i think we have replaced with better players? i like Delph........ but as we know MON wanted a bigger squad this year and i like the idea of bentley coming in to play the barry role, i dont think he would play wide as we now have loads of cover in those areas. we also need 2 central defenders and a striker as i feel marlon deadwood will not get near the first team again this year, did he play in the peace cup? if not why the hell is he still there and why has he got the number 9 shirt???????????? dont think it is going to be a greta year but we will be ok but just ok i feel and once again a mid table finish to 6th, nothing to get to excited about though!!! |
Leroy
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... See it works guys!!! About midday i sent an email to Andy Marshall asking if he would come to our side, just like i did Wesley Sneijder,he was at the Slug and Lettuce in Fulham when he replied, he put down his pint of snakebite and finished his scampi and chips, now look, we have him!! Keep sending the emails to Wesley and the same may happen!! |
Richard Bunn
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... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/spo...eland.html Another bites the dust! Well he certainly won't come to the Villa. |
DaveyBoy
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... hey tonebone we actually dont have the smallest squad in the prem fulham currently have that accolade |
lucky4
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... Would rather have marshall as a 3rd choice keeper than a youth keeper who has no experience! Its only a one year deal so we can bring in parish as 3rd choice in a year! |
VillaBoy69
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... Unfortunately, I work in Coventry!!!! the sky blue fans are just laffing at me after that signing. Marshall cant even make their 1st xi, just hope this bloke has a nice fat ass as he will be using alot this season sitting next to MON on the bench. C'mon, where are the REAL Signings for 09/10 - perhaps MON thinks all his young England Starlets will step up to the plate to get a place in Capello's World Cup Squad ??? |
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