Written by Damian Monday, 01 February 2010 13:14
Nick Shorey has joined Fulham on loan until the end of the season and I hope this isn't my prediction coming through. What I mean is, I said earlier that I thought something would happen, but I was secretly hoping for a player or two coming to us.
There is speculation that we are going to make a deadline day bid for Michael Owen and I think I can safely say that if that were to happen it would be fantastic. If Owen knows how to do anything, it is scoring and there is absolutely no doubt he is a quality player.
But, it is just speculation, however with Shorey off the wage bill and Gardner off the wage bill, it does sort of suggest there is now money to spend and it would be needed to bring in Owen as he's not going to come and play for peanuts, but I'm just grasping at straws now.
Anyway, we have a little under four hour to go until the window shuts, unless your name is Arsene Wenger and you get all day tomorrow too. I'll update this page with any news unless it is a signing and then, well, I might fall off my chair.
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Philark
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... Maybe O'Neil is feeling sorry for them after Saturday. Be nice if VIlla came through with a late surprise. |
villatx
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... shorey leaving must mean warnocks injury isnt too serious i suppose owen would be fantastic im sure he would help down the stretch, even though he wouldnt be able to in the cup final if it was a loan deal right? ...oh well not gonna get my hopes up |
Jeddy
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...shorey leaving must mean warnocks injury isnt too serious i suppose Even if Warnock was out for a month he'd still go. He's 3rd choice behind Luke Young. If both Luke and Warnock were injured James colling would probably end up playing there. I don't think there's a hope in hell of us signing someone today, unless it's someone really obscure and cheap like that Togo Xavi player or something. We have the foundations of a good squad, we now need to add real quality. That won't happen until the Summer. |
mikey18
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... A loan deal to fulham makes sense. Gets him off the wage bill and a fulham is a beter platform for him to preform compared to the championship. Hopefully he will show what he can do and we get most of the 4mil back we paid for him. We also have bouma back from injury and luke young able to cover at LB. |
Chiefy
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... Now its breaking in the news people MR OWEN might just be a suprise http://www.tribalfootball.com/man-utd-striker-owen-linked-shock-aston-villa-switch-614301 |
Chiefy
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... The only doubt i have is if we do sign owen that would leave Man Utd with berbatov and rooney as strikers unless he plans to bring someone in and after gill saying saf has 100million to spend he might well bring in someone but time will tell hope he does come in he can do a job for us |
frosty
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... Imagine Heskey and Owen back together again, I don't know if I'm excited by the prospect or not??? |
Juan Pablo Angel
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... I'd be quite happy with Owen. He has actually scored some important goals this season and has played generally quite well. Unfortunately for him he is similar to Rooney and Ferguson also seems to be favouring a 4-5-1 at the moment so he's going to struggle for appearances between now and June. It would mean we could rest Agbonlahor occasionaly and also have an impact striker from the bench without having to put any unneeded pressure on Fonz. He has played extensivelt with Owen at Club and International level so we have a ready made partnership there and he is english with a vrey professional attitude. It's perfect fit, so I hope there is some truth in it. He should have come when we wanted him in the summer instead of wasting his time at Man U. |
frosty
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... This excites me, though it's probably just because his first name is Axel .. http://community.footballpools...ield-star/ |
Chiefy
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...Imagine Heskey and Owen back together again, I don't know if I'm excited by the prospect or not??? Excitement pulses through my veins everytime THE MULE is on the pitch much like i get excited about paying tax !!!!!!! THE MULE pants with Owen pants without  |
Juan Pablo Angel
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... Chiefy, don't forget they still have Macheda and Diouf at the club, he can recall Wellbeck and he is only playing with one striker at the moment. This could have some legs. I imagine Owen would want to come if the rumours are true, it would be whether United would let him come. |
Juan Pablo Angel
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... That Witsel story sounds like a load of crap tbh. There wasn't a single shred of proof, a quote or anything. Just the writer of the Article thinking he'd fit. Rubbish, although the lad sounds like a promising talent. |
frosty
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...Villa’s central midfield pairing of James Milner and Stilian Petrov has been impressive but Witsel can play in both their roles and is arguably more competitive. |
Chiefy
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... Jpa thought Macheda was out on loan ? This excites me, though it's probably just because his first name is Axel Axel Witsel if that comes off will love it wicked name to have on my shirt after EMULE pissed me off, and he dont take no shit he bust someones leg |
DaveyBoy1983
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... chefy there is no way on this planet that rooney is a similar type player to rooney. When was the last time you saw owen scoring a belter from 30 yards? or even getting stuck in like rooney? Owen is very 1 dimensional iMO and is not the answer |
frosty
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...That Witsel story sounds like a load of crap tbh. There wasn't a single shred of proof, a quote or anything. Just the writer of the Article thinking he'd fit. Rubbish, although the lad sounds like a promising talent. I've resorted to getting excited about crap now just to fill the void... Chiefy lmao ..  |
Damian
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... DaveyBoy1983 agreed that they are different players and that owen is very one dimensional - but in a sense, so are we we pepper the box with crosses - we need someone that can really take those chances and if ever there were a striker that takes chances, it is owen i'm not saying it will happen but i think he would be a fantastic player for us if he could stay injury free until the end of the season |
Chiefy
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... Didnt fergie recently say he would let owen go ? and he wont be taking up the 2 years on his contract ? |
Chiefy
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...chefy there is no way on this planet that rooney is a similar type player to rooney really ? rooney is not like rooney ? where did i say rooney is like anyone ?? |
glynnder
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... I think Owen would be great. He'd be cup tied though wouldn't he? Plus I think Rooney is a fairly similar player to Rooney, tbh. |
Juan Pablo Angel
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...chefy there is no way on this planet that rooney is a similar type player to rooney. When was the last time you saw owen scoring a belter from 30 yards? I think the statement was basically suggesting that they play in the same position now since Rooney is playing as an out and out front man, therefore they wouldn't work as a pairing up front. If Man U play 4-4-2 it's much more likely that Rooney will be paired with a deeper sitting link up striker like Berbatov whic will limt Owen's chances of ever getting a game unless there is a major injury to Rooney.. I think Fergie wants to sell Owen in the summer so a short term loan might be just the thing to up his value for a summer transfer. We could do very well out of this indeed. Of course Fergie would be able to recall him if there was an injury. |
ak_27
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...The more i think about it the more i can see this coming off But can you see MON dropping Gabby? He would probably have to in order to accomadate Owen. I would like to see him come but then MON would have to start rotation and using his bench. If he did start doing this then i would be delighted but im not getting my hopes up for anything to happen today. |
James Collins is the ginger Paolo Cesare Maldini
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... Surely if Owen is coming to us something would have been leaked by now? It's only 2 and a half hours to go!! |
astonguerrilla
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... Not sure I'm happy about Shorey going. I know he's not the best LB in the world, but he was adequate cover nonetheless. This time last year we went to sh!t because of defense injuries and lack of cover. If that happens again after we've gone and sold Shorey I'm gonna be fuming, Really mad, enraged, non-plussed. |
Chiefy
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...But can you see MON dropping Gabby? He would probably have to in order to accomadate Owen. I dont think he would, Gabby has spent time sorting out his hold up play so i think he can play this role as well as using his pace when he needs to so i think they could both play together |
Rob_The_Villain
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... astonguerrilla, calm down, it's just a loan until the summer which we can recall him at any point. |
symbas
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... Damian Your a fan of statistics, so what is Owens goals per game ratio since leving Liverscum? I believe at RM it was very good especially as he was mostly on the bench, but at newcastle? Not sure what he will add to be honest, but saying that i said Gabby should ave been dropped for the last game  |
Chiefy
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...sold Shorey loaned Bouma is back, Warnock, Young and Collins at a push adequate cover |
Rob_The_Villain
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... I wouldn't be surprised that we've put things in place in this window ready for the summer, we've done it before in Jan with a few players. There's really not much about at the moment so I'd rather wait. |
andy5759
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... MoN has said that all Shorey needs to do is strengthen his defensive game. That's why he loaned him out in the first place, to get playing time. I really don't know if MoN plans to keep him or move him on, I think Shorey is worth keeping for another season to see how he develops. Owen would certainly do a job for us. It could suit Sir Alex to strengthen Villa during the run in. We have still to play Chelsea, if Owen helps us to win that game SrAlex would be hailed as a genius. So would MoN. So would I for pointing it out. So would you for reading this. |
Chiefy
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...Owen helps us to win that game SrAlex would be hailed as a genius. So would MoN. So would I for pointing it out. So would you for reading this. Love it, you genius you |
ak_27
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...I dont think he would, Gabby has spent time sorting out his hold up play so i think he can play this role as well as using his pace when he needs to so i think they could both play together It would be great to have 3 English strikers who all want to be on tht plane for SA fighting it out for a position in our team. |
CSM
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... quote]14.33 Middlesbrough have accepted Manchester City's bid for Adam Johnson, skysports.com understands. He is a class player, will be a shame if Man City get him as would be another Bench warmer I think. |
andy5759
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...It would be great to have 3 English strikers who all want to be on tht plane for SA fighting it out for a position in our team I read that and thought; three?, who's the other one?" then I remembered that Emile is a striker too. |
Chiefy
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... CSM -- To true teams like man citeh and chelski ruin the english talent take SIDWELL for example chelski did him no favours, does Johnson really think that CITEH will do him any ?? he is moving for the money and so would i at his age but footballing wise he wont get anything from it, |
Chiefy
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...Emile is a striker too. Really who told you that there telling porkies Michael Owen coming here, my arse I dont know where are ya ? |
astonguerrilla
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... Cheers Rob_the_villian, it's been a busy morning at work today and I didn't stop to notice that it was a loan deal. Good enough for me then. The Owen thing sounds a bit far fetched to me, would love it to be true though. |
CSM
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...Michael Owen coming here, my arse ! Sounds like Owen may be a bit tied up at Pancho's place to sign for us!!! |
Holte_ender_4_life
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... Im just on the Birmingham Mail website where they are doing a live update of all transfers happening, and something interesting about Keane has popped up. Its been said that theres a possiblilty of Keane coming in on loan |
James Collins is the ginger Paolo Cesare Maldini
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... Not a chance of Owen coming now. 2 hours to go and not a sniff anyway. And I got my hopes up!! |
Chiefy
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...Not a chance of Owen coming now. in the words of take that "it only takes a minute" |
vivavilla
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... Owen on loan would be a good shout, we certainly wouldn't be in the run to buy him. |
James Collins is the ginger Paolo Cesare Maldini
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... But surely someone would have heard something? |
Chiefy
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... BLUES are not signing anyone and plan to give a explination tomorrow from the managment linking with all these big players and then sign wait for it NO ONE !!!!WING WAH UTD they have been stitched |
Chater1703
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... Sky interview with Steve Bull, talking about 90-year-old Bert Williams. Bull: 'If I get to half that age I'll be happy.' Bull is 45 in March." |
Damian
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... Holte_ender_4_life is that the same website that said o'neill had £15mn to spend before o'neill said something about selling before he could buy? James Collins is the ginger Paolo Cesare Maldini we can have hope cant we? but i think you are right. nothing remotely close to substantial is doing the rounds and the only things mentioned today - mostly out of need i suspect, is keane and owen .. but i guess we will have to wait and see -both will want a large salary and that will make it difficult for o'neill i think even though he has cleared shorey and gardner recently along with others |
Juan Pablo Angel
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... I'm really encouraged with the general vibe on the blog right now. Everyone seems to be quite realistic about our team and the manager and current transfer climate. I, like everyone, hope foe a little bit of action, but i remain safe in the knowledge that MoN knows what he is doing and I think we'll be fine even if no one comes in. |
Pancho Villan
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... Still, I'm sure Churchill would enjoy the irony of our knocking Liverpool out of 4th place using their old strike force. Come on MON, get yer finger oot man. |
Holte_ender_4_life
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... Damian it diden come from the mail itself it come from the mirror sport offices |
George Templeton
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... So Shorey out on loan means Bouma might make the bench in one of these matches coming up? |
Damian
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... Holte_ender_4_life okay - but all those mirror papers remind me of a telesales office with harsh sales manager standing over someone asking how many rumours they have made up to day then turning to someone else asking how many hits and ad clicks a page got before losing the plot shouting for more rumours |
Chiefy
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... 2 hours to go surely we can push SIDWELL and THE MULE out if we really try hard enough ay MON ? |
Holte_ender_4_life
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... Damian I diden't believe it anyway it was just summat that popped up out the blue which suprised me so tought i'd share it on the blog. We won't sign anyone anyway which will f**k our season up I think |
Chiefy
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... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni8QFgcm1ms oh my god that is that alex witsel braking someones leg nasty break SIGN HIM UP !! |
Juan Pablo Angel
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... Chiefy, that is minging you little sicko... no wonder the lad wants a move. Remember the crap that Taylor got after Eduardo.  |
Holte_ender_4_life
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... That is a horrific tackle, but we could do with some steel down the Villa. |
Chiefy
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...That is a horrific tackle, but we could do with some steel down the Villa Nice like it |
Holte_ender_4_life
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... lol True though no1 seems to want to tackle down the Villa really. I think the only player that has the heart to do it really is Delph. |
Chiefy
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...Stop Press; Shares in East London kebab manufacturers rise on news of Mido back in town he is going to West Ham |
Damian
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... that was horrible. hate seeing things like that. still. it wont happen. martin o'neill has lost his mobile phone |
Holte_ender_4_life
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... Now Shorey's gone back on loan hopefully we can see a bit of Bouma this season. I think wen Warnock is back we should put L Young RB, cuz Cuellar is terrible there. Not his fault but still we need a better balance there. |
Pancho Villan
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...Dont think he has one does he ?It would be good if the official site relayed live images of MON sat at his desk at this time. Obviously there would be no sound, but we might get an idea of how hard he is working. |
Chiefy
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...It would be good if the official site relayed live images of MON sat at his desk at this time. Obviously there would be no sound, but we might get an idea of how hard he is working MON has he feet up on the table "MULE cup o tea" EMILE - "coming boss" |
johnnyuk
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...It would be good if the official site relayed live images of MON sat at his desk at this time. Obviously there would be no sound, but we might get an idea of how hard he is working. I'm not sure live images of Gabby humping his leg would help us get any closer to figuring out who we aren't signing |
Matt T
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... Witsel would be a dubious signing - the kid is outstandingly talented but has a serious attitude problem and a short temper. Do we think MON could tame him? If he could, he'd be an outstanding acquisition, but if not, it could cause a lot of problems. Oh and he's quite good in Football Manager too - perhaps O'Neill has started playing it ha ha ha |
CSM
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...It would be good if the official site relayed live images of MON sat at his desk at this time. Obviously there would be no sound, but we might get an idea of how hard he is working. Thats a great idea, they should put live feeds in all the Premiership managers offices on transfer deadline day! You would maybe see at White Hart Lane Harry giving a bung to the odd agent. See Rafa at Anfield serving some of the players at Lunch time. Mick Mcarthey at molineux dowloading porn. Arsene Wenger would be trying to persuade the boot boy to come into his office with a pocket full of sweets. Mancini just looking in the mirror checking his Scarf was looking smooth! Gianfranco playing PacMan! Owen Coyle working hard with a white board in the background showing a player at one end of the pitch, a long arrow to another player receiving the ball. Sam Allerdice on the phone to Dominoes. Sir Alex drinking a glass of whisky out of Ryan Giggs jock strap! Then it would cut to villa Park filming an empty office!!! |
Badger
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...BLUES are not signing anyone and plan to give a explination tomorrow from the managment linking with all these big players and then sign wait for it NO ONE !!!!WING WAH UTD they have been stitched I was just thinking about this. After all the BS, they end up with two players going out Including Bent who's going to his 13th club Also some discussion on SSN about Shorey being registered for 3 clubs in a season. Apparently Fulham can get round it with Villa saying his loan to Forest was an emergency job. And stop torturing yourselves lads, we ain't signing anyone  |
Villa_Chris
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... Couldn't be arsed to sign in but I felt I just had to....CSM, thats funny mate!! Im just preparing myself for when the blog gets flooded with people who have spat their dummy out over the transfer window. Chiefy, lay off the 'Mule', he's been great for us recently |
CSM
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... I think if we were all being honest we wouldn't have expected anyone to come in. We have all been saying that Albrighton, Delph and the Fonz should get a run in the team. By signing no one this makes this a certainty. We can't go the rest of the season without a few injuries so they will get thier chance and we will see if they have what it takes to cut the mustard! |
Pancho Villan
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...according to talksport BEATTIE is at VILLA ???God I hope not. One big lazy sod is enough |
Chiefy
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...chiefy, go wash ya mouth out You know what its is a MON thing though and something he would do so i wouldnt be surprised atleast it would give me someone else to abuse other than EMULE and SIDWELL |
Villa 4 Life
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... BREAKING NEWS on sky sports yellow strip people...looks like Michael Owen is in talks with Aston Villa, something might happen after all, clock is ticking though |
Damian
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... Badger i'd completely forgotten about tha t- 3 clubs in one season isn't allowed - surely both clubs though are not going to start publsihing something and get that wrong .. it has to go through |
CSM
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...Phil Brown under the sunlamp....... Mean while down at Turfmoor the camera shows and empty office, but out the window you can see Brian Laws arguing with a security Guard at the front gate, and hear..... Brian Laws: "I'm the new Manager here let me in!!" Security Guard: "Good One!, if your the new manager tell me at least 5 members of the Burnley squad!" Brian Laws: " Umm Nugent, that big Norweigen goal Keeper....John Jensen, Umm Blinkey (Reggie is it), ummm whos that bird guy......Eagles, umm have I said Nugent" Security Guard: "Do one!" |
frem
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... villa 4 life- we we have skysports news as well you know. nothing about that said. dont lie. |
avfcjonesy7
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... where did u get that beattie link from ? and owen it aint at the bottom of the screen on skysports |
BillyBoy7
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... Villa 4 Life hasn't got a T.V. He is at nursery waiting for his mommy to pick him up!!! |
Badger
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...Badger Fulham have said they're relaxed about it Damian. They have to get special dispensation from Eufa, but there are precedents apparently, |
Villa 4 Life
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... you know you all turned on skysports sad people... face facts were not getting anyone because we don't need anyone! simple! Martin O'Neill knows! |
andy5759
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... The only Owen comments I can find on the net are very tenuous links, nothing with quotes or facts. It still looks to be the best bit of business we could have expected though. Perhaps it's all a big wind up from Villa4life? |
Holte_ender_4_life
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... The beattie story coulden't happen even if O'neil wanted it 2, cuz beattie is in Sunderland with the Stoke squad |
RockSteady
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... Thanks Chiefy - I just shouted out 'Ohhhhh f**k!' and everybody in the office, including my boss, turned around in shock!! |
Chiefy
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...Thanks Chiefy - I just shouted out 'Ohhhhh f**k! Could have been worse we could have signed EMULE or SIDWELL !!! SHIT they already play for us  |
avfcjonesy7
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... chiefy has done the same as villa 4 life so every1 cant start saying ban villa 4 life coz he said owen was coming which was a lie and chiefy said beattie in talks and theres nothing on the web about that |
Pancho Villan
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...not if we finish 5th or higherDamian, we need a striker to put pressure on Gabby. Two goals at the weekend doesn't change that. |
frosty
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... Someone has spent some time and effort on this and the predictions look about spot on imo too .. http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Fo...Villa.aspx Sport.co.uk says: Aston Villa to end the season on 68 points I know it hasn't happened but should 68pts grab 4th spot? |
CSM
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... .....Down at the JJB..... Ring Ring... Ring Ring.... Martinez: Hellos, Agent: Did you know big Jason Scotland has a cousen playing in the Copydex South/western, east, coference, south division. He is 38 but has bagged himself 4 goals in 112 appearences, I know, I know prolific!! I have spoken to Jason and he thinks he could cut it at the Top. What do you think... Martinez: I don't knowa, are you surea he would wanna come to us?? Agent: we would have to pay alot but I think we could persuade him for the right price. Oh by the way did I mention my commission has increased to 25%. Martinez: Yesa yesa, this will show the peoples our highs ambitions! Whata yer name again? Agent: Um ....Craig Allerdyce. |
symbas
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... How about SAF sitting at his desk with an empty magnum of Chareau Neuf Du Pape watchin replays of the Arse game |
symbas
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... Or you may even see Avram grant looking down the back of his office sofa looking for loose change to pay the players |
Chiefy
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...Or you may even see Avram grant looking down the back of his office sofa looking for loose change to pay the players already sold the sofa |
frem
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... So, we have two strikers that take it in turns to be injured, a 19 year old striker that has not scored in the prem, and another that goes hot and cold. champions league here we....... |
andy5759
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... The sofa has gone on loan to Chelsea, where JT is using it a a casting couch for his next squeeze. I wouldn't want it back after that - would you? |
xandeh
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... Well done Martin, after winning back a lot of fans with the promise of a cup final you go and annoy them all again by not signing a striker. |
Chiefy
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...Well done Martin, after winning back a lot of fans with the promise of a cup final you go and annoy them all again by not signing a striker. wouldnt say annoyed just disappointed |
Chiefy
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...So, we have two strikers that take it in turns to be injured, a 19 year old striker that has not scored in the prem, and another that goes hot and cold. champions league here we....... and the big horrible bear came home and ate all the children !!!! doom and gloom is back but hey nothing exciting happening for at least 27days |
Badger
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...I know it hasn't happened but should 68pts grab 4th spot? Doubtful seeing as they're forecasting citeh to get 70. |
xandeh
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... I guess in a way we should be relieved, I wanted a striker loads last year and we got Heskey. |
Chiefy
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...Well that's it then. Nothing. Not a sausage heskey had all the sausages the fat "£$"!"! |
Juan Pablo Angel
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...I know it hasn't happened but should 68pts grab 4th spot? 00/01 - Leeds ----- 68 pts 01/02 - Arsenal --- 71 pts 02/03 - Newcastle - 67 pts 03/04 - Liverpool - 60 pts 04/05 - Everton --- 61 pts 05/06 - Arsenal --- 67 pts 06/07 - Arsenal --- 68 pts 07/08 - Liverpool - 76 pts 08/09 - Arsenal --- 72 pts Looking at the table over the last ten years it could quite possibly be enough, especially as the league appears more competitive this year suggesting that apart from maybe the top two the points will be spread more evenly between the 'second tier' of sides vying for europe. Only three times in the last nine years has 68 pts not been enough to get 4th, thats a third. We have a good chance if we can get up and around the high 60's although bearing in mind the conservative nature of the predictions in that article I think we are definitely capable of taking maximum points in a couple of thos games where we were touted a draw. If we can get to 70 or over I think it'll be enough this season. |
Villain-from-Texas
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... Some of y'all are a bit miserable. Frem, you would've had us spend 8-10 million on an over-the-hill striker who can barely get off the bench at Spurs. |
Chiefy
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...I guess in a way we should be relieved, I wanted a striker loads last year and we got Heskey BREAKING NEWS -- James Beattie has signed for VILLA kidding dont tempt fate |
andy5759
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... Be honest now, did any of us really expect any signings? Did we actually believe that MoN would buck what seems like a trend and bring in any players? Disappointed yes, but I think we were properly prepared to be disappointed. |
xandeh
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... Just think we're going to regret not taking Victor Moses for a petty 2.5mil we'd have still been in profit from Gardner... |
Chiefy
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...Be honest now, did any of us really expect any signings? I thought we would sign atleast Huntlearr and Messi and Kaka and Rooney and Gerrard god damn MON !!! Its your fault forget the cup final you got us into and our place in the league just one signing thats all we wanted --- SARCASM |
andy5759
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... My mate went to JD Sports to get a Chelsea replica kit. He wanted John Terry on the back, trouble is, the shorts wouldn't stay up. |
Villain-from-Texas
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... OK, some of you wanted Moses---but ask yourself why Wigan for 2.5 million was the best that Palace could do. |
Juan Pablo Angel
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...Well done Martin, after winning back a lot of fans with the promise of a cup final you go and annoy them all again by not signing a striker. Calm down, we didn't sign anyone of note last January and made a cup final this season. Plus the waste of space we did sign looks to have settled and has been one of or best players in recent weeks. Don't be so childish and enjoy the cup final. Badger, Doubtful seeing as they're forecasting citeh to get 70. Well that article said we'd draw with City, so if we go and beat them with all the other results going the same as they suggested then we will finish in 70pts and they'll finish on 69pts and we snatch fourth spot by a point. That game is going to be massive. If we manage to get a win at Spurs on saturday the pundits will have us as favourites again I reckon. What a topsy turvy season. I have to admit I'm beginning to think we can do this. We are playing very well at the moment and as long as we can keep the goals going in the back of the net we have a really good chance. Man City, Spurs and Pool all have slightly tougher run ins than we do when you look at the away fixtures those three have left.  |
CSM
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... BREAKING NEWS........ A Claret and Blue Cashmere SNOOD has been spotted at Villa Park having a medical. |
Chiefy
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...OK, some of you wanted Moses---but ask yourself why Wigan for 2.5 million was the best that Palace could do exactly wasnt he linked with chelski, man city and even Barca he cant be that good can he really if he has gone to WIGAN |
Chiefy
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...BREAKING NEWS........ A Claret and Blue Cashmere SNOOD has been spotted at Villa Park having a medical I do hope he signs the paper work before 5pm tense times |
andy5759
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... Ah, Wigan. The renowned feeder club for the Galacticos. Wigan, breeding ground of super stars. They even almost changed the name of their stadium to "The Sans Serif" to make it sound more fancy Dan European. If someone knocks me out - don't bring me round until Villa take to the pitch next. This is doing my head in. |
Pancho Villan
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... Looks like snoods our lot then. I wonder if MON actually enquired about anybody ? |
CSM
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...I do hope he signs the paper work before 5pm tense times A close source at the club has stated " The SNOOD suffered a bad crochet injury last year which does cause him to get a stitch in training but hopes it won't jeopadise his dream move to VillaVillage!" |
CSM
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...Five more minutes before Damo's new blog I can guess the title already....Not a Sausage! |
xandeh
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... BBC Newcastle understands that Stoke City striker James Beattie is having a medical at Sunderland. Phheww |
Damian
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... Pancho Villan i dont think there will be another one today .. if we sign someone yes, but if we don't .. i think it pointless as o'neill will clearly be trying the second of two options. he has tried signing a player in janaury and it hasn't worked. this january his philospohy has been to lose a player - and if it works fantastic if it doesn't work - maybe, he'll try bringing someone in next january if/when we find ourselves in a similar position |
Juan Pablo Angel
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... Moses is at Wigan because the Manager is fairly Charismatic and they have a good record for taking relatively unknown players and giving them a foot up in the league. Players like Zaki, Palacios, Valencia, Rodallega, Cattermole, Bramble. They've made recognised careers for players that were either unknown or who's careers were stuttering. He will get games there and will do well I fancy. Wigan play football on the deck and play some nice stuff at times despite being prone to defensive errors. I think he'll spend a couple of seasons at Wigan to establish himself in the first team and then probably move on to a slightly bigger lub if things work out for him. A much better idea than fading away in the Man City or Chelsea reserves and he may get on well with attacking players like N'Zogbia and Rodallega to learn from. |
Juan Pablo Angel
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... I seriously fancy us for fourth place, I don't know why. I've been looking at the fixtures and the history of the league etc and I really think we might do it this season. They may say i'm a dreamer, but i'm not the only one.. |
Pancho Villan
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...Damian said:I don't blame you. There's nothing to report and a blank page isn't that interesting. Martin O'Neill. You bought no players at all. Not a sausage. Bugger all. Are you at all disappointed with this performance? |
nik986
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... 1702: We are hearing that the website of the Spanish newspaper Marca has got a story about Real Madrid's Argentine midfielder Fernando Gago signing for Manchester City for 16m euros... |
Damian
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... JPA Fourth would be fantastic. Fifth would be excellent. Both would be moving forward. 6th would be standing still. Anything lower would be going backwards - if looking season on season. A lot now rests on winning silverware and seeing where we finish this season. What I mean is, it is sort of pointless commenting on this transfer window now because many thought we needed a real proven goal scorer and the manager either thinks we don't or he doesn't have the money. If we get 5th or 4th - he will be proven right. |
nik986
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... robbie keane to celtic on loan? would he have not been an interesting option on loan? |
Badger
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...I seriously fancy us for fourth place, I don't know why. I've been looking at the fixtures and the history of the league etc and I really think we might do it this season. They may say i'm a dreamer, but i'm not the only one.. I certainly don't think it's impossible. We just have to win the games we should be winning. That'll be the key. |
Pancho Villan
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... I'm not waiting 'til the end of the season to be disappointed - I'm disapoointed now !  |
MartinOneillatemyhamster
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... Thank god...... No more retarded Keane or Owen to Villa rumours!!! Anybody who believed we were signing one of these two in this window is living on planet Wenger. |
Longman1980
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... Sky Sports News understands that Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish has lined up a deadline day swoop for another 15 sub-standard centre midfielders |
frem
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... why didn't we go for keane on loan ? i really hope that at the end of the season we dont have to blame a lack of goals if we dont get 4th. 2 points off, a striker would of only helped. |
Pancho Villan
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...Damian, 6th and a cup final makes forward movement.Yeah, 6th is good too with City getting better all the time. |
rocky5
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... GUTTED. spuds,man sheiky and the pool strengthened, i was pinning my hopes on the togolese rooney firing us to 4th. |
Villain-from-Texas
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... According to Soccernet, Celtic was the only team that Keane would consider joining. Besides, why would Spurs have wanted to loan Keane to a direct competitor? It was never, ever going to happen. |
Damian
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... andy5759 6th would be standing still in terms of the league. adding the carling cup will make standing still in the league acceptable hell. finishing 7th and winning the carling cup would make it acceptable because we would have gotten into the europa league which is basically i think the only thing we can hope to get without the carling cup or fa cup |
Badger
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...why didn't we go for keane on loan ? I'd guess this is because melted welly face wouldn't want to help a close competitor out. |
nik986
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... Adam Johnson for £7m to city, good deal, good player. Would have liked him but not sure we have room for yet another winger. |
leftwingextremist
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... "What I mean is, it is sort of pointless commenting on this transfer window now because many thought we needed a real proven goal scorer and the manager either thinks we don't or he doesn't have the money. If we get 5th or 4th - he will be proven right." Or more likely that sort of player isn't available in the January window. |
Stan Balaban
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...why didn't we go for keane on loan ? Even if MON wanted an ageing overated player on huge wages, Spuds would never let him go to Villa Frem. |
Stan Balaban
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... I choose to look at things this way. Assuming the funds were available, and Randy's always backed MON in the past, the fact that we haven't bought anyone would suggest that MON, the person best qualified to assess what Villa need, has faith in the likes of Delph, The Fonz and Albrighton. The very same players that the doom mongers moan about not getting a look in anyway. |
SidCowanslovechild
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... Well pleased we haven't signed anyone, nearly all the players we were linked with were over the hill (keane, Owen) or never any good (Beatie). I would have preferred to sign Johnson over Downing, I think he is class, loads of potential and better value for money. Suspect he may get ruined at City though Glad I didn't spend all day refreshing as well - experience is a good teacher |
mickey86
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... disapointed we havnt bought anyone but if we did buy sum1 i cant see MON dropping anyone so would have just ended up with another squad player. gutted the owen runour didnt come to anything tho!! |
Villain-from-Texas
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... Adam Johnson is a good signing for City, no question. But I don't know that he'll make them any better this season. Is he a step up from Bellamy, who has been playing on the left? I don't think so. |
Damian
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... Stan Balaban but o'neill did say recently We are not looking at players at this minute because we have to sell. Do I have to sell to buy? We wouldn't be the only club in that position.so if taking that into consideration, i think it fair to say that randy wasn't backing o'neill this january there is nothing wrong with that - it is business. just feels a little like doug |
George Templeton
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... The bigger win in the race for 4th after this transfer window --- Aston Villa! Manchester City --- Signed Adam Johnson, will that help that sieve they call a defense? NO! And Fernando Gago is not coming either. Spurs --- out Alan Hutton and Robbie Keane. And yet another team that needs defenders that doesn't sign any. Liverpool --- Maxi Rodriguez was as good as it got for them They haven't fixed their problems and while you can say that Aston Villa didn't either, there problem is easier to fix (we need just need more consistency from Gabby and more of a willingness to chuck Delfuenso on when he isn't doing well) |
Damian
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... George Templeton i hope you are right. there is also an argument for consistency and bringing in a player might damage that ... but we will have to wait and see |
Stan Balaban
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...so if taking that into consideration, i think it fair to say that randy wasn't backing o'neill this january Damian, you could well be right of course and don't get me wrong, I too would've loved a new face or two provided they were of quality at the club. I don't see much (or any) of Doug in Randy though. It's good to have someone running the business without being at the forefront with a giant ego. Theres a long way to go in the season and natural attrition and suspensions will see Albrighton and Delph be used more. Added to Guzan, Davies, JC, Sidwell, Bouma all waiting in the wings should see us with more than enough to keep things going. (I hope) UTV |
King VOGRA
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... we'll just have to wait to see if MON not signing anyone will be a mistake, would have liked another striker to bolster us up, if we lose Heskey and Gabby and if Carews still out we could have problems.. |
African Lion
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... Owen: A source told me (no,not one of those, friends of my mates window cleaner etc) that Martin was trying for Owens signature in the past Summer and winning. Fergusons infamous breakfast chat ruined that. Things have changed at United, M.O.is not getting a look in and well,who knows. Maybe in the next window. We do need a predator I know. But a good signing for Villa? Not for me. |
Rios.Jockstrap
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... We are not the only club that has kept our powder dry, with the economic situation playing a large part in that. Hopefully, this will signal an end to this useless window and revert back to the old system. Only then we will see a levelling off of the extortion that surrounds transfer fees. As for us, well im happy. Happy in the knowledge that we have a lot going for us. I was in London last night and you really have to talk to other clubs supporters to understand how far we have come as a club. You see, we Villa fans always want more, always want better, but we want it now without looking at the bigger picture. Sometimes we need to just step back and look at the progress on and off the pitch, and be thankfull for it. Trust me, when i say this and it is merely my view and the view of supporters from other clubs. Of the chasing pack, it is us that the top four consider has having the best chance to break their monopoly. And of the chasing pack, it is us they see as their biggest threat. All we need is a period of consistancy and our dreams will come true. Keep the faith and lets now concentrate on cheering the boys on to a glorious run in  |
keithj
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... who was that player we all wanted and reckoned mon should break the bank to get, then we were really pissed when "arry the more ambitious" got him, oh yes the one he loaned out today |
Proxopera
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...hell. finishing 7th and winning the carling cup would make it acceptable because we would have gotten into the europa league which is basically i think the only thing we can hope to get without the carling cup or fa cup Damian , Do you honestly think MON gives a toss about the europa league ? I could certainly live with early exits every year . Its CL football or nothing for me! |
Rios.Jockstrap
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... Out of the chasing pack, it is us that the top four consider has having the best chance to break their monopoly. And those of the chasing pack, see us as their biggest threat. Thats what i meant!!!!!! |
Villain-from-Texas
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... I'm excited about the rest of the season. We play a Cup final at the end of this month and we're alive not only in the FA Cup but also in the race for fourth place. Will we finish fourth? Maybe, maybe not. But I for one am thrilled that we'll be playing exciting, meaningful games from here on out. |
kohoutek
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... I don't really think not signing anyone this window matters at all. Just repeating what some others have said, but looking at the fixtures, we're capable as-is of getting what we need out of them with the team we have. I think what's often missed is that when you're growing up a young-ish team, as we are, you have to put some expectations on them and then let the chips fall. While MON isn't overly eager to put too much pressure on true youngsters like Fonz and Albrighton, he is very much telling the usual starters, and has done so, that it's up to them. I know the subs situation smells this way to me, too. "Play your 90 minutes, you should be able to, and at the end, you lot are responsible for all the good or bad that comes of it. And you'll be tougher, more seasoned players for it." |
Goldie 7
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...Or you may even see Avram grant looking down the back of his office sofa looking for loose change to pay the playerssnigger |
Damian
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... for those interested and with access villa v chelsea reserves are on villa streams now |
cliffo
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... just a quick question considering damian's comment on only hope of getting europa league being by winning the league cup, i'm probably wrong but doesn't the europa league place roll onto us considering that man u will already have europe from their league finish? or does that only appluy to the FA cup? if so then what happens to that place that would have been given to the league cup winner? |
Damian
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... 1-0 to Villa .. I think it was Andreas Weimann - great shot, quite fortunate bugger 1-1 |
Aero-4-Villa
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... This is the first time ive ever doubted Randy's dedication to Villa. Not a penny spent even with Gardner sold. Whats the story? Maybe trying to steady the ship before a summer splurge?? You never know. Until that happens though, im still in doubt of him! UTV! |
Damian
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... Chelsea reserves have a hot female physio .. worthwhile falling over for and need a thigh rub |
andy5759
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... Nah, that's JT's personal physio, loaned out to the reserves for the time being. He can recall her if his wife goes awol. |
Pat The Rat
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... it does'nt bother me that Mon did'nt bring one R two in because we have Bouma & Davies almost fit 4 the run in + add young del boy jumping @ the mention of 1st team action i think we will b ok with a top 6 finish the best we can hope for.I said on Friday that we would win 2-0,now 4 the lotto |
MartinOneillatemyhamster
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... [... Chelsea reserves have a hot female physio .. worthwhile falling over for and need a thigh rub] WHERE? I went to villa streams and could only get the Sunderland match. Would have made a change from Martina Hingis naughty snaps |
MartinOneillatemyhamster
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...... |
Damian
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... he is yes. came from a corner .. well taken goal. he is captain also - playing alongside curtis the fonz off. forrester on |
Billy Villa
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... Oh well, lets hope this isnt the beginning of the usual end of season decline due to tired legs and not enought cover, or goals.. |
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