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Lost and found: Martin O'Neill's letter to Father Christmas

Dear Santa

Sorry this letter is arriving a bit late but I have been very busy at school. (I’ve had to work really hard because some of the other kids have richer parents and they get whatever they want, but I try harder than anyone and I’m doing OK) I hope you’ll agree I’ve been a really good boy this year.

My presents last year have turned out great. The Milner Machine was a bit disappointing at first and the family weren’t sure what to make of it. It whizzed round all over the lounge floor (the batteries seemed to last for ever) but no one was quite sure what it was meant to be doing. But, how silly we all were! I’ve since found the instructions and it does all sorts of cool stuff. All my mates want one. However, the Heskey Action Figure is still causing some confusion. I’m not sure if it’s because it was 2nd hand; bits seem to keep falling off but hey, it still comes in useful when I’m fed up of playing with my Big John. Unfortunately, I’ve only just taken Danger Downing out of the box, but I think he’s going to be my favourite.

So, we’ve made sure our place is all organised ready for Christmas, especially we’ve had a big tidy out the back. Nothing too flashy you understand, but everything is just about right, with the odd fancy touches here and there. I guess it’s just nice to know that you have a solid, secure environment at this time of year (especially considering some of the troubles the kids next door are having).

So, what’s on my list? Well, my mates are all telling me to aim high this year. They’re urging me to go for the Robinho Mega Mix or the Messi Super Set. But the thing is I’ve got enough stuff to be playing with at the moment. Also, the trouble with those big presents is, you never know where to put them and because they’re so expensive, if you don’t play with them everyone gets cross. The other thing is, when my mate got his Robinho Mega Mix last year, it just caused loads of arguments and everyone ended up going home early in a big mood.

So all I would like this year is two small gifts: a Storm the Emirates and a Bin Dipper Double. It’s not much I know, but it would make me the happiest kid on our street. One last thing, if you get a minute, could one of your elves take a look at the Heskey Action Figure and see if all the bits are there or maybe give me some tips on how to use it properly. Thanks Santa.

Love Martin

James goes by the user name Nanwasafan, just in case you were confused
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Paul King said:

Spaniard
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Merry Christmas everyone
Comment 1, made on December 25, 2009 at 9.52 am

Damian said:

Damian
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Yep- Merry Christmas everyone. I'm not off to drink beer.
Comment 2, made on December 25, 2009 at 9.56 am

Jonathan Walker said:

jonnie5
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havnin to work today, triple time so its not all bad merry christmas everyone. lets hope come tuesday night its a very merry christmas smilies/smiley.gif
Comment 3, made on December 25, 2009 at 10.24 am

Nick said:

Van Dutch
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Classic!

Merry Christmas everyone.
Comment 4, made on December 25, 2009 at 10.37 am

2006dryden said:

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Brilliant!

All the best everyone. Let's hope Martin gets what he wants this Christmas..........
Comment 5, made on December 25, 2009 at 10.46 am

Rios.Jockstrap said:

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Is there a website out there like rate my socks and underpants dot comsmilies/wink.gif

Damian, will drinking beer bring out some sense?smilies/grin.gif

Only joking matesmilies/cool.gif

Does anybody else think that now is the time for an impact signing? Not only to cement our top four place but show everyone that this season, we wont be fading away.


Its something Big Ron would have done, but will Martin?

Eitherway, im happy. January is notoriously hard even without the sheikhs cash trying to buy Mancini a league placing. So if Martin decides to wait until the summer, then its cool.
Comment 6, made on December 25, 2009 at 11.04 am

Rattus NorVillicus said:

Pancho Villan
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Great post - merry Christmas all
Comment 7, made on December 25, 2009 at 11.06 am

Rattus NorVillicus said:

Pancho Villan
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PS: Check out the Heskey Action Figure saying "thankyou for all your support" on the official site (merry christmas video).

Good job he's got a sense of humour.
Comment 8, made on December 25, 2009 at 11.12 am

jerry said:

churchill
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a Storm the Emirates and a Bin Dipper Double


If your (Martin’s) Christmas wish is granted, Nan, We'll all be very happy.

I regard the Liverpool match as pivotal. It isn't just three points and a double - a loss for Liverpool makes a profound statement about their place in the scheme of things. They cannot afford to lose this fixture.

Benitez, indeed the entire club, know the importance of this match and because of this knowledge, they will be difficult to beat. We have the tools for the job, but we have to be as up for it as they, undoubtedly, will be.

A loss for us does not have the same meaning as a loss for them. And they won't just want to win - they will want to crush us. They need to make a statement about who they are and they will choose, I believe, this match to do it. I think O'Neill is smart enough to know all this and will prepare his team accordingly.

Liverpool visit Villa Park on Tuesday 29th December 2009, kick off 7.45 pm. Villa Park will be either the epicentre off a Premier League earthquake or the place where Liverpool FC regain their pride and roar to the world that they are still to be reckoned with. It’s that important.

I shall be watching. So will the world. Villans, win or lose, we are back where we belong – centre stage, in the thick of it. I can barely wait.

Good piece Nan. The allegory worked nicely.
Comment 9, made on December 25, 2009 at 11.59 am

Alex Glynn said:

glynnder
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http://www.thevillablog.co.uk/...=2&id=1755
Read that!
I love my parents, I got for xmas: Two villa shirts, a villa scarf a villa flag a villa calendar a villa scarf a villa tie villa socks and a villa polo shirt. Oh and some booze. My collection of merchandise is no longer lacking.
Happy Christmas,
UTV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment 10, made on December 25, 2009 at 12.02 pm

David Barron said:

doncastervillain
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Happy Christmas to you all as well, from Doncaster!smilies/tongue.gif
Comment 11, made on December 25, 2009 at 12.05 pm

greekfun said:

aggelos
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merry chirtsmas guys
Comment 12, made on December 25, 2009 at 12.05 pm

mikey18 said:

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Imapct signing would be nice! Last season despite all of our problems which lead to us screwing up our top 4 hopes i think the fact arsenal signed arshavin had a big bearing on it.

Does anybody else have a feeling MoN is going to field a weakened signed against arsenal? He may see them as beyond our reach.

Merry Xmas
Comment 13, made on December 25, 2009 at 12.11 pm

tttayyy said:

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just saw capello saying owen needs to play more often to get into the SA squad, would love to sign him on the cheap. hed be brilliant for bringing the younger players on too.
Comment 14, made on December 25, 2009 at 12.21 pm

Rattus NorVillicus said:

Pancho Villan
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Does anybody else think that now is the time for an impact signing?

Think we should put in a bid for Aquilani
They need to make a statement about who they are and they will choose, I believe, this match to do it.

Only Gerrard & Torres are capable of making such a statement. If those two are on fire, they've got a good chance against us. Otherwise were looking at scouse toast. Stick a fork in them - they're done.
I love my parents, I got for xmas: Two villa shirts, a villa scarf a villa flag a villa calendar a villa scarf a villa tie villa socks and a villa polo shirt. Oh and some booze.

You're a very easy man to buy for.
Does anybody else have a feeling MoN is going to field a weakened signed against arsenal? He may see them as beyond our reach.

Doubt it - though wouldn't be surprised to see Delph gnashing at their heels and Reo crunching into their ankles.
just saw capello saying owen needs to play more often to get into the SA squad, would love to sign him on the cheap. hed be brilliant for bringing the younger players on too.

Can't see it as don't think he could play with Gabby. Owen would be great with Heskey though.
Comment 15, made on December 25, 2009 at 12.41 pm

Tom Smith said:

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Merry Christmas To All AVFC Fans,, Im Hoping For My Main Present On Sunday smilies/grin.gifsmilies/grin.gifsmilies/grin.gif

Just Won The Carling Cup On Football Manager 2010 Woop Woop smilies/cheesy.gif

UTV smilies/grin.gifsmilies/grin.gifsmilies/grin.gif
Comment 16, made on December 25, 2009 at 12.46 pm

jerry said:

churchill
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just saw capello saying owen needs to play more often to get into the SA squad, would love to sign him on the cheap. hed be brilliant for bringing the younger players on too.


Interesting idea. I like it. Would Ferguson sell to a rival?

Can't believe I just wrote that but it's true - we are two points behind Man U and GENUINE rivals.

Would Owen want to come? I guess so - if he wants to go to SA.
Comment 17, made on December 25, 2009 at 12.46 pm

Darragh McGeown said:

RockSteady
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Happy Christmas eveyone!
Comment 18, made on December 25, 2009 at 12.53 pm

Steve Badger said:

Badger
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Great post Nan smilies/smiley.gif
Does anybody else have a feeling MoN is going to field a weakened signed against arsenal? He may see them as beyond our reach.

No chance imo.
Why are they beyond our reach?
We have an ace record against them recently and the way they play is made for us.
Arshavin's the one to watch though. We need to keep a tight grip on him.

From what I'm hearing neutrals are really looking forward to this one. Hopefully it'll be a great game and we'll get that cracking 6 points, which I'm sure would make all of our Xmas'.
Comment 19, made on December 25, 2009 at 1.14 pm

jerry said:

churchill
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Happy Christmas, Villans.
Comment 20, made on December 25, 2009 at 1.17 pm

Steinar Haram said:

vitharr
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Nice piece, James! smilies/smiley.gif

Merry Christmas, goodfellas! UTV
Comment 21, made on December 25, 2009 at 1.21 pm

Villa since 1958 said:

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Dear Santa,

Could we please get a Yossi Benayoun for Christmas? The FSW doesn't know how to use him, and he's exactly what we need.

Thank you in advance, Martin O'Neill
Comment 22, made on December 25, 2009 at 1.21 pm

Panos said:

Panos
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Great post!

Merry Christmas to all of you out there!
Comment 23, made on December 25, 2009 at 1.29 pm

Rattus NorVillicus said:

Pancho Villan
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Dear Santa,

Could we please get a Yossi Benayoun for Christmas? The FSW doesn't know how to use him, and he's exactly what we need.


Good shout, really good player, would be ace for us - might even get him too. FSW needs to find space for Aquilani. Even the thickest Liverpool fan won't be able to handle two £20mil players sold back at a loss withing six months.

Yes, I believe you have a good idea there, Benny Noon, as David Pleat calls him would be ace for us.
Comment 24, made on December 25, 2009 at 1.32 pm

goonerinthemidst said:

0
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Happy Christmas, Villans

Well looking forward to your visit, should be a cracker. Don't hog all the luck and good referee decisions, eh? Spirit of goodwill an that.

Hope you lot go CL this year, that would be ace.
Comment 25, made on December 25, 2009 at 1.54 pm

Villa Sparton said:

0
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Merry Christmas

and may God continue to blessing the mighty Villa!!!

smilies/grin.gif
Comment 26, made on December 25, 2009 at 2.17 pm

Rios.Jockstrap said:

0
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My fantasy signing would be Joe Cole.

Proberly got more chance of signing Nat King Cole, but i can dream......
Comment 27, made on December 25, 2009 at 2.36 pm

Chris Platt said:

clevelandvillian
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I'm a little late, Just got upsmilies/cheesy.gifsmilies/cheesy.gifsmilies/cheesy.gifsmilies/cheesy.gif

Merry Christmas all
Comment 28, made on December 25, 2009 at 2.46 pm

Steve Badger said:

Badger
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Goonerinthemidst,
Well looking forward to your visit, should be a cracker

That's the sprit mate. Good luck (but not as much as us smilies/wink.gif)
Comment 29, made on December 25, 2009 at 2.54 pm

jerry said:

churchill
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Happy Christmas, Villans

Well looking forward to your visit, should be a cracker. Don't hog all the luck and good referee decisions, eh? Spirit of goodwill an that.

Hope you lot go CL this year, that would be ace.


We're unaccustomed to politeness and civility. Personally, I'm outraged by this underhanded attempt to inject reasonable discourse into a football blog. Are you a foreigner or something?

Comment 30, made on December 25, 2009 at 3.05 pm

fastbackace said:

fastbackace
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merry christmas all. great to see some people as crazy as me posting on christmas.

santa, on xmas i would like one more midfielder, as i think my mom will be throwing one out in jan,
id like the Steven Defour model please!!!

UP THE VILLA
"YES WE CAN"
Comment 31, made on December 25, 2009 at 3.15 pm

boumavilla said:

0
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lol
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!!
UTV
arsenal 1-2 aston villa
aston villa 2-1 liverpool

that would do me fine thx!!! smilies/wink.gif
Comment 32, made on December 25, 2009 at 3.17 pm

Mark said:

Mostyn
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Very witty post Damian.

I got an Alex Ferguson face egg timer. The f**king thing blew up when it reached 3 minutes.
Comment 33, made on December 25, 2009 at 4.29 pm

djphilfoster said:

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please please please santa 6 points from the next two games would be wicked . merry xmas everyone utv smilies/wink.gifsmilies/wink.gifsmilies/wink.gifsmilies/grin.gifsmilies/grin.gif
Comment 34, made on December 25, 2009 at 4.31 pm

djphilfoster said:

0
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lol @ mostyn very funny
Comment 35, made on December 25, 2009 at 4.33 pm

Stathis said:

Vainn
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Hahahaa what an entertainin post!

Merry Christmas fellow Villans!!
Comment 36, made on December 25, 2009 at 4.51 pm

philip foster said:

djphilfoster
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boumavilla said:
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lol
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!!
UTV
arsenal 1-2 aston villa
aston villa 2-1 liverpool






would be nice
Comment 37, made on December 25, 2009 at 4.55 pm

luke said:

0
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Dear santa,all i want for christmas is a league cup final win and a top four finish!
Comment 38, made on December 25, 2009 at 5.24 pm

eVill@ said:

0
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We're unaccustomed to politeness and civility. Personally, I'm outraged by this underhanded attempt to inject reasonable discourse into a football blog. Are you a foreigner or something?


Haha, Churchill you're my favourite human ever. Except for my missus but she has a squishy bum and lets me hide things inside it. Merry Xmas all. Six points coming.
Comment 39, made on December 25, 2009 at 6.15 pm

RustyNail said:

0
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a score draw with arsenal and a home win against liverpool.4 points and happy days.set us up brilliant 4 the new year and still undefeated as well.keep the faith boys.champions league here we come.p.s.merry xmas
Comment 40, made on December 25, 2009 at 6.58 pm

Stan Balaban said:

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Pancho - Benayoun would be great but how would you personally use him? A starter? Impact sub? I suppose it would give opposing defences a torrid time for the whole 90 mins - Webcam gets tired so bring on the Benny....

Merry Christmas Y'all!! UTV
Comment 41, made on December 25, 2009 at 7.00 pm

kiddervilla the real me said:

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merry xmass every one, joe cole stevan defour and a top notch striker for me some one in the courtney love mould ,
4 to 6 points would be a great xmass bring on the new year,
god bless the villa
Comment 42, made on December 25, 2009 at 7.10 pm

beh said:

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Good post. Churchill has nailed it for me though, i`d take a tonking at ( not up ) the arse. WE MUST DO LIVERPOOL.
W`ave got to nail the b....rds, now or never !
Only then will i calm down calm down, lets bury the f...ers !
Best wishes all villans.

Yours, pished and bloated

Comment 43, made on December 25, 2009 at 7.46 pm

neil bangor said:

0
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Love it smilies/smiley.gif
Agree with the scores.
As you know, I am going on sun. Not able to get ticket for tues.Does anyone know a good pub in St Albans,where my bro-in-law and nephew (both Arse fans)can watch with like-minded villains?
Mostyn, LOL, LMFSO
I mentioned Bellamy, Benayoun and Cole a few days ago. Not really off the planet by all accounts.
Come on Fulham smilies/smiley.gif
Nan, great post. You guys are good smilies/smiley.gif
Happy rest of Christmas.
YWC
Comment 44, made on December 25, 2009 at 7.56 pm

James said:

Nanwasafan
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You don't need Santa's help Martin.

We will win.

There's something happening here.
Comment 45, made on December 25, 2009 at 8.03 pm

neil bangor said:

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Great article by J P Angel on official site.
I saw the Henry free kick on 16 Jan 2007,was celebrating 50th birthday smilies/smiley.gif
Why do my damn blogs take so long to appear?
YWC
Comment 46, made on December 25, 2009 at 8.12 pm

neil bangor said:

0
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Disagree, have to win on sun to keep pressure on smilies/smiley.gif
Comment 47, made on December 25, 2009 at 8.14 pm

Sanantoniovillian said:

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Merry Christmas everyone....Santa told me 2 to 1 against arsenal and 3-0 against Liverpool...and I trust everyone with a beard
Comment 48, made on December 25, 2009 at 8.18 pm

neil bangor said:

0
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God, I am sad. Just read Arse Blog. Very civil people like ourselves smilies/smiley.gif
You will see lots of pessimism there. They think back 5 is crap,Mid 4 superb and no RVP awful.
They think Dunne was a steal. Just remember, we debated between Distin and him, lol, no f...ing contest. How many would have preferred the well known Distin to Collins?
These are such good times. I was caught on speed camera tonight, dont give a shit.
Away to finish the Reserve du Prevot smilies/smiley.gif
YWC
Comment 49, made on December 25, 2009 at 8.39 pm

Rattus NorVillicus said:

Pancho Villan
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Pancho - Benayoun would be great but how would you personally use him? A starter? Impact sub?


He can play in the hole as a second striker, in centre midfield, or on either wing (although he does cut inside a lot.)

Maybe he's a poor man's Joe Cole. Good to have around the place anyways.
Comment 50, made on December 25, 2009 at 8.49 pm

neil bangor said:

0
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Sad again, Read tailend of squeaky bum blog.Some disillusioned gooners on that onesmilies/smiley.gif
They think their foreign,soulless team is man for man better than villa's. Boll...s. Our boys are tops, Back 5, Milner, Petrov, Cesc and Arsh. Gabby and Rip van winkle. 8 3 to us and no Ashley? Dunne and Milner vying for player of the season.
YWC
Comment 51, made on December 25, 2009 at 9.08 pm

Steve Badger said:

Badger
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she has a squishy bum and lets me hide things inside it
smilies/shocked.gif smilies/cheesy.gif
merry xmass every one, joe cole stevan defour and a top notch striker for me

Two hopes.
i`d take a tonking at ( not up ) the arse

I wouldn't take either. We're not going to get tonked by anyone this season, imo.
Does anyone know a good pub in St Albans

There's no such animal mate, imo. St Albans is on a par with Milton Keynes and I don't recall the name of a pub in either dump.
I was caught on speed camera tonight, dont give a shit.

I got caught twice on the A3, coming from my bros at Xmas a few years back and heard nothing. Hopefully they'll let you off too.

Damm, I love Xmas smilies/grin.gif
Comment 52, made on December 25, 2009 at 9.45 pm

Car Frost said:

frosty
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Merry christmas all, can I just say our current team deserves better than players verging on 30 ( Keane, Bellamy, Benayoun and so on.... )

We are fresh, exciting and unpredictable... long may it continue. I hope we buy someone random ( because in Martins world there is no such word.. random really means calculated ).

Lets do the knob jockeys on Sunday and put the stamp back on British football minus the foreign legion!!!!

UTV .. exciting times!

Comment 53, made on December 25, 2009 at 9.58 pm

James said:

Nanwasafan
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evill@

'hide things' I bow to thee


(Do you write? Send to the boss, I feel it will be good.)
Comment 54, made on December 25, 2009 at 9.58 pm

Nick said:

nick_not_nicky
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good read, great stuff nanwasafan.

oh and merry christmas everyone
Comment 55, made on December 25, 2009 at 11.19 pm

rictorn said:

0
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great post but i want a 20 goal a season teddy (if only mr sherringham was 2smilies/cool.gif to play with gabby

and somone clever little toy in the middle of the playroom floor in case we have an accident with the petrov or millner as we have all grown out of playing with sidwell and hockey cokey how ever much fun they were in the past
Comment 56, made on December 26, 2009 at 2.11 am

Simon said:

symbas
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Merry Xmas one and all (Villa lads n lasses that is). I was always told not to greedy at christmas so i have thought carefully and have asked Santa for the following

Arse 0 - Villa 1
Liverscum 0 - Villa 1
Blackburn 0 - Villa 1
Lge Cup BB - 1 Villa 1
Lge Cup Villa 1 - BB 0

Well i did put 1 draw in theresmilies/grin.gif
Comment 57, made on December 26, 2009 at 5.42 am

neil bangor said:

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Good morning all.
No sore head, no dog breath smilies/smiley.gif Must've had too quiet a day.
Thanks, Badger.
Our worst defeat in my memory is 2 goals. It will be tight today,I think Dunne is fitter than before and feels he has a point to prove. 1 nil seems about right. Milnersmilies/smiley.gif
YWC
Comment 58, made on December 26, 2009 at 8.12 am

Andyb said:

0
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I think Frosty was right and MON wont go for an older player in the attacking midfiled/striker position. I think we will sign Collison from West Ham in the summer along with hopefully Santa Cruz from Citeh.

I see MON said he is looking to rotate, my bet is that we will rotate for the FA Cup and away League Cup ties only. The other games will remain as has been.
Comment 59, made on December 26, 2009 at 8.17 am

James said:

Nanwasafan
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Everyone is moping around my house this morning as if the shows over. I think I'm pissing everybody off by going on about there being one more sleep until the big day. I even suggested to my wife that I wasn't going to open my presents until after we've beaten Arse. (I wasn't allowed)
Comment 60, made on December 26, 2009 at 8.47 am

paul mclafferty said:

holteend paul
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wolves want to sign craig gardner i wish they wanted to sign salifou or bloody osbourne!. i honestly think if we let gardner go then it will be potentially another cahill situation, i think if a team gave him 10 games in the middle of the park he would flourish, as he has just as hard shot as huddlestone and look whats happened to him this season after being given a couple of games.
Comment 61, made on December 26, 2009 at 8.56 am

Rattus NorVillicus said:

Pancho Villan
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Pancho Villan's Points Gap Table
41 Chelsea
40
39
38
37 Man Utd
36
35 Arsenal, Villa
34
33 Spurs
32
31
30
29 Man City
28 Birmingham
27 Liverpool
26 Fulham
25
24
23
22
21 Sunderland, Stoke
20
19 Wolves, Blackburn, Burnley
18 Everton, Wigan
17 Hull
16 Bolton
15 West Ham
14 Portsmouth
Comment 62, made on December 26, 2009 at 9.26 am

bob avfc said:

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All the very best to all you supporters of the greatest team in claret and blue.
Please Santa - let it be our year

Up the Villa
Comment 63, made on December 26, 2009 at 10.44 am

david said:

r0bb0
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Panco...your points gap table is inspired...just need to add something for games in hand....maybe show the team's maximum potential points to the left of the numbers?
Comment 64, made on December 26, 2009 at 11.03 am

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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Once again I feel I've been mugged off today, I can't find any boxing on the tele.

Still, looking forward to the football smilies/grin.gif
Comment 65, made on December 26, 2009 at 11.37 am

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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My accumulator today: Bolton, Burnley and Fulham at 15/1
Comment 66, made on December 26, 2009 at 11.46 am

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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Did I say Bolton? I meant Wigan.
Comment 67, made on December 26, 2009 at 11.47 am

paul mclafferty said:

holteend paul
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for some strange reason, and probably the first time in my life i hope the noses get a draw against chelsea!!!
is there somthing wrong with me or am i starting to believe we have a very good chance this season?
Comment 68, made on December 26, 2009 at 11.55 am

Rattus NorVillicus said:

Pancho Villan
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holteend paul said:
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for some strange reason, and probably the first time in my life i hope the noses get a draw against chelsea!!!


Me too. And come on Fulham!
Comment 69, made on December 26, 2009 at 12.55 pm

John Clark said:

kohoutek
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A bit late to the party, but great piece Nan...

Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas. I'm thinking we've one or two more presents yet to unwrap.
Comment 70, made on December 26, 2009 at 1.25 pm

Rattus NorVillicus said:

Pancho Villan
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Well done Bir........... Well done Birrrr,,,,,

Nope, just can't say it.

No matter, it seems we are but seven points behind the leaders with a game in hand.
Comment 71, made on December 26, 2009 at 1.46 pm

James said:

Nanwasafan
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4 Days That Changed the World

Stage 1 - Complete

(Chelsea and Spuds fail. Spuds had 6 goal attempts in 90 minutes. One was on target. Nice work.)
Comment 72, made on December 26, 2009 at 1.56 pm

Greg Davillain said:

0
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spurs draw, bluenoses hold the blues, could 3 points 2morrow get any better????
Comment 73, made on December 26, 2009 at 1.57 pm

Anthony Laud said:

Tonebone
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great results for us so far today.Now just need one of stoke or wolves getting some sort of result. we can dream both do!
Comment 74, made on December 26, 2009 at 2.07 pm

Martin Clabon said:

SidCowanslovechild
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Stan Ballaban, you are right (pre Christmas post) I was getting my Bartons and Bellamy's mixed up - too much Cristmas Sherry!

I'm glad the libel laws are relaxed these days as nearly everyone talks crap on t'internet.
Comment 75, made on December 26, 2009 at 3.00 pm

Martin Clabon said:

SidCowanslovechild
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Class post, thats JPA is it? Very nice.

Looking forward to next 3 days, might turn out all right

We will see
Comment 76, made on December 26, 2009 at 3.04 pm

Martin Clabon said:

SidCowanslovechild
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Just read the byline, Nan, should have known, very nice
Comment 77, made on December 26, 2009 at 3.08 pm

Martin Clabon said:

SidCowanslovechild
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My dislike for Small Heath is so irrational I was watching the match with Chelsea and while in my head I wanted a draw, every time Chelsea came forward I wanted them to score - so my heart clearly can't quite overcome 3 and a half decades of hating those bstrds
Comment 78, made on December 26, 2009 at 3.30 pm

eVill@ said:

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Cheers Nan, maybe I'll give it a go. Could help to stop the red, horned guy from finding work for my hands. Good post btw, I do love the banter on here. Makes it easier to keep reading through all the negative posts by the seasoned virtual reality football managers who probably think they can cook better than Gordon Ramsay after a few days playing CafeWorld on Facebook. Actually, now that I think about it, they make me smile just as often, bless their little claret and blue socks!
Comment 79, made on December 26, 2009 at 3.41 pm

Peen Vageen said:

0
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I just saw Liverpool's line up for the Wolves game on sky sports........surely they can't be playing Aurelio up front, can anyone confirm this? I bloody hope they are though smilies/cheesy.gif
Comment 80, made on December 26, 2009 at 4.31 pm

Rattus NorVillicus said:

Pancho Villan
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Peen Vageen said:
...
I just saw Liverpool's line up for the Wolves game on sky sports........surely they can't be playing Aurelio up front, can anyone confirm this? I bloody hope they are though


None of them know what they're doing or where they're playing.

They need killing off, and it's our job to do it.
Comment 81, made on December 26, 2009 at 5.11 pm

George Templeton said:

George Templeton
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Nan what a marvelous post, I hope you and all the other Villa fans and supporters had a fantastic Christmas. What a good day its been already, especially with the cack Liverpool are serving up against Wolves at the moment. Too bad the linesman ruled out that perfectly good goal Chucho Benitez had against Chelski. A draw tomorrow would be good. And a win to administer the knockout blow to Liverpool on Tuesday would be even better!

UTV

YES W* ***!
Comment 82, made on December 26, 2009 at 5.16 pm

Rattus NorVillicus said:

Pancho Villan
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And a win to administer the knockout blow to Liverpool on Tuesday would be even better!


Liverpool will be out of their league
It will be like Manny Pacquiao dispatching Ricky Hatton
Comment 83, made on December 26, 2009 at 5.18 pm

Rattus NorVillicus said:

Pancho Villan
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Pancho Villan's Points Gap Table - 26/12/09

Pts – Team – (Played)

42 Chelsea(19)
41
40
39
38
37 Man Utd(1smilies/cool.gif
36
35 Arsenal(17), Villa(1smilies/cool.gif
34 Spurs(19)
33
32 Man City(1smilies/cool.gif
31
30 Liverpool(19)
29 Birmingham(19)
28
27 Fulham(1smilies/cool.gif
26
25
24
23
22 Sunderland(19)
21 Stoke(1smilies/cool.gif
20 Blackburn(19) , Burnley(19)
19 Wolves(19) , Everton(1smilies/cool.gif, Wigan(1smilies/cool.gif,
18 West Ham(19)
17 Hull(1smilies/cool.gif , Bolton(17)
16
15
14 Portsmouth(19)
Comment 84, made on December 26, 2009 at 6.13 pm

marty said:

martygra808
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ash young top!!!!! love christmas!
Comment 85, made on December 26, 2009 at 6.16 pm

marty said:

martygra808
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btw i have had enough of chelsea faking injuries every second
Comment 86, made on December 26, 2009 at 6.29 pm

Rios.Jockstrap said:

0
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Still in need of TWO tickets for the Liverpool game.....

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Comment 87, made on December 26, 2009 at 6.30 pm

Steve Badger said:

Badger
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None of them know what they're doing or where they're playing.


I thought exactly the same and Wolves were easily holing their own until the sending-off. Indeed, they looked the more dangerous.

Pool looked totally disorganised until then.
Shocking for a club of their stature
Comment 88, made on December 26, 2009 at 7.08 pm

Mike Carter said:

vivavilla
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I didn't think Liverpool played that badly. Nowhere near as good as they have been, but it got the job done. I'm a little worried how some Villa fans see that game as an easy 3 points for us, some going as far as to suggest Liverpool don't stand a chance.

It won't be an easy game, I guarantee you.
Comment 89, made on December 26, 2009 at 7.50 pm

Steve Badger said:

Badger
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It won't be an easy game, I guarantee you


Of course, you're right Viva, especially with us having less rest.
But I watched them against Arse and said we are capable of beating both teams on that day.
And after watching them again tonight I've seen nothing to change that opinion whatsoever.

As I said, before the red, they were utterly clueless and totally lacked any shape. It came across even more, as I watched with no commentary. Wolves were much better organised and up until then, I'd have backed them for the draw.

I just think both teams are there for the taking, I really do.

Then again, I'm crap at predicting
Comment 90, made on December 26, 2009 at 8.19 pm

Steve Badger said:

Badger
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That "angry" smilie was meant to be a "sad" smilie.
(noticed that happen a few times Damian)
Comment 91, made on December 26, 2009 at 8.32 pm

proxopera said:

0
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My dislike for Small Heath is so irrational I was watching the match with Chelsea and while in my head I wanted a draw, every time Chelsea came forward I wanted them to score - so my heart clearly can't quite overcome 3 and a half decades of hating those bstrds


Sid, you may not like them but they're going through top tier opposition like a f**k**g wrecking ball this season. I have a funny feeling that our final placing may have something to do with the blues revival ,as blasphemous as that may sound .

Is fabgregas fit ,anyone know?
Comment 92, made on December 26, 2009 at 8.41 pm

Chris Platt said:

clevelandvillian
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Its all depends on which Villa turns up, as to how many points we get over the next 3 days.

Th biggest nightmare would be 3 points against Arsenal, then being tired having 1 less day off, and MON not changing anything around, and getting beaten by Liverscum. That would really piss me off.

I had the good fortune of watching the Wolves game today. had there not been a sending off, Liverscum would not have won that game
Comment 93, made on December 26, 2009 at 9.07 pm

Steve Badger said:

Badger
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Is fabgregas fit ,anyone know?

In the balance, last I heard.

I'm guessing it's more mind games though and he'll start.
had there not been a sending off, Liverscum would not have won that game

Absolutely.
Comment 94, made on December 26, 2009 at 9.17 pm

jerry said:

churchill
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Cheers Nan, maybe I'll give it a go


eVill@

Yes you should. A few tips: no more than 500 words (it will concentrate your mind), use Word to do the draft so you can spell check and count, bring your sense of humour to the front (you've obviously got one) and more about the squishy bum of you missus.

That's one of the nice things about this blog, and something that I haven't seen elsewhere, that Damo will let guests write some stuff from time to time. It's to his credit that he's not so precious about his forum that he can't let others have a pop.

Gentlemen, the next two games will tell us about where we belong.
Comment 95, made on December 26, 2009 at 10.18 pm

Rattus NorVillicus said:

Pancho Villan
...
The former Liberal Leader David Steele once said at a party conference:
"Go back to your constituencies, and prepare for Government"
It was, of course, an idle boast and he ended up looking a complete tool.

Fast forward to today nad many are saying:
"Grab your Villa scarf, and prepare for Glory"

Paddy Power has Arsenal as huge favourites to win this match.
I do not think Arsenal would be so clear favourites if they were playing Liverpool.
That of course means that no-one except Villa fans believe we will last the pace.
Do we know something the rest of the world doesn't ?
Or like David Steele's and his absurd boast, will we all be looking like tools after the match ?

Here's my vote:

Yes We Can !

Comment 96, made on December 27, 2009 at 5.26 am

Martin Clabon said:

SidCowanslovechild
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Pancho, loving your work, good man
Comment 97, made on December 27, 2009 at 8.43 am

James said:

Nanwasafan
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Right, if and when we beat Arse, I'd like somebody creative to make me a Villa video featuring flashes of the all new mighty Villa (I'm seeing Milner passing, Dunne heading, Collins lunging, Downing on the run etc) with this tune in the background. It's the new 'Yes we can'

There's something happening here
What it is ain't exactly clear
There's a man with a gun over there
Telling me I got to beware

I think it's time we stop, children, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down

There's battle lines being drawn
Nobody's right if everybody's wrong
Young people speaking their minds
Getting so much resistance from behind

I think it's time we stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down

What a field-day for the heat
A thousand people in the street
Singing songs and carrying signs
Mostly say, hooray for our side

It's time we stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down

Paranoia strikes deep
Into your life it will creep
It starts when you're always afraid
You step out of line, the man come and take you away

We better stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Stop, now, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Stop, children, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down

Comment 98, made on December 27, 2009 at 9.07 am

runner29 said:

0
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like some people are saying we could do with a name signing for the middle of the park, MON should start playing gardaner again cos he seems to have fallen off the football map,but when he's on form i think he would be all we need, MERRY CHRISTMAS
Comment 99, made on December 27, 2009 at 11.02 am

Maroussia said:

0
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It will be great to watch World Cup 2010 - A3, i have bought tickets from
http://ticketfront.com/event/W...rd to it.
Comment 100, made on January 21, 2010 at 5.59 am

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