Written by Damian Tuesday, 05 January 2010 11:56
Just had a call to tell me the match is off so if you are on your way or about to leave, stop. There was quite a bit of snow in Blackburn last night and while they could have played the match, after talking with the local Police, it was decided that is was best all round if the match was called off.
So, this isn't nice, but the players do get an extra long rest now and can prepare for the match against Wigan at the weekend.
So, like I said, it isn't nice but it also means we have a free night. A night of little stress and a night of a beer or two. but if you know someone driving up to the game, it might be nice if you sent an SMS just to let them know.
I'm off outside as I have a feeling nothing will be happening in the transfer window.
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dave210
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... So so so annoyed, I have an exam next week so most probably won't be able to attend the game now :@ not happy!!! |
neil bangor
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... Its like dating Megan Fox, going back to her pad and finding out that the decorators are in  Soooooooo Disappointing. Never mind, big one on sat, revenge will be sweet. Semi on thurs, Hammers on TV on sunday. It is in our favour YWC |
jk92923
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... f**K! any ideas if this will affect the 2nd leg??? i have flights/tickets all paid for.....and alot of time invested on the internet searching for strip clubs in the birmingham area...!!! |
dave210
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... Chater, i'm going to try and come to some arrangement to get to the game, let's hope I don't fail my exam for it though haha |
Gavin Merriman
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... Gutted! Glad i didn't pre-book train tickets now. At least i've not forked out for a hotel like most the other lads i'm going with. Hope the snow clears in time for the wigan game. |
jk92923
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... @ Neil bangor...you think the painters being in would stop any one of us from banging the sh*t out of megan fox????  |
Chris Harper
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... Its true, this country IS a joke! Sun comes out in the summer.... Its a level 3 heatwave, don't go out, drink plenty of fluids. Snow falls, its the coldest winter in 100 years, cancell everything and don't go out unless its essential. Its a fuc*in joke. |
dave210
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... when is the game meant to be on then?? anyone know? I have heard thursday 14th I hope to god is isn't then as I will have to miss the match |
Fatkevs
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... Its not as if the area would of been congested, there are only a few hundred blackburn fans, gates what 20+k |
Adrian Kilgallon
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...@ Neil bangor...you think the painters being in would stop any one of us from banging the sh*t out of megan fox???? I was just about to post the same thing.  |
Jake Gardner
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... i hope its gone by wigan, im getting the train at 7 in the morning dont wanna get there and find its cancelled |
neil bangor
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... Guys, no harm to you, but red paint is a bit mucky Maybe you chaps are used to it We bangor chaps are a bit more fussy. Having said that, A few drinks and you never know Talking of which, that Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas, is she Megan's big sister? Damo, lets brighten things up and have some more Megan photoshots |
John Samuels
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... Damian, I trust you assume in your example that we will go on a similar losing streak to that of last season. The thing is if we consistently continue to pick up points between the end of february and the end of may as we have all season, the likliehood is we will finish with a better points tally than last season. Now, even if that is not good enough to get us better than sixth you must agree that there has been an improvement. Couple that with a Carling cup final and i'd say that was a reasonable season and an improvement on last, considering we've had to contend with Laursen's retirement and the departure of Gareth Barry. My point is, you seem to be assuming that this team is going to drop as many points in march as it did last year and I don't think we will. If we finish strongly we have every chance of being right up there at the end of the season. We went on a steak of 4 points from 9 games and I can't see that happening again. I know we lost to the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Man U, but we also lost games against Spurs and Man City which will be big fixtures during the run in. We drew with Stoke, Everton, West Ham and Bolton before we nicked a win against Hull. These are all games we are capable of winning this year, including City and Spurs and if we can't beat them then we aren't good enough to finish above them and have to improve. The thing is I think we can, I believe. Wins against the lesser lot would have seen 4 points become 12 and we'd have finished with 70 points, 2 points behind Arse and in fifth place. The league is much tighter this season and i'd expect a lower points tally all round at the top of the table and 70 points this season may be enough to get top four. There is every reason to be optimistic and until we really do blow it i'm happy to believe. |
Adrian Kilgallon
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... When is the second leg at Villa park due to be played? I hope this doesn't mean we have to play that one first now?? |
James Clift
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... Gutted!! I paid £100 for a minibus which am now gonna have to beg to get the dough back. I've heard of it been re-played next Thursday does anyone have any info on this? |
Chris Harper
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... Ha ha James Collins has just tweeted.... "Game off.....and stuck in the f**king hotel in Preston of all places!!" Hes a legend. |
neil bangor
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... Chris, that is class JPA, how do you have the same post on 2 separate blogs? I'm not too good on this stuff,as for the X box, don't even go there |
John Samuels
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...JPA, how do you have the same post on 2 separate blogs? I'm not too good on this Copy and Paste.  |
Mike Carter
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... Ah well, we have to look on the bright side. Our playing style is severely limited on pitches in this type of condition, and the players will get a much needed rest. |
neil bangor
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... I'm not a f..king painter and decorator, despite the Megan comments Actually,it's quite good fun jumping from blog to blog |
KingoftheLions
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... Can anyone tell me how and where to log in so that I do not keep being adminned?????? thanks |
jk92923
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... hi folks, having an interesting discussion with a lad from work about Petrov. my view is that he is composed and an intrigate part of the team. he disagrees and feels that NRC or Delph is the only way this season and that Petrov has proved nothing this year with his performances. whjat are your thoughts??? |
Adrian Kilgallon
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...Bummer Pancho is that your solution to the Megan Fox and the painters discussion? |
jk92923
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...Pancho is that your solution to the Megan Fox and the painters discussion? BRILLIANT!!!!!!! |
cockneyvillan
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... Finished work already, was thinking xbox...snack...kip..grub..pub..footy., that's fu@#ed that right up!!  |
cockneyvillan
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... BREAKING NEWS SKY SPORTS.. Robbie kean making way to villa park for medical.. ohh hold on no, its been postponed incase he gets a cold!! |
Steve Badger
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...hi folks, having an interesting discussion with a lad from work about Petrov. my view is that he is composed and an intrigate part of the team. he disagrees and feels that NRC or Delph is the only way this season and that Petrov has proved nothing this year with his performances. Good one this. I've noticed it seems a 50/50 split amongst people who comment about him. Whilst I don't think he's playing as well as last year on the whole, he has seemed pretty composed to me. Well, at least when you compare to the rest of our team. He seems to tire quicker to me though. Perhaps his age is going to catch up with him a bit too quickly? As for him being integral, I'd agree at the moment, although NRC could do the holding role equally well imo. If he could only distribute the ball. |
Steve Badger
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... Damian, I'm off outside as I have a feeling nothing will be happening in the transfer window. Bit of a change in stance there, isn't it? You were quite confident on Sunday. I think you're right to think little will happen, but you never know with MON, he's full of surprises. |
Adrian Kilgallon
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... In don't think we have a better player at the club to fill the Petrov role to be honest. He does seem to coming in for a lot of abuse on 606 but i think he has done pretty good for us this season. He is doing the job he is on the pitch to do which is intercept and then find a Villa player with his pass. He would probably look better with a playmaker in there beside him. |
Adrian Kilgallon
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...Talking of which, that Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas, is she Megan's big sister I still can't figure out if she is good looking or not. |
Rios.Jockstrap
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...Its true, this country IS a joke! Were a country full of Powder poofs. What else do you expect from people whom allow a racist cleric to insult our brave boys and incite racial hatred. I will buy anybody a pint whom smacks that bearded fart. Back to the Footy.... I think with the amount of fans travelling up there today and this evening, it was only fair to call it off. The M6 is a joke without any snow, so better not to risk travelling. Who remmembers Orange Balls???? |
Rios.Jockstrap
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...still can't figure out if she is good looking or not Who let the dogs out! I reckon Alex is better looking than her. Mind you, who looks at the mantle piece when stoking the fire |
jk92923
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... AK - totally agree. intercept and pass. he does it so well. and it is the small things like rounding a player in our last third of the pitch and making a yard or two space with such composure. himself and Barry did that so well together last season but noone could really finish any move becasue we lacked the AM...or chose to ignore that path and go along the wings. NRC panicks with close control and only when bursting forward does he look like he has anything on Petrov. |
Chris Platt
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... That sucks, I was looking forward to leaving work early to watch the game. We have 23 inches if snow on the ground and its still snowing. We still go about our daily business. Oh well |
Cian Donaghy
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... guys whats the best way to get tickets for an away game? im strongly considering going to the away game again fulham on the 30th but i dont know ther best way to get tickets. iv never gotten tickets thru the official site and they say sale for previous bookers etc.? any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! |
THOMAS PRYCE
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... cleveland i dont no what your health and safty brigade like over there but ours have gone stupid thats who called the game just in case some one falls over what a bloody joke they are |
Adrian Kilgallon
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... jk92923 I think Petrov would trive with more skillful technically gifted players on the pitch with him that are on the same wave length. |
neil bangor
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... Back from nice lunch. Javinny,Megan,I trust,felt a twitch there You guys must need glasses,check Fergie out on the song's DVD. Back to the Footie debate. Petrov does a lot of work,unsung hero type. NRC is not to be sold. Sidders is getting like Salifou,ie,a laughing stock. What has happened to him? The rest will do Milner good,they will all be fresher on sat. Re: Coyle,the man's a fool,giving up the Claret and Blue? Seriously,mistake,I think,I hope Bolton is relegated and Burnley stays up. Where is Sparky going? Mancini seems to have done something with the defence. no more 7/8 goal thrillers YWC |
dave210
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... celtic_villan, to be honest mate you might struggle to get away tickets without having a booking history with Villa, go on the website and look at the sale date's, they might come out on general sale, but I doubt it they hardly ever do!! One of the perks being a seasons ticket holder is getting first dibs on everything |
Gavin Merriman
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... Badger I've noticed it seems a 50/50 split amongst people who comment about him. In our team, petrov has the best pass completion and best number of passes by a country mile. He also breaks up play really well and provides fantastic cover for our defence. Have a look on the guardian chalk boards if you don't believe me. Its the same story week in week out. You hardly notice him in the game but his impact is massive. He keeps possession and knits play together. We just need a more attacking version to offer the same thing for our forwards. |
Adrian Kilgallon
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...We just need a more attacking version to offer the same thing for our forwards Plus a striker who is quick thinking and gifted with the ball at their feet. |
Steve Badger
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...In our team, petrov has the best pass completion and best number of passes by a country mile. He also breaks up play really well and provides fantastic cover for our defence. if you don't believe me I do believe you mate, I've seen it What I notice most about him, is he's the one who can move around with the ball at his feet while he's constantly looking for who to give it to. That's a top skill to me and hence why he looks so composed, imo. I really rate the bloke. Plus a striker who is quick thinking and gifted with the ball at their feet. Absolutely. |
Chris Harper
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... Lets not forget Petrov is an experienced International, and was Captain of his country (is he still?) Its not coincidence, the bloke is class. |
Gavin Merriman
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...Plus a striker who is quick thinking and gifted with the ball at their feet. Stop it ak, don't get my hopes up. Next i'll be dreaming that this person could also get us 20-30 goals a season. A playmaking striker has to be the number 1 priority. Delph and milner could both become the midfield version but don't think we have anyone coming through to do the job up front. |
Nix2
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... I remember orange balls, they were around in the days we had snow ploughs right? Now we have no ploughs, no orange balls, and no fun unless its risk free fun, which kinda takes the fun away. Everything went t-ts up when we replaced orange balls with yellow ones for social acceptability. |
beh
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... I quietly gulp at the thought of petrov being out for a while. The thought of sidders and coker being our 2 in central midfield is not a pretty one. We `d have to play 4-5-1 or else we`d never retain the ball. I`d venture that we could n`t play milner alongside one of them in the middle either. We`d get overwhelmed. Concede so much possession even our defence would struggle to cope. I`d like an able deputy for petrov. Parker or similar quality would be nice. He`s an important player for us, that`s for sure. |
Chris Harper
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... Just saw that Berbatov is Captain now.... how? He's normally a lazy f**ker! Thats no good for leading by example! |
Gavin Merriman
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...who can move around with the ball at his feet while he's constantly looking for who to give it to He's like zidane, only better! Maybe not, but he's the closest thing we've got. His close control and ability to move the ball away from danger sh1ts all over barry's. And barry has great close control. I love stan. He'd be the first name on the my team sheet. |
Adrian Kilgallon
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...What is the Blogs opinion on 10 million for Kenwyn Jones Mixed i think. I personally wouldn't be too pushed to go down that route. I know JPA really rates him though. He would probably cost nearer to £15m by all accounts anyway. |
Chris Harper
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... Kingofthelions Waste of money is my opinion. I honestly think Delfouneso would be a better option for us as a back up striker, the lads oozes ability. Same goes for Delph. I also read somewhere it could be around 15 million! |
Paul Theiss
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... KingoftheLions: What is the Blogs opinion on 10 million for Kenwyn Jones????? Like Carew, he's more than a handful on his day. But he seems to be a grass-is-always-greener figure for some Villa fans. He hasn't exactly set the scoresheet alight (he scores at a lower rate than Carew does), and Sunderland fans don't seem to be particularly enamored of him. |
John Samuels
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... Get Kenwyne in and sell Carew to some Kebab eating Turkish side in the summer. He's getting on and too inconsistent. £10m for Jones is a snip, £15m is pushing it, but if MON wants him he'll pay it. It'll be the best thing he ever does if he signs for us. He won't get 20 goals a season, but he is a perfect long term replacement for Carew and I think he could turn out to be a very dangerous striker in the next few years. He needs to sort his application out. He needs balls being whipped into the box rather than having balls slotted in behind for him like Reid does. We have Gabby to do that. Training with Heskey will improve Jones as a player, but MoN will probably convert him into a RB or LW |
real deal
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... no one has mentioned carlos vela!! Whats everyones thoughts on him?? Could we get him would he do a job for us? |
Spencer
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... If we bought in another big man (to replace Carew or Heskey) I'd prefer Carlton Cole over Jones. Cole for me is more of a rounded player and would evolve our style of play a bit more than Jones. What we next isn't a big man though anyway. |
James Clift
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... JPA, Whats the point in signing Jones if he won't get us 20 goals a season? The 20 a season man is what we badly need to push on and if we have 10-15m to spend a goal scorer is a must. |
Steve Badger
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...sell Carew to some Kebab eating Turkish side in the summer. Ahem! I'll have you know I'm partial to a kebab (after having consumed a copious amount of beer). And looking out the window, I know where I'd rather be too I do tend to agree though. Apparently he's not a great trainer is he? That would explain his seeming lack of effort, I guess. |
John Clark
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... With Jones, I would want to know how hard he's willing to work. Not that it would take much to top Carew in that department. But I do think he'd put himself about more than JC. So, swapping like for like, I'd prefer Jones. Personally, although it doesn't seem to be MON's preference, I'd like a smaller, quicker player pairing with Gabby, a Bellamy type, Defoe, etc. Petrov is quality. However, some players do lose it overnight, others have a more gradual decline. I'm not sure how long he'll stay at the top level. He would look better in a five-man midfield with better control and creativity. He's got a tough job in our current set-up. With Milner's engine and attitude, I could see him and Delph doing a nice job in Petrov's absence. |
Steve Hadley
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... Are people seriously thinking of Carlton Cole...Nat-King could do a better job...he is sh*te! Can't you recall him on loan in the O'leary days...the Fonze will be miles better and we already have him! |
Chris Platt
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... I agree with villa_chris Would rather see the Fonz given more playing time than buy someone like Jones. Might just be me, but when I've seen him play he seems like he gets an attitude if things aren't going exactly his way. Cost would be another factor. |
fastbackace
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... we dont need another big striker, like cole or jones. we NEED that 30 mil player, the fabergas, the torres, the rooney. and thats it, we have a good enough side, we just need that great player. bring on... DAVID VILLA! |
Fatkevs
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... Reading the mail tonight I am glad the players feel like me in that they would prefer to win something that finish 4th. You remember a cup win admittedly if you were to make it to the mini league you may play some decent teams but that is all ifs & buts to get to Wembley & complete is something a third of our fans at least will not have seen |
Simon
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... Damian With all the snow and cancellations etc, dya think they will extend the transfer window? Also seeing all that snow on the news makes me really envious, poor me, i'm stuck here in the sunshine with a cold beer |
Fatkevs
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... I am all for playing the Kids that is what it is all about not just buying success. It also adds a bit of hunger to the team. I would like to see at least 3 young players rotated so 1 of them features in all games if only for the last 20mins |
Simon
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... With regards to the megan fox / painters and decorators in, it wouldn't stop me, they could watch for all i care  |
Nigel Allen
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... I would take 4th ahead of the league cup everytime. Finishing 4th would let us play against better teams, improve the quality of own play, add more revenue thus letting us attract & buy better players & pay better wages. |
beh
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... Second guessing all the way but it looks like mon has gabby as one of our main strikers for years to come. If gabby improves some he is good for 20 goals a season. He can play off the last man, his holding up has improved. Question is, what kind of striker dovetails with that ? It looks like mons preferred option is a big man who can definately hold the ball up and bring nippy wingers and attack minded players in to play. Maybe mon sees the goals shared around more than is currently being demonstrated. Is there a young teddy sheringham out there ? |
paul mclafferty
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... it has just took me 7 hours to get home from mansfield because i took a short cut anyway while i was on my way home i thought about this bloody weather and thought the teams who have african players away are going to get lucky as i think a lot of games will be called off in the next couple of weeks! |
amar Sunar
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... lol@ some of you talking about 20 goal a season strikers. the only realistic strikers that would score that amount of goals are: torres, rooney, drogba, anelka, (vanpersie if fit), and defoe. defoe is the only non world class player there, and he wont come to villa from spurs, just because it aint gonna happen. across europe, you would be looking at the same caliber of player. of course, you occasionally get the odd andy johnson, but half his goals were pens, and wasnt consistent. basicaly what im saying is that we need to be realistic. this fantasy 20 goal a season striker wont just suddenly appear because they are so rare, and so in demand hence theyre value is through the roof (see: david villa, higuain, pato). anyway, agbonlahor should get to around 15 goals which is a fantastic return in the prem. |
Steve Badger
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...this fantasy 20 goal a season striker I must have fantasised that Keane's got 9 in 19 (including starts as a sub) then Although to be fair Spurs are scoring some and maybe wouldn't do as well for us. |
beh
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... sorry to dissappoint you lads but megan would only have to see my chopper once I always thought choppers we`re built for comfort not speed |
Simon Anderson
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... Hi., Leeds fan in peace .... there are unconfirmed rumours here at Leeds that Jermain Beckford is about to sign for Villa. I'm not here to wind you lot up with dodgy rumours.... sky bet have, in the last 30 minutes reduced the odds on this transfer from 33/1 to 2/1. Good luck with him, treat him right (as I'm sure your manager will do) and you've got a player who will score you a rake of goals ! |
neil bangor
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... You Villans are slow. Painters and mowing the lawn is part of an old joke, JPA seems to know it. Paint is always red You won't be doing much this weekend, you may as well mow the lawn FBA, you at least are on my wavelength. Villa is more than twice the striker Jones is. The crowds would also increase. Imagine watching him 19 times a year New slogan for Nan : DAVID VILLA NOW DVN |
Steve Badger
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... Wind up Damian, Barcodes are still 5/6; http://www.skybet.com/skybet?a...d=10003041 What a knob. |
Simon Anderson
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... Mr Damien., I am actually in Lichfield and will be until the weather improves. See the 6th deal down on the following link : http://www.skybet.com/skybet?a...d=10003041 |
Steve Badger
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...but villa are 2/1 Why would we have been 33/1 when it's been mentioned in the media? I don't believe it. Link a rumour Simon, simple |
Damian
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... I dont believe it either, but it really wouldn't surprise me if it happened only becasue Gardner is probably off adn I wouldn't be surprised if Heskey or Carew was too .. it would explain the comments from O'Neill three weeks ago that 'we wouldn't be bringing in' to this week 'we might look at one or two' i think he basically had an agent or two phone him after christmas saying his player wanted to leave |
cockneyvillan
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... Would you want beckford?? Not sure he is any better than the fonz.. how many goals would he score in league one, quit a a few id guess!! |
Steve Badger
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... It's something to talk about I suppose How about a mate for the homesick Delph too? That works for me. |
Steve Badger
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...Would you want beckford?? We can scoop up all the prospects for me. Some of them would have to come good and it would make fair business sense imo. |
neil bangor
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... I have a few mates who support Leeds from the old days 40 years ago They say Delph is better than Milner or Smith were. Beckford is lazy, he would be cheap. Capello is fairly astute, likes Emile. We will def make a profit on him DVN |
Swin
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... Dont know if this has been posted already but there is a group on facebook. Race to 100,000 fans vs blues. Here is the link for the villa page if youre intrested: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/I-Bet-Aston-Villa-can-get-100000-fans-before-blues-do-Villa-side/205831778557?ref=mf |
Steve Badger
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...AM I RIGHT IN SAYING HE IS 26 Is he? I thought he was some kid. Blimey I watched Leeds on a few occasions last season and don't remember him standing out. I've just gone off the idea. |
Damian
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... villabiker i didn't know that, but it appears so .. that is also a factor, as you'd fancy, if he was going to do it, he would have done it by now - i mean, defoe is 27 and he's done it for years |
Car Frost
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... What happened to the guy who knew someone on "the inside" I miss his crap at quiet times like these. "I've just head from a reliable source that Robbie Keane is staying with my nan in Birmingham, but not from my nan from someone on the inside!" Anyway interesting little quote by O’Neill when it was suggested Delph was wanted on loan by Cardiff. Nonetheless, O’Neill is adamant that is not the case. I think deep down he probably wanted a little bit more back from him by now or is the Delph going to plan? |
neil bangor
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... Beckford, born 9 dec 1983, Chelsea youth set-up failure. He will be cheap. If MON wants him,he'll come a running |
cockneyvillan
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... We can scoop up all the prospects for me. Some of them would have to come good and it would make fair business sense imo True ..but i think he is 26yrs and i am hoping we start looking for some real quality now. m |
Damian
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... Delph is a tough one .. 20 years old is still young but some players at 20 are playing regular Premier League football .. i think he has to be given time, no doubt the lad has a bit of talent but it is a balancing game - he has to be kept happy, which will be done by continuous communication and he has to buy into the bigger picture and have targets along the way but how long do you give him and what type of player is he really? |
pete
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... thats what makes me question him damian. at 26 thought he would of been spotted by prem clubs by now big jump from div1 to prem |
cockneyvillan
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... Frosty I think mon might be telling the truth and going by those comments it sounds like he thinks he is about to make a breakthrough which is great. From what I've seen of delph that's exciting because he looks a player to me!! |
Damian
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... villabiker wasn't he the one who scored against united? i wouldn't be surprised if all this started on the back of that goal .. although looking at his game/goal ratio, it is quite impressive |
Mike Carter
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... Delph has plenty of time, there's no danger of him being labelled a bust any time soon. He was never meant to play much this season because he's being brought in slowly. I reckon he'll see a lot more playing time during the second half of the season. |
Simon Anderson
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... No skin off mine whether you rate him or not .... I'd prefer Beckford to stay with Leeds but IMO he'll prove a few teams wrong for not taking a punt on him ! Yeah he's 26 years old ... so what ? Ian Wright was 27 going on 28 when he joined Arsenal, age never stopped him rattling 190 odd goals for them ! Good luck for the rest of the season. |
pete
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... paul merson done a bit of a talk on him a few weeks ago. and said his first touch was very poor and would not get away wirh it in the prem |
beh
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... Beckford - a bit under-whelming tbh. Saw craig gardner is evens to join the missing links, on said site- not happy about that. Unless sid cowans is on some twisted mission, in which case,: keep it up sid, your legend lives on. |
pete
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... Simon anderson no offence were just throwing the ideas about fors and against ps wright was a bit hot at palace if i remember wrighty and brighty |
Fatkevs
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... Petrov Has been good in the second half of his contract & do not Forget big Jon must have a bit of a poor relationship with Mon like NRC MON holds grudges like most Have You seen Petrovs missus what a lady had the other wags running around her at last player awards stunning |
Mark
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... Apparently Jack wilshere's turned down a loan move in the Championship and fancies a crack with a Prem club. Yes please! |
Damian
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... i'm listening to stan collymore on talk sport - and you know what, he waffles on, but he does talk a lot of sense he's just said that a player he used to play with was given incentives for getting crosses in during a match and this was before the big money, so it was a worthwhile incentive what he is about to say after this advert, is that money has spoiled the game ... |
Steve Hadley
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... If we are to look at young talent, why not 20yr old Victor Moses from Palace...they are in the poo with finances so he has got to be a better bet than Beckford at 26yrs old...and been doing it in a higher division?? |
Steve Badger
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...what he is about to say after this advert, is that money has spoiled the game No shit Sherlock. How much does he get paid, I wonder? |
jedi
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... I have watched Beckford alot over the last couple of seasons and the guy knows where the goal is, just like at the weekend against manure, in my opinion he would scare defenders, they would back off him and he can finish, hes also a bit of a poacher, more so than gabby, dont get me wrong gabby has quality but taking a gamble and reading flick ons is'nt one of them. Beckford is very confident, and quite recently i watched him at my home town club Kettering town in the last round of the f.a cup. i think that is a good test for a player like him, so many times you see class strikers fail against lower league opposition and he was very good, good movement and showed commitment and a great attitude when things wer'nt going his way, and in the end it payed off in both legs. If he has players like we have supplying him he'll think he is in heaven, he could be the 20 goal a season man weve been looking for at a good price. i hope this happens, plus think of him as a replacement for Harewood. |
Nick
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... Dont know if Beckford is any better than the fonz. I would like to see the fonz get a little bit more action in the premier league or if we're not going to use him send him out on loan to a championship or lower PL side. With that said I do like Beckford I can definitely see a PL side picking him up if not in January then in the summer. |
FatKevs
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... I wonder how many $ Randy will throw MoNs way when the misfits like MH start to be offloaded at huge losses |
Steve Badger
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...I wonder how many $ Randy will throw MoNs way when the misfits like MH start to be offloaded at huge losses What huge losses? You seriously need to change your prescription mate. Harewood cost a massive £4ish mill and we'll get £2ish mill back. Compare that to FSW's business with Robbie Keane. I'm seriously worried about you mate and even if you're taking the piss, it's not funny either way, imo |
jedi
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... I personally like Clint Dempsey at Fulham, i think he could be an even better player in our side. He's a bit like Tim Cahill but i think he's younger. what do you guys think. |
heskeyshead
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... linked with 11M move for kenwyne jones, veloso for 8M! sidwell, gardener, Carew out for combined 12.75M oh wait I just woke up! |
Tim Mason
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... In this window we just need to ensure the squad is not weakened and if possible strengthened.I think we all agree that the difference between us and Chelsea and Arsenal is that we do not have a world class player. We need to further develop James and Ashley towards that category if possible i.e move them towards being worth 30 million each. We do not have the resource to splash out 30 million to buy one in.Our comments MUST reflect this realistic approach,otherwise we are guilty of playing the boys games of "fantasy football" or "championship manager" and the blog will lack intellectual validity.Come on lets all raise the bar a little |
Tim Mason
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... Daily Mail saying Newcastle prefer Beckford to Harewood and so Harewood to West Ham,but for how mouch?? |
neil bangor
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... Good morning, been up longer than HH. Beckford would be really cheap. He would not be 1st to rise 2 divs and succeed. He has been class for 3 seasons,now. I say sell Marlon and use money for JB. JB will be cheap, 2 things to influence him, Delph being here and Grayson being former Villan. If we truly have aspirations, it has to be David Villa. Likelihood of that happening is about same as Megan dating one of us BTW, Fergie is not ugly, all those types wear lots of makeup. This league is tough, ask Roy Hodgsen, he has just lost 2 of his best players to injury. Threadbare squad there. We will need a lot of ours over the next while. Good to see Weimann has signed an extension. He is top scorer for reserves,who top their league DVN |
Mike Carter
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...I think we all agree that the difference between us and Chelsea and Arsenal is that we do not have a world class player. Make that several world class players and plenty of pretty damn good ones too. One player won't act as a miracle fix. |
Mike Carter
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... More rumours today linking us to Gareth Bale. I'd go for that if the price was right. |
heskeyshead
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... one world class player? more like a worldclass spine! cech - Terry - essien - lampard - drogba almunia - vermaleen - diaby - fabregas - van persie reina - Carragher - mascherano - Gerrard - torres van der sar - vidic - carrick - giggs - Rooney friedel - dunne - petrov - young - gabby notice the difference? |
Sean
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... I had a dream last night...we signed Edin Dzeko and Miguel Veloso in the summer after finishing 4th and winning both cups! Gardner is now at Sunderland and Sidwell at Fulham, Shorey back at Reading and Heskey has retired! Carew us still at villa to play half the games available in the season and bagging in a tidy 10 goals after a trip to the strippers! during this (dream) summer we have been looking at a RB to replace our ageing ones...not sure who though! well half of this was a dream, but the other half is wishful thinking! |
John Samuels
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... People keep misunderstanding me when I talk about Kenwyne Jones. I see him as a long term fixture if we sign him, training with Heskey to develop his game and turning him into a perfect replacement and a perfect foil for Gabby who can be our 20 goals a season striker. Jones for £10-15m in the window would be lovely. Beckford isn't that good. He played in the championship and did sod all and now they're in league one he's scoring for fun...so what. I saw his goal against Man U and his first touch was akin to that of a rap*st, that chance could have bben so much easier and he fluked it. If he does end up at Villa I hope he costs no more than £5m. I'll think of it as upgrading Harewood. Next season i'd like to see our four strikers as Heskey, Jones, Gabby and Delfouneso. I believe Gabby is as dangerous on the break as someone like Bent and I think Jones, with some coaching could show a lot of people what a great finisher he is. Honestly chaps try and find some footage of Kenwyne Jones scoring goals, you'll find some good finishes. Delph is class, and he'll be a regular-ish next season. I called it ages ago. Milner and Petrov and Delph and Reo Coker as towo alternative CM pairings. This window i'd like Parker and Jones in and Salifou, Gardner, Harewood, Osbourne and Shorey out. The Gareth Bale link is interesting, can't see spurs letting him go and do we need him? Has Willie had another injury setback? heskeyshead Friedel, Dunne, Petrov, Milner, Gabby is a pretty good spine if you ask me. A world class International keeper who has been doing it for years, Irelands Vice captain and former four time club player of the season in the hardest league in the world, former Bulgaria International Captain, the future of Englands midfield and one of the hottest young strikers in the EPL (Wenger wants him). Not bad imo |
Mike Carter
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... heskeyshead, did you just call Almunia, Diaby and Carrick world class? If so, did I miss the punch line? |
Mike Carter
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...Friedel, Dunne, Petrov, Milner, Gabby is a pretty good spine if you ask me. That's the problem though, it's pretty good. It's not going to achieve top 4. The teams above us are very good. |
John Samuels
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...heskeyshead, did you just call Almunia, Diaby and Carrick world class? If so, did I miss the punch line? Yeah I noticed that...just choked on the old apple Nutrigrain. |
John Samuels
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... Viva, Friedel is top four quality but old. He is better than Almunia and Cech on recent form. Dunne is better than Gallas, Brown, Evans, Senderos, Agger. Petrov could play for any club in the top four on the eveidence of last season although his legs seem to be going late in games. Milner and Gabby can be anything they want to be. Those two could be huge huge players of the future. Imagine if they both get on the plane to SA and Rooney gets a knock. Gabby could end up knocking in three goals and that's all it would take to drag him kicking and screaming into the public eye. Likewise with Milner, remember they're both only 22/23 |
Adrian Kilgallon
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...Next season i'd like to see our four strikers as Heskey, Jones, Gabby and Delfouneso Im going to have to disagree with you again JPA for a change. That would only push us further down the wrong path of long ball football. None of the strikers you have in that list are any more then average with the ball at their feet(From the few games Delfouneso has played he has looked like a great finisher but a bit laboured with the ball at his feet to be honest). We need some skill. We need a guy who can take a ball and control in an instance even under pressure and turn and have vision to bring others into play at the right time and link up with the midfield. We need a guy who can do that little bit of magic. We need options and right now we lack that option and it is holding us back and i just don't see Jones as the way forward unless we also lose Heskey and bring in a player like Jonanvic/Tuncay etc. Next season we need to increase possesion to move on and that means less and less long ball up to the front men. |
Mike Carter
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... I agree JPA, both Milner and Gabby could potentially become very high quality players. It seems more likely for Milner to be honest, as Gabby seems to lack a few fundamental skills to be a top class striker. Whether he learns them or not we'll see, but I think it's just a case of not being blessed with them to be honest. Petrov I don't think would get near any of the big 4 at the moment. On last season's form, perhaps he might make the bench for United as they seem to lack top quality central midfielders, though if Hargreaves was fit that wouldn't be the case so much. |
Adrian Kilgallon
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...Gabby seems to lack a few fundamental skills to be a top class striker I agree with this. But he can be utilised far better then we currently are doing. If he was playing for a club like Arsenal with the likes of Fabregas threading through balls for him to run directly on goal he could be unstopable if he learned how to finish when he has time to think about it. He will never be world class though as he does lack the natural skills to be that good but he can be a very good striker. |
John Samuels
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...Gabby seems to lack a few fundamental skills to be a top class striker. I don't see him as a finisher like Defoe, he has more of Michael Owen about him. Not a natural goal scorer, but lightning quick and hi decision making is improving with every game. I really wouldn't be surprised to see Gab start hitting 20 a season quite regularly over the next five years. ak, If Gabby scores 20 and the other three get twenty between them I can't see the problem. I think a player in the midfield like Jovanovic or Krasic from CSKA would be more important. We've seen how, with the introduction of Milner the ball hasn't been bypassing CM as much. With a skillful attacking option there I don't believe we need much else up front. Swap Carew for JOnes and promote Delfouneso. I would like to see Keane at Villa, but is he still that good? |
Adrian Kilgallon
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...If Gabby scores 20 and the other three get twenty between them I can't see the problem I just think if we have another type of dtriker we would get more from Gabby and also we would get more goals from the midfield also as they would be better at holding the ball up and creating space and chances for others. Just look at Van Persie and how he links up with the Arsenal midfield as the perfect example. There midfielders score a lot of goals. I don't think you just say that a strijer is just there to score. They have to be able to hold it up and get more invloved in the interplay and i just feel we are not really as good as the top 4 with this regards and this is a reason why we can't keep the ball as well as others. No point having a play maker in the CN if their is nobody up top equally as bright and on the same wave length. Jonovic would be more of a striker in the hole then the play maker. I would like to see Keane at Villa, but is he still that good? Im a bit unsure myself but he was good againest France a few months ago. He seesm to take a while to bed into clubs so he would need time. But Keane's game is more about intelligence then anything else so i think there is still a few more good years in him. Def worth a shot if price is right. |
cockneyvillan
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... ak 27 Totally agree about the type of striker we need, i was saying last season gudjonnson is the type of striker we need.. but definitely a player of that type.. If you look at it atm when the ball goes forward ther is no imagination or that bit of class.. carew/hesky flicks it on or knocks it straight back ..gabby does the same or runs the channel then knocks it back .. we are 100% missing that guile up top & probably centre mid to although milners looked good so far! |
John Samuels
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... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvU7xGzF5i0 Kenwyne Jones would be perfect for the way we play, quick, powerful and he gets on the end of everything. He just needs a kick up the arse. He would be so much more dangerous on the break than Carew. |
cockneyvillan
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... BY the way! I work outside and the weathers bad today that's why im not working ... what is your lots excuse!! |
heskeyshead
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... diaby dominated our midfield at the emirates! he also was clincal last year at VP! I see him have exceptional games then poor games! he will be an amazing player no doubt! he is young! I would call arsenals spine world class! hence the fact they always make the last 16 of the champions league minimum! any of their midfield would walk into our team! for a start they pass and move! |
Adrian Kilgallon
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...He would be so much more dangerous on the break than Carew. I would agree with this. He looks a quicker player then Carew. |
BobbyPark
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... Beckford would be a waste of money, he's 26 and been in the lower divisions to long, surely no better than what we've got. Rarely works out when a player of that age makes the jump, think back to Guy Wittingham, 50+ goals in the championship and couldn't cut it in the premiership. Still say get rid of Heskey, buy Jones from Sunderland, Big John on the bench, and Fonzy as fourth choice. Anyone who says get rid of Carew and keep Heskey is deluded. |
John Samuels
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... ak, do you see what I mean? Carew but with pace and he's a lot more athletic. A perfect replacement imo. Woo Hoo! I'd snap him up for £1.5m and see what he can do. It might take him a while to adjust but I think he'd score goals and provide competition for Gabby and take a bit of the pressure off the kid too. A much better bet than Beckford. |
Adrian Kilgallon
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...ak, do you see what I mean? Carew but with pace and he's a lot more athletic. A perfect replacement imo I do but i don't think we need a Heskey and a Jones to be honest. I think Heskey came in because MON was planning to get shot of Carew in the summer but he couldn't becasue of the way he came back after his 'injury' and scored so many goals. For me its either get rid of both Heskey and Carew and bring Jones in or nothing. One lump is enough at any club. As for Kris Boyd. If MON goes for him my doubts on the man will return big time. Im sorry but i have seen a lot of Scottish football and the old firm are playing teams that would be about mid table in league one (not the championship, league bloody one). Yes he is cheap. So what. I would prefer to put his transfer fee towards paying big wages for a player with actual ability then wasting it on this guy who will sit on our bench before being left go again to someone ike Norwich. The guy is a poacher. Do we create that many chances? No. Can we afford another striker who lacks ability on the ball? No. Will he make in down here? No. Like i said just look at Antony Stokes as a yard stick. The guy couldn't score in the championship never mind the PL and he scores every week up there. Heskey would probably score every week up there. He also has a very bad attitude which many on here are always bringing up regarding foreign players without any eveidence. The guy has fallen out with both his club and country over the last 2 years. Just the thought of this guy being linked to us is making me livid. |
John Samuels
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...Anyone who says get rid of Carew and keep Heskey is deluded. I think it is Carew who is deluded. Heskey works harder and is a much better strike partner for Gabby. I'm not convinced by Carew's application and attitude to training. He goes missing far too often and I think Heskey is a more valuable player. Jones will get more goals than Carew I have no doubt about, but I think it would be imperative to have Jones and Heskey training together. Carew has been very hit and miss his whole career. Flashes of brilliance but no consistency. At least you know what you're getting with Bruno. |
Mike Carter
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... The problem on the Carew v Heskey front is Carew is far and away a better goalscorer. Heskey might work harder, track back and help out in midfield, and Carew might be a lazy bastard who relies fully on good service - but he does scores goals. As a striker, isn't that what matters? |
John Samuels
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...The guy is a poacher. Do we create that many chances? No.I think you'd be surprised how many goals someone can get just by being in the right place at the right time. He might compliment all the hard work Gabby does in the channels. I think it's fair to assume that MoN is keeping an eye out in case we have a striker leave and the media are linking us with everyone available. As for Heskey, he surely has only got a season or two left at this level and I'd be happy for him to stay, picking up a modest amount of appearances and providing back up and competition for someone like jones. I am old school. I believe you need two players in every position and I like a big un and a litle un up front. Jones and Heskey would be great. Gabby and someone else (Boyd, Keane, Moses, whoever really) and Delfouneso is going to start making an impact soon I can feel it. |
John Samuels
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...might be a lazy bastard who relies fully on good service - but he does scores goals. As a striker, isn't that what matters? I think you get much much more out of Gabby when Heskey plays and this is why he was brought in. If Carew goes missing which he does every other game then it makes Gabby's life that much harder. Heskey links with the midfield better and if Ash, Milly and Stu are overlapping they are going to get goals that wouldn't be available with Carew in the side. I know Carew is popular because he gets a few goals, but I honestly believe Emile is better for the team. |
John Samuels
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... Viva, I meant as options not pairings i.e Jones and Heskey as a big un and Gabby and someone else as a little un. |
neil bangor
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... I quite understand the Carew thing. However,he can score as well as do all the other things Emile does. MON must tear his hair out at the lack of drive sometimes. On his day,JC is a world beater. It's just his laziness  No to Boyd, totally agree with AK. Why not play Fonz, he is here and deserves more. Would FSW have him? Not a chance. Jones is too dear. As I say, pay da money and get Villa for Villa You have to look at the big picture, crowds,shirts etc. DVN |
Adrian Kilgallon
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... JPA the day of being able to carry a goal paocher in this league seem to be over. Not too many out and out finishers playing at the moment(people say they aren't out there but i believe that teams just can't afford to have a player who does not contribute in other area's also). Boyd has scored only once in the games againest Celtic. Thats a stat that should not be over looked. |
Mike Carter
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... JPA I agree Heskey is better in terms of how the team play, but what it means essentially is extra pressure on Gabby as he essentially has to score twice as many goals since he's the only goalscorer. We probably score more goals when Carew is in. |
Steve Hadley
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... What are peoples thoughts on the Kris Boyd link in the Brum Mail? He's 26, scored goals for fun, although I appreciate in a poor league. But the SPL has to be better than league 1 where Beckford is and he isn't scoring anything like as many...same age as well. He's out of contract in the summer so would be cheap...I have to say, this guy in my opinion has got to be a better bet than Beckford hasn't he? I know he has a bit of a reputation, but as an impact player, I think it would be good business...look at it as a straight swap for Harewood??? |
John Samuels
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... Imagine us on the counter with Jones and Gabby playing together. Fu*k me that's a quick strike force and Jones can play target man too. Done. |
Steve Hadley
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... Guy's, I've asked this before and never managed to do it...how do I add a picture on to my profile...anyone? |
Darragh McGeown
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...Guy's, I've asked this before and never managed to do it...how do I add a picture on to my profile...anyone? Dudde, click the Gravatar link on the right hand side of the page and make sure you register with the same email address you use for this site and bob's your uncle |
John Samuels
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...Not too many out and out finishers playing at the moment Defoe does nothing else except finish. |
John Samuels
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... Kris Boyd for £1.5m would allow us to mug off pubic harewood, would provide much needed cover for Gabby and if he only gets five goals that's money well spent. We could probably offload him in a year for a profit if he doesn't quite cut it. Barely a risk at all for that money. |
neil bangor
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... JPA, I think you have a similar relationship with Jones as Capello hes with Heskey. However, I watched the you tube bit. He seems good within a yard of the line he isn't exactly Rooney or Torres. Villa is available for half of those two and is picked before Torres by Espana. If we are still cheapskates, then go for KJ. If MON buys him, JPA will be like Chopper going out with Megan Have Nan and Keef left? DVN |
neil bangor
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... Point taken,1.5 mill is cheap. Boyd would be worth a shout. The Hare is free in summer We'd be lucky to get 2d for him |
Adrian Kilgallon
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... Defouneso = Free Boyd = 1.5m plus wages of at least half a million. Waste of money and would be just another pointer that MON has no intention of bringing our youth players through. JPA just take a look at the footage of Boyd on the bench for Scotland the last time he was picked in the squad. It shows his horrible attitude and it also shows his ability when he can't even get a game ahead of the likes Miller who was a major flop in this league. |
John Samuels
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...However, I watched the you tube bit. He seems good within a yard of the line he isn't exactly Rooney or Torres. I never said he was. He'll work harder than Carew, get as many goals if not more and he would work very well in a counter attacking side with Gabby. We still need to improve to get a top top striker. We need to be much more appealing. Offload the Hare and Carew and get Jones and Boyd in. |
John Samuels
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... If Boyd was Swiis and the top striker in his domestic league and was available for £1.5m you'd all be jerking off. |
Adrian Kilgallon
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...If Boyd was Swiis and the top striker in his domestic league and was available for £1.5m you'd all be jerking off The difference would be nobody would really know much about the league or the player. With Boyd we do. |
neil bangor
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... Thought Keef would have been off today,trains and bad weather and all that JPA, fancy a swiss cheese plant? |
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