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Does Curtis Davies really have any critics?

I know I shouldn't rise to the local press, but sometimes I think Bill Howell does it to wind us up. Today there is an article on the Birmingham Mail website titled 'Aston Villa defender Curtis Davies hits back at critics' and I for one am baffled.

Okay, it could be that Curtis doesn't read the press or visit the websites and if that is the case, I put the blame firmly at the feet of Howell. He could know this, so he loads his questions to Curtis, but if Curtis does read the press and if he does visit the websites, I'd just like to set the record straight today.

Curtis, you are good enough. In fact, I'll put my head on the block and say, that if you continue to play like you have and if you get a settled partnership going with someone, maybe even Carlos Cueller, I fancy you'll be travelling with the England squad to South Africa next year and in time, you'll become a regular fixture for club and country.

Davies is only 24 years old and last season had to play with Laursen, Knight and Cueller in central defence. He also had to contend with the likes of Barry, Young and Shorey at left back and Reo-Coker, Gardner, Milner, Cueller and Young at right back. It can't be easy having to chop and change the back four, in fact, I know it isn't.

I'm going to go further and say that Curtis Davies is one of the players that will become vital for us in seasons to come and maybe even next season. He is young, very talented and is a strong presence.

But before I go, if it is a case that Curtis doesn't read the press or the websites, I hope a member of his family or a friend does and that one of them tells him about this post.

I do want to add a disclaimer to this post and it's in particular reference to Carlos. We've not seen enough of him yet in his preferred position, in a solid back four.

Yes, things change and yes players will be asked to play out of position, but I fancy, he could develop a very strong relationship with Curtis, but if O'Neill were to spend big and bring in a big central defender to play with Curtis, I think none of us would be surprised.

The main part of my disclaimer is, that I think they could be good together and that they need matches together. We shouldn't write them off just yet and if they are given the chance, I suspect it could work. With maybe not much money available this summer, it might be that we have to accept those two as our central defensive partnership for next season and while it might not be ideal for some, I think it could come good.

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Ramon Maklouf said:

Ramonicus
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Finally some sense Damian..

but be careful.. You should get told by ak_27, tonebone and Simeon that you are off with the fairies and both these players are utter rubbish at defence..

Despite the difficulties both have had to endure.. We need another central defender, that's a given, but I think we have capable ones at our disposal.
Let us not forget Curtis was called into the England not even 12months ago, and Cuellar was instrumental in Rangers push to the UEFA final. He is the reason their 'anti-football' got them to the final..

But feck me, I'm off with the fairies!

UTV!
Comment 1, made on June 06, 2009 at 11.59 am

wc said:

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I think he has loads of potential and is head and shoulders above Knight in terms of technical ability (not knocking Knight, he is good back up from the bench).Also like Davies' attitude, keeps me from getting too cynical in these fickle times.
Comment 2, made on June 06, 2009 at 12.10 pm

wc said:

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ps. Ramonicus is it raining in your part of the world cos it's lashing down here.
Comment 3, made on June 06, 2009 at 12.18 pm

robdabank said:

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If you are a foreign player it ALWAYS takes time to settle in the premiership... Vidic took his time to settle in the utd backline.. and now look at the Serbian Rock that is Vidic!!

Another cliche, but davies has time on his side- bags of ability... lets hope that he matures from "pub player" to something half decent anyway! smilies/cheesy.gif

gasping for another decent center half, fullbacks and another striker and midfielder... still worried out of my mind... also very hot here in thailand it is making me v.irritable and the missus now wants the close season to be over and the season to start up again... ditto
Comment 4, made on June 06, 2009 at 12.19 pm

Ramon Maklouf said:

Ramonicus
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Wee bit chilly down here in Australia wc?..

I'm surprised at the optimism of the first four comments on here if I'm honest.. I like it, though.
I think Davies and Cuellar deserve a season together. I mean the best partnerships are formed when there is consistency. Just look at Manchester United as a prime example..
What I do appreciate is that we need another Centre-back though for added depth more then anything. If we sign a foreigner, which means giving him time to settle, and allowing these two to try and form a formidabble partnership which they have the potential to do, then I wouldn't be all that upset.. Yes, we lost one of the best centre-halfs in the game with Laursen's retirement, but it isn't doom and gloom.

With maybe 5 or 6 quality additions, I think we can really challenge the upper echolens of the 'Sky 4'. Everyone talks about our rubbish players, but we have probably been the closet into breaking the top4 since Everton did it [in 2005
Comment 5, made on June 06, 2009 at 12.27 pm

Ramon Maklouf said:

Ramonicus
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Dammit, keep pressing the Tab button when I go to press Caps and it sends the message..
But I think you get the idea. We obviously need to replace Barry, and add a couple of quality additions in every department, bar the keepers. We have, despite popular belief, a strong and able starting XI and if we go and dismantle our first XI after two solid seasons of progression because they are not apparently ''good enough'' to push the top four, I can guarantee you, we will end up like Spurs with the post-Jol era. Disappointing league performances with the odd Cup [maybe not even that for us]..

I have great hope for my beloved Villa. Yes I haven't followed them as long as those who blog on here, but I still have the same passion and desire for success. I hope that steady progression will breed the success wil ultimately desire. Rome wasn't built in a day..

For the record, MON needs to keep buying English/British based players with one or two foreigners.. That way it enables these guys to settle into the squad rather then the whole team trying to gel. I think this will happen to ManCiteh this season, and it has happened to Tottenham in the past..

Bentley, Defour, Hangeeland.. I'm impressed with the players we have been linked with, and hope that success is just a signing away..
UTV!
Comment 6, made on June 06, 2009 at 12.36 pm

Barry Martin said:

theirishvillan
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Morning all,
Just a quick question, Now that Laursen and Barry are gone Who is our captain?
Petrov?
Comment 7, made on June 06, 2009 at 12.44 pm

IrishVillian said:

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Iv been a bit disapointed with Davies this season but you have kinda pointed out to me that he has had a defence that was chopped and changed through out the season.Still, as youn as he is i still expected alot more from him and i think the England call up earlier in the season might have affected his consistency, as in he became a bit complacent. In saying that he now has got the kick up the ass he needed, with Cahill being called in as a replacement for Rio instead. When we look back on last season, i think we conceded far to many goals and must of had one of the least number of clean sheets in the prem. It will be no suprise if mon brings in a another CH, possibly Carvahlo?
Comment 8, made on June 06, 2009 at 12.48 pm

Ramon Maklouf said:

Ramonicus
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theirishvillan,

All of a sudden the ''leadership'' qualities that existed throughout the team are now at a scarce supply..
I think, surpirsingly enough, Davies could do a very good job as captain. I think it will probably lift his performaces, and he has done it at lower-levels before so I have no doubt in his abilities..

But I definetly would put Petrov in the hat for it. He is a strong character, was voted player of the season and has just shown his commitment by signing a long-term deal at the club, so should be fittingly rewarded..
Reo-Coker, despite his obvious flaws, has great leadership qualities and if he can get first-team football would be a strong captain.. There has been evidence already he has rallied the team on, two season ago.. I think he was the one who initiated the ''huddle'' against Birmingham two season ago?

Luke Young and Friedel spring to mind as well.. But I wouldn't really give it to either really.. I think, next season may see the coming of young Brad who has loads of potential..

UTV!
Comment 9, made on June 06, 2009 at 12.54 pm

Jake Gardner said:

GonzoAvfc
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irishvillian well last season before barry became captain again laursen was captain and reo coker was vice captain so i assume technically it is him, but we dont have a captain because there is no team atm so to speak
Comment 10, made on June 06, 2009 at 12.57 pm

Eoin Greene said:

eoin1981
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Sorry but I disagree.

Villa have spent a lot of money signing him and in my opinion he is a disaster. At the end of the seaon Znight was ahead of him in the picking order - which says a lot.

He is constantly bullied by strikers, is weak in the air and has no attacking threat when he goes up for corners. The only time he looked anyway decent is when Laursen gave him an armchair ride.

His biggest failing is that he is terible on the ball - and I mean terrible. Due to the fact that he is so uncomfortable with the ball, along with most of our back four it must be said - he continually resorts to the long hoof forward.

There is no way that he will make the world cup squad and in my opinion he isn't fit to lace Cahills boots.
Comment 11, made on June 06, 2009 at 1.01 pm

Jake Gardner said:

GonzoAvfc
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great read damian

b]HAPPY SWEEDEN DAY!
Comment 12, made on June 06, 2009 at 1.04 pm

Jake Gardner said:

GonzoAvfc
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HAPPY SWEEDEN DAY

argh i cocked it up before
Comment 13, made on June 06, 2009 at 1.05 pm

Damian said:

Damian
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I've just had to double check that, it is Swedens national day .. fortunately I'm off to France in about 30 minutes .. funny how the wife hasn't mentioned it, when it is St George's Day I start off with English radio, English breakfast with English tea and always have a big roast for dinner ... sometimes with English beer
Comment 14, made on June 06, 2009 at 1.08 pm

VillaChris said:

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Im sorry but I have to disagree.

I think Davies is quite poor. I can't remember the last player that lacked so much composure on the ball. He seems to panic everytime he's in possession. His distribution is terrible too.

However, he did look a lot better earlier in the season alongside Laursen, so maybe he needs a more experienced CB to play with??

He is only young so has plenty of time to improve and Im sure he will. He has the right attitude and determination about him. For now though, there is a reason he's been overlooked by Capello.



Comment 15, made on June 06, 2009 at 1.09 pm

testie said:

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I agree Damien I think Davies has the potential to be very good, he looked solid when paired with Laursen it was all the changes that kinda forced errors with his game and made him at times look a little shaky. The story about Barry and Cahill yesterday made me really wish we hadn't sold him. He would be a good addition as from what i gather he has been top at Bolton, and he obviously is a true villa boy. He's not necessarily a replacement for Laursen but with him Carlos, Zat and Curtis we would have a solid back line and good competition.
Comment 16, made on June 06, 2009 at 1.30 pm

woodinho said:

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Davies just needs some stability, when you think about it a back four of young, carlos, davies and shorey should be good enough just as that, unfortunately I don't think Mon will ever stop tinkering with our back four, we'll always have the odd game or four when he throws a spanner in the works and sticks coker/milner/gardener at right back and young at left back which is what un-does us in a way.

I think a good spell with a stable back 4 would do us the world of good! But will we ever get that spell? Only Mon knows!
Comment 17, made on June 06, 2009 at 1.38 pm

Joe said:

Joevillan
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sorry to go back to tottenham but...
if the young thing were to happen does anyone think wood gate could be a nice part of the deal?
Comment 18, made on June 06, 2009 at 1.39 pm

thom said:

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i wish we had never sold cahill. He, cuellar and Davies would make a great 3 centre backs to rotate.
I agree with Damian, great article and needed to be said in the vain hope that our players do actually check these websites. Curtis is his own worst critic so he knows when he's been bad and i must admit my only complaint about the back 4 lst season was consistency in selection. I think we are all agreed that if given the time, davies and cuellar could be great for us. Perhaps bring in someone like lescott for competition. But i cant see it happening. Nor mellberg. Probably be that other baggies centre back.
Comment 19, made on June 06, 2009 at 1.41 pm

vogra said:

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I think Davies was superb along side Laursen, as soon as Knight was his partner he went down hill fast, who can blame him...how much confidence would you have trying to second guess Zidane Knight..
Comment 20, made on June 06, 2009 at 2.01 pm

NEILVILLA said:

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i agree that if we keep the same back 4 for more than 60 mins they will improve - young carlos davies/knight and shorey (who i think is quite good)
personally i think carlos is our best CB. then Knight and then davies.


Comment 21, made on June 06, 2009 at 2.16 pm

Anthony Laud said:

Tonebone
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ramonicus you are right i am going to come on and say Calamity Curtis is terrible cause he is! he has no positional sense, panics, cannot pass and only looks good when making last ditch tackles that he only has to make due to his own mistakes!
Comment 22, made on June 06, 2009 at 2.29 pm

Mark said:

AVMark
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I think MON bought Cuellar because he was available within wage constraints. Both Cuellar and Davies are relative quick, ball playing defenders who are good on the spin - probably Laursons biggest weakness. because of those qualities, like Melberg they could also do an adequate job at full back. Knight was bought as cover for Laurson but we all know he is not consistent.

It means we are crying out for a centre half with a magnet for a head and a bulls neck to clear the ranks. Because we no doubt won't get two, I think that defender needs to have a great fitness record, for this reason I wouldn't go for someone like Upson. I'm sure MON's priority is to get a warrior in there, not a Cahill or even a Mellberg but some nutter who would happily head a concrete bollard for the team.
Comment 23, made on June 06, 2009 at 2.35 pm

celtic_villain said:

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i disagree. think he was poor this season. he was absolutely lost without laursen beside him. good with the ball at his feet thats it.
its like rio and vidic. rio is an average defender and vidic makes him look good. like davies, he cannot and does not attack the ball, he acts like he is afraid of it.
but he is english, so the media hype both of them up. i worry that davies will never be a good defender, but he is young.

i think we need two centre halves bought, we needed another before we lost the best defender in the premiership.

last season when knight played, he was better and more reliable than davies. he is a weak link
Comment 24, made on June 06, 2009 at 2.35 pm | url

vogra said:

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AVMARK...dont agree with much you say but i completly agree with everything you just said...god,i must be feeling funny
Comment 25, made on June 06, 2009 at 2.48 pm

Damian said:

Damian
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Finally some sense Damian..


Ramonicus, what does this mean?
Comment 26, made on June 06, 2009 at 2.54 pm

testie said:

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Celtic_Villain- I think the whole back line looked lost without Laursen, that's what happens when there is no defensive leader. Cuellar and Davies are relatively young and inexperienced when compared to the top top defenders, as defenders seem to get better with age. Having had another season under their belts i think both will improve although i do not think either are the type of player to marshal the back line like Laursen did. Thinking about the defense i think MON will go for a bit of experience such as Distin (sp) or even Upson. If Lescot was for sale Man City would jump in and Everton would have to sell to them as we would not be able to match their offer. He would be amazing though just the right age and player we would need. You know what I have no idea who to buy just hope we get an animal that dominates and MON knows what he is doing.
Comment 27, made on June 06, 2009 at 3.20 pm

Panos said:

Panos
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Damian,

I suspect Ramonicus was referring to the previous post and the spurs invasion that followed.
Comment 28, made on June 06, 2009 at 3.22 pm

robdabank said:

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Damien-
I think he means that you got to the core of an "issue" lol
Comment 29, made on June 06, 2009 at 3.28 pm

Damian said:

Damian
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ah .. ok
i should think first before commenting
Comment 30, made on June 06, 2009 at 3.32 pm

Marcus Smith said:

LukeYoung
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Heskey starting, as is Judas.
Comment 31, made on June 06, 2009 at 3.45 pm

arsene wenger said:

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easy folks hows it going? just seen barry booked for the challenge refs let him commit 5 times a game in the prem (the slow english mans challenge)
Comment 32, made on June 06, 2009 at 4.17 pm

sam4villacilla4life said:

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i dunno wether anybody else has sed anythin bout this but for are replave ment centre back. why not matty upson, we were linked with him in jan i think, i think he wud be a great addition to the squad
Comment 33, made on June 06, 2009 at 4.20 pm

Marcus Smith said:

Comment 34, made on June 06, 2009 at 4.25 pm

PBVilla said:

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Curtis Davies is a good defender who is only going to get better as the years go on. This is why I cant understand the people calling for the return of Cahill. While Cahill is a good player, I personally think we have a better one in CD. What we need is to pair up Curtis and Carlos and give them a run of games, do we really need a new CB? I think we can cope without one, but if we do buy, they have to be top quality or there is no point. Either way I think CD is one half of the central defence definatly. UTV
Comment 35, made on June 06, 2009 at 4.25 pm

Simeon said:

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Ramonicus, it may surprise you to hear that I think Davies is a player with no small amount of ability and scope to improve. I think there is one big reason why Davies has attracted critics, and that is that he played the last dozen games of the season with a shoulder injury - an injury that significantly compromised his performances. Why on earth Knight and Cuellar weren't picked and Davies kept in reserve for emergencies, or, better, allowed to have an operation, I don't know. You'd have to ask O'Neill that.
Comment 36, made on June 06, 2009 at 4.44 pm

Damian said:

Damian
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LukeYoung

That was excellent. So good in fact, here it is.

Comment 37, made on June 06, 2009 at 4.45 pm

johnnybear said:

johnnybear1982
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Barry and heskey Scored......LOLsmilies/shocked.gif
Comment 38, made on June 06, 2009 at 4.49 pm

vogra said:

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First time ever that England have taken the lead and i'm flicking v's at the screen shouting you cnut......
Comment 39, made on June 06, 2009 at 4.50 pm

pete said:

no10
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like your style vogra ,i more or less did the same thing
Comment 40, made on June 06, 2009 at 5.23 pm

Marcus Smith said:

LukeYoung
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Thanks Damien, taken straight from SkySports.
Comment 41, made on June 06, 2009 at 5.28 pm

Marcus Smith said:

LukeYoung
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*Damian, damn, bet that annoys you.
Comment 42, made on June 06, 2009 at 5.28 pm

Chrisodon said:

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Get over it so barry's gone and now scored for england, i'm just glad we won.
Comment 43, made on June 06, 2009 at 5.59 pm

Chrisodon said:

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I Think simeon has hit the nail on the head. that choice by MON baffled me also.
Comment 44, made on June 06, 2009 at 6.00 pm

fastbackace said:

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damian, im having trouble creating a login name and it accepting me, i did it all, it said it needed to send me an email, but i never got it. any help?
Comment 45, made on June 06, 2009 at 6.29 pm

testie said:

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PBVillia-Agree that we should be trying to sign a world class CB, but even if we can't we could do with player that has the potential to be world class and i think Cahill could be that player. All the world class CB's will be very hard to get and i would prefer a player with room for improvement rather than getting some more dead wood. Whats for sure is that we do need another CB regardless, what would happen if one got injured and one got susspended, we'd end up with NRC at CB. That would not be fun times.
Comment 46, made on June 06, 2009 at 7.20 pm

Scott Trimble said:

austinvillan
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Off topic post here: just watching the Serbia-Austria qualifier, and the Austrian keeper was carded and Serbia given a PK for the keeper attempting to play the ball. Atrocious call.
Comment 47, made on June 06, 2009 at 8.10 pm

Andy Oliver said:

avfc_andy
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I agree with Tonebone- Davies only looks good when he recovers from his own mistakes as pace is one of his strengths. Otherwise, he is panicky and absolutely desperate on the ball. Has anyone noticed just how bad his left foot is?? I know everone has a stronger foot but the term 'swinger' couldnt be more appropriate for his attempt to clear it with his left. Has the potential to be a very good centre half but he just never looks like hes in command and makes me crap myself everytime hes being tested. Think carlos will prove to be a much better buy, but as we've seen those two together do not replace laursen.
Comment 48, made on June 06, 2009 at 8.12 pm

john franey said:

wicklow villa
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Off topic just saw stan petrov wearing an ireland jersey.pricelesssmilies/grin.gifsmilies/grin.gifsmilies/grin.gif
Comment 49, made on June 06, 2009 at 9.03 pm

Doc said:

Doc Bowles
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I can't help but express amazement at some of the comments in reaction to Damian's post. Curtis Davies is a young defender, learning his trade at top Premier League level - but has done more than enough to convince me. most Villans, Martin O'Neill and Fabio Capello that he has what it takes to succeed at the highest level.
He's quick, reads the game well, and is solid in the air. He's not yet confident enough in carrying the ball and his distribution can be suspect, but those are no more than growing pains.
Sure, he plays best when alongside a more experienced central defender, and his form slipped when Laursen was lost: isn't that to be expected?
I'm quite certain that he will progress to become a superb central defender and a regular England international: I believe he is naturally more gifted than Upson, Lescott or Cahill. And his honesty will help him on his journey.
By the way, he's also a terrific bloke: I took 20 seven and eight year olds to Villa Park earlier in the season: he came out to us after the game in the dugout area, signed autographs, had pictures taken, answered the kids' questions and had a laugh with them. It wasn't planned - he volunteered. An all round top pro.
Comment 50, made on June 06, 2009 at 10.07 pm

Martin Clabon said:

SidCowanslovechild
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Damo, locking comments on the last post (very delayed by the look of it) means we have a Spurs fan spouting off as the last comment. I demand the right to rebuttal.

I know I should be bigger than this but I'm not
Comment 51, made on June 06, 2009 at 10.28 pm

Fitzy_7 said:

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wicklow villa it certainly was... not a bad result for us either
Comment 52, made on June 06, 2009 at 10.40 pm

madladdy said:

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Don't want to harp on about it as I'm really not that bothered but re the Barry deal I've just seen this..

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2i0py5j&s=5

I've always though Barry, although technically very good offered the team very little either going forward or back. Well 4 out of 5 of his goals where Pens so that gives him 1 goal all season - 8 in total. For what is/was considered a TOP CM for a Top6 side that's awful, he's beaten by other CM who barely played half a season Cahill, Arteta, Arshavin etc!

So no goals are barely any assists from the man given the freedom in the middle to do just that!
Comment 53, made on June 06, 2009 at 10.44 pm

Martin Clabon said:

SidCowanslovechild
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Doc, has Curtis being a great guy influenced your opinion? Doesn't make him a good defender - I like him but he needs to sort his consistency out big team and at the age of 24 (guess but not far off) it is not alright to be good with a strong Centre back next to him and average or worse without

Also, vaguely related topic to Doc's post, my daughter goes to training sessions with Villa on a Saturday morning and I have benn talking to other Dads from Manchester and Liverpool and they have both said that the big clubs up there are much more active in the community and would definitely have had 1st team players coming occasionally to these kids training sessions. We haven't even seen the likes of Nathan Baker or Ciaran Clark popping in. They also said the kids in the North West are far more skilfull. Had not thought about it before and it may be bullshit but it did make me think perhaps Villa could be more active, after all we are all slapping ourselves on the back that things have moved a long way off the pitch as well as on but may be not as much as we thought and if we are going to really move forward, fill the ground (even if expanded to 50K) and produce some local talent maybe we need to do more. Next time I get to talk to a player or member of staff I'm going to bend their ear.

Banning order here I come
Comment 54, made on June 06, 2009 at 10.44 pm

djongrass2 said:

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Wake up Damo - I think we all need to talk about this:

MARTIN O'NEILL TO LAUNCH OWEN BID
http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/347417/MARTIN-ONEILL-TO-LAUNCH-MICHAEL-OWEN-BID-But-he-must-take-pound70000-a-week-pay-cut.html

A sleeping, 20 goal a season stick of dynamite or a sick note waiting to happen - Discuss!

Me I'd be happy to see Owen at Villa Park - seems like he's got a lot to prove and could work really well with Ashley and Abby Or indeed Heskey ofcourse. IF he's cheap and prepered to drop the huge wages as the News of the Screws seems to be reporting and more importantly he's hungrry to ressurect his career then what's to lose? - Bring it on! :-)
Comment 55, made on June 07, 2009 at 10.05 am

djongrass2 said:

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Wake up Damo - I think we all need to talk about this:

MARTIN O'NEILL TO LAUNCH OWEN BID -
News of the World Sunday -7th June

So, Micheal Owen - A sleeping, 20 goal a season stick of dynamite or a sick note waiting to happen - Discuss!

Me I'd be happy to see Owen at Villa Park - seems like he's got a lot to prove and could work really well with Ashley and Abby Or indeed Heskey ofcourse. IF he's cheap and prepered to drop the huge wages as the News of the Screws seems to be reporting and more importantly he's hungrry to ressurect his career then what's to lose? - Bring it on! :-)
Comment 56, made on June 07, 2009 at 10.10 am

Leroy said:

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Djongrass - I think you might need to get off the grass, or get back on it......
Comment 57, made on June 07, 2009 at 10.13 am

colm tarpey said:

Harleystaggers
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Villa Park is in danger of becoming an english strikers seringetti...
But..having said that...with Carew,Heskey,gabby winning headers but not directing them anywhere, he could the a good little 'fox in the box' ...we do need another experienced striker..
Comment 58, made on June 07, 2009 at 10.40 am

Michaell Lockey said:

Mlockey89
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Have to say like curtis is a brilliant player, laursen was the best defender we had but curtis has the abil to keep up to that, all we need is another strong cd shorey and l.young are good l/r d but in the centre i just dont think zat and cull have what it take.
Get 4-5-1 on the go with a new strong cd and a new ancor man in mid then maybe owen up front with hesk/carew would be brilliant.
Wish we would make a few signings tho all im hearing is villa players f**king off places. smilies/cry.gif
Comment 59, made on June 07, 2009 at 11.09 am

THE AV VILLAN said:

THE AV VILLAN
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On the Owen thing, i for one would not mind us signing him as long as his wgaes are no more than 70k a week.
My one major problem for us is if we do sign him and he has a good pre season then MON will not buy another striker. Then as will almost certainly happen he will get injured on September the 3rd!!

Putting us straight in the shit!!

So in summary Owen would be nice just as long as he's sat on our bench watching Wagner Love bang the goals in!!!

UTV!!!
Comment 60, made on June 07, 2009 at 11.20 am

colm tarpey said:

Harleystaggers
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also, if we got an experienced head like Carvalho in it would go a long way to settling down the defence...we'd still another top class defender as well mind...
Comment 61, made on June 07, 2009 at 11.42 am

THE AV VILLAN said:

THE AV VILLAN
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Carvalho would be awesome!!!

Solid, Reliable, Experianced and Good in the air. He would really help Curtis Blossom as well as create a healthy competition for Curtis and Betty!!

UTV!!!
Comment 62, made on June 07, 2009 at 11.47 am

adam said:

b30 villain
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sky sports news reckon owen will accept pay cut to come to villa and will turn down everton
Comment 63, made on June 07, 2009 at 11.50 am

THE AV VILLAN said:

THE AV VILLAN
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Where is everyone today??

pbVilla where you at??
Comment 64, made on June 07, 2009 at 11.50 am

adam said:

b30 villain
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probably all hungoversmilies/grin.gif
Comment 65, made on June 07, 2009 at 11.52 am

adam said:

b30 villain
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was the englang game any good i was at a wedding and missed the whole game
Comment 66, made on June 07, 2009 at 11.55 am

THE AV VILLAN said:

THE AV VILLAN
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If we sign Owen so early that is gonna cause a whole summer of hoping we sign another striker and a center back!!!

Don't know if i can cope with that!!

UTV!!!
Comment 67, made on June 07, 2009 at 11.55 am

Joe said:

Joevillan
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finally something to get excited about though.
Comment 68, made on June 07, 2009 at 12.07 pm

mikey18 said:

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Curtis Davies is quality...yes he had a dip in form but which players don't? All players do, even the very top ones. Hes a young kid playing for a big club with a lot of pressure on his shoulders. The constant chopping and changing of the back four wouldn't help. Up until the laursen injury Davies looked quality, and got called up to the England squad at one stage. I think he will develop into the player we will need.

Something which i've noticed on this blog and with alot of so called villa fans is that people like their patomine villains. It was Reo-Coker at one stage, every one was saying he wasn't good enough this and that. Milner got a bit of stick when he first came cuz of his price tag and lack of consistency in crossing. Shorey got it after 1 or 2 games in villa shirt. Not to mention the whole Gabby fiasco which was disgusting!

It seems rather than takin these players under our wing as supporters, chanting their name and giving them the time and support they need we get on their back and convince ourselves they aren't good enough to play for villa. We don't take the time to think o well Reo-Coker has played Centre mid Right Mid and Right back, he does a job when needed always giving 100%. He actually looked good at the begininng of the season when he played wide right. People don't think this is the biggest club shorey has ever played for, after playing in every league in the english game he might of needed a bit of time to settle. Or milner despite lacking consistency with his crossing has still managed to get one of the highest assists tally in the premiership, even though hes been asked to play out of position.

I for one feel we should get behind curtis and regardless of his abillity support the fact he gives 110% for the club!
Comment 69, made on June 07, 2009 at 12.29 pm

Jon said:

avfcjonny
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I would just love to see Olof back. Partnered with Davies would be awesome!!
Comment 70, made on June 07, 2009 at 12.39 pm

Andy Dale said:

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The more I think about I think making Curtis captain would be a very good move and could really be the making of him.
Comment 71, made on June 15, 2009 at 10.33 pm | url

Juan Pablo Angel said:

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I agree that Curtis does appear to have a touch of class that a lot of other top flight centre halves dont have, a little inexperienced, but when alongside a nutter like Laursen looked excellent. I think we need to forget the past, Cahill and Mellberg are gone, I rued Gary going at the time but the reason he is the player he is, is because of the faith Bolton have shown in him, realistacilly we could have kept him and Ridgewell but I think we have three decent defenders in that position and Davies Cuellar has to be the combination at the moment. If we are looking for a nutter with strong neck and a head for a magnet has anyone considered either Wheater or Bramble? both english, both potentially available and would fit well in the side. I think Bramble would be a little risk as it's taken him so long to settle, but under Bruce he looked class last year. I would like to see Wheater at VP. MON has shown interest previously and he is certainly a no nonsense Centre back (he even looks really mean too) I agree totally that we need some continuity in the back four, therefore next season as it stands: Bouma, Davies, Cuellar, Young. not so bad, shorey as cover on the left, Zat covering in the middle so we need a RB and a CB. Did anyone else see us linked with Miguel? I know MON tried or him a while ago but maybe now at 29 he might fancy the Prem and then just sign Wheater for about 8M and we're sorted at the back.

Has anyone considered Milner as captain? he's been doing it for the U21's.
Comment 72, made on June 17, 2009 at 9.57 pm

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