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Had he gone to Man City would they be saying the same thing? Dammed if we do, dammed if we don't. End of the day, we've signed a PROVEN Premiership goalscorer. Absolutely brilliant and I couldn't give a flying feck what the media think about it.

I actually read this news via text message whilst waiting at the traffic lights in my car, during my lunch break. I'm a 24 year old professional and I started chanting the Villa song. The woman in the car next to me looked very, very bemused. I then insisted on chanting the "Villa are back" to her through the window, of which she couldn't hear (obviously). Has a signing ever provoked such a reaction from me? Not a chance. Wanted this lad to sign for years and years. He will take us to the next level. Stay up this year and build next year. That lineup posted on the previous page is frightening. Stephen Ireland has surely got to see the potential at AVFC. He won't sign for a better club imo. Very proud Villa fan today, always am, but especially so today. Feels like something special - hopefully it doesn't disappoint. I don't think it will.

2 of those years were spent on Spurs' bench, too.

**** brilliant Villa!

Any update on Delph?

I don't blame you the X10 was so bad that I'm sure it would put you off Android for life. I can only imagine coming from an iphone to that dog shit Android 1.6 and such on it while others were getting 2.2. Anyway I echo the others. Wait have a look at what's released in the coming months as I think this year will see a huge leap forward for smartphones and the next iphone will be a big step up from the iphone 4. So be patient Will do!

That is an excellent point. Cheers mate!

I apologise in advance if this has already been discussed. My X10 contract is coming to an end and I want to get back into the iPhone malarkey. Had the 3G and have missed it ever since. Now my dilemma is the fact that there are rumours circulating in regards to iPhone 5 being released sometime this year. I'd much rather wait for that. What are your thoughts on the matter? Should I go for the iPhone 4 or do you think I should perhaps wait it out for the potential arrival of iPhone 5? Your help is much appreciated!

I mean long term, he'll prove to be a success. Just needs to get his own players in. I feel there's a lot of senior players, who should know better, that are giving him a hard time at the moment. Negative influence on the club.

As long as we stay up, Houllier will be a success at Villa. Too many of the O'Neill fan club still playing for him at the moment. The players are to blame more than anyone. Some of the seniors should be ashamed that the youngsters are outshining them.

Not very realistic then is it?

Worst.Villa.Manager.Ever.

Best player on the pitch yesterday.

Completely agree with this. Embarrassing that some are criticising our young and upcoming striker. I had read on here a few months ago that he was heading the way of the Moore brothers. Absolutely no evidence of that yesterday. The lad put in a shift and tried his best.

Thats what he gets for choosing the number 9 shirt! ;-) In all seriousness, this weekend he will be a hero. Mark my words!

He will come good. Early days imo.

We've got a chance. Didn't realise Gabby was still out though. Big blow. I'd go with; Friedel L.Young Dunne Collins Warnock A.Young NRC Petrov Ireland Downing Carew I think Albrighton will play ahead of Ireland, though.

Agree with Trent - Redknapp isn't someone I regard in high esteem, but he's a bloody good football manager. Deserves a shot at the England job if it's possible at some point. Hopefully Spurs will pick up an injury or two tonight. Seems they're pretty deflated at the back at the minute, anyway. Though, is King likely to be fit for the weekend?

He should look to Luke Moore's rapidly failing career if he needs to gain some desire. I think Delfouneso will still do well. MON always talked him up and included him in squads - seems more of a falling out with KMac.

Hello! I'm working in Cheadle! Hello! I live in Stockport. (P.S. my thoughts are with you Maradona10) I live in Altrincham. Bannan has been MOTM. They paid £7m for this Bebe, kid? :shock:

Ah. Think I'll pop down and take this game in.

Où est? Ah sorry. Probably worded that incorrectly. I set my SKY to record at 2pm. So just watched what they showed. First 10mins of the conference.

Just watched the Press Conference in full; very impressive.

No problem with either Houllier or Thompson. Good luck to them. I'm sure we all agree that we hope they're very successful at AVFC. Lets not criticise before they have even stepped foot into the job.