Strog

Playoffs I think. With all the new blood it will take time for the team to gel plus we will have to cope with suspensions and injuries along the way, but fingers crossed..

Going back to that pic, I see similarities between now and and the last time we got promoted I.e complete squad overhaul, but the difference this time is a new, better (hopefully) and enthusiatic owner - but that's for another thread.

8 minutes ago, thunderball said:

Funny, i cant recall Lillis in a villa shirt! Stuart Gray and Platty look so young, but Tony D doesnt, despite it must have been his first season?

Mark Lillis was very much a squad player but did a job, from recollection he was somewhat maligned. Tony Daley had already been in and around the first team for 2/3 years.

Well down the pecking order but a shame if confirmed considering his potential when signed.

1 minute ago, thunderball said:

88-89?

87-88

The one in the suit is Gareth Williams, happy days. Let's hope for a repeat!

Welcome Gerard, I wish you well. Good appointment Randy!

Dunne and Collins for me.

He does a job when played in the right position, not technically gifted but gets a thumbs up from me..

David Moyes won't leave Everton for us, it's a sideways step. He's waiting for a bigger job I think..

No way, too long out of the game plus you should never go back - history proves this..

These are the kind of games Citeh need to win, but they didn't so ha ha!! Makes our result all the sweeter...

I was going to say Collins but Friedel just edged it with a match winning save. A big improvement though but the new man needs to sort a few things out. Out of interest, Ireland's injury was probably a blessing!!

Great save Brad!!

Collins has been immense, so far!!

Warnock nearly screwing up there..

5 friggin minutes..

I think we could be seeing a fair amount of injury time here. Lichaj coming on too..

Is Heskey taking his bib off??

It's the bloody Alamo!!

Corner count looks horrendous..

Fired up yes but giving away too many free kicks..

This is going to be a long 8 minutes..

And another....

Another daft free kick given away..