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    Nathan Delfouneso

    in Other Football

    Posted

    His interview on AVTV expressing his delight at his new contract was almost cringe worthy. :P - He did say how he can't hide behind his age anymore and he needs to be up there and showing what he can do, so that part of the interview if you leave out the 300 or so repetitions of standard footballer phrases was rather pleasing. :P GO FONZ!!

    Stephen Ireland

    in Villa Talk

    Posted

    Stephen Ireland is ready to make a fresh start to his Villa career, insisting: "I'll give my all for the cause."

    The Irish midfielder endured a difficult first season after joining from Manchester City last August.

    He picked up a couple of niggling injuries and then slipped down the pecking order under former boss Gerard Houllier.

    A frustrating loan spell at Newcastle followed when an ankle problem restricted him to just two appearances.

    But Ireland is determined to kickstart his claret and blue career under new manager Alex McLeish.

    "You have to start with a fresh new slate now," he said. "It didn't go off with a bang like I wanted it to when I first signed here.

    "I just want to be given the opportunity to play. Last year I felt in training I had done enough to get that chance to play but it didn't happen for me for whatever reason.

    "I want to play as often as I can and that is why you do pre-season - to stamp your name on the teamsheet as early as you can and then maintain it all season.

    "There is a lot I want to give for the team and the cause and I am hoping I get a fair shot."

    A major regret for Ireland since his switch from Eastlands is the lack of opportunities to shine in front of the Villa faithful.

    That is something he hopes to address quickly with consistent performances.

    "That's my main goal and my target," Ireland said. "I haven't played enough games and that's what I intend to put right.

    "The only way of me building up a better relationship with the fans is by playing, regardless of what's said in the press.

    "You do the talking on the field and that's exactly what I want to do.

    "The fans are brilliant and all I ever wanted was to play in front of them but I haven't been given those opportunities.

    "Summer has gone and pre-season is here and we just need to move on with the new manager and new staff."

    Ireland revealed he is set to claim his favourite no.7 shirt for the 2011-12 campaign after it was vacated by Ashley Young.

    The reshuffle will allow Darren Bent to take the traditional goalscorer's no.9 jersey.

    "Darren's taking no.9 and I'm taking no.7," he added. "My number has always been seven, but when I came here Ash had got that number.

    "But now I've got the one I want and so has Darren so we're really happy about that.

    "I've always worn the no.7 since I was a young boy and it's the number I love. It kind of is a superstitious thing.

    "The no.9 probably comes with a bit more pressure but I'm sure Darren can handle that and score the goals and hopefully I can do what a number seven should and set him up for a few of them."

    http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2389485,00.html

    Alan Hutton

    in Other Football

    Posted

    I don't understand this signing and would think it's a waste of the little money we have.

    You say "A waste of the little money we have". We honestly don't know what Randy is willing to spend. No one was expecting us to splash out all that money on Bent, but we did. I'm sure the people at the club are in a better position to see who we need to buy and who will fit in.

    Alan Hutton

    in Other Football

    Posted

    Fourth_Official Fourth Official

    Aston Villa agree fee with Tottenham for Alan Hutton #AVFC #THFC

    I wonder where he's heard that from?

    The same place he gets all his info from I guess, agents and clubs.

    Ahhh right, only just started following him on Twitter. Does he tend to be a reliable source?

    The Next Villa Manager Part 3

    in Villa Talk

    Posted

    I'm a life-long Browns fan and became an American Villan when Lerner bought the club. I can share my feelings on Randy having watched him run the Browns for the last few years.

    I believe that he is an honorable man who cares about doing business the right way and also about the history, fans and legacy of both of his football teams. His nickname over here is 'Jammies' because when he took over the Browns from his recently deceased dad, he related a story of how he proudly wore his Browns pajamas as a kid. I honestly believe he has the same passion for Villa, and has shown it in his willingness to invest in the club.

    The story behind the Browns' last coaching change gives you an idea about Randy's weakness, however. Long story short: Randy hired Eric Mangini (not a popular choice with fans or media) Eric 'cleaned out' the Browns of high-priced, troublesome players and consequently had a terrible start to his first season...resulting in much wailing from fans and media. (American football is a bit different in that it takes much longer to turn around a team that's gone on hard times...Mangini's struggles didn't surprise some of us more level headed fans) Halfway through Mangini's first season, Randy cleaned out the General Manager that Mangini had appointed (with Randy's blessing) and hired in a football legend named Mike Holmgren as team president. Essentially hiring in a guy who would have firing power over the coach Randy had hired a half year before. To his credit, Mangini did his best to make it work but eventually failed.

    So, as a fan, what am I to think of Randy? The whole episode smacked of panic and knee-jerk reaction, but at the end of the day the Browns suddenly have the strongest leadership structure we've seen...well, in my 30 years of watching the team. Mind you, Holmgren and his new GM and coach haven't won anything yet, but we feel like we finally have stability.

    And what does this mean for Villa? Dunno. Maybe I'm trying to say that although this seems like a total clusterf*ck, I know Randy is not trying to insult fans or drive Villa into the ground. He is trying his best to get the right guy.

    Also, keep in mind that over here team owners usually interview many coaches before making the hire. From what I've read Randy has only interviewed McLeish...it seems everyone is assuming that automatically means an appointment, but I wouldn't be so sure.

    Anyway, sorry for the length of the post. Hope it sheds some light.

    Excellent post mate. :)

    The Next Villa Manager Part 3

    in Villa Talk

    Posted

    For **** sake, just hire Mcleish and let's get on with it. This whole thing is just boring me now, the final straw was seeing the graffiti done by some of our fans outside of bodymoore, If you supposedly love Aston Villa vandalising club property is not a way to show it.

    Mcleish wouldn't have even been my 300th choice for Aston Villa Manager, but the more this drags on the more likely it's looking. I will give him a chance to win me over though, He is a human being and from what I know he has never spoken negatively of us and regardless of his CV he still deserves a chance and he has balls the size of Boulders!!!!! If he takes this job he is a brave man.

    The Next Villa Manager Part 3

    in Villa Talk

    Posted

    I've supported the Villa my whole life. I've seen managers come and go, I've seen good times, I've seen bad times. If Mcleish is appointed, I will support him as Aston Villa boss, because my dislike for him cannot overshadow my love for this football club. I'm just going to sit back and see what happens.

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