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anyone got an idea of roughly how long it'd take to get there from brum? I don't know whether I'll need to leave work early (usually clock off for half 3)

we usually get stung for £45+ for going to their hole... compared with £23 to go to Bolton... rather the scum stay where they are - the feeling of 5-1 was great but bigger and better things... rather than worry about them would rather give the teams around us that kind of defeat now!

Hi General, gutted about today. Just one of them games don't think they would have scored without our 'help!'. Just wanted to pass on my best wishes to your father and Stuart Taylor's little ones.

8 very satisfied with the people brought in -others would have liked another striker but we have addressed areas that needed it.

General also would like to send a get well soon to Freddie - there's a thread with the same sentiment.

General, have to agree about the tannoy in upper holte today (am season ticket holder up there - have been for years) and thought today it was worse than usual (not that it is all that great usually) but couldn't work out anything that was said today

yes

I can answer both of these - there is a ladies version (I've pre-ordered) this year and on OS it says "Season card holders who have opted to join the Cup Scheme will automatically be charged and season cards will be activated for the home tie."

thank you General

Hi General, hope all is well with you 1. I personally am annoyed with Liverpool's behaviour regarding Barry but how yourself and Randy are dealing with this is how I expected you to - with integrity. As frustrating as it is for fans awaiting the outcome I am sure that Randy and Martin have done their damnedest to keep him here, it's just a shame that Liverpool can not conduct themselves in the correct manner. I agree with others about IF he goes though that we need to make sure that we get a fair price for him though and not one of their 'rejects!' 2. Just wondering if it would be possible to have a late night at villa village so I can pop in after work, the times I believe are 9-5 weekdays and finishing at half past 5 means I can not get their during work days which is a shame when I usually pass that way, maybe opening later on a Thursday - like the New St shop? I'm sure it is hard to balance as sometimes when I go in there are more staff than people! 3. Do you have any preference about which country wins Euro 2008 (apologies if this has already been answered)?

the silent treatment! HATE the thought of him going but after all he has done for us couldn't boo him either. Benitez on the other hand...

General, have previously asking you to thank the first team for a brilliant season, but also meant to also extend that to our youth team (who are showing a great deal of promise and have achieved a lot this season) so please a thank you to the coaching staff and the youngsters for a job well done and also the reserve team for a successful season as well. I think the season has flown by, can't believe it is already finished! Looking forward to the renewal of my season ticket in upper holte and trying to figure out which transfer rumours hold any weight! A couple of queries: 1. From my understanding (raeding previous posts on this thread) JPA will not be returning to Villa Park in the near future but I and others still feel we did not got a chance to say goodbye to him and if it was possible would love to see him back in a friendly if it were possible. Also along the same vein - Lee Hendrie, Ian Taylor will anything planned for them this summer (I know its a bit early to ask especially now Intertoto will mean having additional games but I still think they were good servants for our club especially the legend that is Ian Taylor) - I am unsure who gave him Ian the opportunity to write a page in the program but think this is a nice touch. Hoping also that Barry gets the testimonial and all the cr@p that l'pool have caused does not prevent this - wondered if there were plans to tie this all together? 2. A reminder on food - would be great for more veggie options (at least we have chips tho - we didn't stop off down at west ham yesterday - their food had nothing, so was starving when got back to brum last night!) Again thank you (and everyone else associated with Villa), this has been a season to bring back optimism and pride!

Hi General, this is first time post, have managed to read most of this thread (and that has taken some doing), firstly hope all is well with you and your family - thanks to all at villa for a fantastic season, as a season ticket holder in the upper holte have wacthed some great football, gutsy performances which have helped us to get where we have ended up today (unfortunately not 5th but seriously not far off), through reading the thread I just wanted to acknowledge the work off field that has been addressed, the mosiac is beautiful, the training ground should invite quality players and there is now such a good feeling back at villa. todays game - referee was awful, as was linesman, but even a win would not have been enough but we still have had a good season. Mellberg's gesture was absolutely brilliant (brought a tear to my eye), if there's any chance please pass on the thanks to him. Also can you pass on thanks to George who was in charge of our coach (#7) - he was absolutely fab today - came up and down coach to chat with the fans and took the time to listen - I remember him from a recent tour and again then he was very friendly and full of love for the club. Can I also emphasis the point of more options for women clothing range - have all the shirts this season and I understand the late deal meaning no women's wear, but still think the current options are not that great. Here's to a busy summer (especially transfers - though hopefully not our number 6!)