The persistent use of multiple full stops (periods) to insinuate or make a point. Just communicate appropriately, and if there is something worth insinuating, just put down on the page. Poltroons. 

1. Bosnich

2. Delaney

3. Staunton

4. Ehiogu

5. McGrath

6. Barry

7. Young

8. Townsend

9. Dublin

10. Yorke

11. Solano

One for a tired morning. 

21 hours ago, Xela said:

I'm off work next week. First full week off since last year. Of course, work has exploded this week. Nobody's fault, its just the way it happens sometimes, but i've been in a foul mood all week because of it. 

Two days off next week (Monday and Tuesday) for me, and I am in a foul mood because my boss never remembers my holidays, and it winds me up to remind him over and over. I told him this morning, and he has just rang planning my day for Monday. I could not be arsed to remind him again, and I can guarantee there will be a call on Monday morning to wind me up even more. 

Always early. I get very jittery if I am late for even the most trivial things. I enjoy being early for Villa games and waiting in suspense. 

My partner and her children are the opposite. The word 'ready' is a fallacy to them. 

53 minutes ago, The_Steve said:

I quite like the lion aesthetic in the claw marks. Navy is a good shade. 

I agree. I like navy as well. Good colour. I may even buy it. 

21 hours ago, KevinRichardsonsMoustache said:

The guy is a caricature of a caricature. 
 

On the plus side, if anyone is planning a wedding:  
 

https://www.bruceupyourwedding.com

 

‘

STEVE-THEMED CONFETTI

YOU’LL BE PICKING STEVE OUT OF YOUR HAIR FOR MONTHS.

 

KEY FEATURES

 

- Steve’s celebration face, hand-printed on every gold and silver piece.

 

- Add that ‘last minute equaliser’ atmosphere to every party.

 

- Spread Steve on the tables, throw him in the air, sprinkle him on the floor.‘

The reviews are brilliant as well. 

It would be nice if Radio5 Live would report on a pass between two players to make my listening of the game worthwhile. No, over to the John Smith's Stadium. 

5 minutes ago, Phil Silvers said:

Lovely, cheers pal. I've heard a few people over the years say how sweet that busso engine is. I always wanted that one from Octopussy. 

The GTV6. Clarkson's favourite. I was laughing my head off when watching his farm show and it was in a container when he was trying to locate some chemical equipment (excuse the non-farming world terminology). Not sure if you watch Harry's garage, but this is a good watch for Busso noise (this is actually Clarkson's car - awful wheels). Good for many vehicle brands though so worth a look through the history.  

3 hours ago, Phil Silvers said:

Pics would be nice if possible, would love see them., always love the look and sound of Alfas but never bought one.

No problem at all and sorry about the compressed image quality. I can send high res images to an email if you want to see more. None are concourse, and all are driven when healthy. 

The GTV image is an old image I've taken off my Facebook. The others are fairly recent. My GTV is currently in Culgaith awaiting a new Q2 differential, a clutch, flywheel, timing belt, and other things I cannot do on the drive or trust myself to do. 

I think Alfa Romeo had/has a reputation that stuck unfortunately. Many like you love the look and sound (of some), but stay clear. I understand that. They are not exactly stocked with choice like other manufacturers either. 

13 hours ago, Xela said:

Here's a question. Something me and a couple of the lads were at work were chatting about - you can tell work is slow...

As you can see, not a massive fan of modern cars. 

 

I share that sentiment on modern cars. I do try and have a word with myself now and again about going out and getting myself something modern. I'm finally in a position to do so, but find myself enjoying my old cars time and time again, mainly because I have struggled to operate a car daily, unless it has an Alfa Busso powering it. I've had other Alfa Romeo vehicles (too many), but feel a bit lost without a Busso under the bonnet. When I started out driving I had a quest to own an Alfa Romeo (~2004), and then it turned into working my way through affordable models from the brand, and here we are today. I've had some that have got away that I should have kept (last off the line 147 Collezione and a GTV Twin Spark I posted on here some years ago now), others that were awful, and others I have grown an affinity towards and just keep. The keepers have become my perfect garage and I will never get rid of them. The youngest is 21 and the eldest 30.  

Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 V6 (cost £2k and has 155,000 miles on the clock)

Alfa Romeo 75 Veloce Twin Spark (cost £3k and has 102,000 on the clock)

Alfa Romeo 156 Veloce 2.5 V6 Q-System (cost £2.3k and has 88,800 on the clock)

It will come as no surprise that I need a bigger garage.  In the coming years I'd like to own a 166 V6 and I would also like a GTV6. I always wanted an Alfa 75 3.0 V6, but when test driving a few years back, I just found the twin spark to be a much better drivers car, so bought one instead. I suspect my next car will be a second-hand Giulia Veloce (petrol) as I come to terms with the realities of my future motoring after it. We will see. 

4 minutes ago, AndyM3000 said:

Hes 100% gone. I'm so sad.

In the event, you and we all, will still have Aston Villa. 

UTV

34 minutes ago, trekka said:

 

This will be on repeat for the next 62 minutes. Thanks. 

A guilty pleasure Friday tune. You can direct yourselves to the original video for a bit of morning swooning. I will be doing the same. 

1 hour ago, ismail-villa said:

Anyone had an email yet regarding being able to purchase a ST from the waiting list? I got an email, but it was a bloody pride rewards quiz!! Got me excited for a second. 

I have not had an email. Constantly looking though!

45 minutes ago, TheAuthority said:

I don't think Jack has any does he?

I do not think so - I am sure the article was probably generalising but I thought it lazy to get something wrong like that.  

I did like the comparison to Rui Costa. He certainly drives like Rui Costa did, particularly at Fiorentina. Better than some of the other comparisons I have come across. 

18 minutes ago, nepal_villan said:

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/02/sports/soccer/jack-grealish-england-euro-2020.html 
Interesting take on the Grealish hype in the New York Times.  He is turning into a global star.

Interesting - "the tattoos".  

5 minutes ago, rjw63 said:

Watching the birds feeding on the tree not 12 feet from my window, especially the great spotted woodpecker.

Country life is pretty good 

Simple things. If the weather is nice, it will be breakfast in the garden for me with a book or magazine before work. Nice to have a bit of time to take in garden and birds. 

The only downside is that a cat a few doors down (Glen) keeps me busy rescuing birds. I wish my cat would alert me to the murderous activity but it is probably like good tv for her from the window (or she is oblivious more likely).  

14 hours ago, Wainy316 said:

I thought Liverpool and Everton kind of liked each other?  The friendly derby and Scouse not English etc

Having grown up around it, I think they do, unless it is Derby day, and depending on the controversy, the days following. I'd say there was more resentment held from Everton, but this could be explained by the team being inferior for a longer period of time. I'd say for the majority it is jovial banter. I always found that Liverpool fans had better disposition, and where I grew up, many had a soft spot for Aston Villa around that time which probably helped form this opinion. There is good and bad in all walks of life though, and I disagree with the 'scouse' football fans comment above, thus, we should not generalise. Plus, I am a scouse football fan, I just support Aston Villa. 

23 minutes ago, villa4europe said:

With that bench he'll be lucky to get 5 mins as we crash out 

He'll then also get criticised for not being able to do anything in those 5 minutes 

I think the critics will be out for Southgate. I can understand those who may have thought Jack was subdued in the previous game, but this could be applied to other players, and based over collective recent performances, he should be a starter. 

The conservatism not to give Jack free reign, and to build around him frustrates me, however, it has given me an ever greater appreciation for him in an Aston Villa shirt. The old guard and the age old problem with England from my perspective. 

14 hours ago, Xela said:

Here is an unpopular opinion:

Apple make very good devices. Pricey, but well built and last for ages. 

 

 

I used an IPhone 5C for around seven years. Unfortunately it fell out of my pocket from a height and the screen smashed. Great phone. The only IPhone I've ever had though mainly because of how expensive they are and the use I get from phones.