Lichfield Dean

That hyped-up youngster that Sherwood is claiming to have brought through is going to cause havoc in defence isn't he? Probably going to score some sort of wonder goal too. Therefore my prediction is: Spurs 0 - Villa 1 (Grealish)

Awwww.... how disappointing. Up to us now to spare the nation from a Gerrard Final.

You know what I reckon? I reckon Liverpool can't play their usual slick passing game because of the pitch. I bet I am the first person in the world to suggest this.

So annoying - that excellent dink from Delph for Rooney's miss is described as a 'hopeful lob' by Danny Mills. If it had been a Liverpool player that had done that...

"Good interview... better than Jack" lol

@mjmooney: Can I ask why you say this? If it is because you think Buffy isn't somehow intellectual enough, or if you think it is a shallow fluffy teen show then you are very mistaken. The scriptwriting, the complex story arcs, the uncompromising subject matter dealt with, the use of directorial techniques previously found only in the cinema... the show was absolutely revolutionary. It was one of the few shows that really respected the intelligence of its audience. An episode like 'The Body' is as raw and emotional and powerful a piece of television you will ever see. I could talk for a long time about the merits of Buffy and Angel, and anybody who hasn't watched them because of the fact that they are superficially 'teen' shows is really missing out on some amazing television (and also some of the greatest comedy moments going). And as for Babylon 5 - well, it is a five-season long tightly plotted story of the politics, greed and corruption of war played out on the grandest scale. Just because it has spaceships doesn't mean it isn't a work of near-genius. This is not your Battlestar Galactica nonsense - this is heavyweight stuff. It was also a pioneer of CGI and realistic physics simulations. It also had some dodgy acting, budget constraints and the usual meddling from the networks that slightly took the sheen off what could have been something really impressive indeed. Both shows are entirely worthy of consideration in this thread. As, of course, are documentaries like The Ascent Of Man, comedies like The Simpsons and Yes Minister, and drama like Edge Of Darkness.

Burnley result is probably worse for Sunderland than us I would argue. The pressure is really on them now.

I am amazed. Never expected Tim to have an effect like this. Consider me impressed.

RIP Terry. Very sad news. One of the great character writers - his creations really felt like they were real people. A rare gift.

Buffy. There was TV before Buffy, then TV after it. Changed everything about the way episodic television worked. Plus it was so unbelievably brilliantly well written. Would also give a nod to Babylon 5 for its sheer ambition.

This Madrid-Schalke game is nuts.

He was challenging for the ball near the touchline in front of the Trinity Road Stand having run after his man from the middle of the pitch. I couldn't see anything he did that was a foul but my g/f reckoned he might have pulled a shirt. Looked very harsh from where I was sitting though. And no idea why the ref thought the second yellow was simulation. Good pass from him to set up the goal though.

I have to say, Tim's comments are really building up the anticipation for the Baggies match tomorrow. The atmosphere is going to be electric, and a lot of that will be down to Sherwood's comments. Fans of both sides are going to be really worked up for this and a lot of that is down to our new manager. I think this can only be a good thing.

I just sacrificed a Double Stout. Just to be sure, I am going to sacrifice a single malt now. That should be enough.

:-( Really sad - can't believe he is gone. LLAP

John Motson's gloves just predicted a Villa win.

Currently at VMF for the third time. I genuinely think that, all things considered, this is the best restaurant I have ever been to. Location, food quality, price... I can't think of anywhere better in this country. Now, this experience isn't available on matchdays as far as I know. But if it was, well, that could be something amazing. Although it is very limited in terms of space...

Why are Liverpool playing Eddie Murphy up front?

"Gabby was on fire today" Is that why he was in hospital?

Nice section about the 57 cup final on the BBC. Hopefully the current team saw it too - might give them some inspiration.

At least the rest of the country now knows a bit more about the history of the boating lake at Aston Lower Grounds. That is something positive.

Well, I can't say I am convinced that Tactics Tim will be a huge success, but I bet that it is going to be a rollercoaster of excitement. If we do go down, we'll go all guns blazing!

Delph's Mum! That'll send the bookies scrambling :-)

Welcome Dean! I used to live in Lichfield. Well, Fradley. Welcome Dean, I used to live in Yardley. I still live in Yardley. I used to live in Yardley too. Neat, I made a meme happen with my first post! Unfortunately, it was under false pretences I am afraid - I never used to live in Lichfield, and I still don't live in Lichfield. I live in Sutton. Also, my name isn't really Dean. But other than that, I consider it a successful first post all things considered :-) (I have never lived in Yardley, but I have played drums there)

So, this is my first post since joining after many years of anonymous lurking. Hi everyone! Now, as much as I enjoyed Solskjaer-gate and the various other managerial speculations, this one is turning out to be just amazingly entertaining. Pulis? Sol Campbell? Brilliantly crazy stuff, and I'm sure there is more to come. Oh, incognito avfc just posted 8 tweets. Haven't really got the hang of the character limit thing have they :-) So there are three candidates they say, and it sounds like no appointment soon to me.