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Right, now for thetrees or somebody else to check if Mr Rich's plane has been to Milan recently

 

 

Probably nothing but Moyes was around 5 or 6/1 the other day : http://www.oddschecker.com/football/football-specials/aston-villa/next-permanent-manager

I think that is because newcastle were favourites for Moyes - but they have ruled out sacking pardew -

If it is Robert Rich - Aston Villa looks an enormous step up from his other sports clubs ?

Wouldn't really want someone who inherited Daddies fortune been there and done that.

 

Probably rules out a fair few billionaires, they're not all self made

I dreamt Ellison bought us last night.. Haha

I rarely remember dreams but dreamt the previous night that Ellison bought us.

When you're hated by the Hull City's of this world, it really can ruin yer weekend!

 

If he doesn't have time to think his finishing is usually alright

 

 A million times this, going on instinct he's a good finisher to top off being lighting quick and powerful. As soon as he starts thinking about where he should put it, things go a bit wonky half the time. I'd say that's why the one on one's get remembered, as he has time and space to think about what to do. Love gabby to bits, every player has faults, would love him to finish his career with us.

 

Completely agree like most would, which made his missed opportunity against Cardiff all the more baffeling as he didn't have much time to think and i'd probably say 95% of players would have hit it first time yet Gabby didn't.

My guess is that Luna expected Guzan come for it, then Guzan saw what Luna expected meaning he was a bit slow out. So just my opinion without being there but was probably Luna's error. Doesn't need much communication if Guzan shouts KEEPERS (or similar) its his, if he doesn't deal with it yourself.

Re being heavily marked. This isn't such a bad thing, providing the team keep developing then it will give more space for the others, especially late runs from midfield.

Plus he's class, there's no way he will be kept out the game, all game (it will happen sometimes)

Very true, am sure he'll fit in well, probably at the expense of Herd not that I believe Herd has done anything wrong.

Will be interesting to see what Lambert does choose and what effect it has. From my observation it's not really a typical 3 centre half, back line. With Herd not in a conventional CB role. Replacing Herd with Vlaar may not be as straight forward, would they get one of the three to take on Herd's role or become a bit more of a conventional back 3, or even Clark/Baker to make way?

Having said this, i've not been to the last few games & only seen on laptop/tv so don't have a good perspective of positioning and play, so I may infact be talking rubbish.

Its refreshing having a few options for a change

I recall going to work after that game and I was just bloody angry, the angriest any game has left me.

I remember having a shit day and still being at work. Was meant to finish at 6, saw Ngog score and had enough so said I was going, got to my car and it was 2-0. Bit of a shit day all round.

In the words of Bob Dylan The times they are a changin'.

While he is steady enough and a good player to have in the squad, I don't think he's the left sided player to take us forward. Also I don't think either Bennett or Stevens have played enough to say who is the better and whether they are the man for the job, especially as we are more solid now and its not really because neither of them are playing.

I was in the Arkles stand with the Swindon fans. The Swindon fans behind the goal were a bit louder but I'd say this was just down to the roof. There weren't that many fans by me doing the 19min clap.

Hope he starts Carruthers.

He played full game last night I think? so unlikely

http://www.smallheat...d.php?1,1071517 - "You only come to see the Villa"

Thats pretty funny, reminds me of a conversation with a couple from London who've moved to Hall Green. They couldn't get over how obsessed the blue fans were they've had the pleasure of meeting. He was telling a time he had someone round to sort tv aerial or electrics, within seconds he had gone into a rant about Villa he told him to shut up and do what he's got him here to do

Jordon Graham played last night!

So did Westwood and Carruthers and most the team 8 Pints said

They won though!

Looking forward to this FOURTH round tie

Ha ha, my ticket arrived this morning it does actually say 4th Round although it is in the home end though. Managed to get the full day off now, i really need to watch how much I drink

Not been a regular this season or last, so well down on priority but usually I manage to get hold of a spare but not had a sniff so far this time. Got one in the home end though so at least i'll be there.

He didn't sulk to the media, they asked him very leading questions in the port match.

I'd have probably said the same, it has been a "crappy" few weeks, losing a captaincy that he was obviously proud of and bein subbed after scoring.

I'm not saying they weren't correct decisions and i trust lambert 100% but he didn't run to the media to specifically have a dig.

Agreed,

Alternatively If he said its up to the gaffer who picks the team i'll just try my best. People would be saying he's not interested and looking to go else where. Different comments same outcome of negative thoughts.

I haven't got a problem that Lambert dropped him and haven't got a problem with Bent saying what he did.

Fancy Vlaar to score this time and done a few little bets, with him to score first and scorecasts 3-0 and 4-0. Which might be a bit ambitous but its great to be optimistic again. This time last year we played QPR and by this point I had already started dreading the worst every game.

As Cracker1234 said, I also have a feeling Bent might get 1 or 2.

I'd also question whether Carew was really better than both Angel and Savo.

While stats are without doubt used to evauluate a teams players, the opposition and potential players. Although there is so many variables with football compared to Baseball, which although is a team sport is very individually skilled.

That's Thursday last week, Friday last week and now today they haven't been training. Maybe there's a good reason for it, but when we have 1 point from 3 games I think they should be training more

Pardew reckoned that they won't come up against many teams that work as hard as Villa, so the training must be working ........ On topic I remember regularly wandering round BMH when you you could poke around wherever you pleased. Happy chaotic days with b*gger all security.

Haha yeah I remember those times too. I spent the whole day there with my Dad when I was a kid once, going all over the place with nothing more than a friendly nod from the staff

It used to be a really good day out. One of the times I went as a kid I watched a bit of training in the distance had a wonder over to the clubhouse, Doug Ellis arrived in his car and got his autograph, then round the corner Spink was chatting to Withe (I didn't know who he was :oops: ) Then I got of autographs and pictures with all the players as they headed into the club house.

On the other hand Lichaj is defensively sound, but it was very noticeable that he didn't get forward at all v Newcastle.

He attacks a lot more aggressively when on played on his natural side. Always committed to defending first, though.

Although I think Lichaj is a good player, he does quite often look like he could give a penalty away. Although this again could be partly down to playing on the left.

Withdrew the "bid"?

Offer to forgive Lerner for the last 3 years of misery duly withdrawn.

Stop farting around and buy some actual players for our squad.

Who knows the what's going on. How I've seen it is Dempsey hasn't even wanted to talk to us pinning his hopes on Liverpool (you would have thought his agent must know something about Liverpools intentions) So **** him, even if he Liverpool is his first choice he could still speak to us but if this is the case then he's showed no interest whatsoever, so not he'se not exactly going to be a hungry player for us is he, so can't blame the club for withdrawing offer.

Some people just love a moan and seeing the worst don't they!

SSN reporting that Genk have turned our bid for Benteke down, probably because we've tried to get him on the cheap.

While you could be right, its more likely just the normal process its just Villa or Genk (more likely, if true) have announced it. You're going to be slightly pissed off if your first bid is accepted as you'll know you should have tried a lower bid.

Very true Bose. I totally agree & I have complete faith in Lambert's ability to spot a quality player & help us progress going forward. I do feel we need a few experienced faces in as well though. We need some leadership in the middle.

I would look at Huddlestone; I think he has the experience that we can afford.

Personally i'd steer well clear of Huddlestone. Sure he's got a great shot and can pick a hollywood pass now and again but neither of which are going to be a regular thing. Other than those attributes he's a bit of a liabilty/passenger in midfield which we really could do without, and this is without mentioning he hasn't got the greatest fitness record.

One things for sure reading all the posts here so many people have differing opinions on potential players. One thing is for sure (well pretty likely) is that were not going to sign a player that everyone is happy with.

Fingers crossed the current players and any potential players who ever they may be, click soon and play how Lambert wants them to.