Niall

I'm pessimistic. Reckon we'll be 5th or 6th. Still a good season though as I never expected us to finish in the top four. Arse are 1-0 against Blackburn as I type.........pressure is on. I only hope that now the media etc have written us off we can shine as underdogs.

I'm going to pick Petrov. He may not be the most glamorous or a headline grabber but goes about his job quietly and efficiently. His committment is second to none and he invariably uses the ball intelligently.

Some are saying he's overrated but I disagree. When he's on the ball he creates space, gives us time, and gets us ticking again.

A player who's workrate and composure allows others to shine.

Good morning General,

I'm a Villa fan living in Spain. I was just wondering if you could tell me where the team will be based while they are over here.

Many thanks.

Yes. I'm sick of hearing about Barry. Finnan is a solid player. 16M + Finnan. Good bit of business.

Yes. If he doesn't sign talent in the summer I might have a re-think though.

Do you really think Deco would have made it in the Premier League?

yes, I do.

Deco?

If he was available clubs like Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool, Bayern München, Roma, Inter, Milan, Juventus, Real Madrid, Sevilla, Werder Bremen

and Lyon, as well as many others, would crave to sign him.

He's 30 years old. Perhaps that is why they are not craving to sign him.

Deco anyone? He's rumoured to be leaving Barca in the summer. He'd demand big money in wages but I´d like to think he's the sort of player we can be looking to sign. I think he´s the type of creative force we are lacking in the centre.

Niall,

The training in Spain will take place Tuesday-Saturday at Malagar, Spain.

That's first class service if ever I saw it!

Yes, that's top class indeed. Many thanks General. I'll get my map out!

Hi there General,

I´ve just read on another thread about a training stint in Spain. Could you reveal where exactly or is that classified? I live in Spain and would love the opportunity to see the players while they are here.

Many thanks,

Niall.

Imagine Baros and Ronaldo upfront , the laziest forward line ever . Teams could play one at the back and still mark them out of the game

I'd have a lazy, overweight Ronaldo in my team!!

Unfortunately Keita and Lille are playing Manchester United in the CL in Feb. What chance do we have, really?

Abdulkader Keita would be a brilliant signing.

Plays as right winger for Lille, available at around £6-7m a realistic target.

Quick, strong and very tricky...easily the best right winger in french Ligue1.

Yes, I said this ages ago. This guy looks very good. I've seen him play a few times and would be a top signing.

Your going to be disappointed then Nick and as i said before its ridiculous to lose faith in MON because he signs someone you don't like (defoe scored twice last night by the way) Why lose faith? The players has not played under MON you cannot possible know how good or bad they will be.

Signing players like Saviola and D'Allesandro, flair players that don't work as a team and will by the last players on MON list, thats for sure.

Your living in a dream world if you think were signing players like that its also a dream that they will do anything special; See Real Madrid for evidence of that!

Actually Saviola is very much a team player. He works hard and is exremely popular with his team mates and Barca fans like him a lot. If we signed him I'd be very pleased indeed. I don't rate D'Allesandro. I'd prefer his team mate Diego Melito, a very good striker.

Rocafella. Just be careful not to blaspheme again!!

McGrath is known as one hell uf a player amongst Villa-fans, especially on here.

Other than that, I don't think many people in general would even pick McGrath for the top-30 list the last 20 years in the top flight.

Sorry to say it, but winning the Coke-cup twice isn't high regarded

How long have you been watching the Villa??

Most people would have him in their top 30 premiership players of all time and quite a few would have him in their all time top list from anywhere. He was quite simply brilliant!!

Keita. Seen him play twice for Lille in Champions league. Right midfield. Looks awesome.

Would love if we signed him.

A score draw I think. Hope we have a new signing or two by then. 1-1.

He's a total fkwit and should be releaved of control of the club, but no one has the guts,

I totally agree. I have visions of this takeover saga dragging on and on with Ellis still in charge by season's start , Aitken as manager and Barry gone. .Wonder who'll want to buy us when we're in the Championship.

The former Juventus, Barcelona and Real Madrid player won the superleague with Brondby a year ago and the 41-year-old was in the running for the Madrid job this summer before it was handed to Ramon Calderon.

Calderon is the provisional president of Madrid, not the manager. Capello was given that job.

Personally I think Laudrup could do a good job and would certainly be able to attract the right kind of players.

I went for Phillips and see JPA notching up valuable assists. Reckon they'll be a great partnership with Angel being more creative and Phillips the better finisher.

And McGrath was better than 'em all!!

Olly is good, no question, but really there is no comparison. Quite simply there are very few defenders alive or dead who can compare favourably with McGrath.

He was better with the ball at his feet, better in the air, read the game like no one else and all this with a pair of buckled knees and frequent hangovers not to mention bugger all training.

Keep up the good work Olly. A fine defender but not quite in GOD's class.

Perhaps a comparison with Southgate might create more debate.

Suppose if I had to choose a player it would be Mellberg because of his quiet determination and no bullshit approach to the game. A thorough professional and one who will always give his best.

Not sure he's the ideal captain though...perhaps he's just too quiet.