NIVillan

Took Angel a while to settle in. Different pace to midfield in the Premiership to other countries, so he needs to get used to that so he doesnt look rash. Also came late in the summer so might need some time to bed and settle down with his new teammates. Hopefully he is taking a masterclass off Roy on how to scare the brown stuff out of the opposing midfield

Well apart from that first game against Southampton where he probably froze a bit. Westwood kicked on from that point becoming consistent, Lowton on the other hand..

bong we are shut

Cleverey should consider why did Everton only want him at the last minute

Pat Murphy saying TC wanted 80 grand per week. Glad he isn't coming here now

Go home, you're drunk. Not at all. I would be more pissed off as an Arsenal fan. They have the money, the London pull, champions league etc yet are not trying hard to bring someone special in to give that push for the title.

It is better to have tried and failed than not try at all and keep thinking what if...

They could all be signed sealed and delivered but Villa are awaiting to announce at 11pm along with our new owner who says hello boys and girls I come bearing gifts. Then again we could get Marlon Harewood

You do have to wonder why number 9 was left vacant Not that I am suggesting they guy who sang "Rock me Amadaus" is arriving at Villa Park

Mario Balotelli is available for 17 million! Okay I will go back to bed

Shit, last time he went there didn't he come back with McLiesh as Manager!

Brad Guzan - Loaned out, released, resigned and now our number one

Should take note a certain Gareth Bale was considered garbage and loaned out by Spurs.

Ha my mind decided to block/ignore that bit of the equation. Still rather us trying than someone else getting Joey playing well again

The infrastructure of the Club was also run down under Ellis. Reports of him going around turning everything off to save money on the electricity bill.

Gary McAllister was considered an old knacker well past his prime when let go by Coventry. Liverpool snapped him up and he inspired them to multiple trophies. This could be a great signing and why not us taking a gamble rather than watching him for another team and moaning why wasn't we in for him. At least he is used to claret and blue

"A succession of injuries and an in-house issue with the Villa hierachy last season left the versatile Herd, 25, with just two first team appearances and with it all to prove to coach Paul Lambert - in what is shaping as a make-or-break season." So was Herd the one that was being bullied?

Some people are better at being a coach than manager and this could apply to Keane. If you are old enough : Don Howe and Dave Sexton spring to mind.

I think I read that Ashley wants 400 million for Newcastle to cover all he has put into the club.

I think it was Graham Taylor that welcomed Alpay back from the World Cup and not Gregory. Wasnt Alpay still with us when O'Leary took over and started him instead of Melburg in the first game against Portsmouth which we then lost.

Fixed!

Has he got his trousers?

I think this isn't too bad a signing and worth the gamble. This isn't though like Merson signing. Merson was on fire for boro (admit in Championship) and a current England International when he signed. This is more like when we released Merson who went and had a storming season at Pompey. BUT if we are making comparisons what about when an old 36 yr old Gary McCallister left coventry and joined Liverpool. He then had one of the seasons of his career driving what had been an under performing Liverpool team to the UEFA Cup. or closer to home: When Atkinson brought Cowans home for once last stint.

Perhaps busy snapping up the next Freebie. Could be a Trolley Dash

I know this racks me off no end - someone said they spent £12m less than Man City last summer - they also have a few bomb squad (big fees but not getting a game ) players..... the 50m wasted on Downing and Carrol - would blow most clubs transfer for budget for a couple of seasons ....yet the myth continues... Good thought I was going mad and the only one who could see through the Emperor's (Liverpool) clothes. The myth around Liverplop is unreal. LAst season was comparable to Villa 89-90 under Taylor. Had a great run took us to top after a great win against Spurs. Both bottled it in the end. They won the same as us last season.