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That square box looks more like where it has been pressed on as an example shirt rather than a photoshop effort to me. It looks pretty genuine to me, but then again as people have said, I am no expert either

There are worse players than Bentley out there, and there are certainly better, he seems to be the modern day Robbie Keane, linked with Villa every 5 minutes. Wouldn't be adverse to signing him, he's done well to force his way back in at Spurs showing good character. As for Bendtner, no thanks, would be very keen at all. Seems to struggle in a good Arsenal side, will watch his World Cup and see how he plays for Denmark.

This. If we're going to lose him, which i'm not sure we will, I would find it easier to swallow if he went for around 25m + Ireland & Richards, and maybe a few add ons aswell. Then we might be talking! I don't think he's indispensible, but he is highly valued by the club.

A lot of people do tend to make a lot of stuff up, and the effort that goes into lying and fabrication can be quite remarkable. Looking forward to seeing how the summer pans out, I wouldn't be adverse to having 'Arnautovic 9' on the back of my shirt next season

Yeah he seems to be very skillful, he reminds me of C. Ronaldo with his touch, and almost arrogance on the ball, a player I would love to see at Villa definately, would add something we lack and would link well with Gabby. There must be something about him for Mourinho to take a look at him.

Yeah I mentioned that Arnautovic dude in this thread earlier... he seems like a top player from what I have seen, and admittedly that's not a lot! But the prospect of a young exciting European player plying his trade with us is a mouth watering one, and all of the aforementioned players are just that. Fingers crossed this is an area MON is looking at seriously, and we can get in a couple of really exciting signings.

A Yaya Toure... but more realistic? A no nonsense physical brute who reads the play like the back of his hand? They're too few and far between, but we do need one that's for sure. Wouldn't be too keen on Etuhu tbh, although I haven't seen a great deal of him.

I really think MON will pull something out of the hat this summer and suprise us all, but I tend to think/hope for this every transfer window! Some eejit over on BBC 606 is banging on about a forward called Marko Arnautovic, who to be fair looks technically very good based on everybodies favourite reliable source youtube! He's been on loan at FC Twente for the season with McClown and done well so i'm led to believe! We need an exciting foreign talent to walk through the gates of VP imo to really catch the imagination of us fans, and to fill this 50k stadium expansion RL was talking about!

I collected the Premier League Topps stickers this season... and completed it I might add! For the world cup I have been collecting the cards, as working part-time at tesco they are plastered everywhere so was tempted to buy it and give it a go, plus the fact that I used to collect basketball cards in the USA when I was over there when I was younger. I have an absolute shed load of swaps for the vards and nobody to swap them with... I'm starting to get pee'd off as I keep getting the same cards... tempted to quit before I spend too much money on them. A nice touch with the cards is the legend cards available only in Tesco, and I also like the binder that comes with the starter pack, will age better than a sticker book!

awesome goal... loved the milner dummy, lay off from delf, ball wide by milner awesome cross from young and good finish from JC! get iN!

excellent cheers fellas

anbody got a link to a good stream? can't find a decent one anywhere!

It is going to be one hell of an occasion! I swear never to call the Carling Cup a Mickey Mouse Cup again... as reaching the final has meant a lot to us, and to me! Really cannot wait for Sunday now, just the small matter of work tomorrow then Wembley here I come! I fancy us to do it, United will be weakened with some first teamers still in the 11. Rooney will play, i'm pretty sure of that, he won't want to miss this final after missing last years. I'm going with: Friedel Cuellar Collins Dunne Warnock Young Milner Petrov Downing Gabby Heskey Predictable line-up I think, and one that has serving us well recently!

Not a great performance by any means but a very good result! Burnleys 2nd has taken the gloss off somewhat, but a cracking ball in from the boy Cork. Eagles was impressive for Burnley throughout also. MOM probably Downing for the 2 goals, however he wasn't at his best. Gabby did well throughout, he's looking like a real centre forward these days, and happy for him to add to his goal tally. However, should have done a lot better when through 1 on 1 just before Downings 2nd. Overall very happy with the 3 points after being 1 down. Roll on the cup games now!!

Poor showing first half, Burnley don't look as though they are capable of threatening again, I can see us putting a few past them in the 2nd half, finishing 3-1. Downing and Young have been fairly wasteful, however some of you seem overly critical!! He hasn't been too bad, he can do better thats for sure.

This has to be a comfortable 3 points, but as always we will make it difficult for ourselves. I'm saying 2-1 Villa, they gave us a good game at Turf Moor and it took a cameo from Downing to salvage a point, I know they're a completely different prospect away from home, but it will still be difficult.

I think Downing is the one who needs resting... he has played every game since returning from his broken foot, which is a lot to ask of anybody. I think Milner could do with a weekend off as well and leave Young in, with that we would still have plenty to see off Palace. -------------------Guzan------------------------ Beye-----Davies--------Collins--------Bouma?? Marc A-----Delph--------Sidwell------Young---- -------------Fonz------------JC------------------- More than enough to win the game and stay solid.

I will hold my vote for a little longer... if Dunne can continue this form throughout the whole season then I think he will just shade it as he has been a collosus, and our defensive record is in large down to him, and his organisation of the whole defence. Time will tell whether he can maintain this form for the rest of the season and beyond. I'm hoping he does because he is my favourite player at the minute!!

Just arrived home, and what a fantastic night!! Was absolutley gutted at 2-0 down and couldn't see where a goal was coming from, but I guess thats what cup football is all about! Milner was quality again, Young looked more dangerous and was desperate for a goal tonight and he took it superbly when it came. Gabby really needs a goal, and it's just not happening for him, had a great chance but fluffed it. Heskey took his goal like an international striker... oh wait he is, but I thought he did really well tonight, some excellent touches. The crowd was electric! I was sat upper holte K3 and we sung near enough for the 90 mins apart from being crestfallen at 2-0, my voice has completely gone!! The flags were a nice touch and to see them all waving all around VP after each goal and at kick off, was magical!! Wish I could have made it onto the pitch at the end, but recorded it on my phone for memories! Was no embarrassment at all, was a moving moment! UTV! Fingers crossed I can get a ticket for Wembley!! Que sera sera!! We're going to Wembleyy!!!

We will be full strength, and in MON's eyes that means no Delph or Delfouneso. They will play saturday as Jimbo says. It will be the same line-up as Sunday most likely, and MON can again bleet on about tiredness if, god forbid, we don't make Wembley. The only change might be at rb but maybe not as he might try and counter B'burns physicality with DUnne, Collins and Cuellar again.

A good solid performance, did the job at hand, I would have taken 1-0 before the game. Milner is a different class in centre mid and downing and young impressed. Dunne was impressive again at cb. Will be interesting to see how our defence lines up Sunday! One foot at Wembley, so so close! Can't wait for Wednesday now!!

Buzzing already for this game, can't wait for Sunday to come!! I think we will won quite comfortably, I'm feeling pretty confident about it, but i'm sure some nerves will kick in Sunday morning! I can see Gabby getting on the scoresheet again, he has a pretty good record against the shite! UTV!!

Good solid performance, did what we had to do and won comfortably at a stroll, what I like to see. Clark impressed at the back, did his job to a good standard, Fulham didn't ask many questions but he looked solid enough when called upon. Friedel - 6 - Didn't have anything to do. Beye - 6 - Good solid, no mistakes not troubled Cuellar - 7 - Mentored Clark well, some good challenges. Settling well in the centre of defence Clark - 7 - Good debut. Solid. Did what was needed. Shorey - 6 - Decent game nothing spectacular, not worried. Milner - 7 - Worked tirelessly, good commitment, some nice touches. Young - 6 - Not his best game, did enough, again nice touches. Reo-Coker - 7 - Worked hard, some nice passes, did his job well. Sidwell - 6 - Nothing spectacular, worked hard and well in the trio, more to come arriving in the box perfectly. Petrov - 6 - Same as Reo-Coker, nothing spectacular. Gabby - 8 - Did well for his goal, full of running, always an outlet, exactly what is needed from a lone striker. Subs Carew - 6 - Nothing much when he came on, won a few headers, bullied defenders.

Options on the bench for once is good to see, and shows the squad IS getting stronger. I've got a feeling Big John will ocme on to win it for us today. Glad to see Clark getting the nod, just hope the Dunne deal gets wrapped up soon.

Gota feel for reo-Coker after his performance Monday night. Hopefully Carew can get his season up and running tonight with a brace to send us through!