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I think you've got something else wrong- who suggested that Dunne wasn't In the top bracket of current prem defenders? Also what has the peoples opinion of Laursen got to do with Heskey? I dont really rate Heskey for a start. And you say that Dunnes the 2nd best CB at the moment (possibly true).What about his 9 years at city? where was he then. Lets get something straight just because the noses current form has been decent their better than everybody else? Do me a favour. Or would you see if they can do it for a period of time that states its not just a flash in the pan or a team playing above themselves? Something Villa have also done in the past. I think your horribly wrong in the common sense department. Possibly you pigeon-holed your own and forgot where you put it. But heh! its only an opinion!

Different CB's but Laursen just shades it for me. Difference being that Laursen excelled everywhere, even in a defence that wasn't of the quality it is now. Time after time he raised the game of everyone around him. Possibly the most influential player at the Villa during his time and maybe during the last decade. At least the best reader of a game at the back for a long time, maybe since a certain Lord P Mcgrath, and I think we only saw glimpses of his class due to injury. I don't doubt for one minute that if he hadn't had the first main injury while at Milan they may never of let him go and we may never have seen him play for the Villa. World Class. As for Dunne equally as magnificent in many ways, completely blood and thunder but like I said previous I believe he has had the help of two quality CB's helping him this season. Where as previous with Man C although he was quality there were many groans about his ability, His disciplinary record was shit also. My belief- the rest of the defence were crap and he couldn't excel not in the way he can now. I do however believe we will in the long run get more from Dunne than Laursen. He has imo been awesome for us this season and improving, showing how good he can be in the right surroundings and long may it continue. Only time will tell if he's in Laursen's league for me.

Excellent away performance,Dunne was a rock, Gabby had his best game in a while. Great thing for me was seeing us get stronger in the last 10mins. Petrov deserves a shout also, some quality touches. Ashley looks back to his best also, he tormented fulham all afternoo. Positives all round. Second shout for the support, but standard.we always have had a top away following.

Could be a proper good shout 2 goals already. looking good fingers crossed for the second half. Come on Villa!

Tough game need to get at them early doors. Come on Villa!!!!!

Either way, first time at the new wembley against manure. Bring it **** on! VILLA!!! WERE HERE, WERE THERE , WERE EVERY **** WHERE. VILLA, VILLA....

First off I found the atmosphere so flat today. It took a couple of dodgy tackles early in the half to raise the noise. I suppose 3 games in a week have taken there toll. I know I'm knackered. For me Ash was our motm closely followed by Dunne.Gabby had the first touch of a rapist.I like the way he has bulked up this season but if he doesn't work on his touch- whats the point. Also has anyone noticed how often Petrov is fuked for the last twenty min in every game? Its all the time! cant understand why MON doesn't see it?He just wanders like- what the ****! Good result though even if I thought the gunners were there for the taking!