MasterVillan

-Our average PL finish is 6th -The last three seasons we've finished 6th So, yes I would say he's underselling us by saying (7th-12th). I actually find it a bit worrying tbh.

Can't say i'm to pleased with Houllier tbh, If people thought MON was poor in the transfer market they're in for a shock. He'll probably try and drag milan baros back here! I will definately give him a chance, buti just don't see how he will enable us to make a step forward(or stand still).

General, Ottmar Hitzfeld is the manager for us!

Quite Embarrassing, being beat by an Austrian league team two years running.

Quite Embarrassing, being beat by an Austrian league team two years running.

Frank Rijkard?

Good performance, was really impressed by Albrighton and Jimmy(be sad to see him go). Where was Gabby today? is he injured?

Hitzfeld is the only name that stands out to me, and I think he is a realistic option, depending on whether the board can back him!

Which players were there last night? crap i should have gone in! anyone know who's there tonight?

Good Luck Jimmy! He gave everything for us when wearing the shirt, and now we'll recieve a nice wad of cash and possibly Ireland in return, good deal all round.

Has MM given any ideas as to who we're after this summer?

what date is it out?

He's not the world beater people think he is, excellent work ethic, but will never be a top player, bit like Dirk Kuyt, I think ireland has far more talent, but has he got the head?(I don't know, its a risk)

4 - Keane, Ireland, Onouha + some squad filler

what achievements to date with England? It's widely accepted that Gerrard is in general a shadow of his usual self when playing for England. I don't think anyone's saying you don't deserve an opinion but when your opinion goes against that of experts (i.e. actual football managers) it can be difficult to take it seriously. Isiah Osbourne is an average poor - to - average footballer, Michael Carrick quite blatantly isn't. I completely disagree about Carrick. Ferguson bought an average player for over £20 million, he's given him alot of time(helped by Hargreaves) and Carrick has failed to shine, playing alongside excellent midfielders, the team around him has carried him, and his general performances could be described as anonymous. Definately imo not the kind of player we need at Villa, would be a massive step back from Jimmy, and probably on higher wages.

Thats the thing, its quite tough to find a very good player for £10 million nowadays.

and like dunne being the woeful defender everyone bar about 3 of us said he was last summer eh? Nope, not even slightly like that. Ireland would be fine, even if he is mad. Carrick would be the most pointless investment we could make this summer, short of putting Heskey on a five year contract. Completely agree on Carrick, we should set our sights higher!

Isn't Joe Cole out of contract this summer?

There was no sell on clause in his transfer from newcastle

I can't understand why people would want Carrick, he's completly anonymous when playing, Central mid is Man Utd's week spot and Carrick hasn't been playing much even still, I think Fegruson has accepted he's not up to it at this stage.

id be delighted with £20m plus ireland, absolutely delighted. and i think city would be happy with it too The only thing about signing Ireland would be, we'd have to switch to a 5 man midfield or replace Petrov IMO.

Personally i'm not that concerned with the outcome of this transfer, if Milner stays i'll be happy, also if he went to city for £20 million + Ireland i'd be happy. In fact the more I think about it, the more i'm leaning towards £20 million + Ireland. I've read some peoples posts here about a swap deal for Carrick if he went to Man U, this would be my nightmare scenario, do not rate the lad at all!