It's Your Round Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 On 06/12/2016 at 12:22, NurembergVillan said: Onto the midfield for day 6, and this is a shirt that's seen some tough tackling hard men and some silky skilled ball players too. Gareth Barry was a great combination of both these attributes, but he was also someone who had a few different squad numbers. For me, there was a number 6 who came in and proved to be a great all round midfielder and a great captain, and doesn't get the recognition he deserves. Number 6 - One of my favourite players back in the day, a proper midfielder! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NurembergVillan Posted December 8, 2016 Author Moderator Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2016 Window number 8, and on a personal level I'm torn here. I still well up when thinking about Big Ron's 92/93 team, and Garry Parker was the first name I ever had on the back of a shirt. His incisive passing was crucial to that team and, without getting into an Ashley Westwood debate, he was the epitome of what makes a team tick. BUT it's Christmas, and what would this time of the year be without angels? For a while we had our own. At times unstoppable, and at others frustrating but you can't help but wonder how he may have faired in some of the other Villa teams through the years who were better set up to serve his needs. For the number 8 shirt, there's only Juan Pablo Angel... Honourable mentions for Garry Parker, Mark Draper, Gavin McCann and James Milner. Dishonourable mentions for John Fashanu, Robert Pires and Jermaine Jenas. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 4 hours ago, NurembergVillan said: Window number 8, and on a personal level I'm torn here. I still well up when thinking about Big Ron's 92/93 team, and Garry Parker was the first name I ever had on the back of a shirt. His incisive passing was crucial to that team and, without getting into an Ashley Westwood debate, he was the epitome of what makes a team tick. BUT it's Christmas, and what would this time of the year be without angels? For a while we had our own. At times unstoppable, and at others frustrating but you can't help but wonder how he may have faired in some of the other Villa teams through the years who were better set up to serve his needs. For the number 8 shirt, there's only Juan Pablo Angel... Honourable mentions for Garry Parker, Mark Draper, Gavin McCann and James Milner. Dishonourable mentions for John Fashanu, Robert Pires and Jermaine Jenas. Wasn't Johan Fashanu injured a lot during his one year at Villa? So was Jenas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted December 8, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted December 8, 2016 12 hours ago, NurembergVillan said: Window number 8, and on a personal level I'm torn here. I still well up when thinking about Big Ron's 92/93 team, and Garry Parker was the first name I ever had on the back of a shirt. His incisive passing was crucial to that team and, without getting into an Ashley Westwood debate, he was the epitome of what makes a team tick. BUT it's Christmas, and what would this time of the year be without angels? For a while we had our own. At times unstoppable, and at others frustrating but you can't help but wonder how he may have faired in some of the other Villa teams through the years who were better set up to serve his needs. For the number 8 shirt, there's only Juan Pablo Angel... Honourable mentions for Garry Parker, Mark Draper, Gavin McCann and James Milner. Dishonourable mentions for John Fashanu, Robert Pires and Jermaine Jenas. Hmmmm. I have broadly been in agreement with you choices and honorable mentions till this point. Now I loved JPA, for sure one of my all time favorites and looking back I ache at the thought of some of the dross we have had since............... But surely, surely Gary Shaw should be above JPA and to not get an honorable mention? I assume you are a bit younger than me, is this just players you have seen in the flesh so to speak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted December 8, 2016 Author Moderator Share Posted December 8, 2016 50 minutes ago, sidcow said: Hmmmm. I have broadly been in agreement with you choices and honorable mentions till this point. Now I loved JPA, for sure one of my all time favorites and looking back I ache at the thought of some of the dross we have had since............... But surely, surely Gary Shaw should be above JPA and to not get an honorable mention? I assume you are a bit younger than me, is this just players you have seen in the flesh so to speak? Sadly I am too young to have seen Gary Shaw in his prime, although I'm not really young any more! My self imposed rule was to only choose players from the squad number era, which was why Charlie Aitken missed out when Mike wanted him at number 3, and why I'm not going to allow myself to have Alan McInally behind window number 9 tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted December 8, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted December 8, 2016 43 minutes ago, NurembergVillan said: Sadly I am too young to have seen Gary Shaw in his prime, although I'm not really young any more! My self imposed rule was to only choose players from the squad number era, which was why Charlie Aitken missed out when Mike wanted him at number 3, and why I'm not going to allow myself to have Alan McInally behind window number 9 tomorrow... Gotcha......... Hmmmm. No 10, let me think, let me think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NurembergVillan Posted December 9, 2016 Author Moderator Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2016 Window number 9! For most clubs it holds legendary status whilst for Villa we've had a few key players hold the shirt but not many who would get near the fans top 5 - even Peter Withe (although perhaps if I'd seen him play live I might hold a different opinion). That said, some of my favourite players have worn the 9 shirt. Football is about goals, and number 9 is (should be) about goalscorers. Sadly our last prolific number 9 was over 10 years ago, and in 2006/7 we didn't even have one. I'm going to abide by my own rules here and only pick from the squad number era, which started in the 93/94 season. Controversially that means I haven't chosen Dean Saunders, as my fondest memories of him were in the 92/93 season. It was a tough one to call, but my number 9 is the man who recovered from a broken neck to do this at Wembley - Honourable mentions for Dean Saunders and Savo Milosevic. Dishonourable mentions for Marlon Harewood and Stephen Ireland. If it was purely based on ability this window should have been Stan Collymore... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted December 9, 2016 Author Moderator Share Posted December 9, 2016 19 hours ago, momo said: Wasn't Johan Fashanu injured a lot during his one year at Villa? So was Jenas. We should never have signed either of them, really. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Great thread NV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withes_shin Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Wasn't Dean Saunders the first player to wear no.9 once squad numbers were introduced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted December 9, 2016 Author Moderator Share Posted December 9, 2016 42 minutes ago, withes_shin said: Wasn't Dean Saunders the first player to wear no.9 once squad numbers were introduced? Yes he was. In 93/94. I felt his best form was the year before that, when we first signed him, so that was why I opted for Dion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withes_shin Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Fair enough - its your advent calendar!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Dublin over Saunders is dubious, however Angel only had a 1 great season, 1 decent season and 5 poor ones so I'm not sure I would have included him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted December 9, 2016 Author Moderator Share Posted December 9, 2016 2 hours ago, KHV said: Dublin over Saunders is dubious, however Angel only had a 1 great season, 1 decent season and 5 poor ones so I'm not sure I would have included him Every advent calendar has a few windows we don't like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NurembergVillan Posted December 10, 2016 Author Moderator Popular Post Share Posted December 10, 2016 Window number 10, and one that has seen some legendary Villa names over the years. From Gordon Cowans in the days before squad numbers to Paul Merson, some phenomenal talents have lit up Villa Park with double digits on their back. This year, though, tragic events have made what would have been a tough decision something of a formality. On his day one of the most naturally gifted players I've seen in claret and blue. A minute's applause for number 10, Dalian Atkinson - Honourable mentions for Paul Merson, Dwight Yorke and John Carew. Dishonourable mentions for Milan Baros and Charles N'Zogbia. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted December 11, 2016 Author Moderator Share Posted December 11, 2016 Window 11, and not a shirt number that has seen a huge amount of talent over the years - particularly as Gabby has held onto it for 8 seasons now. It's been a pretty diverse shirt in terms of players and positions, from the aforementioned striker/inside forward to Andy Townsend, Tony Daley, Stan Collymore, Alan Thompson and Nobby Solano who very nearly got the shirt. I decided to go for someone who sometimes gets missed as a Villa icon, although he contributed a lot during his two spells here. Number 11 - Honourable mentions for Andy Townsend, Nobby Solano and Gabby Agbonlahor. Dishonourable mention for Gabby Agbonlahor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted December 11, 2016 Author Moderator Share Posted December 11, 2016 The VT Advent Calendar 1-11 - 1 Nigel Spink; 2 Mark Delaney; 3 Wilfred Bouma; 4 Olof Mellberg; 5 Paul McGrath; 6 Kevin Richardson; 7 Ian Taylor; 8 Juan Pablo Angel; 9 Dion Dublin; 10 Dalian Atkinson; 11 Steve Staunton. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 that wouldnt be a bad 1-11 actual its a pretty good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 ---------------------------Spink------------------------- --Delaney--Mellberg--God--Bouma--Staunton-- ----------Taylor-----Richardson---Atkinson--------- ----------------Angel-------------Dublin--------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 (edited) On 08/12/2016 at 09:27, NurembergVillan said: Window number 8, and on a personal level I'm torn here. I still well up when thinking about Big Ron's 92/93 team, and Garry Parker was the first name I ever had on the back of a shirt. His incisive passing was crucial to that team and, without getting into an Ashley Westwood debate, he was the epitome of what makes a team tick. BUT it's Christmas, and what would this time of the year be without angels? For a while we had our own. At times unstoppable, and at others frustrating but you can't help but wonder how he may have faired in some of the other Villa teams through the years who were better set up to serve his needs. For the number 8 shirt, there's only Juan Pablo Angel... Honourable mentions for Garry Parker, Mark Draper, Gavin McCann and James Milner. Dishonourable mentions for John Fashanu, Robert Pires and Jermaine Jenas. David Platt was number 8 wasn't he? My boyhood hero and the only choice for me. Edit: Ah. Read the whole thread now. Squad number era.... Edited December 11, 2016 by One For The Road 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts