Aston Villa Banter Archive January 01 2018 to January 31 2018

31 Jan 2018 21:23:42
Can i just say to all the merchants out there who want rid of alan hutton because he won't be quick enough or strong enough for the premiership i'd like to sat to you this, we're now nearly in february and for me, hutton is STILL the one bringing his A game every week, while others around him have dips in form, the championship is a bloody long slog, playing 2 games a week, its a war of attrition, and he's still standing tall, IF (and when) we get to the premiership, your telling me you don't think he came manage the crazy schedule of 1 game a week more often than not, then i think someone's been at the alcopops! you can argue about been prone to injury because he's older, but from what i see on the pitch, the championship pace is relentless, the premiership doesn't have the same intensity constantly for me, so i think no worries there, as for pace, terry never had any, cahill hasn't got any, and yet they still are 2 i'd like in my team, that's why you have the younger players doing the hard yardage while the older players organize and direct, when was the last time you say a bunch of either 100% young or 100% older players in a team-exactly, look at snodgrass, officially he's a winger, i reckon fag-ash lil could run faster, so outright pace is not the silver bullet, all i'm saying is he deservescto be treated with more class and dignity than they've shown him;and i reckon even if he only played 15 to 20 games a season for us he wouldn't let us down, so be careful what you wish for, he's a proven player, nowadays their rare.

31 Jan 2018 21:34:03
Proven player? Did you watch the season we got relegated, he, along with the rest of the defence getting exposed week after week, would you enjoy seeing that for the sake of effort and commitment? And I like the guy and he’s been one of our best players this year but don’t let that blinker you, he wasn’t good enough for the prem two years ago and he won’t be now. That’s not saying any of the other right backs we have will be, we need to sign one imo.

31 Jan 2018 21:46:11
Agree 100% chrisAVFC
Can’t knock his attitude or commitment but end of the day he won’t cut it in the premier league.
No sentiment in business/ football .

31 Jan 2018 22:22:04
That’s the way I see it Malc, sad to see him go and I can see why people want to reward him for his commitment and attitude however he wasn’t good enough 2 years ago he won’t be good enough now, got to be ruthless so we don’t keep having dead wood on the wage bill.

31 Jan 2018 23:46:15
Fellas, i see your point, but for me, i think he could a job, whether as a supersub, or playing every 3rd or fourth game as cover for injuries etc, what he may have lost in pace, reading the game shouldn't be underestimated, but the decision is made, and steve round can carry on making himself busy looking at would be young talent for us to invest in, i mean its not like we've done it before and it caused a right old mess, eh fellas?

31 Jan 2018 23:49:41
Dead wood? blimey Chris, you ever thought of working for the Samaritans! lol.

01 Feb 2018 06:55:32
But if he wasn’t good enough back then, what makes you think he’d be good enough now?

31 Jan 2018 15:08:06
If the rumours about Hutton are true, then it is a disgrace . No matter how many times he has been kicked down, no matter how much abuse he's received, he has knuckled down and been the ultimate proffesional . He should be given another 12-18 months, with his effort and attitude, he will be missed . He has shown that Taylor isn't good enough, so that's another player to buy . You can spend millions on a player, but no money can buy dedication and character like Hutton has shown . Onwards&Upwards Villaforever.

31 Jan 2018 16:05:43
When Villa get back to the Premier league Hutton will not be good enough his been ok for us but his not gona be premier League class his getting old his pace is dropping the championship is his level. I do love Alan Hutton but we need younger better players for the Premier League. You can't keep him forever everything has a expiry date. don't get to upset if we do go up all this team will prob be sold anyway.

31 Jan 2018 16:45:32
Agree 100% WTW, we need to sign someone premier league ready and then start to bring Bree through. Would love to see us get Kieran Trippier or someone similar. All this means is Millwall last game of the season is Alan Hutton day!

31 Jan 2018 19:08:03
He has earnt the right to stay, even if as a squad player. He stood by the club, the club should stand by him.
I accept he isn’t the best player in the world at his position. but he is the best at villa. In 2 positions.

31 Jan 2018 20:11:19
He has a go every week and plays with his heart on his sleeve and he's mustard .

31 Jan 2018 20:56:30
No time for sentiment if we want to be successful, we have to bring in a right back if we want to stay in the premier league because non at the club are good enough. So we bring one in then use as back up either a 33 year old declining player because he’s always had a brilliant attitude and outstanding commitment, or blood a 20 year old who has potential to be the future of the club at that position. I love Hutton personally and do think he’s a decent player, however he is on the decline and we can’t afford to stand by players because of sentimental reasons if we want to be competitive next season, Look at all the top clubs, Chelsea for example, wouldn’t give lampard or terry new contracts because they simply wasn’t good enough anymore, to be successful you have to be ruthless, there’s no place for emotion. That being said I’d love us to get him on the coaching team, and if he does leave it will be sad.

31 Jan 2018 21:30:40
I agree to a point. But the Chelsea point is mute, as both offered 1 year extensions on lesser pay.
This is what we should offer, sentiment should play a part, as loyalty is lost in football, he has shown the club this, the club owes it to him.

31 Jan 2018 21:46:30
I find it hard to disagree because I like him so much, however it seems these sorts of decisions have been our down fall so often, keeping players on the pay roll when really it’s not what’s best for the club. If we’re giving him 30k a week at the cost of not strengthening in another position it’s not the right thing to do, then we’ve got another ageing player on substantial wage. If it were up to me I’d offer him a coaching role with the first team because his attitude and commitment is second to none, go and buy a proven premier league quality right back and use Bree as second fiddle. Side note: not sure about terry but just checked and Chelsea definitely didn’t offer Lampard a new deal, there was lots of back and forth are they aren’t they, then they were said to be doing so but we’re waiting to confirm Mourinho and Lampard didn’t wait and went to New York.

01 Feb 2018 10:12:24
Fair point! I thought they had, and can’t be arsed to google!
I’m gutted re Hutton, the way he was treated by the club, yet kept his head down, and after Paul Lambert tried to ruin him, yet again he kept going and forced his way back. I genuinely feel the club owe it to him.

But. your point re the payroll, ageing players etc is valid, and I find it hard to have an argument against, however, I say again I think the club owe Hutton, and I still think he is the best fall back at the club on both flanks. You can’t blame him for the relegation season. (If I remember that season, I actually think he was the only shining light) I do like the idea of player coach. just for his passion and drive.

31 Jan 2018 09:16:23
Imagine the uproar if troy deeney walks through the door today?
By all accounts he is leaving but where to?

31 Jan 2018 09:30:54
HMP Bellmarsh FC

UTV.

31 Jan 2018 10:04:43
Another player told he can leave is jordan Rhodes?
Bruce has tried to sign him many times before,
Another player overated in my opinion,
Rather go without than end up with him,

30 Jan 2018 21:40:44
1 point off automatics, WERE ON OUR WAYYYYYYYY.

30 Jan 2018 22:53:11
On the way back got to be up at 5 but is it all worth it? By heck it is I love this club we are going up we are going up. UTV great noise as always. A striker please Mr. Bruce many I recommend Afobe. UTV.

30 Jan 2018 23:25:48
You could just sense it tonight that we were going to nick it! A real test against a really positive attacking side! Snodgrass is massive for us at the moment and to have depth on the bench is also promising! Great result tonight UTV.

31 Jan 2018 08:11:18
Great result plenty of blood and guts,
Did not create much in game but what a winning goal!
Johnson outstanding again he is getting better every game,
Come on you lions now for Burton and blue-noses noses.

31 Jan 2018 08:12:53
What happened to the new lad by the way,
Bruce said he would play some part.

30 Jan 2018 18:02:05
Right what's your prediction tonight,
Mine is a 1-0 win
Adomah to get the goal.

30 Jan 2018 19:21:54
The trading stats are saying 2/ 3 + goals to be scored in the game.
Villa have a very good record against the Blades since 1992, winning 7 times out of 12 and losing only twice. It`s pointing to a draw 1-1, 2-2, but we could nick this game 1-2 or 2-3 if we continue to play as we have been.
Again this game will not be 0-0, so for the fun of it I will go Hogan, Snodgrass, and if we get 3 Hourihane.

30 Jan 2018 19:22:51
Hogan to carry on scoring

UTV.

30 Jan 2018 11:53:50
Anyone fancy lasse vibe from Brentford?
Being impressed with his goals record and General play,
Don't know if we could get him on loan,

30 Jan 2018 12:27:21
Think now vibe could be of to China by reports.

30 Jan 2018 13:07:58
Why would they loan a players with 6months left on his contract, to a team who they are competing for play offs with?

30 Jan 2018 13:58:38
Always a first time for anything?

30 Jan 2018 14:00:48
What if the player wants to come to us?
He is out of contract end of season,

30 Jan 2018 14:14:25
If he wanted to come yet had only six months left it would make 0 business sense to let him come without charging a huge loan fee and 100% of wages. They’d be losing him for nothing at the end of the year.

30 Jan 2018 14:35:28
Player power!

30 Jan 2018 15:24:58
I don’t think you understand, doesn’t make much odds to them keeping a player in the reserves for six months so they aren’t being pushed around, all they would save is 6 months wages.

30 Jan 2018 16:06:25
I do understand
I'm just saying players and agents run the game now they can dictate how to get a move,
I'm not saying every player does this but surely you can see how football transfers and players behaviours have changed over the years,
That's my last words on this subject because it's looking plain as day we two don't agree on the subject.

30 Jan 2018 17:07:19
No decent football club run by people who have half a clue about business and football in general are going to loan out a player with 6 months left on his contract for him to leave for free at the end. “Player power” or not, maybe if he had 3 years left and he wanted to force a move away, funnily enough I think something similar happened with Jota whilst he was at Brentford a couple of years ago, however this is not the case, it’s just basic logic.

30 Jan 2018 17:35:48
Get over it mate we don't agree let it go!
Next!

30 Jan 2018 18:03:33
You two need to get a room.

30 Jan 2018 18:32:41
You are joking flackie?
I've moved on from this debate.

30 Jan 2018 19:03:22
🙈🙈🙈😂😂😂.

30 Jan 2018 19:25:39
I'd take Vibe, Brentford have just bought that guy from Ireland and they are a selling club

UTV.

30 Jan 2018 18:40:22
If you want a room please use my name as I only need 1 more night on hotels. com to get my free night.

30 Jan 2018 08:04:19
{Ed's Note - we have posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 30th January 2018

29 Jan 2018 19:26:24
Lots of different opinions on here about a striker, just for fun, pick the 1 you think will happen, not who you want, and if you're right, you're King of The January window, I'm going a last minute Sturridge stunner

UTV.

29 Jan 2018 19:46:40
Foo Kin Nowan.

29 Jan 2018 20:14:01
😂

UTV.

29 Jan 2018 21:04:18
How about that turkish striker-
nonof ya foowkin bizniz
Apparently he's got a bit of an attitude!

29 Jan 2018 22:12:49
Maybe absoloot lee nowan, foo kin nowans brother, meant to be the better of the two.

30 Jan 2018 08:15:44
Emile heskey 🤔.

30 Jan 2018 14:50:00
Ricky Otto

UTV.

29 Jan 2018 17:41:57
Got a funny feeling welback could be the guy!

29 Jan 2018 17:55:30
My reasons for picking out welback is that Bruce got him on loan at Sunderland,
And you never know with the world cup end of year,
He is not getting many games under Wenger
Watch this space,

29 Jan 2018 17:58:55
Ñnnnnnooooooo-our physio is busy enough Mainbob, look at his stats, we'd be better off with a big target man like smith from qpr or john stead, but ideally we should get nakhi wells in, but haris duljevic has been mentioned in
dispatches alongside afobe.

29 Jan 2018 18:09:49
Agree about welback injury record,
Just saying manager's do like to go for the same players they signed at other clubs,
I'm not saying he is the one we need far from it,
Just thinking what Bruce might do,

29 Jan 2018 18:11:53
Afobe I would be happy with.

29 Jan 2018 18:22:51
Wellbeck wouldn’t happen in a million years, if you think he’s going to drop a division when the World Cup is at the end of the season you are mental.

30 Jan 2018 08:11:12
Don't agree Chris,
He is not getting game time and if no other premier club come in for him why not come to a club fighting to get to the premiership.

29 Jan 2018 16:04:21
Ibrahimovic is now available why not put a cheeky loan offer to Man Utd see if they will pay half his wages.

29 Jan 2018 18:03:09
Stay off the roaches walkies, they'll frazzle your noggin fella!

29 Jan 2018 18:23:40
And I thought Mainbob had lost it suggesting Welbeck, you’ve just took the biscuit.

29 Jan 2018 13:09:11
Thought we were friends WTW.
You were asking where I was when we lost to Forest.

29 Jan 2018 14:55:08
Oohh, is mummys' little soldier missing his buddy, buddy?
GET A LIFE!

29 Jan 2018 10:49:48
Ulloa gone to Brighton. Do we need another striker, I'd be inclined to keep giving game time to the lads we have.
Anyone know when Kodja is due back?

29 Jan 2018 16:18:21
Kodjia's schedule for recovery has him apparently out for the season, but you never know, when needs must!

29 Jan 2018 09:01:54
Elphic set to join Reading on loan, but weird for me, if Terry or Chester gets injured again and Samba isn't available through injury again, are we going to go back to playing midfielders in defence? He was brilliant when he stepped in and unless we are getting rid to help bring in some serious quality then I really don't see the logic behind it, similar decision to selling Baker.

29 Jan 2018 11:38:14
Can not see the logic of loaning out elfick,
He has played really well last 2-3 games and has been unlucky.
Samba is clearly not up to it for me and this new player from utd is a risky bet,
He has great potential but he has no experience in championship
Let's hope he is a success anyway.

29 Jan 2018 15:52:04
Casualty of our high wage bill.
Someone has to go and a couple of others, ASAP.

29 Jan 2018 16:54:56
If it was high wages shame it's not Richards or gabby going?

28 Jan 2018 12:58:59
IF Wolves lose their next five games and Villa win their next five games we will be level.

28 Jan 2018 13:36:23
Are you sure your not a Villa fan.

28 Jan 2018 23:17:44
Top Of The League there's something strange about you I can't figure you out you are obsessed with Villa and your meant to be a Wolves fan what the deal? Do you go on a Derby site and say the same to them?

27 Jan 2018 19:28:51
Watched Gollini play for Atalanta against Sassuolo tonight, he played very well and kept another clean sheet.
Has the makings of a very good keeper.

28 Jan 2018 08:48:49
Made a few mistakes for us early on but after that looked solid. Was weird seeing him leave just to be replaced by another young keeper but then when everything came out about his attitude and how he would only train under an Italian goal keeping coach an what not it kind of makes sense. From what I remember it’s and 18 month loan so he should be back this summer, hopefully his attitude has changed then we can sign Johnstone and have two young keepers fighting for a place, or loan him out again, keep his value rising and then we’ve got two excellent young keepers on the books so when the inevitable happens and a top 5 club come knocking, get as much as possible and then use the other keeper.

28 Jan 2018 11:38:18
Makes good sense.

27 Jan 2018 08:12:38
{Ed's Note - we have posted a new article entitled, Great Teams Part 1: The Lisbon Lions

26 Jan 2018 15:07:29
For me we should keep ross mac wots the point signing another striker when we have 1 an one of the best strikers in league if he works hard bruce should get his whip out an whip him in to shape so he doesn't waste his talent . the talents there just like hogan he worked hard an now he looks the player that we paid 12 mil for . my point is keep him if he wants to stay if not then bye byes.

27 Jan 2018 23:18:18
"Ross Mac wots the point" is not a bad nickname for him.

26 Jan 2018 06:15:15
{Ed's Note - we have posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 26th January 2018

24 Jan 2018 18:08:15
Does any1 think we really need another striker i think we have enough cover, and that could hurt hogans confidence whose scoring for fun now.

24 Jan 2018 18:21:51
From his interviews he seems like the sort of guy who wouldn’t care if they brought someone in, in an interview the other day he said something like “it doesn’t matter who they bring in they aren’t taking my place, that’s the way you have to think at the top level” so should be alright confidence wise. I’d still bring someone in because if he gets injured we’ve got no one.

24 Jan 2018 18:38:49
Ulloa and hogan as a front pairing would on paper be incredible.

24 Jan 2018 19:53:59
Don't forget the galloping gabby, they broke the mould when they made him, and don't forget he's even starting his own fashion line, is there no end to his talent!

24 Jan 2018 20:01:09
Yep both got goals in them and both offer two different things. When teams start to plan for our 451 the way we play now, switch it up and go 2 up top. Always good to have cover and options available.

24 Jan 2018 05:37:29
{Ed's Note - we have posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 24th January 2018

24 Jan 2018 18:38:00
Jesus. your pictures are very random at times.

{Ed001's Note - it fits with the final story mate. Or the one before it about agents too for that matter.}

24 Jan 2018 20:07:15
Just read Jesus. I stand corrected! Lol.

{Ed001's Note - you should really be genuflecting, not standing, when you speak to me mate.}

24 Jan 2018 21:33:55
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary
Hail Mary


I bow to your all seeing eye, and beg forgiveness. omnipotent one!

{Ed001's Note - that's better, none of this questioning my choices or I will have to smite you. Not sure what that actually is, I think it is a video game these days, so you will have to behave or I will beat you at it. Or something.

Just watch out or I will set the Leeds badge designers loose on Villa's badge!}

24 Jan 2018 23:27:36
Haha! I bow to you old ye smiter!

25 Jan 2018 01:39:23
Lol.! That was funny ED.

{Ed001's Note - cheers IV.}

23 Jan 2018 10:00:06
How come McShortarse has scored 14 goals in 16 games down-under. Are Melbourne essentially a Sunday league side?

23 Jan 2018 11:41:28
Probably because the Australian leagues are full of poor teams, it still doesn't mean that McCormack is a good player. By the way, rumour has it that Leeds United wants to sign both Elphick and McCormack (when his loan deal expires on January 26th) for £7 million.

23 Jan 2018 13:19:54
From what I have seen in press mcorkmark can't sign for another club in England,
Going by these 3 clubs rules in a year,
He can go to the states who are interested in him,
So I can't see this Leeds rummor to be true,

23 Jan 2018 14:21:59
Dont think we should sell elphic and mainbob is right mcshortface can't play for a third english club. he may have scored ex amount of goals but the teams he is up against are like our sunday leagues. However if the yanks are interested then get shut of him and generate some much needed funds.

22 Jan 2018 22:36:30
When (not if) we go up, we will need two centre halfs,1 because Terry will be off and 2 because realistically to stay in the league you need 3 decent centre backs minimum. We'll have one in Chester, if Swansea go down I hope we go and get Alfie Mawson, the lad is different level, his performance tonight against Liverpool was top quality. Get him and someone like Aiden Flint, Pontuss Jansen (if Leeds or Bristol don't go up) and we'll be sorted for centre backs.

23 Jan 2018 05:08:49
Jansen and get Baker back. Also on my shopping list would be Scott Brown and Seb Haller

UTV.

23 Jan 2018 07:28:08
Scott Brown, the one from Celtic?

23 Jan 2018 11:32:18
Yeah, midfield general

UTV.

23 Jan 2018 13:16:27
Don’t know enough about him to slate him so won’t be ignorant and do that, but with that being said he’s almost garuanteed 3 trophies minimum, champions league football, playing for the team he supports with over 300 appearances for, why would he want to come? And with all due respect, he’s 32 and whenever I’ve seen him (albeit only champions league and for Scotland) yea he’s been alright but I’ve never thought fwoar what a player we need him, so why would we want him?

23 Jan 2018 16:20:57
Tbh I thought he was a bit younger, we need someone like him, preferably a 10 years younger Joey Barton without the baggage, dare I say it, a Delph kind of player. duck! 🤕

UTV.

23 Jan 2018 17:09:53
I do agree we will need someone in the middle to play alongside Hourihane (who I think will flourish in the prem with more time on the ball), a bit of physicality.

22 Jan 2018 05:35:45
{Ed's Note - we have posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 22nd January 2018

22 Jan 2018 20:09:06
Funny looking cider drink there Ed001!

21 Jan 2018 15:07:10
If this axel tuanzebe is the player coming in it poses a question!
The special one has said he wants to see him play on a regular basis so where do villa play him?
He is a c/ back so Terry and Chester will not be dropped I imagine,
And I can't see him on the bench if I'm honest,
Will he play midfield?
Or full/ back,
Strange signing for me as he is highly rated by the special one and he needs game time
Any thoughts!

21 Jan 2018 15:28:04
Guessing it was all lined up before we saw how good Bjarnason was infront of the back line, although when we come up against a more physical midfield we may need someone bigger than Bjarnson.

23 Jan 2018 04:01:19
Top clubs loaning out up-and-coming players are now looking for guaranteed game-time. Sebian Scouser, Grujic, has gone to Cardiff on loan, and they are subject to financial penalties if they don’t play him. They have 19 games left and have to play him for a minimum of 14. Same could apply to Tuanzebe, assuming he is still in the frame. Same wouldn’t apply to Ulloa as he is deemed to be ‘out-of-favour’ and Leicester would be looking for a permanent move – though it looks like he might be going to Palace anyway.

21 Jan 2018 09:39:04
Seems ulloa set to go to palace now.
Next one please!

20 Jan 2018 18:08:00
How can you win 3-1 and make such hard work of it . First half brilliant, be interesting to how many chances we made . Hogan took his goals well, his movement, work rate and effort was great . Thor had a good game, looks better suited in the middle . The second half was dissapionting, we still looked good going forwards . But we also became very sloppy, giving the ball away, all over the park . Againet a better side, we could have been in trouble . Albert had that RB in his pocket, but looked very tired when he went off, I reckon an accumulation of knocks have started to tell on him . Onoma didn't do his self any favours, when he came on, he plays on his heels, never looks ready to receive a pass . Over all the result we needed, puts us up amongst them . Next game got to keep that energy going for 90 mins . Onwards&Upwards Villaforever.

20 Jan 2018 18:28:44
I have to agree with the first part of your post Davedean, we did make hard work of it for sure.
They had 21 attempts with 6 on target, we had 13 attempts with 6 on target
Possession was 56% Villa 44% Barnsley.
We cannot keep giving teams that amount of room at home.

20 Jan 2018 18:40:07
Really pleased for hogan he desrved to get his hatrick, we played really well first half allowed them to come at us more in the second. We could of had more goals, although barnsley fair play to them woud, nt lie down. Forest did us favours and slowed wolves pursuit down, not so lnvincible after all. we are positioned well now and need to push on without to many errors onwards and upwards VILLA FOREVER!

20 Jan 2018 19:49:27
Think the added man they brought on in the middle at half time stopped us dominating and stopped grealish getting on the ball as much, he was unplayable first half and really makes us tick. Towards the end of the first half today was the best I think we’ve played all season, we didn’t score no but we didn’t let them have the ball, the passing was seamless and you could see come straight off the training ground, players knew where everyone was without even looking, we was switching the play when necessary and really looked brilliant. Second half we took our foot off the gas, I think it was that and their sub that changed the flow of the game, still should have scored another 2 in the second but I think they were trying to reserve stamina and be comfortable, Barnsley had chances but I was never really nervous that we’d throw it away. The only concerning thing from today was that they won nearly every set piece they had, sometimes with free header, which is quite unlike us.

21 Jan 2018 08:46:01
Great result and good first half performance
Worried about the number of balls that went into our area and Barnsley won most in the air,
But pleased about Hogan doing his stuff and a special praise for Thor,
He was really good and Bruce has finally found out where to play him,
Grealish ran the game,
We are looking the business now let's keep it up,

20 Jan 2018 17:45:15
{Ed's Note - we have posted a new article entitled, Premier League Preview Saturday 20th January 2018

20 Jan 2018 05:46:42
{Ed's Note - we have posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 20th January 2018

18 Jan 2018 22:21:45
Villa 3 vs 0 Barnsley .

19 Jan 2018 14:10:54
I predict a 4-0 victory to Aston Villa.

19 Jan 2018 17:42:51
Settle for 1_0 and 3pts.

20 Jan 2018 13:41:14
1-0 villa win
Hogan to carry on scoring,

18 Jan 2018 16:41:23
Read the piece about turnover/ wages and saw that we were top of the table.
is this why we are able to get players to join us.
How can we pay more than the top European clubs?
Rediculous.
No wonder Ffp is hanging around our shoulders. Who is responsible for agreeing to these payments?
Are they still employed by us?
Beyond belief.

18 Jan 2018 17:45:25
Unread the same report was all in the final year of learner when they have massive contracts to sign everyone.

18 Jan 2018 06:31:48
{Ed's Note - we have posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 18th January 2018

17 Jan 2018 04:48:14
{Ed's Note - we have posted a new article entitled, Daily News Round Up

16 Jan 2018 08:30:44
Seeing as we've got tuppence 'alfpenny in the war chest/ pencil case, and we need at least 1 striker, if ulloa comes in, that still won't be enough i think, so why not go for someone like steven naismith at norwich, they want rid, someone said on the radio that he'll be due a contract extension if he carrys on playing so the carrott crunchers want him gone, a lot of you will say too old, not prolific enough, but his assist rate isn't too bad and his intelligence might just be what we need in 'second phase' football in the box?
By the way, glad to see Paul Lambert back in the saddle, i know again loads on here don't like him, but i thought he done well dealing with a chairman who wanted big money players out, and young unknowns in, ever changing transfer funds, and no support from lerners' lackeys at the club, so good luck Mr. Lambert, you never got the chance you were promised, be lucky!

16 Jan 2018 10:11:44
Nice thinking from outside the box again 82, wanna borrow my riot shield.?

UTV.

16 Jan 2018 18:06:00
Agree 82 very harshly treated. And I am behind whoever comes in because they're here to help.

16 Jan 2018 18:21:14
Naismith was quality at Everton, seems to have just lost confidence or form since he left. I like Lambert to be honest, his football was awful and his post match interviews were shocking but he kept us in the league with little to no money, some of his signings were absolute bargains and excellent players and he did deliver one occasion, Chelsea at home 1-0, stoke away 4-1. He was honest, respectable and did a job that after he left others with a bigger budget failed to do. So fair play to him, apparently he blew the stoke board away with his knowledge of the squad and his plan going forward so I wish him all the best.

17 Jan 2018 00:48:03
Cheers Chris, glad i'm not the only one, got battered at work today by some of the fellas about this, knowing our luck he'll swan in now and nick a couple of our best players!

17 Jan 2018 00:50:44
Cheers for the offer Ally, i might need to mate, mine's almost worn out from getting pelters from previous postings on here! now where's me tin hat and that gumshield i borrowed from uncle albert.

15 Jan 2018 21:46:46
A true legend of football in the midlands, great player and a true gentleman off the pitch;a family man with decent values, god bless you Cyril, and prayers to your family, trailblazer in our region, and above all, always had time to spare those around him, i salute you sir.

{Ed0333's Note - I echo those sentiments mate. He really was a trailblazer and I think his legacy will be profound and echo in eternity. I grew up when he was in his prime and he really didn’t get the kudos he deserved. I hope some of the guys that subjected him to vile abuse hang their head in shame because he truly is/was a legend.

16 Jan 2018 02:01:42
Ed0333-on the button there Ed, i remember when the footy magazine 4-4-2 were doing their light-hearted annual awards and they gave big Cyril the 'Star Trek'award for boldly going were no great footballer had been before, when he signed for coventry! lol! ;that tickled me, and rumour has it he had a big old laugh as well! i always wondered just how good the partnership would have been with laurie cunningham playing alongside, i hope they start a team upstairs now that give St. Peter and his team the runaround, like you say, never really appreciated outside the region, Englands' shame and loss, but to me Big Cyril was years ahead of his time in regards to fitness and desire, i just hope that the least the bbc and sky do this weekend is show some of his goals and that smile he gave, when a defender clattered him, then see the defender realise his afternoon would be going downhill with a few bumps and bruises awaiting him! lol! -no matter he played for the baggies, to me he'll always be one of best centre forwards our game has ever produced, here's to you BIG CYRIL.

{Ed0333's Note - Lovely words mate. In retrospect his career was coming to an end when I started getting into football but I knew even at 6 or 7 he was a revered man. Only years later I realized his adulation was for both his footballing skill and humanity. May he Rest In Peace.

16 Jan 2018 23:12:28
Amen to that Ed0333.

14 Jan 2018 14:46:27
Very interesting to read the positive comments about Hogan.
Now playing to his strength he is proving himself.
Has SB now decided to play people where they best perform, not by numbers?
The Viking looked the business in the middle, Snodgrass played like a player looking for a contract. Fell over a few times but don't they all?
Jack looked like he promised to be a coupLe of years back.
All round a solid if not exciting match. Makes you wish that we had not had a s. t December!

14 Jan 2018 16:15:25
“Playing to his strength” how? He’s doing exactly what all the “he needs the right service” singers were saying he couldn’t, scoring headers, winning balls in the air and adapting. I think Scott’s adapted to suit is more than we’ve adapted to suit us, no doubt Steve Agnew coming in have helped but he’s in form at the minute and making use of any service he gets. Just shows he’s not a one trick pony who needs “the right kind of service” as we’ve heard for the last 12 months.

13 Jan 2018 23:50:23
Great result wasnt the best game on the way back now gratful the trains back up and runing. We could of won by more but happy with the win. UTV.

13 Jan 2018 19:44:29
That will do.

14 Jan 2018 08:43:51
Great win and solid performance
Was worried about bringing in terry and whelan but it worked,
Was impressed with Thor in whelans place,
Keep this type of performance up for rest of season and we will not be far away,
Come on you lions!

13 Jan 2018 19:36:00
Leicester have signed a striker from France, maybe Ulloa on his way next week?

UTV.

13 Jan 2018 16:36:46
What is going on with Jedinak this season? He's so crucial to us doing well imo but he can't stay fit for longer than five minutes.

13 Jan 2018 17:06:09
Jedi crocked again?
Can not seem to keep a settled side,
As to Terry coming in I am disappointed for elfick he has been one of our best defenders last 3 games,
This is what Bruce seems to do on a regular basis,
Just hope it does not backfire on us,
As for Whelan another one I am worried about
Notts forest do have pace in middle and up top and let's hope he has a better game this time,

13 Jan 2018 17:21:36
Trading stats for todays game point to 2.5 - 3.5 goals being scored, played forest 125 times won 58 lost 28 and drawn 29.
Stats say most likely a draw, but we could take the game plus 1 maybe 2 if we all turn up.
Fingers and legs crossed.

13 Jan 2018 19:40:25
Sorry folks lost 38 not 28.

12 Jan 2018 19:25:18
Top of the league villa have peaked mate right course we have there's 22 games still to go. why u botherd bout our club for . wot is it you were kicked off wolves banter site for being a idiot . no1 thinks your funny no1 bites, it makes u look sad mate.

11 Jan 2018 21:41:50
Hey you crazy cats, any of you lot fancy being male models for a range of hip and happening clothes, if you fancy it, please apply to the cult hero of the terraces-yes, Gabby Agbonlahor, he's looking for 2 men to join his stable, i myself am unable to apply, apparently the'jabba the hut look'is so last decade, so that's me out, but don't be shy boys, gabby needs you NOW!

12 Jan 2018 12:32:52
I'm already a model for Vogue so I can't break my contract and I can strike a pose unlike gabby striking a ball in the back of the net.

13 Jan 2018 12:34:19
He can't afford me 82

UTV.

11 Jan 2018 10:01:40
I have what might seem to be a few stupid questions, if we go up which I think we will, how many from current squad is good enough to play regularly in the big boys league? My guess
Johnson
Chester
Adomha
Grelish
Kodiak
Green
So here is a problem if only these 6 players which I think is good enough it's a hole new rebuilding job again it means we have to hit the ground running players need time to gel eff
Question 2
Why are we only looking at players that can't get into the likes of lecisters, Bournemouths teams surely we would be aiming for better I know we are been restricted to what we can spend with ffp, why can't we just take the fine and the slap on wrist and get the players we really want
Question 3
Surely with the likes of gabby, Richards, and whoever else is just sitting around doing f×#k all only stuffing there bank accounts it makes sense to cancel there contract' s and just pay them off
Question 4
Does it make sense to bring in Terry on the wages he is on for just 1 season he said he would never be able to play against the blues
Question 5
If we go up in the summer are we still restricted to what we can spend i know with tv money we will have a bit more
Question 6
How much will we need to spend in first season to stay in the league?
These might be all stupid questions but I'd like to know u guys taughts.

11 Jan 2018 12:55:22
I'd add Hourihane, Lansbury, Adomah, Hogan, Bree, Taylor s squad members, then some serious investment

UTV.

11 Jan 2018 18:02:03
If we go up we can spend yes. Big rebuild would be needed.

09 Jan 2018 09:29:20
Don't know how you fans think but listening to the fa cup draw made me feel sad that we threw our chance once again with that poor non- performance on Saturday,
This happens to villa to often and was it really a shock defeat?
No in my opinion,
We are the butt of many jokes about our fa and leaque cup performances against lower opposition.

09 Jan 2018 12:08:47
Not really the FA Cup has lost its sex appeal now it's no good dwelling in the past the past is the past get over it move forward.

09 Jan 2018 12:33:20
So what can we look forward to?
If we go into the prem we will just struggle and get beat most weeks all over again,
Do you just want that;
I would love to see us compete in cup competitions,
All you hear from the big teams is champions leaque is the only thing they want,
For me the champions leaque is a joke where you can lose 2 games and still be the champions,
And if you come 3rd in the table in early stages you get a another chance as you are then put in the euro cup,
But for me the fa cup is the biggest and best in world football and the big boys have spoiled it all,
Sad!

09 Jan 2018 15:23:53
That's a very good point bob, I agree 100% mate.
FA cup was a day for everyone in days gone bye, lose your out, win your through.
What a football romance it was, its a shame and travesty the way the cup has been devalued, it has all been caused by money and foreign players who don't understand the tradition the FA cup has/ had.
My reasoning is simple, if you win a cup then get relegated the season has not been in vain.
Modern day football has developed a very unpleasant aroma.
Everyone is afraid to lose.

09 Jan 2018 16:24:08
100% correct Dave.
I used to love the fa cup seeing the big build up thoughout the day.

09 Jan 2018 19:46:16
Love the cup competitions aswell, get up, get settled in the prem, back to the position we was in under MON where we knew we wouldn’t be in trouble but equally knew we wasn’t going to challenge for the league. Then start going for it in both cups, first team every round, we got to the final with an average team struggling to stay in the league not too long ago, with a decent team we have a decent chance, because each round is a one off and on the day anyone can beat anyone. Then win and your in Europe, you attract better players, get the name/ brand out there and can then spend more on transfers, that’s when you can push on improve the team and start challenging for bigger things.

09 Jan 2018 20:01:32
Been a while but must now comment. The FA Cup is a trophy we should be playing all out for. If we're good enough the promotion will take care of itself. The cup is the icing we all enjoy. I've backed Bruce from day one but I don't agree with his tactics on this. I could understand if we were away to man city but at home to a league one side we should be looking to get it done by half time then bring the kids on.

09 Jan 2018 20:42:35
Totally disagree.
The fa cup is a luxury, yes I like everyone else love it, and I’m gutted we are out of it, I’m gutted we are out the league cup, but they are not important. They won’t be until we are back in prem.
Grab some realism. A cup run is great, but it is more of a demand, it’s more pressure, it’s more chance of injury, it’s more fixtures. Everything villa and the players do not need at the moment.

I hope every other team we are in competition with a great cup run. Leaves us fresh and ready to come under the radar.
If you want a cup, pray for the play off.
Personally I think automatic would be better.

09 Jan 2018 22:18:01
Spot on flackie.

10 Jan 2018 01:25:20
On the button guvnor.

10 Jan 2018 15:48:08
Flackie, that's exactly the attitude that has ruined the FA Cup. I say if teams like us can't be bothered with it then scrap it altogether, What happens when we're back in the prem, do we not bother because it could interrupt our fight for survival or champions league position. All it's about now is money and the FA Cup obviously isn't worth it unless you're a non league team drawn away to a top prem club.

10 Jan 2018 18:02:59
You are right, I’m sorry, we should not worry about the league, about getting into the prem, or infant the competition that last the whole season, we should try for a cup.
Put all our eggs in that basket. in a knock out competition?

A cup is the cream that is on the top of the cake, it’s great to win one, have a run in one, but it is the league that makes, and breaks the club.

‘That’s the attitude that ruined the FA CUP’. Your words!

I say you are so wrong. Where is the romance of the cup, about the underdog coming good, the giant killing? Ask the pboro fans if the FA CUP is ruined!

Aston Villa need to be in the top division.
Full stop.
Every thing else is a distraction, until we are back in that league, whether this year, or if it takes years, I for one hope we are knocked out in the first round every year, so we can concentrate on what matters.

The cups are great when you are safe in your surroundings, can’t go up, can’t go down. For every other club, it’s a gamble, a gamble with injuries, fixture congestion, tiredness even a gamble as a distraction.

It’s nothing about money, it’s about common sense.
Premier league, or a cup run.

Ask the Ed’s if they can do a poll? Let’s see where people stand.

10 Jan 2018 19:56:49
Unfortunately I agree with the Flacksters sentiment.

Brucey will only be judged on whether we get promoted or not. If we don't get promoted no one will look back and say "well at least we had a good cup run, give him another season", the call for him to go will be loud and long.

The Bristol C manager hasn't endeared himself to me after some of the comments after last night and after we smashed them, but at the end of the season, making the play offs (they won't get promoted) and a very decent cup run will be a major over achievement and they'll probably have an open top bus tour.

That's the difference a cup run makes to small clubs and big clubs with real expectations.

10 Jan 2018 20:28:07
Ok flackie we will agree to disagree. I just hate losing to infrerior clubs by putting out a half baked team. Even man city only made four changes from their previous prem game, that's all I'm asking for.

08 Jan 2018 15:34:03
Would any1 bring ross mac bck from loan i would because we are short upfront big time an he has scored quite a few goals in a mickey mouse league but goals bring confidence so i think its worth a shout.

08 Jan 2018 22:34:51
We certainly would be short upfront with that midget playing.

07 Jan 2018 23:15:28
No, wouldn't take Afobe. How about Jonas Goncalves Oliveira from Benfica?

08 Jan 2018 06:16:47
Another loan and mercenary to leave you in the siht next year? Please do.

08 Jan 2018 08:37:48
Ulloa for me.

07 Jan 2018 18:37:24
Hi i don't think everybody should worry bout getting ko out of fa cup isn't promotion more important its not like we were ever going to win it . so in my case i'm glad we are out so we can focus on promotion.

07 Jan 2018 20:59:30
It's not about being knocked out, happens to 50 percent of all teams every round and yes it may be a blessing in disguise, it's the way we were knocked out, its about credibility and under Bruce all we get is whining and excuses. I like many others and yes there are many others, don't like what he is serving up in terms of football and accountability.

07 Jan 2018 13:25:02
I know 1 swallow doesn't make a summer but with rumours of Sam J and loan ending, after yesterday does anyone think Jed Steer could step up? Had 38 games for Huddesfeld in Championship so no stranger to the division?!

07 Jan 2018 14:06:30
If we don’t go up Steer will probably be used as first choice you’d think.

07 Jan 2018 11:15:43
Right to talk about yesterday. Can you answer me why Bruce has to keep playing players out of there correct position. Ie bree at cb. For me the players he used yesterday had more than enough to win that match had they been played in correct positions with no restrictions put on them. It's like he wanted them to loose which I find hard to take. Football is not a hard game if you do the right things in the right way.

07 Jan 2018 12:38:37
Bree is quite capable of playing cb i thought? its not lik he was playing him as a striker or left wing,

other than him who else was out of position.

07 Jan 2018 14:04:35
Restrictions? Did you watch the game? We had chance after chance to hit them on the break but the players couldn’t be arsed, we’re lacksidazy in getting forward and half hearted in everything. The only thing restricting them was their motivation.

07 Jan 2018 14:25:13
I'm not just talking about 1 game. If you attend games you will know what I'm on about.

07 Jan 2018 14:48:54
You directly said “yesterday”.

07 Jan 2018 15:27:47
This lack of motivation you say we shown is not the first time under Bruce would you agree?
Hence he should take main responsibility if that's the case,
How many more lack lustre games do fans have to see before he carries the can,
Excuses! Excuses!

08 Jan 2018 16:29:29
I did say yesterday. My bad but I also said keeps playing players out of position referring to more than just yesterday. Anyway I'm not on here to be picky of you said this I said that the point I was trying to make is why oh why keep playing players out of position or out of there first choice position when he could quite easily put out a side with players in positions that are there num 1. This Is why I feel he costs us and keeps playing Whelan and onhama when so badly out of form when there are plenty of other's that could be getting a chance.

06 Jan 2018 23:45:23
People saying that Bruce played kids are wrong there was only Ohare and Davis the rest didn't get a chance RHM came on for 10 min the rest was squad players. That in mind I am not to bothered about the cup but should of given more youth a chance in this cup.

06 Jan 2018 20:22:37
I took my twin grandsons down today as a birthday treat, cost me a small fortune, they have both asked for a visit to the dentist for their next birthday, apparently would be more fun and less painful.

06 Jan 2018 21:07:07
Small fortune? Kids tickets were a fiver?

06 Jan 2018 21:21:07
So for a fiver you get train fares, lunch programmes, villa tracksuits and hot dogs on the way out, silly me didn't see the fiver offer that included all of this.

06 Jan 2018 21:58:28
Spot on hopeful I love it.
Been there myself mate.

06 Jan 2018 21:57:54
It's an expensive game when taking the kids mate tell them to keep the faith and explain in football there many ups and downs.

07 Jan 2018 09:41:24
Take sandwiches, didn’t have to buy them a program or a tracksuit. You wrote it like the club made it expensive, should of cost you max a tenner for ticket an train for each. Give them one of your old scarfs and some sandwiches an there you go, happy days.

07 Jan 2018 10:19:18
You are right Hopeful, I feel for you mate. It's an expensive day when you take the kids, and you just want it to be a special day so disappointing when we play like we did. Who wants to take sandwiches and an old scarf! Some people think they are God on this site and that they know better than everyone else. Well they don't!

07 Jan 2018 13:57:52
Sorry for trying to point out how to get an affordable day at the football Danny, you just keep spending a fortune an then moaning about it after, seems clever to me.

07 Jan 2018 19:43:03
Chris, I'm not spending any money and I not moaning either, just understanding what Hopeful was saying and agreeing with him. What's wrong with that, it seems as though you always seem to have to have the last word on everything, it's as if your word is bond on here and everybody else's views don't mean anything. It's a 'banter' site mate, people chatting and sharing views, lighten up a bit, stop being so serious, it's starting to become boring and predictable. oh here's another negative comment from ChrisAVFC. again. same old same old.

07 Jan 2018 22:33:32
Lighten up a bit? You need to take a leaf out your own book and stop crying about “people think their god on here” just because I said you can take an old scarf and sandwiches to football😂.

06 Jan 2018 18:33:33
Well that was fun.
What worries me the most is the style of football.
Starting from the back. How many times did the Boro keeper kick the ball from hand or just clear the ball 50 or 60 yds to no one?
Twice? In the whole 90 minutes.
Boro played it out from the back time and time again maintaining possession and going forward.
Every time Steer had the ball every Villa player turned his back on him and 40 yards upfield. Ball duly hoofed up field where a grateful boro controlled it and then passed us to death.
Not blaming Steer. It must be what they're coached.
Bruce is to blame.
Do boro have better players than us? Of course not. It's coaching that is the key.
If by some miracle we did get promoted this season Bruce's style would have us in the bottom 3 or 4 again. Look at his record.
Time for a beer. oh no, I'm going dry for January. damn it!

06 Jan 2018 17:00:46
Well that saves us a few games!
Polite comment, disgraceful.

06 Jan 2018 17:09:22
You all cried out him to play the kids and they were not good enough.

06 Jan 2018 17:24:18
I can take a defeat but when the team from a lower leaque has 21 shots on your goal and totally outplayed by them is totally not on,
Very disappointed fan her but not surprised at all,

06 Jan 2018 14:41:05
I think villa should try an sign these e players miralells from everton doesn't get a game, charlie musando from chelsea can play wide or as number had rapid pace, also benik afobe, but if we can't get him i'd be happy with ulloa thou .

06 Jan 2018 12:39:53
Will do our best to help you out by beating the teams around us. March looks a tough month. Hope we're promoted by then.

06 Jan 2018 12:59:06
I can’t wait for your bubble to burst. next year would be good, when all these players head off and leave you high and dry.
Runaway leaders this year, and it’s deserved.
Runaway losers next year?! Lol 🤞🤞.

06 Jan 2018 14:51:08
Agree when they go up there going to struggle big time mate, where if villa come up aswell i don't think we will struggle because players will want to come to us over wolves because were a bigger club . but this team is good enough for automatic an playoff wins but not prem safety we need 6 players to stay in prem if we go up 6 good players thou.

06 Jan 2018 16:59:06
Just struggled against Port.
Total disgrace!

05 Jan 2018 12:31:36
Do you not think Villa would be better off out of the FA Cup and concentrate on trying to reach the play offs?

05 Jan 2018 13:14:35
Nah, it’s been a while since we have won a double.

You scared you’ll throw it all away, trying to get rid of the competition?

05 Jan 2018 14:44:13
Deeney is 100% a nose so draw a line under that 1. Let's throw some names in? Who do we realistically want and could possibly get? Hearing Hogan has an ankle injury so we should get someone in early, not wait till the death. My choice would be Connor Wickham

UTV.

05 Jan 2018 14:56:18
Be nice to TOTL lol. was saying this to some dingles at work, they're going to definitely go up automatic, we need them taking points off the teams in and around us, so let's embrace our inbred cousins, until we play them ourselves of course. 😉

UTV.

05 Jan 2018 17:05:11
Where did Deeney come from? Is that on the wrong post?

05 Jan 2018 18:15:14
Yeah lol, meant for the thread below this

UTV.

05 Jan 2018 09:54:10
My prediction for the FA Cup-match tomorrow: 3-0 to Aston Villa.

05 Jan 2018 10:27:57
my team for tomorrow
Steer
Bree
Suliman
Terry
Taylor
Wheelan
Bjarnason
Doyle Hays
Ohare
Green
Russian H M
Subs
Johnstone
Lyden
Onomoha
Lansbury
Elphick
Hutton.

05 Jan 2018 12:00:24
Would be good if Lyden didn’t have a broken leg. 😂.

05 Jan 2018 13:17:23
Another parking ticket handed out?!

05 Jan 2018 14:48:32
It's been said that we should keep a winning side going barring injury but I'd go with Morts team 100%, get a bit of confidence/ fitness going, we won't roll them over, be a good test for them

UTV.

05 Jan 2018 15:12:02
Didn't know about Lyden.

05 Jan 2018 22:35:17
I can’t help it flackie😂🙈 I see you handed one out on the post above, sometimes it has to be done😂.

05 Jan 2018 23:07:24
I did, and just to be clear, the one above had an added wheel clamp.
Troy deeney! He’s even got a blues tattoo! 😳.

05 Jan 2018 23:21:36
When I read it I couldn’t believe it either🙈.

04 Jan 2018 19:02:00
So Hogan says he is the best striker at the club. In the words of big Ron don't tell me - show me.

05 Jan 2018 09:27:52
I agree with your comment.
However he will never be able to prove himself if the ball isn't played to him.
Brentford played for him and he scored, we just use him to play the system that Bruce wants to play.
Stated before, why buy black shoes when you wanted brown?
We have bought some of the No1 champioship players in their positions only to put them into a different style.
This happens in other teams so AVFC are not alone.
What we need is for the manager to be able and willing to change the system at sometime during the match.
Does our manager do this?
UK?

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03 Jan 2018 20:19:46
How many of these are joint accounts?

{Ed033's Note - don't know, this is just individual new posts and individual replies

03 Jan 2018 21:37:48
I didn't imagine Chris would have the time to do so many replies between giving people parking tickets.? 😜

UTV.

03 Jan 2018 22:22:32
wahey. i made both lists (we do have more members than what's listed don't we? )

03 Jan 2018 23:48:01
How come Walkies on twice?

04 Jan 2018 10:04:03
Parking tickets? Not with you Ally🙈.

04 Jan 2018 13:51:29
In my head I imagine you're a traffic warden or a health and safety inspector, just banter mate

UTV.

04 Jan 2018 14:09:49
When the BS detector goes off mate, I can’t help but reply, I get what your saying. I have been destroying fantasy’s since Sherwoods summer transfer window when KingVilla (where is he now) was telling us David Selke was at bodymoore and signing, I had to make an account😂.

04 Jan 2018 17:31:25
Fair play Chris, I'm definitely guilty of suggesting some out there stuff and need to be reigned in sometimes, 50% is to wind people up but I 100% have not put an actual rumour on here that has no substance to it from my 'source/ sources'
Got to say though, hearing nothing about any ins/ outs right now

UTV.

04 Jan 2018 17:51:59
Yea your right, there’s a difference between out there stuff that you’ve heard, which is what you post. And then there just straight up BS, which some have done over the last year which I can’t scroll past😂🙈 I think we’ll have a quiet month to be honest, still think we need a striker tho, Gabby is crap, Davis doesn’t score anywhere near enough and Hogan is finding form but his injury record is worrying, so if we cover that I’d be happy. Although Hepburn Murphy has looked decent but again his injury record is awful.

03 Jan 2018 11:30:43
RIP Alan Deakin,
Met him a number of times in the early 70s and was a lovely man with a wicked sense of humour,
My condolences to his family for this sad loss,

03 Jan 2018 16:42:13
RIP Alan, I remember you well.

02 Jan 2018 06:51:06
I had such a crazy dream last night, I dreamt we beat Bristol 5-0 and even Hogan scored.

02 Jan 2018 08:33:04
Well never saw that result coming!
Everybody played well and we had more pace in build up play,
Special praise for elfick who I thought was finished at villa but has been brilliant last 2 games,
Would be a injustice now if Terry just took his place,
Grealish was the grealish of old under Sherwood,
Some of his ball control was fantastic,
Hogan looked a different player when he scored
So all in all a great performance and that is now the benchmark for rest of season
Don't forget after the Norwich game we fans thought the same that we turned the corner and was not to be,
Just enjoy now till the Forrest game.

02 Jan 2018 10:43:26
Disappointed Mainbob, you didn’t even mention your son getting a run out.

02 Jan 2018 13:00:16
Chris

I did say everybody played Well!
That's means what it says,
He will start on Saturday I have no doubt.
Green and Terry could start as well
Go on my son!

02 Jan 2018 00:45:52
Another thought, with the amount of players we have had injured, when other squads are starting to flag . Our squad should be hell of a lot fresher, the fact that a lot of them have had hardly any, games at all . Just a thought, but if you think about it, that's the way it should work Onwards& Upwards Villaforever.

01 Jan 2018 21:19:10
What a New Years present that was . First 15-20 I thought here we go again, slowing the game down . Then suddenly all my dreams came true . We actually started passing and moving and what a complete difference that made . Chuffed to bits for Hogan, how different he was after that goal . Jack was excellent, different class when he's in that mood . The Jedi had a great game and if the Jedi plays well Hourihane looks a better player . Hutton was giving a masterclass tonight,50yrd passes, the cherry on the top . I would also like to thank the Bristol manager, what a mistake putting Fint up front. , left them wide open at the back . There again if Flint had scored instead of hitting his own player, it could well have been different. Even Thor played like a man possessed, when he came on . Overall a fantastic performance, the goal difference could help as well . BRILLIANT
Ps Also playing pushed further up, we won more second ball .
Onwards&Upwards Villaforever.

01 Jan 2018 19:18:19
I think we are sending out a warning to all the teams in the division when we get all our players fit we are a match 4 any1.

01 Jan 2018 19:53:30
Fantastic win brilliant commitment from players great start to 2018.two goals from a player who has had some stick of late. The biggest praise for me is reserved for steve bruce even down to his timely subs. I hope in 2018 he gets the respect that he deserves. The players went out and played for him he has the respect of his players so why not the fans. A great win under pressure. AHappy new year to all you villans .

01 Jan 2018 20:37:43
Build on this, the players are coming back to fitness, get a good on loan striker, look upwards 👍🏻

UTV.

01 Jan 2018 12:06:02
Does any1 know how long ffp lasts because its hitting us hard and good cost us going along with injurys.

01 Jan 2018 14:30:01
The way I understand it is we are not allowed to post a loss of 30 mil in a season. Only way around it is for the club to increase its earnings really.

The beginning of next season will be the next assessment period. We will be in more trouble next season if we don't go up because parachute payments will stop which brings down the earnings.

31 Dec 2017 23:22:41
I would just like to wish everybody a Happy New Year and the one new years resolution I got is to get flackie to come for a pint when we get promoted I know I am aiming too high but who knows UTV.

01 Jan 2018 02:43:43
Make you a deal. when we get promoted, the first round is on me. lol

Happy new year.