Open Training Session

[Legion]

Very well organised and attended. Got there relatively late (just before 11) but little VillaFred really enjoyed himself. Shouted 'Missed!' a lot more than 'Goal!', though.

[VillaAlways]

Got there early so my girls were lucky enough to get stickers and onto the pitch at the end for autographs.They were absolutely thrilled although the only one I could decipher was Ashleys

[Legion]

Gallery

[N'ZMAV]

Steve Sidwell and John Carew were very poor today in training. Very little effort, how they expect to get back in the side when training like that is beyond me.

[PaulTheVillan]

Carew was a joke. They were doing passing circles where 2 players had to intercept the ball, everytime the other one in the middle with Carew lost the ball Carew threw his bib to get out of it. He was a piss take. Totally not interested.

Downing was very good and Habib Beye was even playing upfront in the two touch game, which I thought was very good.

The two touch game is really what we've been lacking. Control/Get the ball and then look for a good pass.

I was impressed with McAllister.

[PaulTheVillan]

One thing that I really noticed today was the spirit. Lots of players seemed to be enjoying it and having a laugh, whilst still taking it seriously.

[Mark H]

Steve Sidwell and John Carew were very poor today in training. Very little effort, how they expect to get back in the side when training like that is beyond me.

My mate that I went with (well us and all the kids!) said that you could tell even in a public run around like that players that really try in training and others that just go through the motions

[PaulTheVillan]

Sidwell was useless. Nothing new there then.

[Legion]

Nice touch from Bannan at half-time in the two-touch game when he came over to see if the female steward he hit with a wayward shot was OK. I had a great viewpoint from right above the players tunnel.

[PaulTheVillan]

Nice touch from Bannan at half-time in the two-touch game when he came over to see if the female steward he hit with a wayward shot was OK. I had a great viewpoint from right above the players tunnel.

Yep, that was a cracking shot if he meant it.

Sidwell did that towards the end of last season before a home game. Smashed the ball into the lower holte and smashed a female supporter in the face whilst drinking a coffee. He came over a few minutes later and said sorry and signed an autograph for her. She should have punched the useless twat.

[greenwichvilla]

I got hit in the chest by a wayward Darius Vassel shot once. It really hurt.

He didn't apologize though. Miserable git.

I used to work with his ex, I told her about this and she texted him. He replied with 'lol'

Miserable git.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Steve Sidwell and John Carew were very poor today in training. Very little effort, how they expect to get back in the side when training like that is beyond me.

It's something I just don't get. Sidwell had a decent game by his standards on Saturday and now with Petrov out for at least two months, you'd think he'd be doing everything to get his name on the team sheet. If he was carrying a knock, then fair enough but if not, I hope we get rid in January.

As for Carew, he's always had an attitude problem. I remember an interview he gave years ago saying if he wanted, he could be as good as Ronaldo (Brazilian) but couldn't be bothered (to put the effort in). He was happy enough as he was.

[PaulTheVillan]

I got hit in the chest by a wayward Darius Vassel shot once. It really hurt.

He didn't apologize though. Miserable git.

I used to work with his ex, I told her about this and she texted him. He replied with 'lol'

Miserable git.

You should have smashed a football at her head & seen how funny he thought that was.

[greenwichvilla]

I got hit in the chest by a wayward Darius Vassel shot once. It really hurt.

He didn't apologize though. Miserable git.

I used to work with his ex, I told her about this and she texted him. He replied with 'lol'

Miserable git.

You should have smashed a football at her head & seen how funny he thought that was.

I would have done but she's slightly famous and would probably have sued me for loss of earnings. And besides, there's no way I could have mustered up the power the almighty D-Vas did. That's why he played for Villa, and I never will.

[mozza]

It was interesting watching the players 'warm up' routine

The guy at the front was Sidwell who dictated the pace he wanted-

The guy at the back ? Young7 ..............says it all about some of our
current players

Agreed Carew doesn't appear to put much effort into training either,
just enough to get by from what was observed today-

NRC beat the gk with a one on one during 2 touch ........
appeared the squad played a trick on him as they came out
the tunnel .........after about 10 yards he realised he was on his own
.........I hope it's a sign he will be team captain whilst Petrov is sidelined