Heroes & Villains, the Aston Villa fanzine
Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: Desi on June 13, 2012, 07:20:08 AM
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http://www.cbssports.com/general/story/19342118/holman-named-australian-player-of-year (http://www.cbssports.com/general/story/19342118/holman-named-australian-player-of-year)
Well deserved.
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Looking forward to seeing him play.
Was impressed with Herd last season, worked hard. Came from nowhere and was one of our most important players in the end.
He'll be a useful squad player.
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I do hope we get to see what this guy can do
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Fuckin' oath.
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Dead set
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Bonza.
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Just as long as he doesn't turn out to be a great gallah.
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Dingo stole my baby...
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Strewth, been a while since we last had an Alice band player
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I've got him in the back of me ute.
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Let's hope he's good Home And Away and doesn't piss off to the Neighbours.
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Alf Stewart > Holman.
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Wonder if this guy will replace Ireland, or is he more of a wide man?
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Wonder if this guy will replace Ireland, or is he more of a wide man?
Classic No 10 according to O/S!
Katie Wilkinson can't wait to watch Brett Holman in action next season as she looks to perfect the classic No.10 role for Villa Ladies.
Wilkinson, like Holman, is at her best when she's linking play between the midfielders and strikers.
The 17-year-old is quite a sight to behold with the ball at her feet as she plays killer pass after killer pass as well as firing in superb shots on sight.
And she's a strong believer that analysing the performances of other playmakers can help her own progress.
She said: "I love playing in that classic No.10 role. That's where I think I'm at my best. I play my best football from there.
"I like getting on the ball and making things happen. That's my strength. I like to link the midfield and the forwards and do damage from there.
"Our manager Joe Hunt knows what I am good at because he's been my coach for five or six years so I think he will get the best out of me. I am really looking to playing for him.
"Watching players in my position is something I like to do. Brett is joining Villa and he's a player who excels in the role I do so I will be keeping my eyes on how he gets on.
"I am a massive Villa fan so obviously I hope he really shines in there. I will definitely be following his exploits in claret and blue.
"There's a lot of talk about Wayne Rooney too at the moment because he's ready to play a big part for England when he's eligible from the Ukraine game onwards in the Euros. He's a fantastic player and really makes that role in the hole look easy. I like to watch him in action too because he's superb in that position."
Wilkinson's response when asked about Villa Ladies hopes for the coming campaign is a stern and simple one: "We want to win the league."
That pretty much sums up his proactive attitude to life on the football field.
She continued: "I am really looking forward to next season. I can't wait. There's plenty of optimism ahead after how we got on last time.
"We finished third in the league following promotion the previous season so that was a good achievement.
"There are certainly not many people who would have predicted that. But we have good team spirit and a real positive approach. We didn't get promoted to then shut up shop in every game and defend for our lives. You have to believe in yourselves and go out to win every game.
"Next season, we're looking to win the title, no doubt."
On a personal note, Wilkinson is giving herself the best possible chance of succeeding in the next campaign - by laying off the weights!
She added: "I am looking to get leaner and meaner for the new season. I want to give myself the best possible chance to get in the team and have a good season.
"I was on crutches for quite a while from Christmas 2011 because I injured my ligaments in the knee so it was tough to do anything other than a bit of weights in the gym.
"Now I want to tone down and get ready for the coming season."
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Alf Stewart > Holman.
Ya flamin galah!
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McCleish did good ????
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McCleish did good ????
If it works out with Holman we'll have to give him some of the credit.
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I'd imagine that Holman would have been similar to his N'Zogbia signing - good player, but then puts the shackles on him!
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McCleish did good ????
If it works out with Holman we'll have to give him some of the credit.
Most of the credit surely as he signed him?
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McCleish did good ????
If it works out with Holman we'll have to give him some of the credit.
Needs to go along way before it cancels out Hutton in the debit column.
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I think Mc**** can spot a player but he just doesn't know how to get the best out of them
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Surely at least some credit will have to go to Artur Numan who almost certainly pointed this one out to TSM.
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I really hope he turns out to be a top class player for us.
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If he's worth a brass razoo he'll be better than that boxhead Hutton
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Will Arthur find another player for us :) for Paul Lambert. If Paul want to bring in his own scouts, use both.
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Ok, well pretty much everytime i've seen him i've been fairly unimpressed i've got to say.
I really hope he does well for us though. Great for him to win this but Australia really are a team on the decline though at the moment with very little coming through.
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I keep forgetting about Brett but I can't wait to see how he plays.
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If he's worth a brass razoo he'll be better than that boxhead Hutton
Hutton is German???
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I just hope he can get things sorted with that lonely girl he's always banging on about as I've a feeling he can make her broken heart like new.
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sportinglife.com
Australia international Brett Holman cannot wait to play for Aston Villa next season and is determined to make an immediate impact.
The 28-year-old, who was recently voted Australia's Player of the Year, will officially join the Villans on a free transfer from AZ Alkmaar when the transfer window reopens next month.
He had agreed to join Villa in March when Alex McLeish was still manager, but he will be playing under Paul Lambert when he arrives in the Midlands.
Holman says it is a 'dream come true' to have the chance to play in the Premier League and he is determined to prove his worth to the club.
"I am so happy to be here. It's a dream come true to be a Premier League player. To have that opportunity at a club with the history and tradition of Villa is fantastic," Holman told the club's official website.
"There are big names here. I was more than aware of the quality players at Villa, even though I've obviously come from the Eredivisie in Holland.
"Just look at Darren Bent, who's a top-quality goalscorer and a proven England international. I want to meet up and play with the lads. It's certainly exciting times.
"I can't wait to get involved, meet the lads and get stuck into life at Villa. I think I can contribute a lot to the team. I want to show what I'm worth."
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Will Arthur find another player for us :) for Paul Lambert.
I doubt it, he got sacked this week.
EDIT actually, I am now thinking I totally imagined that.
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Will Arthur find another player for us :) for Paul Lambert.
I doubt it, he got sacked this week.
EDIT actually, I am now thinking I totally imagined that.
You didn't. I read it too. He's gone along with the departure of the magnificent Glenn Roeder.
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He's gone along with the departure of the magnificent Glenn Roeder.
The Bastards!
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Roeder will be mowing the front lawn at his semi in Watford, angrily scouting for ladybirds.
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Roeder will be mowing the front lawn at his semi in Watford, angrily scouting for ladybirds.
Such a waste. We'll regret it.
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Do people rate Roeder as a scout then?
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He's sacked Glorious Glenn?
Lambert Out.
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Do people rate Roeder as a scout then?
Not just as a scout. He is a visionary footballing genius.
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His work will not be forgotten.
"Alex, these guys are pretty good. Better defend I reckon. Glenn."
*Copy and paste*
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Who's our new chief scout then? Newcastle signed Alan Carr's dad up on an eight(!) year deal I saw the other day. Hard to take seeing Cabaye do so well at the Euros when we could have had him and not Jermaine Jenas.