I expect we'll lose, but I want to see Gana, Veretout, Ayew, Amavi, Gil and probably Adama involved in some capacity.All of those please!
You might think it's me Louzie, but I couldn't possibly comment!Understood.
Intriguing!You might think it's me Louzie, but I couldn't possibly comment!Understood.
As for the Tim I have a request pending....
2-1 Villa win.With new added Gallic shrug.
The world will sit in silence, open mouthed.
is that c*** delph likely to feature?Think he's on the bench for Ci£y tonight, so looking likely(ish).
Aston Villa 3-0 Manchester City.
is that c*** delph likely to feature?Think he's on the bench for Ci£y tonight, so looking likely(ish).
Villa win.
They're going to tear us a new arsehole.
Next
Next
Yes, I might go menswear shopping rather than going to the game too.
Villa win.
Villa win.
They're going to tear us a new arsehole.I'd rather they didn't.
They're going to tear us a new arsehole.Well we gave them one at the start of the season in the shape of a snake.
Norwich gave this lot a right game of it last weekend, hopefully we can do likewise. Will be very interesting to see what kind of time Garde puts together.
I'm hoping it will be mobile and well balanced.
---------------Bunn
Hutton, Richards, Clark, Amavi
--------Sanchez, Gueye-----
-----Traore, Veretout, Gil
-------------Ayew------------
subs - Guzan, Crespo, Richardson, Westwood, Bacuna, Gestede, Grealish
I predict a meltdown on here if Gabby, Westwood and Richardson take the field
I predict a meltdown on here if Gabby, Westwood and Richardson take the field
and rightly so..
What a tough game for Remi to start his tenure. I already know we'll give them a few goals, I just hope we can bag a couple ourselves. I know I should be excited about a new manager on board but I've just really lost interest at the moment. :-\
A badly needed draw to stop the rot, 2-2 with a late Gestede header after coming off the bench.
I'd love to see a midfield of;
Sanchez Gueye
Gil. Veretout. Grealish
Ayew
Us 2 Them 1. The return to greatness begins. And Hutton absolutely clatters Delph late on.
I expect we'll lose, but I want to see Gana, Veretout, Ayew, Amavi, Gil and probably Adama involved in some capacity.
I expect we'll lose, but I want to see Gana, Veretout, Ayew, Amavi, Gil and probably Adama involved in some capacity.
What he said.
I think Gabby will be "injured"...a bit like the kid who gets his mum to write a note because he doesn't want to do rugby in PE because it will be rough and a bit cold.I predict a meltdown on here if Gabby, Westwood and Richardson take the field
and rightly so..
What a tough game for Remi to start his tenure. I already know we'll give them a few goals, I just hope we can bag a couple ourselves. I know I should be excited about a new manager on board but I've just really lost interest at the moment. :-\
As much as I don't want Gabby to play we have to trust the manager in the team he selects. These players will either start to play well and keep their places or eliminate themselves naturally. Gabby certainly didn't help himself yesterday, but that could be said of a few of them. I am hoping though that between Randy's comments about the large investments made in players over the summer, whatever discussion Garde has had with Randy and Tom Fox regarding objectives and what he has seen with his own eyes will lead to the correct team decisions. I certainly however would hope to see Ayew start over Gabby and Gil come in with Gana returning for starters.
I've gone for an overly optimistic draw. I'm really interested in Garde's first team selection, and will be both shocked and baffled if his starting eleven includes Gabby.
AVFC 1-0 Man Ci££y (a snake og 88 )
UTV
The Doc
.....allowing him to run the gauntlet against former club Aston Villa.
See more at: http://www.sportinastorm.com/Premier-League/Manchester-City/Pellegrini-to-check-on-midfielder's-mindset/X1Y47Z2005261#sthash.qstdlkoV.dpuf
Aston Villa 3-0 Manchester City.
Aston Villa 3-0 Manchester City.
I'll have what you're drinking!
--------------------Guzan
Richards ---- Okore ----- Clark ---- Amavi
------------ Sanchez --- Gana
----------------- Veretout
Traore ----------------------------- Gil
------------------ Ayew
Subs: Bunn, Hutton, Ilori, Gardner, Grealish, Sinclair, Kozak.
Aston Villa 4 - 0 Manchester City
Substitutions: Gardner ON Sanchez OFF 60. Kozak ON Ayew OFF 65. Ilori ON Traore OFF 75.
Goals: Veretout 10, 67. Okore 22. Gardner 84.
A famous victory and celebratory pints all round in the Aston Tavern.
I do however expect to hear a lot of hissing if he, who shall not be named, is involved.
I do however expect to hear a lot of hissing if he, who shall not be named, is involved.
You mean Gabby right?
I'm afraid that we're likely to get battered. The defence will still be shit, the midfield pedestrian and the attack laughably bad. However, I'd like to at least the emblance of a plan, a shape to the team and at least a hint that tactics are being worked on.
I'd go:
Hutton Richards Lescott Amavi
Gana Sanchez Veretout
Gil Ayew Grealish
That front three could really cause them problems, and with Gana (if he's fit) and Sanchez keeping things solid in the middle. Gil and Grealish would be expected o put in a shift as well though.
--------------------Guzan
Richards ---- Okore ----- Clark ---- Amavi
------------ Sanchez --- Gana
----------------- Veretout
Traore ----------------------------- Gil
------------------ Ayew
Ayew might not be as used to playing up front on his own as Gestede is, but surely it's worth seeing if he'd be better at it? Gestede is just a waste of a shirt at the moment.
I might be wrong but I think Ayew played most of his football out wide for his previous club and it's where he looks most effective. Same goes for Sinclair really.
Aston Villa 3-0 Manchester City.
I'll have what you're drinking!
Anti freeze.
Not looking forward to this one to be honest...
It's been a while but I can't wait until Saturday comes now.
I might be wrong but I think Ayew played most of his football out wide for his previous club and it's where he looks most effective. Same goes for Sinclair really.
Sure, but the point is about our alternatives - would he look more or less effective than Gabby, Sinclair or Gestede through the middle? I think he's our best bet.
It's been a while but I can't wait until Saturday comes now.
I might be wrong but I think Ayew played most of his football out wide for his previous club and it's where he looks most effective. Same goes for Sinclair really.
Sure, but the point is about our alternatives - would he look more or less effective than Gabby, Sinclair or Gestede through the middle? I think he's our best bet.
Not so sure Monty. The worst part of Ayew's game is his hold up play, so playing him up front on his own could see him struggle. Also, when he played up front against Notts County, I lost number of the times he got caught offside. I think he has shown flashes out wide and that is where I would play him for now.
I might be wrong but I think Ayew played most of his football out wide for his previous club and it's where he looks most effective. Same goes for Sinclair really.
Sure, but the point is about our alternatives - would he look more or less effective than Gabby, Sinclair or Gestede through the middle? I think he's our best bet.
Not so sure Monty. The worst part of Ayew's game is his hold up play, so playing him up front on his own could see him struggle. Also, when he played up front against Notts County, I lost number of the times he got caught offside. I think he has shown flashes out wide and that is where I would play him for now.
You're still faced with the problem of who to play through the middle though. Assuming no Kozak, the only other option to play as the main striker is Scott Sinclair (given the soul-crushing poorness of Gabby and Gestede), and I'm not convinced he's much better in the role either.
For how limited Gestede is, I'd have him upfront in preference to Ayew. Would play him left and Gil right of Gestede, who for me just doesnt seem fit. The game he played against Liverpool for Blackburn last, he was athletic and dynamic, albit one game. For us he looks like he's got his concrete boots on the wrong feet.
I'm afraid that we're likely to get battered. The defence will still be shit, the midfield pedestrian and the attack laughably bad. However, I'd like to at least the emblance of a plan, a shape to the team and at least a hint that tactics are being worked on.I like your style but starting without a keeper even one as dodgy as Guzan is a bit risky!
I'd go:
Hutton Richards Lescott Amavi
Gana Sanchez Veretout
Gil Ayew Grealish
That front three could really cause them problems, and with Gana (if he's fit) and Sanchez keeping things solid in the middle. Gil and Grealish would be expected o put in a shift as well though.
Off to see Sir Paul Mcgrath at the Irish Centre tonight. Reliving some past glories might cheer me up. Maybe I'll be looking forward to Sunday with less dread after a few beers and hopefully meeting the great man himself. Oooh aaahh
We haven't had a draw for ages so this could be the day. A decent 1-1.
I'm afraid that we're likely to get battered. The defence will still be shit, the midfield pedestrian and the attack laughably bad. However, I'd like to at least the emblance of a plan, a shape to the team and at least a hint that tactics are being worked on.
I'd go:
Hutton Richards Lescott Amavi
Gana Sanchez Veretout
Gil Ayew Grealish
That front three could really cause them problems, and with Gana (if he's fit) and Sanchez keeping things solid in the middle. Gil and Grealish would be expected o put in a shift as well though.
Gestede's inability to kick a ball makes the players around him worse. It might not work, but I'd much rather see if Ayew can play as a striker with creative midfielders supporting then just persevere with the Big Lump because he sort of looks like a striker.
Gestede's inability to kick a ball makes the players around him worse. It might not work, but I'd much rather see if Ayew can play as a striker with creative midfielders supporting then just persevere with the Big Lump because he sort of looks like a striker.
On the other hand, he's shown he'll score for fun with the right service. Presumably Amavi will be back in the team and possibly Bacuna, we would be getting players back in who can provide. Garde's philosophy and resolve are going to raise some interesting questions over the next few weeks. Our predicament might make it necessary to make some sacrifices.
Done!Off to see Sir Paul Mcgrath at the Irish Centre tonight. Reliving some past glories might cheer me up. Maybe I'll be looking forward to Sunday with less dread after a few beers and hopefully meeting the great man himself. Oooh aaahh
Give him an Oooh Ahhh Paul McGrath from me!
For how limited Gestede is, I'd have him upfront in preference to Ayew. Would play him left and Gil right of Gestede, who for me just doesnt seem fit. The game he played against Liverpool for Blackburn last, he was athletic and dynamic, albit one game. For us he looks like he's got his boots on the wrong feet.
The gulf in the glass is the only thing that keeps me going these days!I can see through what your doing
The gulf in the glass is the only thing that keeps me going these days!I can see through what your doing
Guzan
Ilori Richards Clark Amavi
Sanchez
Gana Veretout
Gil
Adama Ayew
Don't say things like that. You will shatter his confidenceThe gulf in the glass is the only thing that keeps me going these days!I can see through what your doing
Leave him alone. He's doing just fine making a spectacle of himself.
Guzan
Ilori Richards Clark Amavi
Sanchez
Gana Veretout
Gil
Adama Ayew
I like that
not sure Adama should start , get him on bench. Maybe give sinclair the nod .
There's always one who's a bit of a pane isn't there?Don't say things like that. You will shatter his confidenceThe gulf in the glass is the only thing that keeps me going these days!I can see through what your doing
Leave him alone. He's doing just fine making a spectacle of himself.
I'd play 5 in midfield versus Man City including two wingers. Two up front would leave us way too open.
how do you say " we got torn a new one " in French?Nous nous sommes déchires une nouvelle sphincter
I honestly think it would be the most Aston Villa thing ever for us to actually win this game. It really is the sort of thing I can imagine happening, we're that much of a bewildering club in recent years.
Anyway, 0-3 defeat.
I honestly think it would be the most Aston Villa thing ever for us to actually win this game. It really is the sort of thing I can imagine happening, we're that much of a bewildering club in recent years.
Anyway, 0-3 defeat.
Villa are so counter-intuitive, they do the opposite of what you don't expect them to do.
We're going to get dry humped. 0-lots.
how do you say " we got torn a new one " in French?
Is it acceptable to dream about a saltwater crocodile injury to opposition players?
Even if we were playing well I'd still think we would lose this one, 1-3 City, however I just hope that after 10/15 minutes or so I can think aaaaagh yes so that's what we're trying to do, because I haven't had a bloody clue for the past couple of months.I agree but make that the last couple of years
Is it acceptable to dream about a saltwater crocodile injury to opposition players?Depends on whether you're crying crocodile tears afterwards!
how do you say " we got torn a new one " in French?
L' Ambert.
I honestly think it would be the most Aston Villa thing ever for us to actually win this game. It really is the sort of thing I can imagine happening, we're that much of a bewildering club in recent years.
Anyway, 0-3 defeat.
Last year we won at Anfield and Spurs. Year before we won at Arsenal and beat Chelsea & Man City at home.I like your style. You've renewed my optimism.
Last year we won at Anfield and Spurs. Year before we won at Arsenal and beat Chelsea & Man City at home.
It would be nice to look at a team sheet and think it hasn't been chosen with any hidden agendas or points to prove. Everyone given a fair shot.Or with a dart board
I'm hoping to see Veretout given a start or at least a good run out. As we're not expected to get anything out of this it's a good opportunity to see what he can do, and for my money it would be hard to be worse than Westwood or Bacuna.
Heres a Tenner saying he will Pick Westwood and take a long time to work out his limitations.
Heres a Tenner saying he will Pick Westwood and take a long time to work out his limitations.
(http://i68.tinypic.com/ibcunp.jpg)
This is how we win. This and prayer.
Yes, the graphic makes it look like you know what you're doing.
Heres a Tenner saying he will Pick Westwood and take a long time to work out his limitations.
You never know, he might apply some coaching and make him a better player.
Disagree with a couple of things in the team, but how do you do the graphic? I like the graphic.
I'm not sure that Westwood can play after concussed on Tuesday.
Don't professional sportsmen have to wait 7 days?
On Delph, could we hiss instead of booing? Because, you know, snake.Don't think much organisation will be needed for this to happen Monty.
Seriously?I'm not sure that Westwood can play after concussed on Tuesday.
Don't professional sportsmen have to wait 7 days?
Yes, but he's only a footballer so it's ok.
A persistent chant of Judas will sound better on the TV!!On Delph, could we hiss instead of booing? Because, you know, snake.Don't think much organisation will be needed for this to happen Monty.
Disagree with a couple of things in the team, but how do you do the graphic? I like the graphic.
That's Football Manager. Pesky kids.
For me Ayew has to be up front. Midfield three including Veretout. Gil and Traore just behind and playing either side of Ayew. Kind of like the Christmas tree formation
--------------------------Guzan------------------------------
--Richards---------Okore----------Clark------------Amavi--
-------------------Gana--------------Sanchez----------------
---------------------------Veretout----------------------------
---------------------Traore-------------Gil--------------------
--------------------------------Ayew---------------------------
Disagree with a couple of things in the team, but how do you do the graphic? I like the graphic.
That's Football Manager. Pesky kids.
For me Ayew has to be up front. Midfield three including Veretout. Gil and Traore just behind and playing either side of Ayew. Kind of like the Christmas tree formation
--------------------------Guzan------------------------------
--Richards---------Okore----------Clark------------Amavi--
-------------------Gana--------------Sanchez----------------
---------------------------Veretout----------------------------
---------------------Traore-------------Gil--------------------
--------------------------------Ayew---------------------------
The Villa version would be like Xmas tree lights. Tangled up all over the place, flickering occasionally and then finally going out.
On Delph, could we hiss instead of booing? Because, you know, snake.Don't think much organisation will be needed for this to happen Monty.
Seriously?I'm not sure that Westwood can play after concussed on Tuesday.
Don't professional sportsmen have to wait 7 days?
Yes, but he's only a footballer so it's ok.
Brutal battering.
On Delph, could we hiss instead of booing? Because, you know, snake.Don't think much organisation will be needed for this to happen Monty.
35 thousand people all going hiiiiiissssssssssssssssssssssss at the same time would be frigging brilliant !
Brutal battering.
Good name for a heavy metal band.
On Delph, could we hiss instead of booing? Because, you know, snake.
On Delph, could we hiss instead of booing? Because, you know, snake.
That would be embarrassing.
Brutal battering.
Good name for a heavy metal band.
I liked their first album, 'Tear Us A New Arsehole'
Brutal battering.
Good name for a heavy metal band.
I liked their first album, 'Tear Us A New Arsehole'
Yes, the graphic makes it look like you know what you're doing.even if that team selection suggests otherwise ;)
(http://i68.tinypic.com/ibcunp.jpg)
This is how we win. This and prayer.
Swap Gestede with Ayew, and then with Grealish and you're cooking on gas.
(http://i68.tinypic.com/ibcunp.jpg)
This is how we win. This and prayer.
Swap Gestede with Ayew, and then with Grealish and you're cooking on gas.
No perfect except need Kozak in for Gestete use him when Kozak is blowing out of his arse
Might be worth a thread but I thought it was interesting that Pelligrini said Villa wanted to sell Delph today.
(http://i68.tinypic.com/ibcunp.jpg)
This is how we win. This and prayer.
Swap Gestede with Ayew, and then with Grealish and you're cooking on gas.
No perfect except need Kozak in for Gestete use him when Kozak is blowing out of his arse
Switch Ayew for Gestede, and bring Veretout in to solidify midfield and allow Gana to roam a little
An interesting article on the Sky Sports site favourably comparing Gueye with Delph using statistics.
Are Aston Villa missing Fabian Delph? Stats suggest they have bigger problems (http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11662/10054565/are-aston-villa-missing-fabian-delph-stats-suggest-they-have-bigger-problems)
I see Pellegrini wants us to give Delph a warm welcome on his return to Villa Park......of course we will....Of coursssssssssssssssssssssssse !
--------------------------Guzan------------------------------I'd like to see this given a go.
--Hutton---------Okore----------Clark------------Amavi--
-------------------Gana--------------Sanchez----------------
---------------------------Veretout----------------------------
---------------------Gil-------------Ayew--------------------
----------------------------Kozak---------------------------
Assuming Okore and Kozak are fit and looking sharp in training.
--------------------------Guzan------------------------------I'd like to see this given a go.
--Hutton---------Okore----------Clark------------Amavi--
-------------------Gana--------------Sanchez----------------
---------------------------Veretout----------------------------
---------------------Gil-------------Ayew--------------------
----------------------------Kozak---------------------------
Assuming Okore and Kozak are fit and looking sharp in training.
On even a draw would be huge. Can you imagine a sneaky win. Would be incredible from where we are.
--------------------------Guzan------------------------------I'd like to see this given a go.
--Hutton---------Okore----------Clark------------Amavi--
-------------------Gana--------------Sanchez----------------
---------------------------Veretout----------------------------
---------------------Gil-------------Ayew--------------------
----------------------------Kozak---------------------------
Assuming Okore and Kozak are fit and looking sharp in training.
I would have Richards in for Okore, then get Okore in after the break..
This game won't save us or relegate us. But it will be most interesting to see what immediate differences Garde has made. Tactically, strategically and simply in terms of desire and attitude. There won't be a much harder test than this, so even if we lose which most people expect, the way we lose, for me will be more important than the actual result.
This game won't save us or relegate us. But it will be most interesting to see what immediate differences Garde has made. Tactically, strategically and simply in terms of desire and attitude. There won't be a much harder test than this, so even if we lose which most people expect, the way we lose, for me will be more important than the actual result.
I think it will be more interesting after the international break, gives him a chance to put his tactics across.
This game won't save us or relegate us. But it will be most interesting to see what immediate differences Garde has made. Tactically, strategically and simply in terms of desire and attitude. There won't be a much harder test than this, so even if we lose which most people expect, the way we lose, for me will be more important than the actual result.
I think it will be more interesting after the international break, gives him a chance to put his tactics across.
well off course. I'm not suggesting there will be a massive shift so quickly. What I will say is that not having Sherwood/Kmac at the helm will have an effect. The question is what extent and for how long in the game? As the weeks go by the new philosophy will bed in and hopefully we all we will start to see the fruits of Garde's influence.
Well Norwich were minutes away from getting a draw at the Emptihad last week.
And Aguerro and Silva are out.
Yes we are massive underdogs but let's not write the game off completely.
I'll go for 1-1, and some positivity restored.
I want to go down tomorrow and take my Greek mate with me who has only been living in the city for a few months. However, I have beenSurely they'll deliver to Villa Park.instructedtoldadvised that I have to stay in to wait for a delivery from M&S.
I want to go down tomorrow and take my Greek mate with me who has only been living in the city for a few months. However, I have beeninstructedtoldadvised that I have to stay in to wait for a delivery from M&S.
Welcome back, Fabian...
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Oh, and the M&S delivery came this morning so I'm going after all.
Even managed to annoy wife by being indisposed at the traps when the delivery turned up; she had to answer the door in her dressing gown.
That'll teach her.
Oh, and the M&S delivery came this morning so I'm going after all.
Even managed to annoy wife by being indisposed at the traps when the delivery turned up; she had to answer the door in her dressing gown.
That'll teach her.
Your wife has a door in her dressing gown?
Sorry! I'll be quiet now.
Interesting comment from Manuel Pelegrini regarding Delph reported in the Graun here: Manuel Pellegrini: I hope Fabian Delph won’t be booed on return to Aston Villa (http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/nov/06/manuel-pellegrini-fabian-delph-aston-villa-return)
Asked if Delph could expect a difficult welcome, Pellegrini said: “No, I hope he will not receive that. He played a lot of years for Aston Villa and Aston Villa wanted to sell him also. He continued being a pl
ayer that gave a lot of his career to Aston Villa and I don’t think the fans will forget all those things.”
An eye-brow raising narrative for me, as I was under the impression that Villa wanted him to stay, what with being the club captain and everything, and it was a case that his new contract included a ridiculously-low release clause valuation.
Come from 2.1 down to win 4.2. Going to check the bestYou'll have to pass a drugs test before they'll let you place that bet.
odds on that.
Would be a big bonus to see Kozak on the bench.Is he still alive?
Oh, and the M&S delivery came this morning...M&S you say?...kinky devil
the Ashley Young that dived to get a penalty against us. He deserves all the stick he gets and a load more the cheating little twat.Interesting comment from Manuel Pelegrini regarding Delph reported in the Graun here: Manuel Pellegrini: I hope Fabian Delph won’t be booed on return to Aston Villa (http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/nov/06/manuel-pellegrini-fabian-delph-aston-villa-return)
Asked if Delph could expect a difficult welcome, Pellegrini said: “No, I hope he will not receive that. He played a lot of years for Aston Villa and Aston Villa wanted to sell him also. He continued being a pl
ayer that gave a lot of his career to Aston Villa and I don’t think the fans will forget all those things.”
An eye-brow raising narrative for me, as I was under the impression that Villa wanted him to stay, what with being the club captain and everything, and it was a case that his new contract included a ridiculously-low release clause valuation.
That is a pitiful attempt to defend his actions. We paid for about 6 years of his career while we stood by him through injury and then got two good years out of him. I'm sure he'll win some titles at Citeh, but it doesn't change the fact that he used us and betrayed us. Not all footballers deserve booing when they first go back to their old clubs, Ashley Young didn't, but Delph fully does.
If I were Pellegrini I wouldn't include Delph in the squad. They really need the win so why give the crowd an excuse to get worked up and create a hostile atmosphere? We've already got the positivity of a new manager, why give us something else. For those reasons I hope he does pick him, but in his shoes, i'd leave him in Manchester. It's not like he's a vital part of their side so they'll hardly misssssssssssssss him any way (snigger).
And fair play to the Grauniad for including an excellent "other side of the story" piece by the magnificent Mr Woodhall!Interesting comment from Manuel Pelegrini regarding Delph reported in the Graun here: Manuel Pellegrini: I hope Fabian Delph wont be booed on return to Aston Villa (http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/nov/06/manuel-pellegrini-fabian-delph-aston-villa-return)
Asked if Delph could expect a difficult welcome, Pellegrini said: No, I hope he will not receive that. He played a lot of years for Aston Villa and Aston Villa wanted to sell him also. He continued being a pl
ayer that gave a lot of his career to Aston Villa and I dont think the fans will forget all those things.
An eye-brow raising narrative for me, as I was under the impression that Villa wanted him to stay, what with being the club captain and everything, and it was a case that his new contract included a ridiculously-low release clause valuation.
That is a pitiful attempt to defend his actions. We paid for about 6 years of his career while we stood by him through injury and then got two good years out of him. I'm sure he'll win some titles at Citeh, but it doesn't change the fact that he used us and betrayed us. Not all footballers deserve booing when they first go back to their old clubs, Ashley Young didn't, but Delph fully does.
The team selection is massive tomorrow. I hope Traore has been good in training as any defender will be worried about his ability and pace. This would stop them from surrounding our penalty box in fear of the counter attack. Also some appearance from Kozak would be refreshing .....
Interesting comment from Manuel Pelegrini regarding Delph reported in the Graun here: Manuel Pellegrini: I hope Fabian Delph won’t be booed on return to Aston Villa (http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/nov/06/manuel-pellegrini-fabian-delph-aston-villa-return)
Asked if Delph could expect a difficult welcome, Pellegrini said: “No, I hope he will not receive that. He played a lot of years for Aston Villa and Aston Villa wanted to sell him also. He continued being a player that gave a lot of his career to Aston Villa and I don’t think the fans will forget all those things.”
An eye-brow raising narrative for me, as I was under the impression that Villa wanted him to stay, what with being the club captain and everything, and it was a case that his new contract included a ridiculously-low release clause valuation.
Interesting comment from Manuel Pelegrini regarding Delph reported in the Graun here: Manuel Pellegrini: I hope Fabian Delph won’t be booed on return to Aston Villa (http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/nov/06/manuel-pellegrini-fabian-delph-aston-villa-return)
Asked if Delph could expect a difficult welcome, Pellegrini said: “No, I hope he will not receive that. He played a lot of years for Aston Villa and Aston Villa wanted to sell him also. He continued being a player that gave a lot of his career to Aston Villa and I don’t think the fans will forget all those things.”
An eye-brow raising narrative for me, as I was under the impression that Villa wanted him to stay, what with being the club captain and everything, and it was a case that his new contract included a ridiculously-low release clause valuation.
Pellegrini is quite correct. As soon as we discovered that Delph had an 8 mill release clause in his contract we couldn't wait to cash in.
I had a dream we won one-nil. I must stop drinking creosote before bedtime.
Here (http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/nov/06/what-fabian-delph-did-at-aston-villa-was-farcical)
It would be nice to see a starting line-up and see what he's trying to do rather than thinking "what the fuck is that?!!".
Response vital ... Result not so
If we dont respond the "bounce factor" of the new manager will be lost and we will have to rely on genuine long term improvement which i fear will come too late to save us.
The results are very important in the Everton, Watford, Southampton, Newcastle, West Ham, Sunderland, Norwich and Palace games.I think you will find that result is important is any game. You lose either 2 or 3 points if it's a bad result or vica-versa. (sorry!)
Not so much today.
It would be nice to see a starting line-up and see what he's trying to do rather than thinking "what the fuck is that?!!".
The results are very important in the Everton, Watford, Southampton, Newcastle, West Ham, Sunderland, Norwich and Palace games.I think you will find that result is important is any game. You lose either 2 or 3 points if it's a bad result or vica-versa. (sorry!)
Not so much today.
The results are very important in the Everton, Watford, Southampton, Newcastle, West Ham, Sunderland, Norwich and Palace games.I think you will find that result is important is any game. You lose either 2 or 3 points if it's a bad result or vica-versa. (sorry!)
Not so much today.
We will stay up by winning games against likes of Norwich, Newcastle and Watford, today won't define things.
The results are very important in the Everton, Watford, Southampton, Newcastle, West Ham, Sunderland, Norwich and Palace games.I think you will find that result is important is any game. You lose either 2 or 3 points if it's a bad result or vica-versa. (sorry!)
Not so much today.
We will stay up by winning games against likes of Norwich, Newcastle and Watford, today won't define things.
If we lose it won't matter too much, but if we win it'll be absolutely massive.
Who are the sub's and where's the match thread?
Is Westwood injured?He had concussion on Monday and I have heard it said on here that he cannot play for 7 days after that.
Shay Given on 5Live saying players find it difficult to play at home at Villa Park because of the fans.
Before that gets slated, in no way did he suggest it's all the fans fault. In my mind, Guzan is a player who has zero confidence, which I think fans have had an impact on (again, not saying it's all the fans fault).
Can you remember the last time, in the league, you came away from Villa Park thinking the crowd was great, or even good?