Pre-Season Friendlies 2012

[Phil from the upper holte]

I don't think Holman likes bein on the left kept drifting. Did ok I thought as did Stevens. Overall a good run out, ended up in the home end as the terraces behind the goal were full

[claret and blue blood]

Liked the lime green shirts! Lets hope our opposition get sick off the sight of them !
Liked Holman's industry, reminded me a bit of Frank Carrodus ( yes I know I'm an old git) Only saw the second half but we did seem to be trying to pass and move, let's hope that continues.

[Archie]

Just seen the away kit for the first time, it's bloody horrendous, but at least it's incorporated our traditional lime green colours.

Nice touch, mate! :-)

[peter w]

That lime-green nonsense makes me wonder what that 9 minute macron video was all about. Relying on history, pictures of shirts, a bow back to winning shirts, and then that. Still, I'm sure the kids will love it. Plus, name me one side who wears lime-green that have ever been relegated?

[cdbearsfan]

I think the respecting history is about the home shirt. I don't really care about the away colours... the more it sells the better, and loads of fans seemed to be wearing them yesterday.

[PaulTheVillan]

No Ireland?

[cdbearsfan]

Injured.

[Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air]

Injured.

Glad to hear his Grandmother is OK.

[peter w]

Injured.

Glad to hear his Grandmother is OK.

Which one? I think he's got seven left.

[cdbearsfan]

Irish grandmothers have nine lives, like cats.

[Billy Walker]

I'm not prepared to judge any player on last season, particularly an attacking one given the tactics that were employed.

Same here. I'm keeping a particular eye and Bannan, and to a lesser extent Albrighton - who both disappointed last season.

Agreed, Bannan is the one I'm keeping an eye on for the new season, from what we're seeing so far the midfield play will suit him this year, if so he needs to step up and start controlling games.  Hopefully the long hollywood passes were down to the system and we'll see a lot more pass and move from him this year.  He's a great prospect and has shown flashes of brilliance so far but never looked like making those the norm rather than the highlights, I really hope he makes the step up.

The other one I'm really keen to see get a good run is Clark, From what I've seen I think he has everything he needs to be a top class central defender, he just needs to take his chance (which I'm convinced he'll get early this year) and start being a leader at the back for us.

Bannan looked hungry, wanting the ball at every opportunity.   I think he realizes this is a big year for him and I would be absolutely delighted if he really came of age this term.  There's so much potential there.

[olaftab]

Irish grandmothers have nine lives, like cats.

I had 11 grandma's funerals to attend when I was t school. It's a common thing on the sub-continent handed down so I was well within my right to take time off!

[UK Redsox]

Is there a squad list available for the USA trip ?

[Tom_Mc9?]

Goalkeepers: Brad Guzan, Andy Marshall, Shay Given.

Defenders: Nathan Baker, Ciaran Clark, James Collins, Richard Dunne, Eric Lichaj, Matt Lowton, Enda Stevens, Stephen Warnock.

Midfielders: B Bannan, S Carruthers, F Delph, K E Ahmadi, G Gardner, C Herd, B Holman, S Ireland, D Johnson, C N’Zogbia. ‪#AVFC‬

Forwards: Gabby Agbonlahor, Darren Bent, Nathan Delfouneso, Andi Weimann. AVFC

Notable inclusion: Brad Guzan
Notable absentee: Alan Hutton.

[Mister E]

Goalkeepers: Brad Guzan, Andy Marshall, Shay Given.

Defenders: Nathan Baker, Ciaran Clark, James Collins, Richard Dunne, Eric Lichaj, Matt Lowton, Enda Stevens, Stephen Warnock.

Midfielders: B Bannan, S Carruthers, F Delph, K E Ahmadi, G Gardner, C Herd, B Holman, S Ireland, D Johnson, C N’Zogbia. ‪#AVFC‬

Forwards: Gabby Agbonlahor, Darren Bent, Nathan Delfouneso, Andi Weimann. AVFC

Notable inclusion: Brad Guzan
Notable absentee: Alan Hutton.

The 'notable' omission and inclusion is excellent to see.

Good to see Ciaran listed formally as a defender. Great to see such a good blend of youth and (in the main) credible experienced players.