Pre-Season Friendlies 2012

[Monty]

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.

It's all looking pretty great.

[Concrete John]

Is there any official word on why Albrighton and Hutton aren't going?

[Brend'Watkins]

Notable inclusion: Brad Guzan
Notable absentee: Alan Hutton.

I wonder why that is? 

[Chris Jameson]

Notable inclusion: Brad Guzan
Notable absentee: Alan Hutton.

I wonder why that is? 

As part of Rangers punishment they have been forced to take him back.

[ADVILLAFAN]

Is there any official word on why Albrighton and Hutton aren't going?

Albrighton is injured, his leg in a cast apparently.

Makoun having some work permit issues.

[Concrete John]

But nothing on Hutton? 

Unless there's an official excuse/reason, it says to me a move is close for him!

[Brend'Watkins]

But nothing on Hutton? 

Unless there's an official excuse/reason, it says to me a move is close for him!

Oh come off it John.  Do you honestly think another club could be in for him, I mean, part with money thinking he will improve their team, seriously?

[UK Redsox]

But nothing on Hutton? 

Unless there's an official excuse/reason, it says to me a move is close for him!

Oh come off it John.  Do you honestly think another club could be in for him, I mean, part with money thinking he will improve their team, seriously?

Newco Rangers ?

[Hookeysmith]

Has TSM actually got a job anywhere yet?

Chances are his first signing will be Heskey / Hutton  **finger crossed thingy**

[UK Redsox]

I wonder if Hutton requested a number change from "2" to "28" or whether it was enforced ?

[Concrete John]

Given that he's only a year into his contract I think someone will have a stump up some money for him.  Anyone know how big his wages are? 

[UK Redsox]

Pretty impressed with the Tour Guide on Pravda

http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2826645,00.html

I can highly recommend "The National Constitution Center" close to the Liberty Bell.

Don't bother with the US Mint.

[Damo70]

Does anyone know when the US tour games kick off British time?

[PeterWithesShin]

Philadelphia Union v Villa
Date: July 18, 7.30pm US time, 12.30am UK time

Chicago Fire v Villa
Date: July 21, 7.30pm US time, 1.30am UK time

Portland Timbers v Villa
Date: July 24, 8pm UK time, 4am UK time

[Toronto Villa]

is anyone from H&V going to the Philly game? I'll be there. Would be good to meet up at some point.