Concrete Ron

[Clampy]

If he's buggering off in the summer who replaces him as captain? I'm usually not fussed about that sort of thing but I suspect making Gabby captain would just make it even less likely that he stops being started every game.

I reckon Westwood. Might have been Delph if were staying, but I think that ship sailed a long time ago.

Senderos might make a decent captain.

[Gregorys Boy]

Wouldn't mind either Delph or Senderos, but I am still waiting to wake up from this crazy dream and reliaze it is still the same Senderos who played so poorly for Arsenal all those years and that the world has gone back to noraml

[Dave]

If he's buggering off in the summer who replaces him as captain? I'm usually not fussed about that sort of thing but I suspect making Gabby captain would just make it even less likely that he stops being started every game.

I reckon Westwood. Might have been Delph if were staying, but I think that ship sailed a long time ago.

Senderos might make a decent captain.

He could well do.

I wonder if Lambert sees him as somebody who will always be in the side. When Vlaar goes, I don't think I could honestly say the pecking order of the four centre halves from first choice to last choice. After this season Senderos might be at the top of that list, but he could just as easily be at the bottom.

I think that Westwood when fit will always be in Lambert's midfield.

[villasjf]

If he's buggering off in the summer who replaces him as captain? I'm usually not fussed about that sort of thing but I suspect making Gabby captain would just make it even less likely that he stops being started every game.

I reckon Westwood. Might have been Delph if were staying, but I think that ship sailed a long time ago.

Senderos might make a decent captain.

Certainly not Gabby. I cannot think of a worst choice.

[Ozzjim]

Westwood will be. Captained Crewe, steady influence, good player. Likely to play most weeks.

[not3bad]

Too soon for Sanchez to have a shout?

[dekko]

Westy was captain against Blackpool the other day wasn't he?

[Dave Cooper please]

Maybe we should have a poll on him. How many league games will he manage for us this season assuming he stays.

Twelvety

[Villafirst]

It's his meniscus again , i hear.Thought that was one of the decathlon events.

Weak Cartilages to go with weak calf muscles!......Concrete Ron?

[not3bad]

It's his meniscus again , i hear.Thought that was one of the decathlon events.

Weak Cartilages to go with weak calf muscles!......Concrete Ron?

Time for the thread to be renamed?

[Dave Cooper please]

Isn't a meniscus that curvy bit on the top when you put water into a test tube?

[Damo70]

Presuming Delph follows Blancmange Ron out of the door I would give it to Hutton.

[adrenachrome]

Brum Mail

Aston Villa skipper Ron Vlaar on Stoke howler: I want to show I'm better than that

Vlaar ready for his first appearance since his Potters mistake

    16:00, 31 March 2015
    By Gregg Evans

Ron Vlaar is determined to make up for his Stoke shocker when he next pulls on an Aston Villa shirt.

Vlaar has declared himself fit for this weekend's trip to Manchester United and he is hoping to atone for his costly error against the Potters.

The Dutch defender was sent off in Tim Sherwood's first match in charge after conceding a last minute penalty, which resulted in a 2-1 defeat for Villa.

With eight Premier League games remaining Vlaar is determined to play a part in Villa’s survival bid and is desperate to make amends.

“It was my last moment I played in a game because I got injured after that so I want to show I’m better than that,” he said.

“It cost us big and it was frustrating because I was responsible.

“You have to get rid of the feeling but I haven’t had a new chance yet because I haven’t played.

“I know I can do better and everyone here has helped me get over it.”

Vlaar will step up his training this week ahead of the Old Trafford clash.

While he hasn’t taken part in many Bodymoor Heath sessions under the new regime, the 30-year-old has noticed the huge lift that Sherwood has brought.

“It feels really good - it’s different now, there’s more energy and that’s a good thing.

“You could see from the start, it’s a new chance for everyone. You can feel it all over the place.

“Some good results have helped and we are looking at the bright side now.

“We are still in a hard situation but the results over the last few weeks are getting better.

“It’s unlucky that we lost to Swansea, because a point would have been good.

“But we can build on the recent results and that’s a really good thing.”

[Toronto Villa]

I hope he comes back and plays a blinder. We need him to step up this weekend. A point is a must at Old Trafford.

[eamonn]

Make Van Gaal wish he was his boss and daddy.