Tony's Tweets

[Jimbo]

Our Tone reckons a certain legendary ball-bending Brazilian fullback nearly joined us in 97/98.

[Clark W Griswold]

I think it's more like a legendary ball bending Brazilian full back reckons he almost joined us back in the mid nineties (95 I think) as also claimed by a certain steady former Aston Villa chairman and travel agent and a former wirey haired dog whistling manager. I think Tone has just jumped in on this one and made a fun twitter picture and comment. That's what I like about our Tone.

[Gareth]

This was in the press a coupls if weeks ago - apparently we signed Southgate instead - I think the 2nd best centre back I've seen in a Villa shirt is far better than a left back who we'd have got a year out of

[Salsa Party Animal]

I think Dr Tony Xia should have offer him a job at Villa Park maybe as coach and connection for South America. Apart from JPA we haven't signed anyone direct from South America this century. When are we going to get a Brazilian player playing in Claret and Blues ?

[ChicagoLion]

This was in the press a coupls if weeks ago - apparently we signed Southgate instead - I think the 2nd best centre back I've seen in a Villa shirt is far better than a left back who we'd have got a year out of

Southgate,2nd best centre back?
So after McGrath I will offer up Nichol, Mcnaught Evans Ugo Laursen Barry.
Melberg

[Allan C]

This was in the press a coupls if weeks ago - apparently we signed Southgate instead - I think the 2nd best centre back I've seen in a Villa shirt is far better than a left back who we'd have got a year out of

Southgate,2nd best centre back?
So after McGrath I will offer up Nichol, Mcnaught Evans Ugo Laursen Barry.
Melberg
Southgate was better than all of those except McGrath and possibly Ugo.

[brian green]

And Con Martin capped for his country at centre half and goalkeeper.

[Gareth]

This was in the press a coupls if weeks ago - apparently we signed Southgate instead - I think the 2nd best centre back I've seen in a Villa shirt is far better than a left back who we'd have got a year out of

Southgate,2nd best centre back?
So after McGrath I will offer up Nichol, Mcnaught Evans Ugo Laursen Barry.
Melberg

Never had pleasure of Nichol, Evans or McNaught live but Southgate would be ahead of Ugo, Laursen & Mellberg for me & Teale would be ahead of Barry as a centre half!

McGrath
Southgate
Ugo
Laursen
Mellberg
Teale
Of the ones seen live

[kipeye]

This was in the press a coupls if weeks ago - apparently we signed Southgate instead - I think the 2nd best centre back I've seen in a Villa shirt is far better than a left back who we'd have got a year out of

Southgate,2nd best centre back?
So after McGrath I will offer up Nichol, Mcnaught Evans Ugo Laursen Barry.
Melberg

Never had pleasure of Nichol, Evans or McNaught live but Southgate would be ahead of Ugo, Laursen & Mellberg for me & Teale would be ahead of Barry as a centre half!

McGrath
Southgate
Ugo
Laursen
Mellberg
Teale
Of the ones seen live

For me McGrath and Nicholl were the best-but Evans & McNaught weren't far behind as they were so solid and could score goals.
Southgate was probably as good as any but a very different kind of player, he was very good with the ball at his feet. Barry was never a great centre half but a very good full back and a great midfielder. Ugo took a long time to settle and was always prone to error (most are) but a very strong solid dependable player. Laursen and Mellberg were excellent-Teale was simply hard and consistent. I would have any one of them now.

[cdbearsfan]

I'd have Southgate as my second best defender, I did see Evans but only when he was past his prime. Would have him ahead of Laursen, Mellberg, Ugo, Nielsen and any others we have had since 1988, apart from McGrath, obviously. An absolutely fantastic player.

[Ads]

I was never wholly convinced by Southgate in a 442, but he was excellent in a back three

[cdbearsfan]

How often did he play in a 442 for us? I don't imagine it was too often. He played well there for Ingerlund IIRC.

[Tayls_7]

I miss the fact we used to be able to attract the Southgates, Taylors, Drapers, Saunders and Collymores. Players whose quality and potential you could get genuinely excited about. Now while searching for Bentekes we are far more likely to get Syllas, Bacunas, Tonevs and Hollmans.

[Tayls_7]

I miss the fact we used to be able to attract the Southgates, Taylors, Drapers, Saunders and Collymores. Players whose quality and potential you could get genuinely excited about. Now while searching for Bentekes we are far more likely to get Syllas, Bacunas, Tonevs and Hollmans.

I think I'm saying we used to be patrons of Waitrose and now we are one inflation rise away from the food banks.

Laursen runs Southgate very close.

[TenBenson]

I like him too.  Eccentric Chinese millionaire.  What's not to like?

Had to fix this 🤣