Mbwana Samatta. Sold. Puns still banned.

[Nunkin1965]

Looking forward to seeing him play.
His enthusiasm is only going to be a positive force on the side.

[PeterWithe]

Also, apparently Richard O'Kelly and John Terry don't like coriander.

My mates lad has started working for the club. I asked him for some inside information and he said he’d ask and let me know. I had a text a few days later ‘The really famous one who helps the manager, he doesn’t like spicy food’

He’s not w big football fan.

[villa `cross the mersey]

Also, apparently Richard O'Kelly and John Terry don't like coriander.

My mates lad has started working for the club. I asked him for some inside information and he said he’d ask and let me know. I had a text a few days later ‘The really famous one who helps the manager, he doesn’t like spicy food’

He’s not w big football fan.

No fear of a "Terry Delhi Belly" then

[Bad English]

The club should really try to make the most of this. Have a wee pre-season tour of East Africa, force our way in to the collective subconscious of half a continent, come back with photos of Villa playing friendlies in front of 60,000 Villa-mad Tanzanians, at their national stadium. It'd look crazy-good - "the claret & blue continent"

If a load of Villa fans went along we could call it the 'Grumble in the Jungle'.

[Legion]

Stands. Applauds. Sits back down.

[purpletrousers]

The club should really try to make the most of this. Have a wee pre-season tour of East Africa, force our way in to the collective subconscious of half a continent, come back with photos of Villa playing friendlies in front of 60,000 Villa-mad Tanzanians, at their national stadium. It'd look crazy-good - "the claret & blue continent"

If a load of Villa fans went along we could call it the 'Grumble in the Jungle'.

We need to develop the links with SC Villa in Uganda next door too.
I did suggest some project work a few years back but then the Villa in the community stuff was limited to UK only.
I’m meeting their general manager at a match next month if I have my way on our trip itinerary - anyone got any Villa in the community links? (I know supporter Liasoon Lee Preece will pass on but just in case any more ITK)

[Brend'Watkins]

Over 10 years ago we sent over 100 H&V donated old Villa shirts out to Tanzania.  There’s the seed right there.

[brian green]

My younger son regularly takes suitcases full of donated Villa shirts to Havana.  Nothing come though the Cuban connection yet.  Perhaps we should start a Villa Boxing Club.  Or baseball.

[purpletrousers]

Over 10 years ago we sent over 100 H&V donated old Villa shirts out to Tanzania.  There’s the seed right there.

Aha! Thanks to the generosity of the parishioners here I took out about 30 odd to Uganda in 2008 . There was a televised - well we paid to get it onto the news - game at the National Mental Health Hospital resplendent in a wondrous mix of Villa all ages Home Vs Villa all ages away, with a heck of a lot of Taylors on the pitch.
My trip next month is a big family one but another work one and I'd be tempted to do it again. Also fantasising of a SCV/AVFC link up, The Emperor has struck me as someone you could imagine supporting positive mental health promotion through footy stuff.

[sirlordbaltimore]

Can anyone confirm he's actually received his work permit ?

[LeeB]

Can anyone confirm he's actually received his work permit ?

The Home Office?

[Brassneck]

Can anyone confirm he's actually received his work permit ?

Deano stated that he’s available for Tuesday so whilst not confirmation, it’s the next best thing.

[john e]

my lad tells me he’s alright because he’s got a 83 finishing rating on Fifa which is all that matters to him when evaluating players

[Ads]

my lad tells me he’s alright because he’s got a 83 finishing rating on Fifa which is all that matters to him when evaluating players

What's his pace and acceleration stats like though.

[Legion]

Depends on how mad his Dad is.