Aston Villa Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread

JPA · 17-08-2008 12:20am

Savman wrote: »

Huh? Bids for Milner and Doyle?

Well not official but it's been speculated. Why so surprised?

leninbenjamin · 17-08-2008 12:24am

Savman wrote: »

Also, anybody care to speculate on why the f*** Ashley Young was left out of the England squad? Conspiracy theories abound.

that makes no sense...

Time Magazine · 17-08-2008 12:27am

Savman wrote: »

Also, anybody care to speculate on why the f*** Ashley Young was left out of the England squad? Conspiracy theories abound.

Hopefully will spur him into giving Fabio something to watch tomorrow.

Anyone going to Murray's for it? I'll be there.

Savman · 17-08-2008 12:27am

JPA wrote: »

Well not official but it's been speculated. Why so surprised?

Cos it was just thrown so nonchalantly into a well written article, kinda threw me off a bit.

that makes no sense...

I doubt Villa asked for Young to be excluded, so this decision by Capello is absolutely baffling :eek:

Savman · 17-08-2008 12:29am

Antithetic wrote: »

Hopefully will spur him into giving Fabio something to watch tomorrow.

What more does the guy have to do ffs? Pulled the strings on Thursday and let's not forget his match winner against Odense to put us thru. Bizarre.

DSB · 17-08-2008 12:30am

Beckham shouldn't be anywhere near that squad.

Savman · 17-08-2008 12:31am

DSB wrote: »

Beckham shouldn't be anywhere near that squad.

Him and half a dozen others.

Time Magazine · 17-08-2008 12:31am

Savman wrote: »

What more does the guy have to do ffs? Pulled the strings on Thursday and let's not forget his match winner against Odense to put us thru. Bizarre.

Not doubting it's bizarre, just considering the consequences rather than the cause.

DSB · 17-08-2008 12:32am

Looking at that squad Capello seems clueless.

JPA · 17-08-2008 12:32am

Savman wrote: »

What more does the guy have to do ffs? Pulled the strings on Thursday and let's not forget his match winner against Odense to put us thru. Bizarre.

It's very strange. Will being in the England squad make him play better or will not being in it make him play better?
Less games: good but playing for England would also boost his confidence you would think. Bit of a catch 22.

Savman · 17-08-2008 12:34am

Don't see how Barry makes the squad considering he's barely kicked a ball since May.

No idea what Fabio's at, few ppl suggesting he's not a fan of 'wingers' in the true sense but surely Young warrants an inclusion on merit alone. Shocking.

Savman · 17-08-2008 12:35am

JPA wrote: »

It's very strange. Will being in the England squad make him play better or will not being in it make him play better?
Less games: good but playing for England would also boost his confidence you would think. Bit of a catch 22.

Listen, as a Villa fan it's great news. As a football fan it's inexcusable. Especially considering some of the other names on that sheet.

DSB · 17-08-2008 12:37am

Savman wrote: »

Don't see how Barry makes the squad considering he's barely kicked a ball since May.

No idea what Fabio's at, few ppl suggesting he's not a fan of 'wingers' in the true sense but surely Young warrants an inclusion on merit alone. Shocking.

Can't see what Walcott or Heskey are doing in that squad either to be honest. Surely Agbonlahor and Crouch have done more to warrant inclusion.

Helix · 17-08-2008 6:16am

Helix wrote: »

anyone going to the match tomorrow?

well, im not

i somehow managed to leave my phone downstairs last night so didnt hear the alarm

gutted

Töpher · 17-08-2008 10:13am

Jesus, that sucks. Too costly for last minute flights, or are you too far from the airport? Either way, that sucks man

wynters · 17-08-2008 10:40am

That's a stinker Helix.

Anyone know of any pubs showing today's game? Or is sopcast the only option...?

wynters · 17-08-2008 11:16am

Seems to be a few heading down to Murrays (formerly Fraziers) for it according to IrishVillains site.

'Sure I might wander in...

Villain · 17-08-2008 11:24am

Perhaps capello knows how good Young is and wants tonlook at other players, it's only a friendly

Time Magazine · 17-08-2008 11:35am

Helix wrote: »

well, im not

i somehow managed to leave my phone downstairs last night so didnt hear the alarm

gutted

Sorry to hear that

. Wander down to Murray's and I'll buy you a consolation pint if you introduce yourself.

I'll be handsome one :pac:

wynters wrote: »

Seems to be a few heading down to Murrays (formerly Fraziers) for it accordingly to IrishVillains site.

'Sure I might wander in...

My Man City-supporting brother is home from the States today. What are the odds of me getting him to drop along as well?

Savman · 17-08-2008 12:30pm

Helix wrote: »

well, im not

i somehow managed to leave my phone downstairs last night so didnt hear the alarm

gutted

Yeesh :eek:

Those early morning flights are a bitch, I'd much prefer going for an overnight stay or booking flights at reasonable times and not being a total wreck for the game. It's worth paying extra for IMHO.

mirwillbeback · 17-08-2008 1:28pm

Hi men,
Is there a pub in Dublin where Villa fans meet for games that are on the box? I'm thinking particularly of the Liverpool game in a fortnight, I can't face watching it with my Liverpool mates, as I am sick of listening to sh!te.
Good to see there's a few Villa fans out there, thought for a long time I was the only one.
Cheers,
Paul

JPA · 17-08-2008 2:18pm

VILLA: Friedel, Young, Shorey, Laursen, Davies, Reo-Coker, Barry, Petrov, Young, Carew, Agbonlahor. Subs: Taylor, Gardner, Knight, Salifou, Harewood, Routledge, Osbourne.

Villain · 17-08-2008 2:25pm

So Petrov on the right emmmm don't like him out there be nice to see Routledge get a run. Good to see Carew fit again though.

Reports in the paper say Villa bid for Milner but Newcastle want £10 million sterling, hard to know what will happen, we obviously need a right winger and MON has said more players are to come so you assume it will be a right sided player, still weak in numbers up front, Harewood won't offer much against top teams, another 20 million on a winger and a striker and we could cement a top 6 place

Bounty Hunter · 17-08-2008 2:32pm

nah Petrov in the holding role he excelled in, in the last few games of last season IMO. 3man midfield with Young in a free role again

Villain · 17-08-2008 2:37pm

Thats true Bounty actually.

SantryRed · 17-08-2008 2:45pm

Anyone got a link for that Justintv thing for this game? Chelsea games boring me.

Savman · 17-08-2008 2:48pm

No Maloney again. He prolly is off so.

Bounty Hunter · 17-08-2008 2:50pm

http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=16500&part=sports

a load of links there but no sign of ant WMP links so dunno if Justintv will have it, which is a pitty its usually good quality.

good to see Carew starting, no Maloney with a 7-man bench is would suggest he isnt in Villa's plans this year though

SantryRed · 17-08-2008 2:51pm

Found one.

Sh1te quality but it'll have to do.

http://www.justin.tv/fox_2

DarenO · 17-08-2008 2:57pm

Sopcast Channel 6029 Star Sports, its a bit stop start but the picture is clear

Come on the villa

Darren

Villain · 17-08-2008 2:58pm

DarenO wrote: »

Sopcast Channel 6029 Star Sports, its a bit stop start but the picture is clear

Come on the villa

Darren

Yea can't get it to buffer fully

Neil3030 · 17-08-2008 3:02pm

Workin fine for me once the match started...

Bounty Hunter · 17-08-2008 3:07pm

same here working fine, downloaded sopcast for it used that justintv thing for the FH game

Doodee · 17-08-2008 4:34pm

Epic

V1llianous · 17-08-2008 4:36pm

We're going top !!!

:D:D:D

Raekwon · 17-08-2008 4:38pm

What a 7 minutes for Gabby!

artanevilla · 17-08-2008 4:39pm

Super.

Savman · 17-08-2008 4:40pm

Absolutely fantastic from Agbolahor

Helix · 17-08-2008 4:41pm

V1llianous wrote: »

We're going top !!! :D:D:D

we need another one

Savman · 17-08-2008 4:42pm

the bleedin' state of Stephen Ireland...looks like a hare krisna :pac:

Neil3030 · 17-08-2008 5:56pm

Very happy with Luke Young today. Leaving the penalty incident aside, nothing got down the right hand side. Shorey on the other hand looked shakey.

Villain · 17-08-2008 6:14pm

Sky showing goals again after break.

After watching the Utd game, I think MON should give Newcastle the 10m for Milner, great player, works really hard him on one wing and Young on the other and we would be sailing

estebancambias · 17-08-2008 6:16pm

Duff should be 17 million then...oh wait he was.

In all seriousness though, yeah Milner is good, he's not elegant on the ball or anything, he's sort of a 'scrappy winger', but his crossing is good.

OPENROAD · 17-08-2008 8:00pm

Well done to Villa today and in particular Agbonlahor, very very early days but I'm happy with my each way bet for him to be top scorer at 80/1.:)

Helix · 17-08-2008 8:05pm

he got 12 last season, hes got 4 so far this season

if he doesnt beat 12 ill worry

DarenO · 17-08-2008 8:33pm

Gabby interview

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/match_of_the_day/7566991.stm

MON interview

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/match_of_the_day/7567050.stm

coghlac3 · 17-08-2008 9:23pm

Helix, just back in and see you missed the flight! That sucks. For you and all others.....

I got the AerLingus 1pm flight from Dublin. Flight was 30mins late leaving. Got taxi straight from airport (£35) and was in seat about 10 seconds before ko

Great atmosphere, and some very noteable performances.

Helix · 17-08-2008 9:26pm

excellent! that sounds bloody good

gonna get that flight for the second half of the season

how long did it take to villa park from the airport? 30 mins or so?

coghlac3 · 17-08-2008 9:35pm

Bout 20 mins in Taxi, then 5 minute walk. Try and co-ordinate with others going over as taxi fair is steep at thirty five GBP

Esse85 · 17-08-2008 10:11pm

DarenO wrote: »

Gabby interview

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/match_of_the_day/7566991.stm

MON interview

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/match_of_the_day/7567050.stm

Would it really kill Gabby to smile? He looks like he's been on the losing side.

I cant wait to watch the goals on MOTD @10.30

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