Craig Gardner has called for the the fringe players to get a second bite of the UEFA Cup apple and from the 20 man squad announced on avfc.co.uk it looks like he’s going to get his wish. Several top players get left behind for some much needed R&R.
Fabio Capello has his eye on a few of Villa’s young stars, but you might be surprised at what he has to say about our current record signing.
Crouch. Heskey. Ashley Young off to Real Madrid?? Oh yes, the silly rumours have already started.
Villa are one of a handful of Intertoto Cup “winners” left in the UEFA Cup and are therefore in the hunt to be the overall winners of the trophy. OK, it’s only the Intertoto I know, but it could be the first reason to unlock the silverware cabinet this season.
Gareth Barry talks about his Premier League hopes for Aston Villa and international plans with England.
Craig Gardner has asked the boss to give the second stringers another chance in the UEFA Cup. How seriously is MON taking this game; does he want to throw the big guns in an attempt to win the group or will they get the rest while the youngster get some experience??
We’re gonna win the league, we’re gonna win the league!! Well, maybe not this year, but how are we doing compared with the past?? You’ll have to go back 10 years to beat our current points haul at this stage of the Premiership season.
Full match report as Arsenal fail to beat Boro’ and we comfortably take care of Bolton to occupy 4th spot in the league. Too early to start dreaming about Champion’s League??
Team news for Bolton’s visit to Villa Park. James Milner has man flu, will he make the miraculous recovery necessary to start the game??