Just a quick note to the “journalists” at the News of the World – if you’re going to make something up, please just do some basic, rudimentary research first.
Today they’re claiming that Aston Villa are about to make a “shock move” for Wigan’s back up goalkeeper, Mike Pollitt, as cover for the two Brads. In fact, it’s only a short piece, I’ll quote it in full:-
ASTON VILLA are considering a shock move for veteran Wigan keeper Mike Pollitt.
Villa are
Despite some early blockbusters, it’s been quite a subdued transfer market overall this summer. Nevertheless, Martin O’Neill managed to match last summer’s influx by bringing in seven new faces, although his hand may have been forced somewhat by the exists of Gareth Barry & Martin Laursen.
Here’s the seven in the order they joined:-
Stewart Downing, 16/07/09, £12m, Middlesbrough
Fabian Delph, 04/08/09, £8m, Leeds
Habib Beye, 07/08/09, £2.5m, Newcastle
Andy Marshall, 12/08/09, Free, N/A
Stephen Warnock, 27/08/09, £8m, Blackburn
James Collins, 01/09/09, £5m, West Ham
Richard Dunne,
Who?!? Relax, he’s 34, was available on a free and is obviously just filling the third choice goal keeper shirt vacated by Stuart Taylor. He has been signed on a one year contract.
Evidently Elliott Parish hasn’t inspired enough confidence should the two Brads become simultaneously unavailable. Marshall has played for Norwich, Ipswich, Millwall and Coventry.
With all due respect, and in the nicest possible way, I hope we don’t have to see you on the pitch, Andy.