Just in case you missed it, the OS have published a touching interview with departing Freddie Bouma where he pays tribute the support he received from the fans and explains that he wanted to take the microphone during his farewell at Villa Park, but feared that emotion would get the better of him.
He also reveals that he’s hoping to play another 3 or 4 years. I haven’t heard any confirmation of his destination yet. There’s been some interest from clubs
Pretty sad news this. After a fair amount of speculation about his future, the club have confirmed what many have long suspected; they will not be extending Freddie Bouma’s contract when it expires in June and he is free to talk to other clubs about a free transfer in the Summer. I assume this is one of those “mutual consent” things.
It’s a massive shame, Freddie’s attitude and skill endured him to us and I think I can speak
Don’t call it a comeback
I been here for years
Rockin my peers and puttin suckas in fear
And the most tenuous headline award goes to…
Sorry about that. In case you weren’t aware, Freddie Bouma played his first game in an awful long time last night, running out for the reserves in a 3-1 win over visiting Chelsea. Coincidentally, he made his first comeback from the dislocated ankle in this same fixture last season, but later suffered the heartbreak of the
Regular readers will not need reminding that I’m an ardent supporter of the Lerner/O’Neill management of our club. Aston Villa are barely recognizable from the club they were a little over 3 years ago. In fact, they’re almost polar opposite.
However, no one is beyond criticism and I must confess one trait of Martin O’Neill’s that frequently leaves me scratching my head is his apparent willingness to ask players to perform roles outside of their natural positions. Sure,