QUOTE (dst @ May 30 2009, 05:42 PM) 
I'd say Euro class manager... 
in your face!
in your face!You're right, he's not quite capable of this.
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You're right, he's not quite capable of this.
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ May 30 2009, 07:53 PM)
You're right, he's not quite capable of this.
touche
Torres apparently wants Liverpool to sign Villa and Silva. Now that would be a team I'd like to watch but I don't think the man who made goatees look terribly uncool would change the first defensive forward in history for anyone.
QUOTE (han2503 @ May 30 2009, 04:38 PM)
Its amazing how good he is at coming late into the box and scoring, not to mention he's got a killer shot on him and is great at utilizing it, unlike one of our very own players 
Yeah , Seedorf used to shoot from everywhere but he hasnt done that in a while
Thanks for sharing man! 
Crap, I was really hoping Everton would pull it out. Oh well, can't win 'em all, I guess.
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ May 30 2009, 05:41 PM)
Yeah, Gattuso is a waste..
Chelsea should be 3-1 up. Malouda hit the bar and it bounced over the line (much alike in '66) except this one wasn't given.
Chelsea should be 3-1 up. Malouda hit the bar and it bounced over the line (much alike in '66
) except this one wasn't given.The other one should not have been given as well
Congrats to Chelsea....I bet Everton were only afraid of Ballack biting them and lost on purpose to make it out with all years/other "biteable" parts of their body....
QUOTE (Channel 4)
Ancelotti joins Chelsea
Monday 1 June, 2009
Chelsea have formally announced the appointment of Carlo Ancelotti as their new manager for next season.
Ancelotti has signed a three-year deal with the Blues and replaces Guus Hiddink, who returns to Russia.
“Carlo was the outstanding candidate for the job,” read a short statement on the Chelsea website. “He has proved over a long period his ability to build teams that challenged for, and have been successful in, major domestic and European competitions.
“He also had a highly successful playing career in those competitions and therefore brings unparalleled all round experience to the job.
“We are sure everybody at Chelsea will give him a warm welcome and we are all looking forward to working with him,” the statement concluded.
Ancelotti left Milan yesterday, terminating a contract that still had a year to run. Leonardo has replaced him.
Monday 1 June, 2009
Chelsea have formally announced the appointment of Carlo Ancelotti as their new manager for next season.
Ancelotti has signed a three-year deal with the Blues and replaces Guus Hiddink, who returns to Russia.
“Carlo was the outstanding candidate for the job,” read a short statement on the Chelsea website. “He has proved over a long period his ability to build teams that challenged for, and have been successful in, major domestic and European competitions.
“He also had a highly successful playing career in those competitions and therefore brings unparalleled all round experience to the job.
“We are sure everybody at Chelsea will give him a warm welcome and we are all looking forward to working with him,” the statement concluded.
Ancelotti left Milan yesterday, terminating a contract that still had a year to run. Leonardo has replaced him.
Yawn. I loved Carlo, but to me Chelsea will still remain a club with no history and a few oil money-funded trophies. May their inability to win the CL continue.
QUOTE (MizNelson @ Jun 1 2009, 07:11 PM)
May their inability to win the CL continue.
I don't know about that .. They have been in several semis .. They have a very experienced squad and right now have a coach who has CL pedigree written all over him.
Yet, you never know
QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Jun 1 2009, 05:26 PM)
I don't know about that .. They have been in several semis .. They have a very experienced squad and right now have a coach who has CL pedigree written all over him.
Yet, you never know
Yet, you never know
Imagine Milan - Chelsea Champions league final
QUOTE (Ry4n @ Jun 1 2009, 09:05 PM)
Imagine Milan - Chelsea Champions league final
I want to meet Barcelona in the final... at the Bernabeu... now that would be big!
Surprised Chelsea went with this. THough maybe because Chelsea aren't as succesful as the guys he coached at Milan, they'll be more hungry for success. It may work out, I just don't think he'll win the league for a while.. it'll make Jose's repeat look even better.
The FA have released some stupid "Fans Fair Play" table on how well behaved fans are at games. Fulham finished 1st, followed by Liverpool and Man U. Stoke were bottom, with Villa and West Ham finishing the bottom 3. Something tells me it's a compliment that we're that low down, seeing as the top 3 are probably the worst sets of fans in the league in terms of vocal support. Fulham also finished top of the Fair Play table.. boring, boring Fulham!
Does well behaved mean vocal support!?!? 
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Gareth Barry Signs For Manchester City
The Villa captain has swapped Birmingham for Eastlands.
Jun 2, 2009 1:21:21 PM
Manchester City have signed Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry in a £12m deal.
The 28-year-old is Manchester City's first summer signing, and has penned a five-year deal at the City of Manchester Stadium.
Barry had been expected by some to sign for Liverpool this summer, but has opted for Eastlands despite the Citizens' failure to attain European football for 2009-10.
The England international is expected to line up alongside Steven Ireland in City's midfield, having already become acquainted with the club today during his medical.
City spent more than any other Premier League club last season, and have begun this summer in similar fashion, making a "clear signal of intent" heading into the transfer window.
Barry is a member of Fabio Capello's England squad to meet Kazakhstan this weekend.
Ewan Macdonald, Goal.com
The Villa captain has swapped Birmingham for Eastlands.
Jun 2, 2009 1:21:21 PM
Manchester City have signed Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry in a £12m deal.
The 28-year-old is Manchester City's first summer signing, and has penned a five-year deal at the City of Manchester Stadium.
Barry had been expected by some to sign for Liverpool this summer, but has opted for Eastlands despite the Citizens' failure to attain European football for 2009-10.
The England international is expected to line up alongside Steven Ireland in City's midfield, having already become acquainted with the club today during his medical.
City spent more than any other Premier League club last season, and have begun this summer in similar fashion, making a "clear signal of intent" heading into the transfer window.
Barry is a member of Fabio Capello's England squad to meet Kazakhstan this weekend.
Ewan Macdonald, Goal.com
Barry signs for City
What? That was fast! Barry really is stupid though.
QUOTE (dst @ Jun 2 2009, 07:45 PM)
What? That was fast! Barry really is stupid though.
$$$$$$
I'm guessing mancity has given him wages villa can't afford.
QUOTE (Ry4n @ Jun 2 2009, 10:01 PM)
$$$$$$
QUOTE (Bluesummers @ Jun 2 2009, 11:10 PM)
I'm guessing mancity has given him wages villa can't afford.
I'd rather win something with less money than end up trophyless with a huge wage. Barry is a grade A a__hole, if he wanted to leave Villa he should have done so only to go to a team than actually have a chance of winning something, not Shitty!
Very disappointed with him.
He's nearly 29 years old and he threw a strop last year stating he wanted Champions League football, hence wanting to move to Liverpool. We offered him a new deal rumoured to be around £85k a week and obviously he rejected. Had he gone to Liverpool or another big 4 team, I wouldn't have cared, but he's going to lose alot of respect for this. Chances are he will never play CL football in his career now.
He's nearly 29 years old and he threw a strop last year stating he wanted Champions League football, hence wanting to move to Liverpool. We offered him a new deal rumoured to be around £85k a week and obviously he rejected. Had he gone to Liverpool or another big 4 team, I wouldn't have cared, but he's going to lose alot of respect for this. Chances are he will never play CL football in his career now.
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Jun 3 2009, 01:59 AM)
Very disappointed with him.
He's nearly 29 years old and he threw a strop last year stating he wanted Champions League football, hence wanting to move to Liverpool. We offered him a new deal rumoured to be around £85k a week and obviously he rejected. Had he gone to Liverpool or another big 4 team, I wouldn't have cared, but he's going to lose alot of respect for this. Chances are he will never play CL football in his career now.
He's nearly 29 years old and he threw a strop last year stating he wanted Champions League football, hence wanting to move to Liverpool. We offered him a new deal rumoured to be around £85k a week and obviously he rejected. Had he gone to Liverpool or another big 4 team, I wouldn't have cared, but he's going to lose alot of respect for this. Chances are he will never play CL football in his career now.
Going to City was obviously an economical decision.
I hate it when players follow the highest bidder, but he is 29 and approaching the end of his career. He is primarily thinking of his and his family's best interest. But he gave a lot to Villa, right ? Like 10 years ?
QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Jun 3 2009, 12:08 AM)
Going to City was obviously an economical decision.
I hate it when players follow the highest bidder, but he is 29 and approaching the end of his career. He is primarily thinking of his and his family's best interest. But he gave a lot to Villa, right ? Like 10 years ?
I hate it when players follow the highest bidder, but he is 29 and approaching the end of his career. He is primarily thinking of his and his family's best interest. But he gave a lot to Villa, right ? Like 10 years ?
Yeah, he joined in 1997, so he's been here a while. I think it's a good move for his future.. but I just don't like the way he said he'd only leave for Champions League football, then leaves to a team who aren't even in Europe. It's a step down the footballing ladder, but I suppose the £££ makes up for it. Best of luck to him.
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Gareth Barry has issued a public 'thank you' to Villa following his transfer to Manchester City. He explained his decision to move on in an open letter in today's edition of the Birmingham Mail.
After all the speculation over the last twelve months, I want the chance to explain my decision to the Aston Villa fans.
Firstly I want to thank them for the incredible support I have received over the last 12 years.
This football club has been a huge part of my life. I joined as a 16-year-old boy and 12 years later I am moving on as a 28-year-old man with a wife and two children.
A lot of things have changed in that time, players, management and a chairman but every season bar none, whether we have been bottom half, mid table or challenging for Europe the support myself and the team have received has been fantastic.
My one huge regret is that during my time at this club we have not brought the fans the success they deserve and I obviously have to take my share of responsibility that we have not been good enough to win trophies.
I feel the club is in the best position it has been in during my time here. I think we have a group of very good young players, a fantastic chairman who is here for the good of the club and one of the best managers in the game.
Obviously people will ask why I am leaving if I feel like that. I have honestly been very undecided what to do. The manager and the whole club have bent over backwards to try and persuade me to stay and made me a fantastic offer which I am extremely grateful for, but after changing my mind lots of times I came to the decision that the time was right for me and for the club to part company.
I need a new challenge. I have a massive fear of going stale and falling into a comfort zone. I believe the deal is a good one for the club. I am sure the manager will use the money well to strengthen the team and the club will go from strength to strength.
I am also excited now about my new challenge. A lot of people will question my decision to join Man City. They were the club prepared to meet the valuation, which for a 28-year-old with a year left on his contract I think shows how much they wanted me, and once I had spoken to Mark Hughes there was nowhere else I wanted to go.
I was also desperate to avoid any long, drawn out saga. I have grown bored of all the speculation surrounding me over the last 12 months and I am sure all the fans have as well. I am glad I never left last summer because I would have left under a huge cloud.
This year I feel things are different. I haven't used an agent, I have discussed things with my best friend but ultimately made my own choices and I think the situation has been handled properly by everybody involved and once again I have to thank the manager and the club for that.
I genuinely wish the club all the best for the future, and want to thank everyone who has helped and supported me in my time here. For the rest of my life Aston Villa will be the first result I look for.
Thanks for everything.
Gareth
After all the speculation over the last twelve months, I want the chance to explain my decision to the Aston Villa fans.
Firstly I want to thank them for the incredible support I have received over the last 12 years.
This football club has been a huge part of my life. I joined as a 16-year-old boy and 12 years later I am moving on as a 28-year-old man with a wife and two children.
A lot of things have changed in that time, players, management and a chairman but every season bar none, whether we have been bottom half, mid table or challenging for Europe the support myself and the team have received has been fantastic.
My one huge regret is that during my time at this club we have not brought the fans the success they deserve and I obviously have to take my share of responsibility that we have not been good enough to win trophies.
I feel the club is in the best position it has been in during my time here. I think we have a group of very good young players, a fantastic chairman who is here for the good of the club and one of the best managers in the game.
Obviously people will ask why I am leaving if I feel like that. I have honestly been very undecided what to do. The manager and the whole club have bent over backwards to try and persuade me to stay and made me a fantastic offer which I am extremely grateful for, but after changing my mind lots of times I came to the decision that the time was right for me and for the club to part company.
I need a new challenge. I have a massive fear of going stale and falling into a comfort zone. I believe the deal is a good one for the club. I am sure the manager will use the money well to strengthen the team and the club will go from strength to strength.
I am also excited now about my new challenge. A lot of people will question my decision to join Man City. They were the club prepared to meet the valuation, which for a 28-year-old with a year left on his contract I think shows how much they wanted me, and once I had spoken to Mark Hughes there was nowhere else I wanted to go.
I was also desperate to avoid any long, drawn out saga. I have grown bored of all the speculation surrounding me over the last 12 months and I am sure all the fans have as well. I am glad I never left last summer because I would have left under a huge cloud.
This year I feel things are different. I haven't used an agent, I have discussed things with my best friend but ultimately made my own choices and I think the situation has been handled properly by everybody involved and once again I have to thank the manager and the club for that.
I genuinely wish the club all the best for the future, and want to thank everyone who has helped and supported me in my time here. For the rest of my life Aston Villa will be the first result I look for.
Thanks for everything.
Gareth
That was decent of him I suppose.
Looking at it, I think he made the right decision. He now earns £110k a week and will probably folow in the footsteps of other recent big names that've left the club - Yorke and Southgate - and go on to win trophies. Still disappointed that he left, but oh well, the club is bigger than him, we still have a great, young squad. Just please bring in a Moutinho or a Veloso to replace him.
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Jun 3 2009, 08:51 PM)
That was decent of him I suppose.
Looking at it, I think he made the right decision. He now earns £110k a week and will probably folow in the footsteps of other recent big names that've left the club - Yorke and Southgate - and go on to win trophies. Still disappointed that he left, but oh well, the club is bigger than him, we still have a great, young squad. Just please bring in a Moutinho or a Veloso to replace him.
Looking at it, I think he made the right decision. He now earns £110k a week and will probably folow in the footsteps of other recent big names that've left the club - Yorke and Southgate - and go on to win trophies. Still disappointed that he left, but oh well, the club is bigger than him, we still have a great, young squad. Just please bring in a Moutinho or a Veloso to replace him.
veloso would be genius signing.
Yep, but I can't see that happen.
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Jun 14 2009, 06:42 PM)
Yep, but I can't see that happen.
Me neither. WHo needs a player like that when we already have Sidwell..
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A report in The Sun this morning claims "Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is in talks with Stuttgart midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger. The Gunners manager wants to add experience to his side and the former Aston Villa star fits the bill."
The 27-year-old left-footed midfielder can play left back, on the left hand side of midfield and also in central midfield. His contract at Stuttgart finishes at the end of the 2009/2010 season and The Sun claim he could move for around five million pounds.
Aston Villa bought Hitzlsperger from Bayern Munich in 2000/2001, he returned to the Bundesliga with Stuttgart at the beginning of 2005/2006. Last season he played 42 games in the Bundesliga and UEFA Cup, scoring seven goals and providing six assists.
Thomas Hitzlsperger has also established himself as a regular in the German national team, making 47 appearances and scoring six goals.
IMScouting’s network of scouts in Germany describe Hitzlsperger as "very technically skilled and famous for his left foot, which is nicknamed 'the hammer,' which he earned thanks to his thunderous shooting."
Crucially, Hitzlsperger speaks English following his time at Villa and he could be a useful addition to the Arsenal midfield.
The 27-year-old left-footed midfielder can play left back, on the left hand side of midfield and also in central midfield. His contract at Stuttgart finishes at the end of the 2009/2010 season and The Sun claim he could move for around five million pounds.
Aston Villa bought Hitzlsperger from Bayern Munich in 2000/2001, he returned to the Bundesliga with Stuttgart at the beginning of 2005/2006. Last season he played 42 games in the Bundesliga and UEFA Cup, scoring seven goals and providing six assists.
Thomas Hitzlsperger has also established himself as a regular in the German national team, making 47 appearances and scoring six goals.
IMScouting’s network of scouts in Germany describe Hitzlsperger as "very technically skilled and famous for his left foot, which is nicknamed 'the hammer,' which he earned thanks to his thunderous shooting."
Crucially, Hitzlsperger speaks English following his time at Villa and he could be a useful addition to the Arsenal midfield.
He was good for A Villa side that finished around mid-table.. but he isn't good enough for us now, but Arsenal? I think they're trying everything they can to not finish top 4 by the sounds of it. They need a DM, desperately, but Wenger is insistant on bringing small midfielders.. why?
Liverpool have signed Glenn Johnson from Portsmouth in a deal that could rise to £19m.. and when I thought this club couldn't get any funnier. 
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Jun 16 2009, 06:50 AM)
He was good for A Villa side that finished around mid-table.. but he isn't good enough for us now, but Arsenal? I think they're trying everything they can to not finish top 4 by the sounds of it. They need a DM, desperately, but Wenger is insistant on bringing small midfielders.. why?
he would be good to provide depth.
New fixtures released today..
So the enemy start away at Old Trafford, bottom of the league throughout the whole season for them.
Big 4 fixtures for me..
Sep 12 A Birmingham
Oct 24 A Wolves
Mar 20 H Wolves
Apr 24 H Birmingham (2 fixtures from the end, relegation please!)
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Opening day fixtures
Aston Villa v Wigan Athletic
Blackburn Rovers v Manchester City
Bolton Wanderers v Sunderland
Chelsea v Hull City
Everton v Arsenal
Manchester United v Birmingham City
Portsmouth v Fulham
Stoke City v Burnley
Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool
Wolverhampton Wanderers v West Ham United
Boxing Day fixtures
Arsenal v Aston Villa
Birmingham City v Chelsea
Burnley v Bolton Wanderers
Fulham v Tottenham Hotspur
Hull v Manchester United
Liverpool v Wolverhampton Wanderers
Manchester City v Stoke City
Sunderland v Everton
West Ham United v Portsmouth
Wigan Athletic v Blackburn Rovers
Final day fixtures
Arsenal v Fulham
Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers
Bolton Wanderers v Birmingham City
Burnley v Tottenham Hotspur
Chelsea v Wigan Athletic
Everton v Portsmouth
Hull City v Liverpool
Manchester United v Stoke City
West Ham United v Manchester City
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Sunderland
Aston Villa v Wigan Athletic
Blackburn Rovers v Manchester City
Bolton Wanderers v Sunderland
Chelsea v Hull City
Everton v Arsenal
Manchester United v Birmingham City
Portsmouth v Fulham
Stoke City v Burnley
Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool
Wolverhampton Wanderers v West Ham United
Boxing Day fixtures
Arsenal v Aston Villa
Birmingham City v Chelsea
Burnley v Bolton Wanderers
Fulham v Tottenham Hotspur
Hull v Manchester United
Liverpool v Wolverhampton Wanderers
Manchester City v Stoke City
Sunderland v Everton
West Ham United v Portsmouth
Wigan Athletic v Blackburn Rovers
Final day fixtures
Arsenal v Fulham
Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers
Bolton Wanderers v Birmingham City
Burnley v Tottenham Hotspur
Chelsea v Wigan Athletic
Everton v Portsmouth
Hull City v Liverpool
Manchester United v Stoke City
West Ham United v Manchester City
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Sunderland
So the enemy start away at Old Trafford, bottom of the league throughout the whole season for them.
Big 4 fixtures for me..
Sep 12 A Birmingham
Oct 24 A Wolves
Mar 20 H Wolves
Apr 24 H Birmingham (2 fixtures from the end, relegation please!
)
For the record..I'm supporting Chelsea and Hull City this season.
I'll be looking out for Arsenal, Spurs, Man City. Perdition to the rest.
I'll be looking out for Arsenal, Spurs, Man City. Perdition to the rest.
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Jun 17 2009, 10:17 AM)
For the record..I'm supporting Chelsea and Hull City this season.
I'll be looking out for Arsenal, Spurs, Man City. Perdition to the rest.
I'll be looking out for Arsenal, Spurs, Man City. Perdition to the rest.
Stop team switching!
W*st B*om vs Newcastle is an opening day fixture for the Championship, what a horrible game.. can't they both lose?
Kurt... do you even care what Aston Villa do!??
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Jun 17 2009, 02:54 PM)
Stop team switching!
W*st B*om vs Newcastle is an opening day fixture for the Championship, what a horrible game.. can't they both lose?
W*st B*om vs Newcastle is an opening day fixture for the Championship, what a horrible game.. can't they both lose?
Shame on you. I didn't switch teams. This is the Premier League thread. The Glorious Nation of Newcastle have decided to brighten up the Championship with our presence. But we be back!
QUOTE (dst @ Jun 17 2009, 10:27 AM)
Kurt... do you even care what Aston Villa do!??
What do you mean?
He means that in the words of Jose Mourinho... "You're a voyeur". More interested in seeing other teams down..than yours up.
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Jun 17 2009, 10:49 AM)
He means that in the words of Jose Mourinho... "You're a voyeur". More interested in seeing other teams down..than yours up.
Pfft. I'm happy to see a certain few teams down (and even better when we're the ones to put them down *cough* Newcastle! *cough*), but nothing is more importantthan Villa doing well. Without hatred, you can not know love.
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Jun 17 2009, 12:51 PM)
Pfft. I'm happy to see a certain few teams down (and even better when we're the ones to put them down *cough* Newcastle! *cough*), but nothing is more importantthan Villa doing well. Without hatred, you can not know love.
That's why I hate you and love you at the same time!!
QUOTE (dst @ Jun 17 2009, 11:51 AM)
That's why I hate you and love you at the same time!!
I've only just noticed that West Ham are loaning Jiminez and Mancini for the season.
We've signed som Belgian CB named Vermaelen from Ajax, anyone know anything about him?
QUOTE (Locke Lamora @ Jun 19 2009, 06:35 PM)
We've signed som Belgian CB named Vermaelen from Ajax, anyone know anything about him?
I've seen him a few times, he's good. Seriously though... what's wrong with Wenger!??
QUOTE (dst @ Jun 19 2009, 05:47 PM)
I've seen him a few times, he's good. Seriously though... what's wrong with Wenger!??
...didn't you just say he's good?
QUOTE (Locke Lamora @ Jun 19 2009, 07:27 PM)
...didn't you just say he's good?
Yeah pal and he's young too. He's 23 yeah, not a teenager this time, I guess that's an improvement but if these are going to be your signings this summer too.. well prepare for another 4th place in the league and pray for Roma's and Villareal's in the CL!
QUOTE (dst @ Jun 19 2009, 07:23 PM)
Yeah pal and he's young too. He's 23 yeah, not a teenager this time, I guess that's an improvement but if these are going to be your signings this summer too.. well prepare for another 4th place in the league and pray for Roma's and Villareal's in the CL!
Relax, we're not even in July yet.
I think he's the guy that scored at Villa Park for them last season, he looked decent enough, but that's only 1 game. CB is a position of need for you though, so it seems like a solid signing to me.
QUOTE (Locke Lamora @ Jun 19 2009, 08:52 PM)
Relax, we're not even in July yet.
Okay I will. I just hope you'll feel relaxed too once the window is closed.
QUOTE (dst @ Jun 19 2009, 06:23 PM)
Yeah pal and he's young too. He's 23 yeah, not a teenager this time, I guess that's an improvement but if these are going to be your signings this summer too.. well prepare for another 4th place in the league and pray for Roma's and Villareal's in the CL!
Well he's going to have to pray real hard for Roma, seeing as they're not even in the CL this year
My advice, pray for Milan, because with the way things are going, the @rse kids will beat us while they're sucking on their pacifiers, holding their security blankets and watching an old school ep of Tom and Jerry
LOL!!
I actually thought that was real the first time I saw it, but then I saw what the front page supposedly was.. I'm not sure Owen would try and advertise himself with a picture of himself getting injured on the front page though..
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