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The Villa Times – 02/08/2011

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Opinions on Alex McLeish following the summer 2011 interviews: Alex McLeish?
Opinions on Randy Lerner following the summer 2011 interviews: Randy Lerner

Gossip, I assume, will be thin on the ground now for Villa. However it isn`t totally impossible that we still see some leave and some new signings arrive! Remember, the transfer window doesn`t close until the end of August, once the season starts Alex McLeish might illustrate to the board a compelling argument for a few more million to be thrown his way! Transfer talk: Striker In – Full Back Out? Transfer Talk!

More interviews, this one by randy.stand… go to the bottom and the full index is there: Click Here

Alex McLeish has insisted he is proud of the players despite our loss to Chelsea today, because they battled to the end despite clearly not being as fit or acclimatised as the opposition. Quotes: McLeish Proud Despite Chelsea Loss

Stats, Villa v Chelsea: Click Here

The title says it all really: N’Zogbia Poll Results + Wigan Fan On Zoggy

And back to the great Joey Barton debate. I don`t mean Joey Barton is great, just mean over the years it has made for a great debate! We were linked with the thug, sorry, freudian slip, I mean midfielder a few years back and now it seems we – along with many others – are again being linked to the th… midfielder who has been told he can leave Newcastle United for free (he has one year left on his contract but has been outspoken against their board… which to be fair isn`t exactly out of order when you look how the Toon have been treated since that Ashley guy took over!) Full article: The Great Joey Barton Debate Rumbles On!

Bwin’s Burning Issue: Will England qualify for 2014 World Cup?… Bwin’s Burning Issue + Free Bets!

Ha, enough of the serious stuff, just saw this by my good friend Villabrownie in off topic and thought it worthy of a laugh on the front page! Who The **** Are Man Utd? We Only Know Villa!

So season tickets are now being delivered. Got my season ticket pack this morning and must say, I`m chuffed! This is the sort of thing I`ve long since thought season ticket holders should get, few freebies, some vouchers, access to AVTV and all packaged nicely as well. I know some aren`t as bothered but hey, no foul no harm, I reckon they`ve hit the mark with these. The pack, as pictured here: The New Season Ticket Packs

Kevin MacDonald’s highly rated Academy promotions (in other words our new second string) take on Tamworth this Thursday….: Leading The Lambs To The Slaughter?

Gary Gardner has said, obviously, he is very happy to have made his Villa debut against Chelsea, and now he’s looking for more opportunities to impress. Full article: Gary Gardner Delighted With Debut

Shay Given believes our trip to the Barclays Asia Trophy was worth it’s weight in gold, despite finishing second to Chelsea. Full article: Given Sees Only Benefits In Hong Kong Phooey

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