PaulC

Didn't he sell the Cleveland browns for 1billion. That 87.5% wages to turnover is far too high. New legislation is being brought in anyway so we have to get it down.

Was that our only televised game that season? How times change. Yes I enjoyed that game. I think there were only about 17k in the ground. Didn't Platt get a hattrick?

He played well against united at home didn't he?

If they have already allocated the matches for that day they cant switch I don't think.

Yes not convinced by him really.

Didnt know that John and dont remember the news next day - I was probably still drunk! Real shame there is no televised record! I still get goosebumps remembering that first half display. An abiding memory was the sheer sense of awe amongst the crowd at the end of the first half! Spoke to John Deehan about it a while back and he said the team were on a high for weeks afterwards! yes remember the 5-1 against Liverpool. I think that was the half-time score as well. We just ripped them apart. We did the same to Arsenal and a few other teams that season. most exciting Villa team ever. Cropley and Mortimer in midfield, Gidman right back and Little, Gray and Deehan up front. I think ITV or ATV as it was then just had cameras to cover one game and they normally went to derby at that time.

Narrow diamond formation with no width. 3 at the back. One of the worst teams at holding on to a lead in the league One of the worst teams for getting something when going behind in the league. The ridiculous decisions during the Bradford game. I don't think he's been good tactically at all. Just like to point out that those aren't "tactics" It's just to point out that the 3 in the back formation was ridiculous from the start and that, in general, there is a concerning lack of width and a proclivity towards long ball especially when we are chasing a game, but saying that we can't hold on to a lead or can't get something when falling behind and mushrooming it under "tactics" is disingenuous. Short of PL suddenly reverting to 3 in the back and telling everyone to get forward when we have the lead, you can't possibly say those two things are tactics. But I suspect you'll find other reasons to have a moan. Yes I agree but winning at Norwich 4-1 and then Liverpool 3-1 made Lambert believe it was the way to go.

Yes I had us getting a draw against Sunderland and winning at Norwich but had Stoke going down with 36 points but who knows, there will be some unpredictable results before the end of the season. Maybe we will beat Chelsea. Love it if we did and it keeps us up and stops them from getting a champions league spot.

Yes we just don't want to concede an early goal. When they come we have to take our chances and Guzan will have to play a blinder. Can't see anything else other than a united win to be fair. I just hope its not a big margin and have an effect on morale and confidence. We'd just beaten Liverpool 3-1 then went to Stamford Bridge and lost 8-0. It took us about 3 months to get over that.

Yes for me he's our worst ever signing.

Yes very true. I think Benteke is the best we have had since Andy Gray.

I'm not so sure he has been very fair to Bent who has a record of a goal in nearly every other game in the Premier League, Injuries have cost Bent as well but although he plays in a different position I am not sure he should be picking Bowery when we have a proven top class scorer on our books.

I really think both teams will not be safe by the time that fixture comes around. I just hope we only need a draw. I think Sunderland will be safe unfortunately. I don't like Di Canio but he has given them a lift.

Lambert hasn't mistreated Given, Guzan has been excellent. Dunne is another big waste of money. Collins, Warnock and Dunne were all panic buys by Oneill.

How long has he got left on his contract? Cant be more than a year can it. The amount of money we have wasted on long-term contacts with new signings is ridiculous. That's why I don't blame Lerner. They should only give 4 year contracts to really good young players like Benteke and Weimann

yes very true. Lets hope your theory works for Chelsea then

Yes there was never a better time to play Man City. Its weird that when we played Liverpool they were really up for it and in their next 2 games they haven't been.

Maybe its more about form and confidence than being found out.

I'm sure we will want to get him off our payroll, but what other premiere league side will take unless he takes a 90% cut in wages.

Like us they look better away from home. They were poor against Newcastle and Norwich at home yet won both games. Great goal by Tevez.

Dreadful Wigan should be ahead

I agree Andy. Its expected on football forums though! I think everybodys views should be respected. Not everyone thinks Bannan is rubbish. I prefer to show more leniency towards home grown players than expensive signings from other clubs on big salarys.

It would be If it was just between the two of us but I think its more a must not loose.

Yes I have just done the prediction and have us getting 40 pts which includes a win at Norwich but draws against Sunderland, Wigan and Chelsea. I have Stoke to go down on 36 pts.

Can I ask you where you see wigan getting 9 pts from?