Villarocker

His first game after joining Villa was the Leicester cup game. Gil allowed his man to run forward unchallenged and they scored from it. He did the same against Arsenal and I think he also did the same against either Newcastle or Stoke. I reckon that Sherwood doesn't think he can have flair players, who fail to do the dirty work, in his team.

That's been exactly how I have seen it for a while now!

The audience needed to ask Cameron how he managed to sell off Royal Mail for half its worth.

Looking at remaining fixtures you would have to fancy Leicester, QPR & Hull to go down.

I kind of like it but we will get thrashed at places like Old Trafford. I hope I'm wrong but it looks like we're going to be too open for the better teams in the league.

We're lucky not to be going in at least 2-3 goals down. Sherwood needs to sort them out at half time.

Aha, but what if the Chinese owners wanted to change the rampant lion into a fire-breathing dragon? Would you willing to accept that?

Nah, Corey Taylor wouldn't want to be seen without his mask!

Chaaaarlie you were fantastic today!! Keep it up and you will be loved by every Villa fan.

Top, top class today. Could, and should, have had a hat trick of assists today.

There's one outstanding thing about Tim Sherwood that I absolutely love - he recognises, and keeps stating, that Aston Villa are a massive football club. I don't give a toss about what the modern day, Premier League era, fan may say, Aston Villa are a giant of English football and our new manager accepts and believes in that. I hope that he can transfer that belief to our playing staff and then, possibly, we'll start to see a turnaround on the pitch, if we're not doing so already!

A few games ago I had Hull and QPR to definitely go down by the last game of the season and for us, Burnley and Leicester to be on equal points come the last game. Since then, Villa have taken 6 points that I had down to get two from. I think we'll be safe and Burnley and Leicester will scrap for that last relegation spot.

I need to know; when was the last time Villa were 4-0 up at half time in an away game? Poyet gone after this? Lambert to replace him? Ha ha

Come on guys, let's see some predicted scores? I'll go Villa win 2-1 with Gabby and Sinclair getting our goals. Fletcher for them.

It's nice to see 4 attacking players in the starting line up. Look at all the better teams in the league and they pretty much all play with 4 attacking players. Come on you Villa boys!!

The power of the beard.

I was born a few streets away from the Mecca of football that is Villa Park. I lived there for the first 3 years of my life until my parents moved to around 2.25 miles away as the crow flies. I now live around 8 miles away but, I work a 15 minute walk away from the stadium.

I've always preferred to go on the opening day as the buzz for that first race is just amazing. I've been to Wembley 4 times in my life and for atmosphere I think Cheltenham is right up there, if not better. It's just an absolutely brilliant occasion and everyone has a great time, even if you lose on the horses! A few of years ago I watched Henderson clean up with the likes of Simonsig, Sprinter Sacre, Bob's Worth and Riverside Theatre. What the hell happened? They looked nailed on to go back and follow up a year later but it never happened. I have a feeling that Jezki will win the Champion Hurdle again. I'm not a fan of the horse really but just have a feeling that this horse likes a battle and better racing ground than they get in Ireland. He's lost all his races to Hurricane Fly this season but I think the tables will be turned on the big day. I know Faugheen is the new big thing from Mullins, and The New One is a course specialist now but, for me, Jezki will take all the beating on good racing ground.

Wish I was going but can't make it this year so will watch the races at work. I'll be backing Edeymi in the Pertemps final, Activial in the Coral cup and Attaglance in the Stable plate. Currently around 8s,10s & 16s so roughly a 1683/1 treble. Each way that's around a 52.5/1 treble - I think! !

I really dislike Jonathan Pearce. The worst commentator in the history of sport.

I work with that bloke in the light blue training jacket. Good job he's a good lad or I'd have grassed him up lol

I think he's done a lot better than I expected and he's got a few goals already. Imagine what he will be like once he's settled in properly. I hope we can make it a permanent deal based on what I've seen from him so far.

I thought Bacuna played well too.

I'm glad he's captain. The loyalty shown and performances in recent seasons have earned him the right in my opinion.

Gabby looks 1970s porn star. Delph looks like he's about to enter a Mr Universe contest for the vertically challenged and, Sanchez looks like a member of the Jackson Five!