Comments for The Doc's Diagnosis: Aston Villa 5 Birmingham 1 at http://www.avfcblog.com , comment 1 to 28 out of 20 comments http://www.avfcblog.com Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:08:35 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2307/70/#comment-19590 Thanks Damian, and what good memories he has given us! Only one Olof Mellberg! - TimC Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:05:48 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2307/70/#comment-19536 All very well Doc, I can see the clear digs at negative people on here and I hope you're right. I've seen all this enthusiasm before with Little, Gregory, Atkinson and even O'Leary..I'll wait a little more before I abandon reality town and allow Derby, Small Heath and Bolton wins to make me think I'm suddenly - and at bloody last - supporting a club with a clear direction. This summer will tell us more. - Mick70 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:45:09 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2307/70/#comment-19535 TimC it says 'thanks for the memories' - Damian Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:44:58 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2307/70/#comment-19534 Well said villa of plymouth. We have the smallest squad in the football leauge and we are still where we are. That is something to be admired and it is such a positive image for aston villa. a ew quality incomings and we could potentially break into the top 4 as soon as next season. On another note...im from devon so not that far from you...torquay. I have been liing down here two years and still have a season ticket. I would love to know who travels to the games from great distances, me and my dad must be in the top few most travveled fans this season because we have also only missed 4 of the away games. It hurts to miss games. Claret and blue blood!! :P You go up to the games ? adam hackett villa for life! - Adam Hackett Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:13:44 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2307/70/#comment-19533 What does it say on the flag? - TimC Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:06:05 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2307/70/#comment-19532 sam_villa 1 [url=http://www.avfcblog.com/component/option,com_docman/task,cat_view/gid,34/Itemid,131/]look in the downloads section[/url] - Damian Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:29:04 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2307/70/#comment-19531 well done villa! does anyone now where to get a sweden flag from for the wigan match? - sam_villa 1 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:26:21 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2307/70/#comment-19529 Can't wait for the Everton match, hell I can't wait for Europe. ;D - satch Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:20:12 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2307/70/#comment-19528 My thoughts are with the mans family. I hope it proves to be an accident. Had a look at Paddy Power Everton 5 - 4 Draw 11 - 5 Aston Villa 21 - 10 That 21-10 is going to get 20 of my euros. I dare anyone to bet against us in the Everton game. UTV - Pgough Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:04:16 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2307/70/#comment-19526 Hi everyone, felt like basking in the glory on this wonderful Spring day so did some internet scouting, decided to check out if there was any similar small heath sites to this one, and lo and behold i found one. Its the one and only time i will ever go on it (except maybe if they're relegated again) but i think you will agree that it just feels so much better reading flattering praise of our players from the scum. Enjoy......... http://www.birminghamcity-mad.co.uk/news/loadrprt.asp?cid=MTCH&id=388829 - JimboVillain Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:01:15 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2307/70/#comment-19525 The sub-heading on the front page of The Sun was actually "killed by rival fan"... sounds like they realised they dropped a bollock and corrected it on the website! Like I said... Trash! - Woodinho Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:21:52 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2307/70/#comment-19523 BIRMINGHAM CITY TODAY GAVE OUT A NUMBER TO DIAL FOR FANS DEEPLY AFFECTED BY YESTERDAYS THRASHING. ITS OBVIOUSLY FREEFONE, CALL THE HELPLINE ON 0800 51 51 51 - benideano Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:03:18 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2307/70/#comment-19522 as ever, i agree 100% with doc's analysis of the club and team, so can't add anything there. let's not rush to judgment about the incident outside the stadium, however tragic. it's too early to be making calls for how the club should react to it. i'm sure they'll take the appropriate action at the appropriate time, when all the facts have been uncovered. - villafandan Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:53:10 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2307/70/#comment-19521 It's good to hear fans reconsidering early judgments. A season is full of ups and downs, and only at the end can we really come to any meaningful conclusions. MON really has worked wonders without breaking the bank, which I think is something he wants to prove can be done. The team does need an infusion of true quality to kick on, and I think that now is apparently the time that it will really happen. In evaluating MON, it's important to remember that he's stuck to his guns and his plans despite criticism, given the young players the games they've needed, didn't waste time or allow bad feelings to fester by holding on to players with no future, and found a way at a critical moment to get the most out of Petrov, Young and Barry. Plus, he's always class, and I love seeing his excitement and passion on the touchline. MON's done in two years what many other clubs have been trying to do for much longer. Villa will only get better, and may indeed be the side to finally crack the top 4. By being patient, MON should have the money to both keep his stars and sign new ones. - kohoutek Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:53:02 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2307/70/#comment-19520 I must admit i didn't buy the actual paper edition of the paper, but this is a quote from the website, "But police today dismissed speculation that it was fuelled by team rivalry as both men were confirmed as Villa fans." I'm not a fan of The Sun but it doesn't seem to be making that assumption. In reference to the game, it's easy to get carried away with good wins, just like it's easy to get down and critical when we don't beat Boro and Sunderland, but I think regardless of any ups and downs, the big picture of this season is just a phenomenal improvement over the last few years, and i for one am not about to criticise MON. I think it's fair to say Villa have been in similar positions before in the Prem over the years, and have never capitalised, so that is definitely the next challenge...if MON can show some shrewdness on the big scale as far as transfers then he can go down as a legend in my eyes. - Robbie Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:28:05 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2307/70/#comment-19519 I echo the first paragraph of eoin1981, in that I have also doubted MON, critisized his transfers and so on... it's eat my hat time, someone pass the salt! On the insident after the match, did anyone see The Sun this morning? They were far too quick to splash it all over the front page and claim rival fans as the reason behind it, they shown no respect to the family of the victim but instead only shown themselves for what they (the Sun Newspaper) really are... Trash! - Woodinho Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:07:04 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2307/70/#comment-19518 Brilliant win. We've done the double on Blues and Derby, can we do the same on Everton, Wet Ham and Wigan? As it stands here's how things could pan out with 3 games to go and 4 teams potentially playing for 5th spot (I know I know Pompey should get in via FA Cup..) Anyway, based on present standings and the remaining fixtures; Man City 55pts 6 = 61 Portsmouth 57pts 7 = 64 Everton 61pts 4 = 65 Villa 58pts 7 = 65 (GD 1) So if all goes to plan and we keep up the batting average of the past few games we should be home and hosed and you can stick yer Inter Hokey Cokey cup ;) - olof the other reindeer Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:58:05 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2307/70/#comment-19516 Recent news coverage has said that both parties in the accident were villa fans and as of yet no issue of motive has been mentioned. My heart truly goes out to all family involved. Dale UTV - Beef Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:52:09 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2307/70/#comment-19515 As someone who well and truly spoke up against MoN a month ago - I have to say credit where credit is due - he has made some great changes and proved to me why I shouldn't be managing in the premiership!! We are still not favourites to make europe but if we did - then we would have an added attraction for players..... I think the big difference has been the new role for petrov and young. Petrov being the 'fetcher' has allowed Barry to roam forward more and concentrate on what makes him a good player. Also - I have been saying it all season and finally it seems that Carew is getting the praise he deserves. With the right ball - he is unplayable. - eoin1981 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:49:21 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2307/70/#comment-19513 Martin O'Neill is proving to us all now that he can bring the best out of each and every one of his players. Stylian Petrov, this time 4 weeks ago was a victim of insulting jibes and comments from the fans, and there were not many fans who had much positive comments for him. Now MON has restored his confidence and he is playing out of his skin, along with all of the other players on the pitch yesterday. All of the players wanted the ball, and all of the players once they had the ball, used it brilliantly. It was Aston Villa as they can play every week, if only we were more consistent, we would have been a threat to any team on yesterdays performance. The world is Villas oyster at the moment. If we can continue yesterdays performance to Goodison next week, and secure a european place, i am in no doubt that Gareth Barry will stay and we will attract very very good players in the summer. The funds are there, and MON knows who to buy, as it is proving out to be so far with the likes of Carew and Ashley Young. Keep the belief. Trophies are in the near future i can feel it in my claret and blue blood!! Adam H Villa for life!!! - Adam Hackett Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:49:11 +0100