All your Runors here...Barry/Kodija / Xia

[TrianonDave]

With the season coming rapidly to an end some interesting and predictable rumours have already started, here's a few.

Barry for Villa...This will please Bongo, we are rumoured to offer him a 2 year deal?

Kodija has wiped his face book and twitter account leading to rumours he is about to be sold and does not want to give anything away!

More worrying is the Rumour doing the rounds today that Tony Xia has run out of Money, the gamble has failed and he is looking to off load his club and cut his losses!

All in 'news now aston villa'

Oh and Gabby has earned a new 1 year extension?

The silly season has started already.....any more?

[bongosdad]

Gabby has one year left. No point extending it yet unless he earns it next season. We paid 15m for Kodjia so unless we get silly money I can't see the point selling. We don't need to sell either and I don't believe the rumours about Tony.
I hope it's true about Barry. He's exactly what we need right now and will probably be our captain again.

[yubbywelch]

Captain.....no way.

Barry Villa doubt it.

[VillaRosie]

According to an article on News Now Villa or Boro are favourite to sign Tammy Abraham on loan from Chelsea. If true that would be good.

Not sure if the link will work.






http://www.shoot.co.uk/aston-villa-are-favourites-to-sign-abraham/

[TrianonDave]

One for Bongo......now control yourself mate!

'Could it happen?' The cheeky caption that's got Villa tongues wagging http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/could-happen-cheeky-photo-caption-13005894#ICID=sharebar_twitter

[yubbywelch]

Abraham loan before Barry please

[bongosdad]

Who's Abraham?

I can't see Barry staying another season with Everton. His game time will be limited more next season so it perfect timing to come back.

[freer]

http://i64.tinypic.com/6oldno.jpg

[yubbywelch]

Kevin Oghenetega Tamaraebi Bakumo-Abraham (born 2 October 1997), more commonly known as Tammy Abraham, is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bristol City in the Championship, on loan from Chelsea, and the England U21 football team.

Scored 23 goals at Bristol City (whilst on loan) from 41 appearances and whilst playing in the England 21, 19 and under 18 sides he has netted 9 from 21.

He is 6'4 and if my maths is any good, he has scored more goals than Gabby this season, and has a better strike rate over our Bingo rated better Villian players.

[stateside]

But, Yubby he's cheaper than Gabby so we should just stay with our captain. It makes more sense you know

[bongosdad]

Gabby will be here next season regardless of how many dummy's people throw. Lets just except it and move on.

[yubbywelch]

Bingo there's more chance of Gabby going than Big Foot being real.

So I won't move on.

[MNE1976]

Bingo there's more chance of Gabby going than Big Foot being real.

So I won't move on.

Sorry but Bongo's right on this one, Bruce seems to idolise Gabby


http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villas-steve-bruce-told-12943374

[freer]

Sorry but Bongo's right on this one, Bruce seems to idolise Gabby


http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villas-steve-bruce-told-12943374

Steve Bruce Quotes from the article

a) “ I told (Agbonlahor) he needed to lose some timber “ barely required a physical fitness expert to draw to that impressive opinion

b) "Because if he does (Agbonlahor) then we have got a very good centre forward in our building” must have been thinking of big John Carew, doing after dinner talks in the banqueting facility at Villa Park …....Parden me saying its just my opinion loike but Steve, The half wit should never have allow himself as a http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/312/animated-sick-smiley-image-0049.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-sick-smileys-and-smilies-312.htm) paid/professional sportsman to become almost 2 stone over weight

Agonawol 343 games 85 goals = 1 goal every 4.03 games
Gabby Is , Never was & Never will be “A very good centre forward” http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/304/animated-shocked-smiley-image-0027.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-shocked-smileys-and-smilies-304.htm) No matter who's building he is in !

[bongosdad]

negative nonesence as usual

[freer]

negative nonesence as usual

Just the facts Bongo ol' mukka, its bleeding obvious http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/643/animated-thinking-smiley-image-0013.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-thinking-smileys-and-smilies-643.htm)his goal return ratio is pitiful

Most folk realise when “The bag of sh!t outweighs the bag of money” its time to cut & run

Mind with your mad-ass Bigfoot, Flat Earth & Mayan concepts, seems your locked in a constant battle with reality

[bongosdad]

The earth is hollow not flat.

You repeate the same things over and over again with just a different cartoon. We all know his stats are **** but we're in the championship not the premiership.

[MNE1976]

Steve Bruce Quotes from the article

a) “ I told (Agbonlahor) he needed to lose some timber “ barely required a physical fitness expert to draw to that impressive opinion

b) "Because if he does (Agbonlahor) then we have got a very good centre forward in our building” must have been thinking of big John Carew, doing after dinner talks in the banqueting facility at Villa Park …....Parden me saying its just my opinion loike but Steve, The half wit should never have allow himself as a http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/312/animated-sick-smiley-image-0049.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-sick-smileys-and-smilies-312.htm) paid/professional sportsman to become almost 2 stone over weight

Agonawol 343 games 85 goals = 1 goal every 4.03 games
Gabby Is , Never was & Never will be “A very good centre forward” http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/304/animated-shocked-smiley-image-0027.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-shocked-smileys-and-smilies-304.htm) No matter who's building he is in !


"He's got a big important summer, Gabby," added Bruce. "He's coming now into the last year of his contract.

"He's got to for the first time in years earn a new contract. I hope he grasps it.



Well looks like Bruce has an obsession with Gabby, so Kodjia only has to score another league 20 goals next season and carry the rest of the strikers again.

[bongosdad]

If were honest Gabby has turned a few games around when coming off the bench. A fit Gabby would destroy most championship defences. He got the bit between his teeth now and Bruce gave him a new lease of life. Spot on man management. Bruce isn't obsessed with Gabby, he's just giving him a chance. He's done everything asked of him under Bruce so why should Bruce reward him. It would be daft to ignore a fit Gabby. He's no world beater obviously be he could and I think will be a very good championship player. Even if he doesn't start he a good alternative for Grealish if he's playing craap like against Blues. Like it or not he was the best player on the pitch. It's up to Gabby now to keep doing it and prove people wrong.

[freer]

The earth is hollow not flat.

You repeate the same things over and over again with just a different cartoon. We all know his stats are **** but we're in the championship not the premiership.

Bit rich coming from a half-wit posting hundreds of “we should sign Young, Barry, Downing, old uncle Tom Cobly blah blah blah …....”

It doesn't make a rats @ss of difference if he was playing in the Nation Wide League
a)The goals are the same size
b)They remain static & don't move around the pitch -its just soooooooooo difficult for poor Gabby to locate the back of 'em X

[freer]

It's up to Gabby now to keep doing it and prove people wrong.

http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/1309/animated-laughing-image-0133.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-laughing-1309.htm)
You've more chance of pushing an elephant up your stairs than that ever happening o'l fruit

[stateside]

I always think back to the third game in our final season in the Prem, when Gabby got himself through on goal only to completely miss kick the ball like a 3 year old playing for the first time.

Instead of grabbing the lead and maybe 3 valuable points we ended up with no points and on a downward spiral

[TrianonDave]

I always think back to the third game in our final season in the Prem, when Gabby got himself through on goal only to completely miss kick the ball like a 3 year old playing for the first time.

Instead of grabbing the lead and maybe 3 valuable points we ended up with no points and on a downward spiral

You mentioned the 'G' word.....tut tut

[TrianonDave]

I'm hearing steve Bruces son is on the radar? Oh dear

[bongosdad]

Abdoulaye Sissako French under 19
Glenn Whelan, Stoke midfielder 33

[freer]

Abdoulaye Sissako French under 19
Glenn Whelan, Stoke midfielder 33


" mais non oublie ça "

[bongosdad]

I can see the logic in Glen Whelan but it just a boring signing that's all.

[TrianonDave]

There all going to be boring Bongo, we have to build a team now!!

[samhubball]

Whelan would be excellent. Can I just take a second to remind you of he league we are in...

We are a championship team.

There you go.

Also, forget Barry and Delph and other people who are a) too old and on too much dosh and b) a ****ing horrible treacherous snake

[bongosdad]

Barry would be a great signing. If he's good enough for Everton he's good enough for us.
Delph will be hard to sign but I would bite city's hands off.

[TrianonDave]

Barry would be a great signing. If he's good enough for Everton he's good enough for us.
Delph will be hard to sign but I would bite city's hands off.

Forget Barry Bongo, he has declared his future to Everton for the next 2 seasons!! Delph can rot.....

[bongosdad]

Fair enough Dave. As long as we get the right people in its all good with me.
It's the 1st season in years we have stability. No looking for a new owner or manager. It's all in place now with a season behind both. No excuses now we need to deliver but the lack of news surrounding villa is a good thing.

[TrianonDave]

I've said before we need a team full of grafters and fighting for the cause. I'm sure this season will be much better, we only need to find one little jem to turn it on. The last time we went down the club was a shambles said Sir GT he didn't spend much basically cos DD would not pay up but we bought in a certain Mr Platt and ge ripped tge division apart and we got promoted. He cost 200k and some people said what a waste of money, how wrong they were!

[westcountryvillain]

Well we have the boy Green and he looks a real threat, hope he can make the step up to regular first team football & take some pressure off JK as well as supply him the ammo.

[bongosdad]

Apparently were favourites to sign Ashley Young. I think he will prefer a premiership team though unfortunately. However like Westcountry said we have Green who I think will have a great season.

[bongosdad]

It sounds like we're getting 2.5m in the kitty for Sanchez. The more I think about it Crouch would be a perfect signing.

[bongosdad]

Villa linked with Jackson Irvine from Burton.

[freer]

Villa linked with Jackson Irvine from Burton.

http://gifgifs.com//animations/creatures-cartoons/cartoon-characters/Elmo_shakes_it.gif (http://gifgifs.com/)
Not THE Jackson Irvine ?

[TrianonDave]

Ashley young looking for an easy 3 year contract and will go where the money is. I doubt it will be us as we have been burnt too many times but he is one player I would like to see back at VP.

[bongosdad]

I think Stoke are favourites but why not try and bring him back. We could bring back Barry Crouch and young for less than 10m = promotion
This transfer malarkey isn't rocket science.

[freer]

http://i67.tinypic.com/5jrvpj.jpg

[bongosdad]

I agree freer but not all the signing flopped. Chester Kodjia Taylor Johnstone Adomah all did pretty well. The Viking bloke in midfield will be good next season along with Lansbury and Houraine. Hogan and McCormack have yet to provide any value so far and I would be tempted to off load them both and get crouch or Gayle. Proper strikers you know what your going to get from.

[freer]

Despite the club spending over £36m on strikers last season , a lavishness no other Championship team afforded our total of 35 goals was pitiful

Crouch is one dimensional- we need a much better doctrine than “plan B” of lumping high balls forward & Crouch isn't that solution- he ain't in the first flush of youth either Bongo

As for Ashley Young joining Aston Villa word on the street is Steven Spielberg has offered him a role as diving instructor in Jaws V http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/179/animated-diving-image-0011.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-diving-179.htm) Unsportsmanlike Tw@t !

[bongosdad]

Let's have some ideas yourself Mr know it all. 1st on the list from freer is Craig Gardner.

[TrianonDave]

Despite the club spending over £36m on strikers last season , a lavishness no other Championship team afforded our total of 35 goals was pitiful

Crouch is one dimensional- we need a much better doctrine than “plan B” of lumping high balls forward & Crouch isn't that solution- he ain't in the first flush of youth either Bongo

As for Ashley Young joining Aston Villa word on the street is Steven Spielberg has offered him a role as diving instructor in Jaws V http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/179/animated-diving-image-0011.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-diving-179.htm) Unsportsmanlike Tw@t !

I see no reason why he would not want to sign for us and finish his career just like Jedi but at 31, maybe he has 2 more seasons in the premiership left in the tank. IF he leaves utd then a return to Watford would be my guess, that's where it all started for him!!

We need a midfield Dynamo.....who? well I have no idea at the minute, I could think of one player I would love down VP and that's Danny Drinkwater from Lychester!! at 27 could we prize him away from a sinking ship? why not.

[bongosdad]

I would give him a 50k pw 3.5 year deal

[bongosdad]

Talking of ex villa players I see Curtis Davies went to Derby for 0.5m. We might have missed the boat with that one unless we get someone better.

[TrianonDave]

Your mean Bongo, 3 &1/2 year deal? Not a full 4 year, he's only 27!!!!

[bongosdad]

I was on about Ashley. I like Danny but he drinks to much water.

[TrianonDave]

Talking of ex villa players I see Curtis Davies went to Derby for 0.5m. We might have missed the boat with that one unless we get someone better.

Well that's one boat i'm glad we missed, never liked him at all, how we ever paid 10million for that idiot is beyond me!!

[TrianonDave]

No bongo at 31 you could never offer him that kind of deal, 2 years with an option at best! Ashely Young that is.

[bongosdad]

MONs worse signing value wise. He was worth 2m.

[freer]

Let's have some ideas yourself Mr know it all. 1st on the list from freer is Craig Gardner.

Sadly we parted company with Craig Gardner at at time when we lacked combative midfielders he also offered cover at full back –his time has gone & his form in decline so lets place that idea in the trash can eh ?

Why not give Hepburn-Murphy, Andre Green, Jordan Lyden, Keinan Davis & the impressive Harry McKirdy some proper game time -rather than throwing shedloads of green backs at players other sides are off loading ?

Do you actually have a sustainable option ?

Or is your long term strategy enlist ex Villa players looking at topping up their hefty bank balances http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/510/animated-light-bulb-image-0027.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-light-bulb-510.htm)'cause if so it ain't very progressive is it Bongo ?

[bongosdad]

My strategy cost under 10m

Crouch Barry Young = promotion

We might as well go the full hog and bring Delph back too. That's 4 top players for about 17m

If we sell Sanchez 2.5m
Vertout and Gil 9m
Amavi 10m

It's ample funds to buy these players.

[freer]

My strategy cost under 10m

Crouch Barry Young = promotion

We might as well go the full hog and bring Delph back too. That's 4 top players for about 17m

If we sell Sanchez 2.5m
Vertout and Gil 9m
Amavi 10m

It's ample funds to buy these players.

So no plan of action/strategy eh ? other than AVFC http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/685/animated-toilet-image-0015.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-toilets-685.htm)flushing another load of cash down the sh@tter

And Hepburn-Murphy, Andre Green, Jordan Lyden, Keinan Davis & Harry McKirdy to be given away or sold for peanuts while this “Good 'ol Boys” reunification plan of yours throws us into further debt eh ? your not exactly soccer's answer to Martin Lewis are you ?

And as your brilliant idea of bringing back Delph he'd be about as welcome in Birmingham 6 as a turd would be in a swimming pool

[bongosdad]

That all sounds great but we need to hit the ground running next season. Tony doesn't want a 4 year plan to get promoted.

[TrianonDave]

The last tweet on this subject from Tony said it was more like a 5-10 project!! Players who have graced VP should stay away, it will never be the same! New blood is required and hopefully a new star!

[bongosdad]

Its not a 10 year plan to get out of the championship. As long as we get 4 players that can walk into our 1st 11 I'm happy.

[TrianonDave]

Its not a 10 year plan to get out of the championship. As long as we get 4 players that can walk into our 1st 11 I'm happy.

We have no god given right to gain promotion based on our history we have to earn it and earn it well. We need a fearless arrogant tough commanding 95 minute team! over to you SB.

[freer]

We have no god given right to gain promotion based on our history we have to earn it and earn it well. We need a fearless arrogant tough commanding 95 minute team! over to you SB.
Oh come on we did beat Birmingham City & “The enigma” scored too

“ a fearless arrogant tough commanding 95 minute team” certainly raising the bar there T D

I too would settle for a group performing in an aggressive unyielding (yet sporting) manner- instead of our mousy bunch playing scared most matches.

My view is its a galactic ask way beyond Steve Bruce- though I would love to be proved wrong !

[bongosdad]

So you criticise the squad and manager but offer no solution apart from throwing the kids on.

[freer]

So you criticise the squad and manager but offer no solution apart from throwing the kids on.
Not just them http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/501/animated-gardener-image-0008.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-gardener-501.htm) as Yubby identified the groundsman has to shoulder some of the responsibility

So Bongo the solution is clear - only an idiot would question this answer – I look forward to your enquires !

[bongosdad]

Yes or no Freer

Would this team probably get promoted.

Johnstone (loan)
Hutton Jedi Chester Taylor
Adomah Delph 8m Barry 1m Young 5m
Kodjia Crouch (free)

Bench... Gabby Grealish RHM Baker green etc

[freer]

Yes or no Freer

Its rhetorical Bongo “only an idiot would question my answer” http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/304/animated-shocked-smiley-image-0043.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-shocked-smileys-and-smilies-304.htm)

[bongosdad]

John Terry and Bruse have been playing golf together. Interesting!!!

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-john-terry-transfers-13163219

[freer]

John Terry and Bruse have been playing golf together. Interesting!!!

Interestingly enough that's what Wayne Bridge thought his girlfriend was playing too!

As they sing down at Stamford Bridge http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/1377/animated-music-note-image-0017.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-music-notes-1377.htm)Hello who ever you may be Don't leave your wife with John Terryhttp://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/1377/animated-music-note-image-0017.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-music-notes-1377.htm)

[bongosdad]

We forgave Ayew so let's do the same with Terry.

[freer]

We forgave Ayew so let's do the same with Terry.

http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/1476/animated-question-mark-sign-image-0014.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-question-mark-signs-1476.htm) Who's we ? & what is Ayew to do with the price of fish ??


I don't think John Terry is back on Wayne Bridge's X Mas Card list just yet either !

[TrianonDave]

http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/1476/animated-question-mark-sign-image-0014.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-question-mark-signs-1476.htm) Who's we ? & what is Ayew to do with the price of fish ??


I don't think John Terry is back on Wayne Bridge's X Mas Card list just yet either !

what is it with all these old players? young and hungry!

[bongosdad]

Didn't we do that with Lambert Dave?

[TrianonDave]

Didn't we do that with Lambert Dave?

I don't mean 'Young and Hungry' youth but younger players, I'm always of the belief that we should buy players at the age of 27, this seems to be the peak age but looking at 31, 32 or older, can they last the pace in this crazy league?

[stateside]

I still am wondering what we had to forgive Ayew for?

[bongosdad]

http://www.ghanalive.tv/2015/08/25/wife-of-afriyie-acquah-used-to-sleep-with-jordan-ayew/

I thought everyone knew about that?

I just don't want us to go around and around in circles buying players that just don't cut it. I want proven quality not potential. Spuds buy players under 23 in general and sell at 27 for a fortune. It's good business but we need that balance. Buying older players also means lower fee. We could have Terry Barry and Young for about 6m. In there prime it's 70m worth of talent and all still play premier league football.

[freer]

http://www.ghanalive.tv/2015/08/25/wife-of-afriyie-acquah-used-to-sleep-with-jordan-ayew/

I thought everyone knew about that?

It may have made the small print on page 8 in The Brecon County & Neath Gazette http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/152/animated-newspaper-image-0022.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-newspapers-152.htm)

Or it might have featured as an installment in Jeremy Kyle's mind numbing family feuds chav show

For some reason better known to the editor, The Birmingham Mail decided to go with Molly the kitten being rescued from a tall tree in Tipton-Thank God !

[TrianonDave]

It may have made the small print on page 8 in The Brecon County & Neath Gazette http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/152/animated-newspaper-image-0022.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-newspapers-152.htm)

Or it might have featured as an installment in Jeremy Kyle's mind numbing family feuds chav show

For some reason better known to the editor, The Birmingham Mail decided to go with Molly the kitten being rescued from a tall tree in Tipton-Thank God !

This bid for Stokes looks like its going to happen and Maybe we will have to spend all our pocket money (1 million) to get it over the finish line but if this the Calibre of signings then don't expect any big names down VP this year.

Obviously we need to get rid of several Names who will demand a few quid but other clubs knowing we have to sell will mean we will probably save more on wages than obtaining a substantial fee?? that's a big problem for Bruce.

It also begs the question, what if no bids come in or that they are so low they will not be accepted, can we force the likes of Vertout and Gil to play in the Championship?

It all kicks of in 3 weeks time and i'm sure all the rumblings and agents are already at work. Don't hold your breath.

[stateside]

I can't be arsed to click your link Bongo. Just tell me or forget about it.

Stoke turned down our crazy over bid of 1/2 a million for the always useless Whelan. Bruce can get a never has been for £800,000 or get an actual has been like Flamini for nothing. Hmmm such a tough decision.

[bongosdad]

He had an affair with a team mates wife stateside.

I here Joe Ledley has been released from crystal place. Maybe the key is to go Welsh?

[yubbywelch]

Yes go Welch

[Exiledvillan]

Yes go Welch

As opposed to going home early (ICC tournament), like the crims?
Sorry Yubbs, I had to mention your demise ;D .

[yubbywelch]

Well we didn't finish one game all tournament.

Go Bangladesh!

[TrianonDave]

JT please no, how old???

[stateside]

Yes for me. Can still play and is a leader.

[TrianonDave]

Yes for me. Can still play and is a leader.

We would need a back 3 but not a flat back 4 he has no pace and would leave us hanging! So we have tried young and hungry and now its more like old and full. terry Whelan young omg!

[MissWinnie]

I'm with Freer and TD on JT. I wouldn't even have him in my Fantasy team, never mind at Villa. Probably me letting personal dislike of the guy ovrrule any pragmatic benefits, but still no.

[MissWinnie]

As opposed to going home early (ICC tournament), like the crims?
Sorry Yubbs, I had to mention your demise ;D .

Giggles. (If we still had a like button, Exiled, I'd have just clicked it ;D)

Sorry bro. O:)

[freer]

I'm with Freer and TD on JT. I wouldn't even have him in my Fantasy team, never mind at Villa. Probably me letting personal dislike of the guy ovrrule any pragmatic benefits, but still no.

I am 100% with this Villa fan

Would be devastated if we signed John Terry. Vile individual in every sense. Some things are more important than winning #AVFC http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/1660/animated-winnie-the-pooh-image-0017.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-winnie-the-pooh-1660.htm) & Miss Winnie of course !

[bongosdad]

You creep Freer

[bongosdad]

Anyway the thought of people not wanting John Terry is ridiculous. It's John bloody Terry! Some people are never happy. It's a perfect signing if it happens. If Ashley Young signs the violins will be out ooooh the horrid Ashley Young.
Forgetting we probably be promoted. Add Ledley king to the list were in fine shape. The right signings would transform us.
This isn't a popularity contest. JT is loved by Chelsea fans and would probably be loved here too if he got us promoted. We need leaders right now not mamby pamby players. Jedi is a a prime example of the type of player we need. Chester will be a better defender next to Terry.

[yubbywelch]

If wages were right, I'd have him for sure.

But getting him to sign a contract on wages similar to those around him unlikely

[freer]

Anyway the thought of people not wanting John Terry is ridiculous. It's John bloody Terry! If Ashley Young signs.. Add Ledley king to the list were in fine shape blah,blah,blah,blah,blah,blah......

Can't believe it. Just making myself a coffee, John Terry ran in, lifted up the cup and the claimed credit for it -as Terry ran out he bumped the television- Ashley Young went down http://i63.tinypic.com/11l4tg7.jpg

http://i68.tinypic.com/2ia3dac.jpg

John Terry is the first man to celebrate winning the Europa League, Champions League, Ryder Cup, Tour de France & a Nobel Peace prize in the same year.

There was pandemonium at Chelsea's end of season celebration parade it was nearly cancelled after John Terry tried to wrestle the bus driver out of his chair

http://i66.tinypic.com/2qi35o1.jpg
Under Armour unveil their specially fashioned kit for Ashley Young

Can someone give Bongo a heads up King retired from football in 2012- mind you so have all his recommended answers for Villa

[yubbywelch]

Freer you crack me up. But seriously you have to much spare time

[TrianonDave]

How do you add all these photos and captions?
Can Terry be trusted? Don't ask Wayne Bridge!!!!!

[samhubball]

Can I just point out of Lord Bongo that it is Joe Ledley we have been linked to, the midfielder from palace who is free. Not the 37 year old, one club man, one good knee guy, Ledley king.


John Terry would be a great signing imo as would Ashley Young.

[freer]

Freer you crack me up. But seriously you have to much spare time

Yubby,
http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/411/animated-work-image-0138.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-work-411.htm)
Don't tell “er in doors that” Its a battle for me to accomplish the projects she assigns as it is !

[freer]

Can Terry be trusted? Don't ask Wayne Bridge!!!!!

What 'Onest John Terry he's a straight as a snake @ the gallop !http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/290/animated-snake-image-0020.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-snakes-290.htm)

[freer]

Can I just point out of Lord Bongo that it is Joe Ledley we have been linked to, the midfielder from palace who is free. Not the 37 year old, one club man, one good knee guy, Ledley king.

Sam, that's a feeble excuse not to sign him

If Bongo says he's needed, well its dandy for me

Incidently its a pleasurable occurrence for Bongo to hint we sign an individual (Ledley King) who might offer some value & prove to be useful

[TrianonDave]

Bongos heart is in the right place and he means we'll but I have to admit his theories wander a bit and maybe wide of the mark but at least he comes up with names and ideas!! So what super signings do you guys think we will sign and let bongo have a chance of a repost!

[stateside]

For once I find myself agreeing with The Bongo. JT and and Ashley Young would be fantastic signings and will teach the younger players what it takes to be a pro.

Not so sure about Ledley King though. Not when Alan Shearer is available. :-)

[stateside]

For once I find myself agreeing with The Bongo. JT and and Ashley Young would be fantastic signings and will teach the younger players what it takes to be a pro.

Not so sure about Ledley King though. Not when Alan Shearer is available. :-)

[stateside]

How did that post twice? Bongo? You have something to do with it?

[TrianonDave]

How did that post twice? Bongo? You have something to do with it?

Well, well, well, so good you named him twice.

Whelen, Terry, Young but surely not LK, OK I could swing to the idea of some experience in the dressing room to help the others!
Good call Bong but please drop the LK one.

[bongosdad]

Can I just point out of Lord Bongo that it is Joe Ledley we have been linked to, the midfielder from palace who is free. Not the 37 year old, one club man, one good knee guy, Ledley king.


John Terry would be a great signing imo as would Ashley Young.

Spot on Sam.. Yes it's the Welsh bloke with the big beard. He's a good player.

[bongosdad]

Bongos heart is in the right place and he means we'll but I have to admit his theories wander a bit and maybe wide of the mark but at least he comes up with names and ideas!! So what super signings do you guys think we will sign and let bongo have a chance of a repost!

Thanks Dave. To be fair there is logic behind the madness. I mentioned Terry a while back and got laughed at. Now it's a possibility.
I always wanted Barry back and proven right season after season. Young is one of the best wingers we have ever had.
It's logic that's all.

[freer]

We should have retained players who wanted to play for AVFC

Gary Cahill- don't need Terry

We should have kept Barry (Bannon) – he's been outstanding for Wednesday for the past couple of seasons

Kept Marc Albrighton Aston Villa fan instead of potentially forking out a fortune on the Diving Diva

Jonathan Hogg too hastily discarded

Steve Bruce desperately needs to rethink his/our modus operandi,its glaringly obvious that even if we sign another shed load of “whoever's”- if we want to be anywhere near the top of the table this term- Villa can’t continue performing the way we do.

[yubbywelch]

How did that post twice? Bongo? You have something to do with it?

I think you posted it twice so that we all can believe what we read. red, reed, reeve

[TrianonDave]

The 41 million from the parachute payment. Does that mean have it or we've already spent it? I believe we need this to balance the books for the FFP rules?

[stateside]

Wish we had a manager with balls like Ron Saunders in charge. Leighton Phillips has a bad injury/illness? No problem get that centre forward out of the reserves what's his name? Allan Evans? Make him centre half. That'll fix it.

We need to get our youth ready to play so we don't lose Albrighton, Bannon, Cahill and Hogg.

Kevin Toner. There is a lad I'd forgotten. Equipped himself well under Eric Black. Even got a clean sheet at home to Newcastle. He needs to be stepping up soon.

[TrianonDave]

John Terry going to blues to team up with Arry?

[bongosdad]

Tony x tweet was interesting about blues.

[TrianonDave]

They have offered him 100k a week, Mugs!!

Please Bongo don't mention Wayne Rooney?

[freer]

Allegedly Terry wants to check out each of the Birmingham City players wives & girlfriends before committing http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/35/animated-eye-image-0150.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-eyes-35.htm)

[TrianonDave]

Well good luck to him finding the caves then!

[bongosdad]

Terry will be a massive coupe if we get him. He's expressed his desire to get into management and he's doing his coaching badges. Having experience of the championship would do him good and probably explains why he might not go to china or the U.S.
We're being linked to a Barcelona youngster and a ginger haired Newcastle midfielder. I don't have an opinion on them apart from not being overly excited.

[freer]

We're being linked to a Barcelona youngster

Is that the aroma of “Burnt Fingers “ I detect ???

http://i65.tinypic.com/2pqueci.jpg

[TrianonDave]

Terrys desire to go into management or to help him gain his coaching badge while at villa is good for hI'm but we need a player not a trainee coach? What do we get for our 100k a week!

[bongosdad]

Probably the best defender the premier league has ever seen. We will have him for a couple of years I imagine.

It's a shame about Adama. We brought him at the wrong time and releced him at the wrong time. I wouldn't say no to resigning him but westham want him.

[TrianonDave]

Personal I hope JT signs for the sha as he has always had a nightmare at VP.

Breaking news... Jordan amvi officially placed on the transfer list by mutual agreement.
About time hope we get that Chinese club back with that offer of 25 million!!

[freer]

It's a shame about Adama. We brought him at the wrong time and releced him at the wrong time. I wouldn't say no to resigning him

Adama Traore last term 37 appearances 0 goals 0 assists

Albert Adomah last term 38 appearances 3 goals 10 assists

Traore is simply a speed merchant, the facts don't lie -he doesn't provide an end product

Or perhaps you know something we don't ? http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/1573/animated-stupid-and-crazy-image-0007.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-stupid-and-crazy-1573.htm)what argument can you provide Bongo that would justify us resigning Traore ?

[freer]

Personal I hope JT signs for the sha as he has always had a nightmare at VP.

http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/2117/animated-applause-smiley-image-0008.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-applause-smileys-and-smilies-2117.htm)

[bongosdad]

Adama Traore last term 37 appearances 0 goals 0 assists

Albert Adomah last term 38 appearances 3 goals 10 assists

Traore is simply a speed merchant, the facts don't lie -he doesn't provide an end product

Or perhaps you know something we don't ? http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/1573/animated-stupid-and-crazy-image-0007.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-stupid-and-crazy-1573.htm)what argument can you provide Bongo that would justify us resigning Traore ?

West Ham want him

[freer]

West Ham want him
That's brilliant ! the criterion to your recommending players is- http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/304/animated-shocked-smiley-image-0027.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-shocked-smileys-and-smilies-304.htm) if West Ham “want” someone ?

No point in AVFC scouting players lets just hack their email account ?

[yubbywelch]

David Villa would be a great fit. ;D

[TrianonDave]

West ham want everyone it's time those idiots got relegated!
I would have liked traore to have been given more match time at VP no worse than our Gabby!!!!

[freer]

David Villa would be a great fit. ;D

Hang on yubby are “Wet-Spam” interested ‘cause if they ain't we shouldn't be either !

[TrianonDave]

Apparently wetspam are interested in Renaldo! !
Should we make a move after this recommendation? Once we've signed Young, Terry, Delph, Milner & Barry!!

What a team. 😂😄😅😆😇

[freer]

Apparently wetspam are interested in Renaldo! !
Should we make a move after this recommendation? Once we've signed Young, Terry, Delph, Milner & Barry!!

What a team. ����������

Should be Trrific T D * Rosemary Conley could gently ease that lot through the pre match warm up http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/163/animated-fitness-image-0010.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-fitness-163.htm)

We could play the theme to “Last of The Summer Wine” on Villa Parks P A system eh ?

[TrianonDave]

Lol
How about

[TrianonDave]

Con't......

The theme tune from the 'likely Lads' I'm sure the main guy was called Terry.
"Oh what happened to you what ever happened to me, what became of the people we used to be"

[TrianonDave]

Joe Ledley anyone?

[bongosdad]

I suggested him last week Dave. Would be a good signing.

[TrianonDave]

He's not another 35 year old is he? Why have palade released him?

[stateside]

Reading that we are supposed to be in for El Mohammed's???sp from Hull for 3 million. I thought Hull decided never to deal with a club that Brucey works for?

[bongosdad]

Listening to talk sport tonight and apparently a done deal for JT. 60k pw and a 2m bonus if we get promoted.

[freer]

Listening to talk sport tonight and apparently a done deal for JT. 60k pw and a 2m bonus if we get promoted.

Ever paused to consider why Terry couldn't get into the Chelsea side last term?

Could the reason have been , he's was no longer good enough ?- but Hey-ho lets chuck-away a shedload of money sign the guy, - fingers crossed hope he can cope with the physical demands of the Championship

Can you name a single “ex top notch” player we have signed who has truly delivered -No neither can I, Hazard a guess what’s the common denominator here Joleon Lescott, Joe Cole, Robert Pires, Chris Sutton, & Micah Richards ? Do these names ring any alarm bells?

Its a pity these players didn't carry a “Best Before/Expiry date” or have a 90 day money back guarantee

Sorry http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/650/animated-cheeky-smiley-image-0036.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-cheeky-smileys-and-smilies-650.htm) I find it difficult to accept or believe @ £3 million a season plus signing on fees/additional bonus A V F C cant find a younger (potential) “leader” with low mileage & a far greater shelf life than http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/650/animated-cheeky-smiley-image-0036.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-cheeky-smileys-and-smilies-650.htm)John Terry !!!!!

[bongosdad]

If we keep farting about with potential we will never get promoted.

[freer]

If we keep farting about with potential we will never get promoted.

Very eloquently worded,

By the same measure a 36 year old on an outrageous salary holds no guarantees

Its one thing if David Luiz, Gary Cahill, César Azpilicueta Kurt Zouma & Aina are mopping up your mistakes

Its a different kettle of fish if your dependant on the likes of Alan Hutton http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/194/animated-fish-image-0494.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-fish-194.htm) watching your back

[samhubball]

Hmm that's the nail hit right on the head by Mr Freer there. Some players look very good next to others.

Terry I think could be a good signing though. I can think of lots of positives about it especially as he might be 36 but he had hardly played the last 2 years so he is more like a spritely 34 year old :D

I want the main signing to be Johnstone on a permanent basis

[TrianonDave]

You know guys, I just want the deadwood out and the team to be focused. A good pre season and go out as if the season finishes Christmas. If we are on top then, a cheeky signing in January just to keep it freash and a steady controlled but relentless run in.

[bongosdad]

Hmm that's the nail hit right on the head by Mr Freer there. Some players look very good next to others.

Terry I think could be a good signing though. I can think of lots of positives about it especially as he might be 36 but he had hardly played the last 2 years so he is more like a spritely 34 year old :D

I want the main signing to be Johnstone on a permanent basis

Personally I think freer missed the nail completely. Terry has been a world class player for years and had nothing to do with who he played along side.
It's like saying Barry is only any good because he played next to Gana last season forgetting he was quality at City and villa.
Ok Terry might not be the player he was but I can be confident he's the best defender in the championship and that's not taking into consideration his leadership skills.
Only an idiot would think is a poor signing. No offence freer.

[bongosdad]

You know guys, I just want the deadwood out and the team to be focused. A good pre season and go out as if the season finishes Christmas. If we are on top then, a cheeky signing in January just to keep it freash and a steady controlled but relentless run in.

Totally agree Dave, we need to hit the ground running and that will only happen if we buy proven quality. I'm all for playing youth and I hope green starts most games next season. But it's getting the balance right and last season proves we are unbalanced. Baker and Johnstone will improve playing next to Terry and so will Chester. It's a no brainer.

[freer]

Only an idiot would think is a poor signing. No offence freer.http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/1309/animated-laughing-image-0116.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-laughing-1309.htm)

No offence taken Bongo ‘ol chum

Talking of idiots, care to enlighten us where/which team did we sign this “Is” character from ?

[bongosdad]

Come on freer that's a poor comeback for your standards.

[bongosdad]

http://www.thevillablogger.com/wed-be-stupid-not-to-sign-john-terry/

No offence freer

[freer]

http://www.thevillablogger.com/wed-be-stupid-not-to-sign-john-terry/

No offence freer

Or there’s the rational “Non Disneyland” take on how to shoot cash down the pan ?

http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/152/animated-newspaper-image-0019.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-newspapers-152.htm)

All the papers covering this farce do serve a purpose they'll be keeping your fish & chips warm in a few days

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/06/22/aston-villa-will-pay-terry-60k-a-week-a-crazy-move-with-money-ti/

[bongosdad]

We're linked with Downing.

[yubbywelch]

If Terry comes, Gabby can't be in the same team. Cause we'd only have enough cash left to play the other squad members $1 a game

[freer]

If Terry comes, Gabby can't be in the same team. Cause we'd only have enough cash left to play the other squad members $1 a game

Anyone care to explain the thought process of saddling A V F C with another 60 k a week wage whirling its way down the plug hole ?

[TrianonDave]

Absolutely 100% correct Bongo! The key word is 'balance' get that right and we will be ok.
We need to go into this season prepared!!

[westcountryvillain]

Can't stand JT but he would put Gabby in his place and next to Chester with Baker as backup we'd surely collect a lot more points.

Big season for Andre Green.

[TrianonDave]

Well said WCV

[bongosdad]

My prediction it will be announced on the 1st of July when his contract expires. Spot on WCV

[TrianonDave]

My prediction it will be announced on the 1st of July when his contract expires. Spot on WCV

Well bongo, it has gone quiet but seems like it will happen, I bet he; John Terry has agreed to sign and will be UNVIELLED on Saturday in the NEW kit. This would be a real coup and just imagine the hype!! They have just announced Season Tickets sales have hit the 20k mark, well you can put another 5k on that if our Tony pulls it off.

[bongosdad]

Fingers crossed Dave.

[freer]

Strange how some folk have short memories or do they simply alter their opinion in anticipation of Terry signing ? re: racist remarks/comments made by John Terry, must be some truth to the allegations wasn't he was stripped of the England captains armband ?

As for his affair with a team mates wife you'd need to speak to Wayne Bridge about the effect that had on team spirit within the dressing room at Chelsea ?

As for Terry whatever he's won in the past it was as a component in a hugely expensive squad of top international players - which does help doesn't it ?

He could be the catalyst for promotion campaign

Or a huge financial burden if we flounder around in mid table

With the amount of signings Bruce has already made & the squad at his disposal this season will make or break him lets hope its his making ?

Personally I ain't too bothered where Terry goes, http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/1645/animated-waving-image-0055.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-waving-1645.htm) I hear China is nice this time of year !

[TrianonDave]

Well he is well and truly passed his best and yes you can drag up all his wron doings but let's not condemn a man for doing what other folk have done, remember " he who has not sinned cast the first stone" Oh I see, all those rocks are being dropped now in guilt?

I'm not a big let's get him fan of JT but he is a name a big name and we'll, should get tge place buzzing!

JT in the new Villa home kit on Sat with him pictured showing the new shirt sponsor. Well it would be a coup!

[bongosdad]

Is this the biggest signing in our history?

[TrianonDave]

No bongo.
We had. Andy Gray, Peter Schemical, David Ginola, Paul Mcgrath, Paul Merson, JP and maybe Stan Collymore!!!

[TrianonDave]

That's JPA.....cough cough

[westcountryvillain]

Darren Bent was our biggest signing in my view, Merson was also a quality addition.

On Terry - if he signs and we win promotion, purleaase no-one refer to him as a legend :O

[TrianonDave]

Darren Bent was our biggest signing in my view, Merson was also a quality addition.

On Terry - if he signs and we win promotion, purleaase no-one refer to him as a legend :O

I don't think Bent was the biggest Name just the most expensive!

ps anyone see the clip of NRC playing the other day, looked like billy bunter!!! sic

[freer]

anyone see the clip of NRC playing the other day, looked like billy bunter!!!

We may as well have signed Billy Bunter http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/165/animated-football-and-soccer-image-0024.gif (http://www.animatedimages.org/cat-football-and-soccer-165.htm) Another instance of the wee fellah being reckless with other folks money

[TrianonDave]

I did say Nigel Reo Coker Not Gabby!

[samhubball]

No bongo.
We had. Andy Gray, Peter Schemical, David Ginola, Paul Mcgrath, Paul Merson, JP and maybe Stan Collymore!!!

You somehow left Emile Heskey off the list. He was a prolific as Gabby

[freer]

You somehow left Emile Heskey off the list. He was a prolific as Gabby

He has some extraordinary chemical attraction http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/kisses/smileys-kisses-348936.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/) towards non functioning strikers

I recall Bongo foaming at the mouth on about A V F C playing Hesky at centre half

Wonder if we could try Agonawol in goal ? – it wont reduce his goals per game ratio if he was the sticks would it ?

[TrianonDave]

Check your tweets Tony has confirmed 1st signing done. I said it will be JT at the new shirt unveiling !!!

[bongosdad]

Let's hope your right. I think you are right and he's about to sign. He doesn't want to play against Chelsea, be in a relegation battle, he wants to stay in England, still at a big club, good owner and a manager he respects. He's also getting paid handsomely so it's a good move for all us and him. If anyone brings up money, who bloody cares it's not our money!.

[TrianonDave]

Let's hope your right. I think you are right and he's about to sign. He doesn't want to play against Chelsea, be in a relegation battle, he wants to stay in England, still at a big club, good owner and a manager he respects. He's also getting paid handsomely so it's a good move for all us and him. If anyone brings up money, who bloody cares it's not our money!.


Well said Bongo very assertive !

[bongosdad]

Were linked with John Ruddy. I would be happy with him or Johnstone. Ruddy would be a great signing and probably better suited to get us out of this division. However Johnstone will become a very decent keeper long term for us so it's hard to pick.

[samhubball]

I don't think we will get Johnstone. He is easily premier league quality and apparently a few clubs are in for him. Would be nice to be proved wrong. As for Ruddy - he is quite prone to errors and a typical championship keeper. If we want to be one of the better teams in the division I think we should look elsewhere. I said Stoke city's Grant now Butland is back. He did alright at Sampson Villa last year :)

[yubbywelch]

Bingo it isn't negative to state a fact that Gabby doesn't score enough goals

[TrianonDave]

3 way tug 'O' war for Amavi, this is good news as we may get a bit of 'ebay' type bidding just hope it is not drawn out....PSG, Monaco and now Saville in for the left back once worth 25 million, will be glad to get 8 million for him now!

[bongosdad]

With Veretoute Gil Sanchez added to Amavi we should have a healthy bank balance and more than enough to bring in the players we need.

[TrianonDave]

Should ge Bongo but we all know these transfers can be long drawn out! If we can get say 15 million for all of them next week, I would take it.

[westcountryvillain]

3 way tug 'O' war for Amavi, this is good news as we may get a bit of 'ebay' type bidding just hope it is not drawn out....PSG, Monaco and now Saville in for the left back once worth 25 million, will be glad to get 8 million for him now!

Why are these bigger sides in for him though, have they seen something Brucie hasn't?

[yubbywelch]

Because he's a great talent, and an ordinary team

[TrianonDave]

Because he's a great talent, and an ordinary team



Well while that's going on......JT has arrived, The Dr has officially announced.

WELCOME JT

[bongosdad]

Don't tell freer!

Welcome JT

[TrianonDave]

The press are all over this signing, that is what JT brings to the club, he is so high profile! Just seeing him in a villa shirt makes me want to order my away top now with his name on the back, I won't because ive already ordered one with B6 1 on it!!! For now its all about whos next through the door, Ruddy or Johnstone with Snodgrass would suit me.

[bongosdad]

The Terry signing might well attract a few more decent players like Snodgress. It's shown villas ambition and intent to get to the premier league this season. We need 4/5 quality signings. One down 3 to go.

[TrianonDave]

Joe Hart Anyone?

[bongosdad]

Not a big fan of Joe Hart but I wouldn't say no. A month ago mentioning a signing like this would be seen a deluded but it's not anymore with Terry arriving. I still prefer Johnstone though I think?

[TrianonDave]

Don't think Johnstone is coming, it would suit man city if hart came to VP but would end his England spot?? Now Terry has made the plunge he may attract others to join the mission!

[bongosdad]

I think you might be psychic Dave. We're prepared to pay the 15m asking price and 4/1 for his signature. How true this is I don't know.

http://www.thevillablogger.com/joe-hart-to-sign-for-aston-villa/

[stateside]

Not a fan of Hart either. Seems to poncy for a keeper for me and he gives me a nervous breakdown when he keeps the ball that split second too long at his feet. Lloris can get away with that, but he won't keep getting so lucky.

[stateside]

Bring Gollini back and give him his Italian keeper coach. It is just for the season anyway as we have decent prospects coming through and we will get good money from him after he looks good behind Baker/Terry/Chester all season.

[bongosdad]

To be fair Gollini didn't do much wrong. Changing managers when we did didn't help matters. Although I rate Johnstone higher than Gollini just about, we lost conststancy at the back when we were starting to keep clean sheets. The change of keepers didn't help.

[samhubball]

Not a fan of Hart either. Seems to poncy for a keeper for me and he gives me a nervous breakdown when he keeps the ball that split second too long at his feet. Lloris can get away with that, but he won't keep getting so lucky.

I know what you mean but just have a little think about what having (until recently) the England Goalkeeper between the sticks and the former England captain centre half leading the Lions out onto Villa park in the championship. With a striker up front who should have got 20+ last season and a few young and talented kids. Not to mention some of the best players poached from around us (Lansbury, Hourihane, Chester). Oh and the RR from the Leicester team who won the prem after winning promotion with them from the champion ship.

If we get off to a good start we will have mentally beaten he opposition before the ball has been kicked.

Get Hart if we have any chance it would be the biggest coup of the year

[TrianonDave]

Well bookies shortening odds at 4/1 and maybe because it's a loan deal. Would get Hart back in the UK and no complications for man city as they do not want him playing for a premium side so unless he goes abroad, we are a good option especially with JT on board!
I would prefer hart to Jonstone but to be honest either would be very good for us!

[freer]

Quite a few lads round here are season ticket holders @ Huddersfield Town

Without exception all were singing the praises of Jed Steer (whilst on loan there)

Good shot stopper
Safe handling under pressure
Marshals his area really well
A confident assured keeper by all accounts

Apart from the above he's nowt going for him!

One things certain he ain't gonna get the opportunity to demonstrate his quality with us http://www.picgifs.com/graphics/g/giga-smileys/graphics-giga-smileys-371130.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/graphics/)

[samhubball]

Glenn Whelan should be signing for us before too much longer. Good! Another experienced hard player. The more I think about Joe Hart the better it seems. Our odds of signing him are now on 7/4.

Either he is on his way or we are looking to hurry up the Sam Johnstone decision

[stateside]

Hey, Free. You forgot one more asset Jed Steer has. A great sense of humour. Also Steer rhymes with Freer so we should definitely promote him.

Rumour of the day Elmohamody. So we can have 5 right wing backs and 1 left wing back who is 90 years old.

[TrianonDave]

I think the SJ deal is dead he looks to be going the Borough? As for Hart, we didn't believe JT would come to us so I'm quietly optimistic!
Whelen yes, should be in BT the weekend.
Just want some of these fringe players out.
Anyone know what condition Ross Mac has turned up like in Portugal? His face looks like he has lost some chunk!!

[freer]

Rumour of the day Elmohamody. So we can have 5 right wing backs and 1 left wing back who is 90 years old.

Seems to be a reoccurring “trend”
Didier Agathe
Eric Lichaj
Nicky Shorey
Habib Beye
Stephen Warnock

Martin O'Neill was once quoted as saying “you can never have enough cover @ full back”

Mind you States seems the “Wee fellah” had a fixation/penchant

Zat Knight
Curtis Davies
Carlos Cuellar
James Collins
Richard Dunne
Arsenio Halfhuid
http://www.picgifs.com/graphics/q/question-marks/graphics-question-marks-157340.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/graphics/) With Defenders didn't he ?

[samhubball]

I don't know how to post pictures but the Fourth Official twitter account are srating we have agreed a loan deal withan city for Joe Hart for the season :☺☺☺☺☺☺

[TrianonDave]

Come on Freer this is your area of expertise so copy and paste that message so we can all see 😎

[freer]

There

http://www.picgifs.com/gifs/gifs/computer-angry/gif-computer-angry-5.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/gifs/)

I think that's allowed me to paste the link T.D !

https://twitter.com/FourthOfficial_/status/882899643956441089

[TrianonDave]

Is this Bongo letting rip after weekends predictions going wrong?

Only kidding Bongo 😅

[TrianonDave]

According to SB he is confident a deal has been struck to get his number 1 in in the next 24 hours but he actually mentions Sam Johnstone by Name unless it is smoke screen! Interesting times me thinks. You know I have a go I'd feeling about this season already!

[samhubball]

Amavi gone to Seville for 7m quid. Shame he came to us when we were ****e. If we had him instead of warnock we would have been formidable

[TrianonDave]

Looks like Sam next?

[bongosdad]

Is this Bongo letting rip after weekends predictions going wrong?

Only kidding Bongo 😅

No that's freer when Gabby scored against blues 😝

[freer]

No that's freer when Gabby scored against blues ��

Why would anyone throw a wobbly when “The assassin of Hope” scores his by-annual goal

I DO get totally p$ssedhttp://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/angry/smileys-angry-662871.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/) he is still earning a kings ransom masquerading as a “Striker”

The ineffectual ‘Herbert’ should have been handed a free transfer circa 2010 when his already abysmal seasonal goal return totally evaporated !!!

Nostalgia ain't what it used to be Bongo ‘ol chum !

[VillaRosie]

According to SSN Villa hope to complete the signing of Sam Johnstone in the next 24-48 hours.

[TrianonDave]

I think thst will work well VR, he has had a taster and knows the score with Terry commanding things in front of him he will much more assured!

[bongosdad]

The more I think about it the more I want Joe Hart. He's head and shoulders better than anyone were linked with.

[freer]

The more I think about it the more I want Joe Hart. He's head and shoulders better than anyone were linked with.

Not too sure – re; shampoo models http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/confused/smileys-confused-960574.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)playing football

[TrianonDave]

Well I can see Steve Bruce new strategy, if the kids cannot get you promoted. Bring in the old guard! According to the sun this morning we are chasing....wait for it, Peter Crouch????? Now 36 and will announce the signing of Whelen on monday now 32 along with Terry 36!!
I'm all for a bit of experience but we might as well go for Lamport. . Is he 37? Oh and throw Robbie Keane in just to piss off the noses at 37.

When the dark cold nights cone and we are playing 2 games a week, these kind of players will be no good to us.

Come on Xia... this is not a good move mate- if true!

[bongosdad]

I mentioned crouch earlier in the thread. He would be a very good signing and chip in with goals too. Hes still playing well for Stoke, experienced and would bring a good character into the squad.
I'm sure Bruse has been reading my posts.

[TrianonDave]

I'm not bongo, we could very easily become a dad's army or a circus full of freaks!
Andrew Green needs a cracking not Crouch, chipping in is not what we need, we have got 42 million of so called talent in Kodija, Hogan and Maccormack.these guys need to be rotated and kept fresh with a total return of at least 50 goals between them or you can forget promotion!

Get Sam in and a solid MF and that will do, we shold then concentrate on getting the deadwood out.

[bongosdad]

I'm up for a freak show, it would make things more interesting.
Green is on the wing so crouch won't effect his progress. I think Green will have a good season and I really like him. He seems to have his head more screwed on than Grealish and he's a lot quicker.
Crouch experience will help the likes of McCormack and Hogan if there partnered with him. However the arrival of crouch would probably mean one leaving.
I also think Gabby will have a good season if he can stay injury free.

[samhubball]

If we got Crouch there's no way he would start every game but what a great option to have come off the bench! 80 mins and 0-0 or 1 down, got a corner - on comes Peter :)

Plus it hasn't really ever been said - but he has a great touch for a big man

[freer]

Plus it hasn't really ever been said - but he has a great touch for a big man

Sam are you referring to Peter Crouch, or is this a quotation by Wayne Bridges wifehttp://www.picgifs.com/reaction-gifs/reaction-gifs/laughing/picgifs-laughing-6167368.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/reaction-gifs/) regarding John Terry

[TrianonDave]

Whelen to Burnley 3 million?

[TrianonDave]

Amavi deal OFF....according to several sources and rags, he FAILED his medical? Stuck with him now, yet another disaster. No more signings now then!

[TrianonDave]

Bongo Alert...... app Everton have made Gareth Barry surplus to requirements! Should we enquire? Now that's a cool head in midfield.

Come on Bongo tweet tge Doctor.

[freer]

Bongo Alert...... Everton have made Gareth Barry surplus to requirements! Should we enquire?

Is there any chance of us signing a player under pensionable age ?

Whelan Barry Crouch !

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Are our new sponsors “Help the Aged” ?

[bongosdad]

Bongo Alert...... app Everton have made Gareth Barry surplus to requirements! Should we enquire? Now that's a cool head in midfield.

Come on Bongo tweet tge Doctor.

It would be idiotic not to try. A few premiership clubs would still want him but let's hope he follows Terry's lead.

[TrianonDave]

It would be idiotic not to try. A few premiership clubs would still want him but let's hope he follows Terry's lead.

Well Whelan at 33 or Barry at 36.....umm well...umm...I say Barry but definitely NOT and I mean NOT Crouch at 36!!!

[samhubball]

You know Marlon Harewood is only 37

[TrianonDave]

Delete this message Sam you know the Dr reads the's forums! He will do it you know?
OMG I've just had a horrible thought but gonna keep to myself in case it gives SB or tge Dr any ideas.😔

[stateside]

Delete this message Sam you know the Dr reads the's forums! He will do it you know?
OMG I've just had a horrible thought but gonna keep to myself in case it gives SB or tge Dr any ideas.�� Me too Dave. Nat Lofthouse right?

[samhubball]

Marlon harewood scored 7 goals in 30 appearances

Mr Agbonlahor hasn't scored more than 7 in a season since 2010 (excluding his 12 he got in 2012)

[freer]

Marlon harewood scored 7 goals in 30 appearances

Mr Agbonlahor hasn't scored more than 7 in a season since 2010 (excluding his 12 he got in 2012)

Come on now Sam why should it concern anyone how many goals a striker scores a season eh ?

[bongosdad]

Gabby x2 goals tonight. Hogan 0 McCormack 0

[freer]

Gabby x2 goals tonight.

Which Where When What 2 Goals ?

Andre Green, Henri Lansbury (2) and Gabby Agbonlahor earned Villa a comfortable 4-0 win over Telford United.

Agonawol is useless if he parachuted out of a plane http://www.picgifs.com/graphics/p/parachute/graphics-parachute-766141.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/graphics/)

My money would be on him missing the world !

[samhubball]

No because Gabby is "special" every goal he scores counts as two. He is hoping for double figures this season. (If we can play Telford every week)

[bongosdad]

Or maybe he could be a major factor in Villa getting promoted this season.
As I've said before he's better than hogan or McCormack who scored 0 goals between them.

[samhubball]

Let's hope so Bongo :) I bet you gabby doesn't get more goals than hogan this season tho

[bongosdad]

Gabby was given the captains armband and it obvious to me Bruce will give him a chance because Gabby is fit and working hard. Like it or not Gabby will be starting most games or coming on with 30 to go. i honestly think Gabby will have a very good season. I'm hoping Hogan does too but I believe in earning the right to ware the shirt and obviously some of you don't because you include hogan in your 1st 11 based on nothing.

[freer]

Gabby was given the captains armband and it obvious to me Bruce will give him a chance because Gabby is fit and working hard. Like it or not Gabby will be starting most games or coming on with 30 to go. i honestly think Gabby will have a very good season. I'm hoping Hogan does too but I believe in earning the right to ware the shirt and obviously some of you don't because you include hogan in your 1st 11 based on nothing.

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Recognise the odour Sam ??- Its the all too familiar smell of “Bongo’s Pre Season Gabby ”

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[picasso]

Gabby was given the captains armband and it obvious to me Bruce will give him a chance because Gabby is fit and working hard. Like it or not Gabby will be starting most games or coming on with 30 to go. i honestly think Gabby will have a very good season. I'm hoping Hogan does too but I believe in earning the right to ware the shirt and obviously some of you don't because you include hogan in your 1st 11 based on nothing.

For some reason I quite like Gabby and I really hope he has a good season in any role SB thinks fit for him. At the end of the day he plays for Villa. But you have to admit Bongo his goal return for a striker over the years has been pretty abysmal. My hopes aren't high. Hogan on the other hand scored quite a lot of goals last season albeit not for us. He has huge potential which is why he was in my team.

Btw, you and Freer have now squabbled for 12 pages on one thread. I think that's a new record!

[freer]

Sorry Picasso,

I have Coulrophobia
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Bongo’s perpetual “bigging Agonawol up” triggers a psychosomatic response

[samhubball]

Hogan merits a starting place because he got 21 goals in 35 games. Gabby doesn't warrant a start because he got 25 goals in 5 years.

[freer]

Gabby doesn't warrant a start because he got 25 goals in 5 years.

I am stunned he scored so many Sam ?

http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/happy/smileys-happy-028345.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)

Why would anyone contemplate paying him £2,860,000 a year

Answers to Professor Screw-Loose head of Psychiatric Research c/o Blubbery Hill Mental Hospital

[TrianonDave]

Not sure if Gabby will fit into the starting 11 of one team but last night he did look good, got to give it to him, smart header and looks in better shape than the new Lardy in Ross Mac. Boy oh Boy he has been tucking away the battered mars bars!!

ps Johnstone in Tomorrow, leaked photo of him in villa top tonight! Now for GB?

[stateside]

So Gabby is better than Hogan because he didn't score in a pre season friendly game yesterday ? Never mind that he scored about 15 times as many goals as Gabby last season.

Bongo, your logic or lack thereof is mind blowing.

[bongosdad]

How many did he score for us though.

[TrianonDave]

How many did he score for us though.

Guys, Its a new season and the slate is clean!

#Ross Mac...last chance but is a very clever player, if he gets his head together he will become a very good squad player

#Gabby....the Enigma, has failed to show for his beloved club apart from 10 mins against the sha for the last 4 years but a good start pre season, looks fit but boy oh boy he has such a lot to prove, he is in his last year of his contract and will be looking for an extension. He will not cut it at any other club so has to prove himself this season, may be the surprize package, if he is we will all be saying sorry to our Bongo!

#Hogan....Well like so many of us, wanted him in as his youtube clips looked fantastic, built like a brick 5hit house, big things are expected of him, needs an injury free season and SB to play a system that suits him.

before we know it, we will be 6 games in and hopefully these 3 will be banging the goals in while we have the Koj chomping at the bit. Could be good, we all could be right and be winners.

[bongosdad]

I agree with all that Dave. I'm not knocking Hogan and I hope he comes good. All I'm saying is you need to earn the right to ware the shirt. Hogan and McCormack has done nothing so far to justify the price tag or where the shirt despite both being good for other clubs.
If Gabby gets fat again and becomes lazy I would want him in the bench as well.
However bruse gave him a last chance and with some good man management he's took the bull by the horns. Let's just get behind the lad is all I ask. He's shown in several games last season he can cause mayhem at this level.

[stateside]

How many did he score for us though. Same number as fatty

[samhubball]

Bongo I know you love gabby

I also know you have trouble with words

Please please please can you try and remember - it is BRUCE not bruse

It is WEAR not ware

And Gabby is not a prolific striker
All these things will aid you in your life.

[yubbywelch]

My brother has always had issues with spelling an reading, I have received many a phone call Bro can you please spell this.

He used to write the common words he used that he'd forget how to spell written inside his invoice book, and would refer back to them.

[TrianonDave]

Johnstone in Yet?

[bongosdad]

Same number as fatty

The goal against the blues was a huge monkey off his back. Even if Gabby doesn't start he will be useful off the bench as we saw last season. His goal scoring record is poor I agree but I think we judge him to much on the past few seasons where he was fat and complacent.
If we were pushing for a European spot j wouldn't really wasn't Gabby here. He's simply not good enough but at championship level he will be great for us.
I get a lot of stick for defending Gabby but Bruse has done exactly that too.

Regarding my spelling I'm not that bothered. It's the quality of the content that's important.

[Exiledvillan]

"Regarding my spelling I'm not that bothered. It's the quality of the content that's important"

Leaving yourself open for a broadside there, Bongo auld chap.

[TrianonDave]

"Regarding my spelling I'm not that bothered. It's the quality of the content that's important"

Leaving yourself open for a broadside there, Bongo auld chap.

I think all Bongo's comments are 'Sheer Quality'

[freer]

I think all Bongo's comments are 'Sheer Quality'

Hear hear, their unquestioningly the dogs bQllocks

minus the
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[TrianonDave]

I'm hearing Jedi out and Johnstone in? The later got to be true but Jedi? Does that mean a bid for Barry is on the cards?

[freer]

Johnstone has signed another loan deal

I sincerely hope Bruce ain't contemplating sacrificing Jedi in order to sign Gareth Barry

When we need to see a game out( & if we are to pick up points the way Steve Bruce sets us up they'll be plenty this term) Jedinak’s the guy

[bongosdad]

I don't think Bruce won a game without Jedi in the team. Selling him would be stupid and with the Jedi being injury prone and able to play centre back there is room for Barry and Jedi.