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DoggyStylz
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Bout time we had one…….
We’re on Fire on fire at the moment, Villa has scored 15 goals in 3 games
We’re on Fire on fire at the moment, Villa has scored 15 goals in 3 games
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DoggyStylz
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Aston Villa 5 - 1 Brimingham
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7344139.stm
Ashley Young and John Carew both scored twice as Aston Villa outclassed Birmingham, keeping their local rivals deep in relegation trouble.
Young's rasping shot gave Villa the lead and Carew nodded home the winger's free-kick shortly before the break.
Carew tapped in from close range for Villa's third and Young beat two players before scoring his second goal.
Mikael Forsell scored a consolation for Birmingham, but there was still time for Gabriel Agbonlahor to grab a fifth.
Europe is 'tantalisingly close' - O'Neill
Villa have now scored 15 goals in their last three Premier League games as they keep the pressure on Everton - who they meet next Sunday - for a Uefa Cup place.
Birmingham enjoyed a decent spell of possession early on, culminating in an effort at goal from David Murphy, but the visitors failed to really test Villa keeper Scott Carson.
The home side soon began to stamp their authority on the game as they over-ran Birmingham in midfield, with Carew going close with a header from an inswinging corner and the influential Gareth Barry firing narrowly wide with a snap-shot from inside the area.
Birmingham, with in-form striker Mauro Zarate desperately short of service up front, were almost non-existent as an attacking force, and Villa had the next chance - Barry's free-kick drawing a reasonable save from Maik Taylor.
Stiliyan Petrov's swirling effort caused problems for the Blues keeper, and the dam finally burst when Olof Mellberg's mi**** pass bounced into Young's path. With England coach Fabio Capello among the 42,640 sell-out crowd, Young did his international prospects the power of good as he unleashed a fantastic effort past Taylor and into the bottom corner.
There was a hint of controversy in the build-up though, with referee Mark Clattenburg breaking up a confrontation between Young and Mehdi Nafti with a full-blooded shove to the Birmingham defender's chest as play went on.
Undoubtedly fired up by the unexpected intervention, Nafti beat two players in a narrow space moments later before firing over for the Blues.
But it was not long before Villa surged further ahead, as Young's accurate free-kick found an unmarked Carew inside the six-yard box, allowing the big striker to nod home from point-blank range.
McLeish admitted it was a 'bruising' defeat
It was more of the same after the break, with Birmingham's defensive frailties ruthlessly exposed by a rampant Villa.
Young was involved again as his long ball found Barry - coming back from a borderline offside position - and the England midfielder unselfishly squared for Carew to guide the ball into an empty net.
With the match effectively over as a contest, Young scored his second on 63 minutes, beating two players before firing a low shot towards goal.
Taylor saved the initial effort but the ball bounced perfectly into the 22-year-old's path and he slotted home to cap an excellent individual display.
With his team's fans pouring out of the ground by the minute, Blues substitute Forssell - on for Zarate, who had a mini-tantrum as he left the pitch - cut the gap after a good passing move.
But the final goal went the home side's way after a howler from ex-Villa defender Liam Ridgwell allowed Agbonlahor to race through the middle and slide the ball into the centre of the goal.
It sealed his side's biggest derby win since 1988 - and kept Birmingham in the bottom three of the table.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7344139.stm
Ashley Young and John Carew both scored twice as Aston Villa outclassed Birmingham, keeping their local rivals deep in relegation trouble.
Young's rasping shot gave Villa the lead and Carew nodded home the winger's free-kick shortly before the break.
Carew tapped in from close range for Villa's third and Young beat two players before scoring his second goal.
Mikael Forsell scored a consolation for Birmingham, but there was still time for Gabriel Agbonlahor to grab a fifth.
Europe is 'tantalisingly close' - O'Neill
Villa have now scored 15 goals in their last three Premier League games as they keep the pressure on Everton - who they meet next Sunday - for a Uefa Cup place.
Birmingham enjoyed a decent spell of possession early on, culminating in an effort at goal from David Murphy, but the visitors failed to really test Villa keeper Scott Carson.
The home side soon began to stamp their authority on the game as they over-ran Birmingham in midfield, with Carew going close with a header from an inswinging corner and the influential Gareth Barry firing narrowly wide with a snap-shot from inside the area.
Birmingham, with in-form striker Mauro Zarate desperately short of service up front, were almost non-existent as an attacking force, and Villa had the next chance - Barry's free-kick drawing a reasonable save from Maik Taylor.
Stiliyan Petrov's swirling effort caused problems for the Blues keeper, and the dam finally burst when Olof Mellberg's mi**** pass bounced into Young's path. With England coach Fabio Capello among the 42,640 sell-out crowd, Young did his international prospects the power of good as he unleashed a fantastic effort past Taylor and into the bottom corner.
There was a hint of controversy in the build-up though, with referee Mark Clattenburg breaking up a confrontation between Young and Mehdi Nafti with a full-blooded shove to the Birmingham defender's chest as play went on.
Undoubtedly fired up by the unexpected intervention, Nafti beat two players in a narrow space moments later before firing over for the Blues.
But it was not long before Villa surged further ahead, as Young's accurate free-kick found an unmarked Carew inside the six-yard box, allowing the big striker to nod home from point-blank range.
McLeish admitted it was a 'bruising' defeat
It was more of the same after the break, with Birmingham's defensive frailties ruthlessly exposed by a rampant Villa.
Young was involved again as his long ball found Barry - coming back from a borderline offside position - and the England midfielder unselfishly squared for Carew to guide the ball into an empty net.
With the match effectively over as a contest, Young scored his second on 63 minutes, beating two players before firing a low shot towards goal.
Taylor saved the initial effort but the ball bounced perfectly into the 22-year-old's path and he slotted home to cap an excellent individual display.
With his team's fans pouring out of the ground by the minute, Blues substitute Forssell - on for Zarate, who had a mini-tantrum as he left the pitch - cut the gap after a good passing move.
But the final goal went the home side's way after a howler from ex-Villa defender Liam Ridgwell allowed Agbonlahor to race through the middle and slide the ball into the centre of the goal.
It sealed his side's biggest derby win since 1988 - and kept Birmingham in the bottom three of the table.
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D0ggyStylz
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yeah wtf is up with Villa...not much of a joke these days!!
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kennyy
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Yep watched the game looked good. UEFA cup here villa come haha
nope
Martin O'Neill isnt much of a joke either... i think next season we might see villa challenging for the top 4... they do have the players plus the finance and manager to get them up there
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D0ggyStylz
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Man United
Arsenal
Chelsea
Villa
Arsenal
Chelsea
Villa
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kennyy
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its the big 3
united
villa
melbourne victory
united
villa
melbourne victory
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Villa's only problem at the moment is the size of their squad. Their best team has plenty of skill and ability but as soon as they get a couple of injuries or suspensions they struggle.
They really need a couple of quality signings over the summer but the transformation in the side since O'Neill took over has been tremendous. This time two seasons ago they had only just escaped relegation now if they get a win over Everton they could be playing European football. Should they achieve a 5th place finish it will be a little easier to attract the players they need.
They really need a couple of quality signings over the summer but the transformation in the side since O'Neill took over has been tremendous. This time two seasons ago they had only just escaped relegation now if they get a win over Everton they could be playing European football. Should they achieve a 5th place finish it will be a little easier to attract the players they need.
i was actually more thinking of:
1. Liverpool
2. Arsenal
3. Chelsea
4. Villa
Whil;e down the bottom
18. Sunderland
19. Stoke City
20. Man Utd
HTH
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DoggyStylz
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*Bump*
1. Manchester United 21 14 2 5 34 10 24 47
2. Liverpool 22 13 1 8 36 14 22 47
3. Chelsea 22 13 3 6 42 13 29 45
4. Aston Villa 22 13 4 5 37 24 13 44
5. Arsenal 22 12 5 5 37 24 13 41
6. Everton 22 10 6 6 30 26 4 36
7. Wigan 22 9 9 4 25 23 2 31
8. West Ham 22 8 9 5 29 31 -2 29
9. Hull City 22 7 9 6 29 42 -13 27
10. Fulham 20 6 6 8 19 17 2 26
1. Manchester United 21 14 2 5 34 10 24 47
2. Liverpool 22 13 1 8 36 14 22 47
3. Chelsea 22 13 3 6 42 13 29 45
4. Aston Villa 22 13 4 5 37 24 13 44
5. Arsenal 22 12 5 5 37 24 13 41
6. Everton 22 10 6 6 30 26 4 36
7. Wigan 22 9 9 4 25 23 2 31
8. West Ham 22 8 9 5 29 31 -2 29
9. Hull City 22 7 9 6 29 42 -13 27
10. Fulham 20 6 6 8 19 17 2 26
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kennyy
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Maybe it doesnt have an international bandwagon of cock suckers who know nothing about football attached to it?
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like chelsea?
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kennyy
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Nah more like blackburn or manchester utd
what kind of poof name is man chest anyway
what kind of poof name is man chest anyway
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DoggyStylz
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when my team decides to sell out, il let you knowquite the super thread
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okwhen my team decides to sell out, il let you know
im sure some bored billionaire will
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Lets Meet Aston Villas owner
American - Check
Bought when buying EPL clubs was cool - [2006] Check
Billionarie - circa 1.5 billion Check
Did someone say sell out?
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Bought when buying EPL clubs was cool - [2006] Check
Billionarie - circa 1.5 billion Check
Did someone say sell out?
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