The Villa Times - 25/10/2006

Unoial Villa News...

Gabby Agbonlahor has echoed what a lot of Villa fans are saying. Well he would, he is one of us! Gabby has declared, 'Bring on the Blues!' Full article: Click Here

For those that don't visit the official site, the club are promoting the sales of tickets, especially half-season tickets. They say: With Half Season Tickets now on sale, the simple message for the Claret and Blue Army is that we need you for what promises to be an exciting New Year. The fact is that you can make a difference. If you don't believe us, just take a look at what the following have to say: General Charles C Krulak: 'The fans are what makes the experience. If the fans weren't there in the stands, winning on the field would not mean anything. To see the excitement of a Villa fan is very special! The constant roar and din of Villa Park is something else.' For the full article: Villa Fans Make All The Difference

Capital Gold have organised a forum with Martin O'Neill who will be at the Rovers Sports & Social Club, Tessel Lane, Longbridge from 7.30-8.30pm on Thursday October 26. The show will then be broadcast on Capital Gold (1152AM) at 7pm on Friday 27th. Obviously the event is ticket only and the official site have a competition to win a pair of tickets. Just send an email with the answer to the question, which Scottish side did Martin O'Neill manager to: paul.brown@avfc.co.uk by 5pm tonight.

Vital Villa currently have a poll asking which of the three Villa badges you prefer: Old Villa Badge - New Villa Badge

Vital Villa asked its readers whether we would win, lose or draw against Leicester City in the League Cup. 77% were bang on the money saying we would win.
10% thought we would draw and then go to penalties and were but a minute or so from being right........ phew! 13% (thanks for visiting Leicester fans!) said we would lose. Villa go into the fourth round draw which I believe is live on Sky tonight.

Celtic defender Bobo Balde has played down links to an Aston Villa as has Celtic legend Henrik Larsson. Full article: No rumours today so we'll start one!

Stats from Leicester City 2-3 Aston Villa: Click Here

18-year-old Isaiah Osbourne, who made his debut for Aston Villa on Saturday, has spoken of his delight at playing at Villa Park, especially as he didn't realise he was one of the subs! Full article: I only wanted nuggets and chips (I only wanted nuggets and chips)

Martin O'Neill is looking at re-enforcements in January but also questions whether the winter transfer window is the best time to buy players. January - To Buy Or Not To Buy?

Martin O'Neill has also said that Milan Baros needs patience and that he is a Villa asset. Milan Baros Needs Time

Thought for the day: ­Money is not everything. There's Mastercard and there's Visa as well!

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