The Villa Times 01/12/2006

Unoial Villa News...

According to Martin O'Neill Patrik Berger might still have a future at Villa despite being disciplined and sent out on loan. Berger is out of contract at the end of the season but O'Neill said, when asked if Berger's Villa future was over: 'The answer is not particularly. It was a breach of club discipline and I didn't see him then, because of that, for being in the plans for the next few weeks. So if that is the case, if he is getting a game somewhere, then good luck to him. But the fine still holds anyway. I wouldn't rule out anything though.' Ta ta Berger!!!

Thomas Sorensen underwent 'routine keyhole surgery' yesterday and physio Alan Smith told the official site: 'Thomas underwent a right knee arthroscopy yesterday and everything went well. It was a routine procedure and there were no complications.'

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Martin O'Neill has sung the praises of the away supporters. The away fans have attended in great numbers but Villa Park has struggled to fill the ground more than just the once so far this season. Full article: Click Here

Stiliyan Petrov has admitted 'I was very close to joining Portsmouth. They came in with a few bids to be honest - if Celtic had accepted their first, second or third bid, I could've been their player now.' Full quotes: Click Here

Martin O'Neill says that Petrov is no Villa flop: Click Here

Vital Villa asked which of our youngsters will go onto the greatest things? Speedy striker Gabriel Agbonlahor got 40% of the vote. Gary Cahill 31%, Luke Moore received 13% of the votes, Liam Ridgewell 6% with Steven Davis and Isaiah Osbourne both on 5%.

Henrik Larsson, linked several times to Villa, will make a shock short term move to Manchester United in January.

Martin O'Neill has said sod the January transfer window, the team need to focus on the here and now. Or something like that anyway. Full article: Click Here

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Stennyvilla says Liam Ridgewell should be used as a striker: Click Here

Interview with Operations director Steve Stride: Click Here

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Martin O'Neill reaction: Click Here

Thought for the day: Never laugh at anyone's dream. People who don't have dreams don't have much.

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