The Villa Times - 12/12/2008

Unoial Villa News...

Tickets are still available for Villa v Bolton and there are a few extra seats now available for Hull v Villa on December 30: Villa v Bolton Or Shopping? + Hull Tickets

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Steve Wade's weekly column: Something For The Weekend (217)

Celtic legend Henrik Larsson speaks out for the first time about the rumours linking him with a move back to the Premier League. 'It's amazing, I've read so many stories linking me with a move to Everton and a move to Aston Villa when I haven't spoken to either club or any other club in England. There is absolutely no truth in any of the stories linking me with a transfer to the Premiership.' Full article: Larsson Rubbishes Villa And Everton Links

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Vital Villan: He may be in footballing terms somewhat of a geriatric, but Brad Friedel is still hoping to improve in goal and concede less. Speaking on the official site O'Neill says the player is showing no signs of 'winding down' because he still has tremendous drive, determination and enthusiasm. He also revealed that Friedel believes he could've done better in some games so far for us and even at his age he's determined to eradicate sloppy and silly errors during matches. 'Brad has been a terrific goalkeeper for a number of years. That was a significant reason for signing him. His performances have been fantastic for many years.' Full article: Friedel Still Wanting Improvement

James Milner is battling to be fit in time for the Bolton clash this weekend after suffering a bout of flu. Details: Milner Fighting to Be Fit

Ha, funny rumour of the day time! According to the Daily Express Spurs might sell Didier Zokora to former boss, now in charge at Real Madrid surprisingly, Juande Ramos. Why does that interest us you all say? The replacement according to the red top and bastion of all things football (cough cough) say that non other than Nigel Hokey-Cokey is being lined up as a replacement. Full lies, I mean details: Nigel Reo-Coker Linked To Spurs Move!

Classic video Season 05/06 Classic Match Chelsea 1-3 A Villa VIDEO - Classic Match Chelsea 1-3 Villa

Earlier in the week Villa were linked, along with Newcastle and Everton, to Inter Milan striker David Suazo who is currently on loan at Benfica: Inter Milan Striker Linked To Villa

Colin Jones is back with another great Villa song! VIDEO - Villa ghost Killa NIL NIL Thriller

Aston Villa will face Gillingham in the 3rd round of the FA Cup after they came back from 1-0 down to beat Stockport County Tuesday night at Edgeley Park. The tie, which is being televised, will be played on Sunday 4 January 2009.

Martin O'Neill says Ashley Young is world class. 'Could you name me two dozen players in the world who would have scored the goal Ashley scored at Everton? I can't. I really can't...That was all in the last minute of a game in which Ashley had worked tirelessly. Just to have the energy to do it was remarkable. I think he is a world-class performer. It is an over-used phrase - and I don't use it too often - but he is an absolutely class player ... and he has far from reached his peak.'

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has said for the first time that former Liverpool and Real Madrid striker Michael Owen might leave in January. Teams who are thought to be interested include Aston Villa (hurrah!) and Chelsea. Full quotes: Michael Owen May Be Available In Jan?

Vital Villa asked 'Would Heskey In & Harewood out really be an upgrade?' 71% aren't keen on either option as they voted 'We need a striker who actually scores!' That left: Click Here

Thought for the day: Employee of the month is a good example of how somebody can be both a winner and a loser at the same time.

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