The Villa Times - 18/06/2012

Unoial Villa News...

The Daily Mail link Fulham, Reading and Villa with Russia striker Pavel Pogrebnyak, one we`ve covered before, see: AVFC Transfer Talk. Russian Striker Linked (includes wiki links and video) There are now quotes from the player. Transfer talk: Russian Striker Linked Again + Bordeaux Striker!

Have a guess what this is about then: Villa Kick Off Season v West Ham Away

Might be a bit of a laugh: We're Aston Villa - We Glow In The Dark

Watch exclusive interview with new signing Holman on AVTV: www.avfc.co.uk

I love this quote from Ken McNaught... how true: 'There are a few big egos in the team and I don`t understand why, because none of them has ever won anything.' See: Ken McNaught Says Lambert Needs To Control Ego's

Transfer talk is still in short supply, wish the Euro`s would hurry up and end so we can get down to some real business! The Daily Mail say that Villa are looking to sign AS Nancy left-back Massadio Haidara. See: Villa Linked To France U20 Left Back

Aston Villa youth coaches and legend Ian Taylor have signed up to train youngster in Highgate as part of a Police based scheme. The teenagers will be put through a 'rigorous' training session and will then take part in a 5 a side tournament, after PCSOs in the area applied for money under the Proceeds of Crime Act to fund the scheme. Article: Villa Join Police Football Scheme

Oh dear, only back in the Premiership for 5 minutes and David Gold is already bleating about our opening day fixture. Speaking to Sky Sports after the fixtures were announced, West Ham co chairman Mr David Gold (see I can be polite) couldn't wait to stick his unwanted mouth into gear: Gold Squeals To Sky Again

Sir Ian Of Taylor told Mat Kendrick at The Birmingham Mail that we need a new midfield general like Gareth Barry once was. 'It`s definitely an area where we need to strengthen because we really could do with someone in there who can influence games.' He says once Stan was out ill, we missed him and had no experience in the middle. Full article: Ian Taylor On The Need For A Midfield General

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