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Randy Lerner Aston Villa Owner part 2 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Aston Villa
's new owner RandyLerner
has put full faith in manager Martin O'Neill to take the Premiership side to another competitive level where they can challenge the big four and compete for everything in three years' time."I could not conceive of better fortune than working with Martin O'Neill," said Lerner. "A quick one-liner would be to say he will be supported on a financial and funding basis. That's my job, but I'm not sure it's as easy to say we are going to put X in a transfer fund."What's interesting is who is spending the money, and does that person have a history of packaging a group of players who can get the job done. I don't think that in Martin's way of thinking, contracts are particularly important to where he is. The way to keep him is to be respectful, support him, let him do his thing, and he'll do it"Mr Lerner, however, did not quote a figure he would spend to bring in new players at the Villa Park. "I have no marker, no number in my min Read more:Aston
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Steve McClaren or Martin O'Neill 1970-01-01 00:59:59 When I heard that Martin
O'Neill
had been confirmed as the new Aston Villa Manager last summer, I was delighted. I think every Aston Villa fan on the planet had exactly the same thoughts going through their heads..."Martin O'Neill, Aston Villa Manager? Fantastic, now lets get the ownership sorted out as well"...And up steps Randy Lerner, a man that honestly I knew nothing at all about. To this day, I still know very little about Mr Lerner, and i don't care. All i want to know is that he presents himself professionally as the owner of Aston Villa, and that he gives the Manager the tools that he needs to succeed...or at least to have a damn good go.now, in the same time period, SteveMcClaren
has been announced as the new England manager. At no point so far have i believed that Steve McClaren is the man to lead England to success. And in no way would i want him to be the manager of Aston Villa. I just don't think that he has the credentials.As an Englishman, I would love O'Neill to
Randy Lerner Aston Villa Owner part 1 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Randy Lerner
is adamant he will not rename Villa
Park and denied speculation he was contemplating opening a casino. Lerner, the owner of NFL side Cleveland Browns, faced the English media for the first time since taking charge of Villa six month ago in an initial £63million buy-out. He said: "The money I have spent on players at Aston
Villa has come from my personal pocket. Yes, that is correct and I have no intention, and no market set, for when I would stop spending."I don't have a number in my mind, nothing like that at all. What I do have is a commercial plan that is supported by new executives, who are intending to do their level best to go some way to funding player costs. That is the eventual goal. When we execute that plan, it will be a lot easier."Will I be around Aston Villa
in 10 years' time? I hope so, absolutely. I don't have accommodation in the Midlands yet but I have looked at a few things."Villa this week agreed a new sportswear deal with Nike to run from the start Read more:Randy
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aston villa international duty 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Gareth Barry gained his 9th senior international cap tonight with the England squad but the england side lost to Spain 1-0. Olof Melberg lost with Sweden against Egypt, and John Carew's Norway lost to Croatia. Sean Maloney scored in the 2-2 draw Scotland V Finland match and Wilfred Bouma was in the Holand side that beat Russia 4-1.All in all, not great results for the Villa boys, but games, match experience, and promissing displays.gareth Barry did particularly well to replace Steven Gerrard for the second half inthe England Vs Spain friendly at Old Trafford.Reading Saturday lads and back in the Claret and Blue...
Aston Villa summer 2007 1970-01-01 00:59:59 so...by the summer of 2007, AstonVilla
will be playing in a Nike strip, the Holte Hotel will be back open, Martin O'Neill will have completed his first season leading the Villa, Gareth Barry could well be a regular in an England strip, and Aston Villa
could be well on it's way back to Glory Days.Times are changing at Aston Villa and as far as i can see so far, all is for the better of the club, the team, and the fans.Every Villa fan that I speak to these days seems to have a glint in the eye, something positive to say and both a buzz and that warm feeling inside.It may not happen this season...but Aston Villa are on their way back. It is a great time to be a Aston Villa Fan.European football within a season or 2 and hopefully a trophy or 2 would be nice...Come on Villa...
Reading 2 - 0 Aston Villa 1970-01-01 00:59:59 an unfortunate game this lunch time. We created but couldn't finish. AstonVilla
played some good football at times, but Reading
never let us settle on the ball, and they had the better of the luck.I was impressed with Maloney, and i think that he showed great potential for the future. Barry had a few very good passes, and i think John Carew did well for the entire game. I hoped that Ashley young would have done better wth his chances, but hey, he is still developing and will be a great player for Aston Villa
for years to come.As Aston Villa got frustrated, I was just waiting for Smiler McCann to clash a few of the reading players to the floor, and it didn't take long. That always put's a smile on my face.shame about the result! thank God Jonny Wilkinson's England beat Italy 20 to 7 to cheer up my afternoon. Ireland next....that will help fill the gap between now and Aston Villa's next game which isn't until Saturday 3rd March and against Fulham.
Aston Villa, 11 games to go 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Here we are with 11 games to go, in 13th place with 32 points. All the players are calling for positive thinking, Randy is expressing his Faith in Martin O'Neill, Martin is expressing his faith in the team and the new owner, and down at Villa
Park there is still that feel good factor that Aston
Villa are moving in the right direction and brighter times are ahead of us.At the beginning of the season I had a conversation with my Dad and we both agreed that surviving this season in the premier league with possibly a top 10 finish and we would be happy for now. As the season started and we got a few games in, as with all Villa fans, I guess we couldn't believe the transformation in the team and in Aston Villa
's luck. We certainly were riding high back then.Right now we've hit a bit of a baron patch. We need Goals and we need points, and yet still no panic button. Martin O'Neill is starting to shape a team with potential, and the new boys have only played together a few times. Though,
Busy time for Villa Players 1970-01-01 00:59:59 The big news last friday was Gareth Barry's recall to full international duty for England. This is for the friendly match against Spain on Wednesday night at Old Trafford. But, this week sees a busy period for many of the Aston Villa
squad...Gary Cahill, Gabby Agbonlahor, & Ashley Young are all in the under 21 team tonight at Derby's Pride Park again Spain.Steven Davies and Aaron Hughes are with Northern Ireland for their game against Wales.Wilfred Bouma, Sean Maloney, and John Carew are all on international duty, while Luke Moore, Martin Laursen, Patrik Berger, Isaiah Osbourne play for the reserves tonight against Fulham.It is great to see so many of the team playing, especially on international duty.Wilfred Bouma claims his inclusion with the Holland team is down to the influence Martin O'Neill has had on him in the last 6 months.All positive vibes coming out of Villa Park.....And it is back to Club Business this Saturday away to Reading....12.45 kickoff. Read more:Players
Gareth Barry's England return? 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Gareth Barry
is not in the starting line up tonight as England
face Spain in a friendly match at Old Trafford. But Barry hopes to be included as a second half substitute.It will be interesting to see how the likes of Woodgate and Dyer fare on their return to the England fold, but that may not be the end of the innovation at Old Trafford. McClaren, who says he will not use captain John Terry during the game, has the option to use up to six substitutes - and plans to take full advantage."At some stage I want to hopefully get Gareth Barry on, whether that's at left-back or left midfield or centre midfield," he said."I went for Phil Neville to start because I just felt I needed experience there in the back four and Phil provided that. But definitely Gareth Barry, Joey Barton, players outside the core group, I would like to see. I want to use the six subs.I'll be cheering when Barry comes on, as I think all Aston Villa fans will be. And I hope that Steve McClaren will be left wondering w Read more:Gareth
England Verdict 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Ok so we lost 1-0 to Spain....I'm not happy about it either. I would have prefered Gareth Barry to be allowed to play more. England
were trying to pass the ball too much. no one got on the ball and actually ran anywhere with it. Crouch was like bambi on ice after a few pints, and the guys gave the ball away at every opportunity.If only Gareth Barry had been used as we play him for Aston Villa. I would have liked to see him run up the wings and get the ball into the box. unfortunately, in the later stages Barry had to take up a role at left back and he was restricted in his movement. It was as though he was doing what the manager (Steve McClaren) wanted rather than being allowed to play the way he can.Gareth Barry was "The Man" in the game against West Ham last week. He was everywhere on the picth against the hammers, and caused their defenders real problems. Aston Villa should have had that game sewn up. none of this scrambling around in the box in the dying minutes. We had chance aft Read more:Verdict
Nike deal at Aston Villa 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Aston Villa
have sealed a deal with Nike sportwear. Nike will become the official sportswear provider for Aston Villa
from the 2007/2008 season.Richard Fitzgerald (Aston Villa Chief Executive), commented: "Nike brings with it vast experience in technological innovation in terms of kit and the association will help us to drive the club forward. The brand sits perfectly with the new board's vision for Aston Villa and we're looking forward to working with Nike in the future."Me personally, I believe that this is yet another example of the improvement of stature at Aston Villa, and since the arrival of Randy Lerner and the appointment of a new board and Manager in Martin O'Neill, the world is starting to take the club seriously again.A damn fine bit of business with a global sportswear manufacturer like Nike. Fantastic! Read more:Aston
Angel & Berger? 1970-01-01 00:59:59 In the changing world of Aston Villa, can Juan Pablo Angel and Patrik Berger
still bring something to the team?I believe Angel and Berger are both extremely capable of turning back the clock and being great assetts for the next few years at Aston Villa. I think Angel has the hunger and desire to prove himself still. Juan Pablo can still provide the goals, and i think all he needs is a little confidence in front of goal. only a couple of seasons ago, Angel was firing us up the Premier league, and i think he can help the rest of our strike force do it again.I've seen Patrik Berger come off the bench and change games, games that looked lost before his influence runs out onto that pitch. He too can still do it Villa.I'd like to see both players be part of the changing times at Aston Villa, and mentors for the younger members of the team coming through the ranks.Juan Pablo Angel and Patrik Berger are both on the score sheet for the reserves tonight, as well as Luke more and Isaiah Osbourn
Aston Villa Fantastic 4 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Shaun Maloney, Gabby Agbonlahor, Ashley Young and Luke Moore will all be competing at AstonVilla
for 2 places. All four players have pace and skill and will be a reall handful for any opposing team.i like what i saw of Shaun Maloney last week. I liked his runs and his attempts on goal. Stiliyan Pedrov says we have seen nothing of Shaun Maloney yet and that he is still working on returning to full fitness.I am very excited about Aston Villa
's young team. It reminds me a little of Manchester United in the early 90's when Scholes, Giggs, Beckham, and the Nevilles were developing their trade as young footballers.I see Villa in the same light now, some of our players that have had a lot of games over the past 2 seasons due to such a small squad are only now reaching the ripe old ages of 21 or 22. The experience picked up by the guys like Ridgwell, and all our young player has been fantastic at such young ages.We have had to rely on these guys to make up the numbers, and we've prayed con Read more:Fantastic
Aston Villa Reserves v Fulham 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Villa Reserves draw 1 - 1 with Fulham
, and Luke Moore gets a goal on his return to fitness.just as with the full squad Villa had many chances but had trouble finishing.a little finishing practice will put it right, we're creating chances and the team is on the up. Read more:Aston
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Juan pablo Angel 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Angel may not have even been on the bench for the past 2 games but i personaly can't wait to see him doing his stuff again for Aston Villa.I think that it is only a matter of time until her rediscovers his form of a few seasons ago. Angel struggled the last couple of seasons recovering from injury and then a little bit of confidence under David O'Leary. Angel started this season well with Luke Morre and Gabriel Agbonlahor to his left and right, so i think he will soon be back on the goal trail.Martin O'Neill has reported on the Aston Villa official website (avfc.co.uk) that Angel has been "absolutely terrific around the club". O'Neill has praised Angels professionalism and said that "I've had absolutely not a minute's concern with him...Competition for places never does anyone any harm".I believe that Juan Pablo Angel could still become a goal scoring force under Martin O'Neills guidance. And, with the likes of John Carew and the younger lads (Gabby agbonlahor, Ashley Young, Luk
Aston Villa Back in Europe??? 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Martin O'Neill will take his AstonVilla
team out to spain on 20th February during this quiet spell for the club.Villa will have a 5 day training camp at the Marbella Paradise of Football and Sports complex. Regular visitors to the site's excellent facilities include Bayern Munich, Galatasaray and Malaga.The complex has 4 training centres, and a professional fitness and spa area which include sauna, Jacuzzi, and hydro-massage showers. An 11-a-side pitch, 7-a-side pitches and 2 football/tennis courts are also located at the site.Martin O'Neil hopes to spend the time working on a number of things including reviewed contracts for Olof Mellberg and Gavin McCann. O'Neill is quoted as saying: "This break is an opportunity to do a lot of things. Sorting out contracts is one of them. I said we would get down to that when January had passed us by" The Villa Boss also aims to start planning for the summer transfer window stating: "It is also an opportunity for us to run through po Read more:Aston Villa
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Aston Villa - Have your say... 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Aston Villa
official website is asking aston villa fans to have their say in the future of the club and particularly Aston Villa
's branding.click here (http://www.avfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/HeadlinesDetail/0,,10265~983943,00.html) to enter your details, answer a few questions and possibly be invited along to take part in a fans workshop.Good Luck Read more:Aston
Renovation time at Aston Villa 1970-01-01 00:59:59 February 2007...in just a few months from now it will be the end of another barclays premiership season. And in this first season under the ownership of Randy Lerner and the managerial skills of Martin O'Neill, it truely is a time of renovation for AstonVilla
.The team is getting a new look with Randy Lerner already spending 17 million of his own cash for just 3 players recently. At the same time the Holte Hotel looks on track to be finished by the end of May 2007 (http://www.avfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/HolteHotel/0,,10265,00.html)and works are progressing on the £8 million new training facility at bodymoor heath (http://www.avfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/TrainingGround/0,,10265,00.html). It is a positive time, and Randy Lerner appears to laying the foundations to take Aston Villa
forward for the coming years.Games and table wise, we're all looking for a strong finish to the season. We want to show some grit, skill, and desire. And get some damn fine goals in too....we want opposing teams Read more:Renovation
Barry for England 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Gareth Barry
has earned a call up for the England
squad. England face Spain in a friendly at Old Trafford on wednesday night. The Aston Villa Skipper has said that he never gave up hope, and has thanked the fans, manager and everyone that has backed him.just wait for the chants of "Barry for England" tomorrow when we face West Ham.
Aston Villa v Liverpool and Arsenal 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Tickets for the AstonVilla
v Liverpool
game on Sunday 18th March are now on general sale. The game kicks off at 1.35pm. Call Consumer Sales on 0871 423 8101 for details.The home clash against Arsenal
will now be played on Wednesday March 14th at 7.45pm. Read more:Aston Villa
Juan Pablo Angel Goals on Sunday 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Juan Pablo
Angel will appear on Sky Sports' Goals
on Sunday
this weekend with Nobby Solano. Lets hope that they'll be discusing an emphatic Aston Villa Win.10.30am, Sunday on Sky Sports 1 Read more:Juan Pablo
Aston Villa 1 - West Ham 0 1970-01-01 00:59:59 what a good day it was on Saturday. AstonVilla
1 - 0 West Ham
. We should and could have scored more. John Carew got his first Villa goal on his home debut, and I was pleased with what i saw of his new strike partnership with Ashley Young. I think that these two forwards have the potential to prove excellent signings for Aston Villa
. Even though not match fit, John Carew showed moments of real promiss, and Ashley Young had a good touch on the ball.There was a real buzz around Villa Park. The Holte End never stopped singing, and West Ham were drowned out on the few occasions that they tried to sing.McCann had a shot that just missed and Patrick Berger's Goal should have stood - It looked good to me and my Dad from the Doug Ellis Upper anyway!!!
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Villa, We've got it all to prove... 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Since our great start to the season, and then such a bleak winter we now have it all to prove. 11 games to go and I think all Aston Villa
fans will be praying for a really strong surge up the table between now and 13th May.all the games between now and the end of the season are tough games, but there are points out there to be won and Villa are in with as much of a chance as anyone else. the Aresenal and Liverpool games should be entertaining, and I believe that Aston Villa are well placed to give any team a run for their money in the games we have left.we have to keep our concentration in home games. Especially with who have have left to face (aresenal, Liverpool, Everton, Wigan, Portsmouth, Sheffield), but a few points away from home can only help, and we are well overdue a few wins on the road.Come on Villa.
Wilfred Bouma 1970-01-01 00:59:59 The Aston Villa left-back insists he has never felt as stong or as fit as he does now. he believes that he is in the form of his life after recent games for Villa and his call back for the Dutch squad.Freddie had a bit of a shaky start for Villa when he first arrived, and maybe the villa fans weren't quite sure. But, Bouma puts it down to a little bit of home sickness and a few injuries last season.Having seen him play on a good few occassions this season I think he has been fantastic and ever improving. Bouma looks as though he is out to prove something and has said: "I'm here to show myself because I know what I'm capable of""Aston Villa is a great club and hopefully I'll be remembered as good for them. the fans are great and I'm having a fantastic time here".Wilfred Bouma should ba back in the team for our game against Fulham on 3rd March, after sustaining an ankle injury on international duty.
Angel and Berger 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Juan Pablo Angel has been reasured that he still has a place and a job to do at Villa Park. Angel who may have been a little nervy when John Carew and Ashley Young arrived late in January, has been told by Martin O'Neill that he is still very much in his plans.Angel scored in the reserves match against charlton 2 nights ago, and this can only aid his drive to get back into contention for a first team spot. Martin O'Neill had explained that Juan Pablo Angel has played in every Aston Villa game this season and was starting to tire a little having had no rest. A Goal for the reserves is sure to revitalise him. I can't wait to see Angel scoring again for the full squad, it's always a joy to see him score and celebrate. 23 goals again please next season Angel?Patrick Berger
is another Villa player doing well in recent weeks. Turning it on for the reserves and coming off the bench in all 4 of villa's last outings. Berger is enjoying every minute of football he can get, and still wants t
Craig Bellamy to Aston Villa 1970-01-01 00:59:59 could it just be that the rumour mill is winding into action, but we seem to be hearing the potential move for CraigBellamy
to AstonVilla
again. It's not the first time, and as Bellamy has moved a few times over the last couple of seasons, each time it was rumoured that he could be on his way to Aston Villa
.O'Neill took Bellamy on loan to Celtic two years back, after the slight differences of opinion the player had with then-Newcastle boss Graeme Souness. Nine goals in fifteen matches is not a bad return. but how would he fit in? and how would he work within the John Carew, Ashley Young, Gabby Agbonlahor and Juan Pablo Angel outfit?hey, it may all be rumours....wait until the summer...
Morley & Cowans back Carew and Young 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Tony Morley and Gordan Cowans have backed Aston Villa's new strike force John Carew and Ashley Young to be cult heroes at Villa Park.Being League and European Champions with Aston Villa in the early 1980's Morley and Cowans know a thing or two and both believe that Villa are now heading in the right direction with Martin O'Neill and the new owner Randy Lerner.Gordan Cowans says that there is a growing belief around the club now, and went on to say that "I think we're finally going to be battling up there at the top with the best of them".Tony Morley has commented on the potential of the developing partnership between John Carew and Ashley Young, believing them to be the next Villa strikers to hunt in a pair. Morley praised Ashley work rate off the ball and on Carew he said: "he is going to be lethal when he is 100% match fit"Read the full interview on the club website at: http://www.avfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/HeadlinesDetail/0,,10265~986967,00.html
Aston Villa? Champions League? 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I've been seeing a number of reportsa over the last week of villa players dreaming about playing in the champions league for AstonVilla
. I'm really not sure how true this is as I totally believe that Martin O'Neill will have their boots placed firmly on the gound.Yes we have a team, a stadium, a new training ground, a boss and a new owner all with great potential, BUT, we also have a job to do...first we need to start winning a few games, gain our safety from the drop zone, and start progressing up the table. Undoubtedly Martin O'Neill will make a few signings in the summer to bolseter the Aston Villa
squad and next season we can start plotting for Europe.But ChampionsLeague
? i think we are a few years off, and we need to show some success is the league and english cups first. Next season we should be better placed for a decent cup run that does not see us falling out of centention at such an early stage as the last few years.Aston Villa also need to make a decent assult on the p Read more:Champions League
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