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£20 on Romania, France, Ireland, England and Sweden.

"After seeing the skills of the players, I feel even more confident that the team can achieve success." (One wonders who he was watching) Wasn't someone who said Ameobi was seriously good in training? Dunno, but I remember Souness said he had a wingspan of a Boeing 747 - great attribute to have in football.

Team needs to win by 2 goals or more. Isn't that the one you're actually betting half of your stake on -1 and half on -2 (hence -1.5), so if you end up as a draw on the -1 part, then you get half of your stake refunded?

Any preference who do you want in, Brummie? To be entirely honest, I find it hard to choose who I'd prefer, it changes every day as new names are mentioned. The betting market on this has been insane. However, I know who I don't want: Curbishley, Southgate, Bradley, McDonald. There are some I'd accept: Svennis, Houllier. Then there are loads more who sound decent, but I don't know if I want them because they're names, or because they're sensible choices. Either way, it really is an amazing period. There's someone on VillaTalk who works at Bham airport and has access to plane movements and passenger lists, and has been listing Lerner's plane's movements the last two weeks. He's been all over Europe by all accounts. Was, intriguingly, in Paris yesterday. Milan two weeks ago. The carbon footprint of this whole process must be immense. Interesting to see you wouldn't mind Sven. I remember when he was linked with the Newcastle job and I thought noooooooooooooo! Colin Murray hinted Phil Brown could be up for the job on MOTD2. I wouldn't want to wish that on anyone.

Aye pretty much every team abroad has had success that way. It works as long coach and DOF are closely working together. When we had Keegan and Wise here, it was just a complete joke. Wise as DOF?!!

Any preference who do you want in, Brummie?

Harper probably has the worst save to shot ratio though to even that up. I'm sure I read a tweet that we've allowed the least number of shots on target (6) in the PL. So 4 goals from 6 shots against pretty much backs that up.

Supposedly there's nowhere for away fans to drink other than the premier inn. I'm in Birmingham and I'll head over in a bit.

Does look good that. Might chuck in Rangers -1 too. Don't. You know something Ash?

Does look good that. Might chuck in Rangers -1 too.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/danwalker/2010/08/perfecting_the_flick_and_whack.html Dan Walker from the BBC trying to emulate Dave Jones's free kick against Stoke. 2mins in

I concur. Torres is sh** since he had his cut.

I would have thought they need a replacement for Mascherano. Surely they're not going to rely on Lucas? Mascherano's a defensive midfielder, HBA's an attacking mid/forward. Not really a replacement. I know I was agreeing with you. I couldn't understand why they would go for Ben Arfa when they've got Cole and need a replacement for Mascherano - but forgot they signed Poulsen.

I would have thought they need a replacement for Mascherano. Surely they're not going to rely on Lucas? Poulsen?

I would have thought they need a replacement for Mascherano. Surely they're not going to rely on Lucas?

Great pics, david.

I don't think he played against Everton either. Doyle set up Ebanks Blake for the goal IIRC. Still a decent strikeforce. Ebanks Blake did absolutely nothing... ...apart from score. From the highlights, I don't think I saw Wolves do anything else

Beckford any good? Where's the Yak?

I don't think he played against Everton either. Doyle set up Ebanks Blake for the goal IIRC. Still a decent strikeforce.

I hope it is a good move for Forster, although playing for Celtic in the SPL, you wonder if he'll be tested enough. Might have been better playing for a team in the Championship.

Where did all that money Benny spent go? Expensive flops like Aquilani, Keane....

Some here: http://www.footballgroundguide.com/accrington_stanley/

Any decent pubs there?

I bet Torres is starting to regret staying with Liverpool. Deserves so much better.

Did he even touch it?!