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Villa - Fulham has got "draw" written all over it. They'll defend, and we haven't got a clue how to open up teams who do that.

Heartwrenching seeing Martin Laursen. What a fucking lion of a player he was.

Ciaran Clark making his debut for us today, on account of us having just the ONE fit and experienced CB at the club.

News to me.

That's my situation, Brummiemag. As I said earlier, I am a season ticket holder, and I went to all the UEFA home matches, and the Intertoto ones last season. I thought at the time that MON was making the right decision in Moscow (and what a lot of people forget is that the kids played very, very well over there, and could have won, but that's by the by). Hindsight is a wonderful thing. I'd have gone tonight if I had thought we were in a better position to compete in this competition this year, but we are not. So, whilst I think they did the right thing last season, the same argument can not be used twice, so I'm at home watching on Five and sitting this one out on a matter of principle.

Not at all. A goal from Rapid and if it stays like that, they go through. Still in the balance.

I fucking love John Carew. I haven't seen a connection between fans and centre forward like this at VP since Andy Gray.

Missing Dunne. Oh yes.

Even our fans have started moaning about it. I thought they were both pens tonght, though

Tell you one way we will really, really miss Barry this season. He's one of the best penalty takers in the league.

Another good decision by the ref.

I'm glad to hear you've calmed down a bit. You were sounding a bit aereated earlier.

Blessed are the banner makers. And the cheesemakers.

Like we'd have been any different from other fans. Boo hoo, get over yourself, and possibly focus on the facts which caused your demise, not some nasty fans waving a nasty banner at you. Where did I say a 'nasty banner' caused our demise? I don't know if you'd be any different from any other fans, but if the roles had been reversed I doubt anyone in SJP would've given a shit, never mind made a banner. Well in which way were you referring to us revelling in your demise? And for what is worth, my Birmingham City supporting friends suggest that your fans were quite the same when you relegated them at St Andrews a few years ago. If you're going to get that easily upset, I think you might be following the wrong sport, mate.

I enjoyed it last season, but the format is a bit crap, despite the changes.

Like we'd have been any different from other fans. Boo hoo, get over yourself, and possibly focus on the facts which caused your demise, not some nasty fans waving a nasty banner at you.

What First point, it isnt "the rest of the European games" it is for one group game which the club will choose. Slight difference. The club were expecting 22-25k tonight. Incidentally, I remember you getting crowds pretty much the same the last time you were in the UEFA cup. Also, worthy of consideration. Last year: *squeals of indignation* OMG! Villa have bailed out of the UEFA Cup because their squad isnt strong enough! What a slap in the face for their fans! Now: Squad no stronger, small crowd at first UEFA home match: OMG! Villa fans are so shit!!!! I went to every UEFA match and the Intertoto ones last season, and I'm sat on my arse at home watching this on the telly for precisely that reason.

Eight million apparently. Undisclosed, I heard.

We've been f***ed for full backs for a while now, but with Warnock and Shorey on one side and Beye or Young on the other, were finally covered. Our issue is that we need a creative spark in midfield, and possibly something else up front. What's happened to Bouma? I think it is looking bad. Rumour has it he broke down in training again recently.

He will be paraded before the game against Vienna Have they signed Kaka or something? He'll shuffle onto the pitch, wave, and walk off. Nobody (other than that twat on Five) has suggested a ticket tape welcome.

We've been fucked for full backs for a while now, but with Warnock and Shorey on one side and Beye or Young on the other, were finally covered. Our issue is that we need a creative spark in midfield, and possibly something else up front.

Distin is signing for Everton.

"Richard Dunne, my Lord, Richard Dunne"

This site: www.beyewatch.co.uk Is currently getting much respect from our lot. Some corkers on there.

Takes a little more than that, though. Didn't we say that last year? And the year before?