Neil Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Downing was good against us, I thought. Some abysmal standing off like but he caused us problems. I've never rated Downing that highly, but he's been great for Villa this season when I've seen them. Obviously a good player to be fair to him. Seemed to have a bit of a lull in his career, but I agree, been decent whenever I've seen him this year. It's just symptomatic of this season - if Villa had 6 or 7 more points and were 7th instead of 16th, Downing would have been talked about a lot more I reckon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Downing was good against us, I thought. Some abysmal standing off like but he caused us problems. I've never rated Downing that highly, but he's been great for Villa this season when I've seen them. Obviously a good player to be fair to him. Seemed to have a bit of a lull in his career, but I agree, been decent whenever I've seen him this year. It's just symptomatic of this season - if Villa had 6 or 7 more points and were 7th instead of 16th, Downing would have been talked about a lot more I reckon. He's been our best player this season by a mile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Downing used to really bug me for being overrated when he was at Boro, and I thought Villa had wasted their money on him - but he's turned out to be a great buy, no doubt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJbarnes Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Just a note - if you're coming to the match, London Midland trains are on strike, so there will be no trains between New St and Witton / Aston. national rail says they are running a reduced service between new street and lichfield Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Downing used to really bug me for being overrated when he was at Boro, and I thought Villa had wasted their money on him - but he's turned out to be a great buy, no doubt. Kinda like Milner, tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 He plays from the right for Villa, yes? Did he ever do that at Boro, honestly can't remember. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Shocking Pardew was thinking Perch as a holding midfielder... Better than playing him in defence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 http://i56.tinypic.com/21j6dqc.png 12-2 so far in the series Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 He's watching Dirk Kuyt this century. I was with a Villa supporting mate when I heard this Roeder news, and was *JUST* on the verge of making a "scouting Dirk Kuyt" quip, when my brain reminded me that that's an "in joke" from a small corner of the internet totally removed from anything real life. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 He plays from the right for Villa, yes? Did he ever do that at Boro, honestly can't remember. he did a bit, many boro fans at the time wanted him on the right permanently and johnson on the left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 He's watching Dirk Kuyt this century. I was with a Villa supporting mate when I heard this Roeder news, and was *JUST* on the verge of making a "scouting Dirk Kuyt" quip, when my brain reminded me that that's an "in joke" from a small corner of the internet totally removed from anything real life. the shame of having to explain yourself defiantly out weighs the few seconds of joy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I've made the Dirk Kuyt joke in public before. The I just had to say "he scouted him for ages" to explain! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Forum jokes very rarely carry themselves well into real life. Makes you feel like such a loser. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I know what you mean, I called by Dad, Dave because he was being like hitler. It was said sarcastically like '' sorry, Dave'' , he didn't have a clue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Everyone I know clearly doesn't use the internet in the slightest. I say herp derp and work and people go nuts at me because I won't tell them what it means. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Enrique's back! http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20110408/enriques-back-at-the-back_2281670_2334353?ref=nf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Good news Although I hope he lasts longer than the Stoke game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crumpy Gunt Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Good news Although I hope he lasts longer than the Stoke game I think the problem at Stoke was lack of heart more than injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 OOOOOOOOOOO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 just gained two free tickets to the villa game but there in the fucking villa stand! on the one hand i don't wana seem ungrateful and spoilt but on the other i really don't want to have to sit there and not cheer on my team. I know some would say just cheer us on anyways but I don't particularly want to get smacked either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Why not play Ferguson on the wing? What's our expected midfield? Jonas Guthrie Barton...who am I missing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durhamunigeordie Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Have decided to go to this now. Anyone got any idea how many villa have left to sell? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Why not play Ferguson on the wing? What's our expected midfield? Jonas Guthrie Barton...who am I missing? Raylor Guthrie Barton Jonas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Why not play Ferguson on the wing? What's our expected midfield? Jonas Guthrie Barton...who am I missing? Raylor Guthrie Barton Jonas Silly imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 -----------------Harps Simo------Willi---------Colo-------Jose Jonas-----Barton-----Guthrie-----Fergie -----------Shola--------Loven Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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