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There isn’t a lot to talk about today so I thought I would take this moment to talk about the bitterness that is coming from across the City.
I’m sure we have all had a bluenose come up to us and laugh about what happened in the Carling Cup Final – they couldn’t accept that Nemanja Vidic should of sore red, it was all purely because we was rubbish.
Well what goes around comes around. Birmingham failed to progress to the Semi Final of the FA Cup in a game, if we are all honest, they were expected to win.
The excuse’s come and fell on death ears, very much the same way our excuses did on the Monday morning after the cup final. But what really made me laugh was where Villa fans said by having Vidic sent off, it wouldn’t mean victory, but a good chance. Birmingham fans seem to believe that Ridgewell’s goal that never was should of counted – which I do agree with – but then they would of gone on to win the game? Come on!
Just remember Birmingham you are where you belong, still the second team in the Midlands, and still jealous and bitter by the fact that Villa is going to Wembley for the second time this season.
And yes there’s a possibility that we could lose, just like we could win – but at least we are there and no matter what excuse you come up with, you know deep down that you wish Birmingham were there to!
So, Wemberleeee, Wemberleeee, it’s the famous part of London that the Blues will never see!
Wilfred Bouma today insisted that his long awaited comeback to the game isnt far away and the only thing missing is his fitness as he looks to return to first team action.
The Dutch star has been out of action for 14 months when he suffored a dislocated ankle, and after a few problems on his first comeback he now insists things are much better.
Bouma paid tribute to his family, his teammates and of course the staff at Villa Park insisting that they all made him feel part of the team and he was never forgotten about.
However, he paid a special tribute to the Aston Villa faithful stating they made the real differance. He said when fans approached him they always asked how he was, and told him he was missed. He went on to say that when he does return to first team action it will be extremely emotional to hear the Holte End singing out his name once again.
Onto other news today, Barry Bannan has agreed to stay at Blackpool for the remainder of the season on a loan deal. Blackpool’s rivals Preston North End were also rumoured to be interested in the midfielder.
.. Were all going to Wem-ber….. No we are not quite there yet but Villa head into the crucial Semi Final clash against Blackburn Rovers tomorrow with a 1-0 lead from the away leg.
I say crucial, but some might say whats important to one man, isnt so important to next. Blackburn Rovers are bringing just under 2,000 supporters with them tomorrow despite FREE travel. Blackburn have returned 4,000 tickets. Quite shocking really and for this reason i really hope Villa give them a beating.
So for all those who havent already read the official website, there are now a limited amount of seats available in Block P of the Doug Ellis Stand – usually wear the away supporters sit.
Im sure we have all been reading the papers of the players and the manager saying what they are going to do, and how they really want the final but we all know talk is cheap, and the only talking the players can actually do is on the pitch underneath the famous lights of Villa Park tomorrow night.
The club are treating it special with free flags to help boost the atmosphere inside Villa and limited edition matchday programmes.
Villa have a full side to choose from, and i have a feeling we might see the return of Young, who will replace Collins with Cueller moving back into the middle.
One thing i know will be certain tomorrow is a electric atmosphere with the claret and blue faithful behind the lads. Come on the Villa!!
O’Neill Shows Frustration
According to various websites, our very own Martin O’Neill was in the middle of a brief rant over some Villa fans.
It is believed that the home supporters were urging MON to make a change and put a striker on, in which he hit back:
‘That’s why I’m standing here, and you’re sitting over there, you tw*t.’
Not something you hear often from our boss and equally not very professional giving the circumstances.
However, I see it as a good thing.
The remark clearly shows O’Neill’s passion for the club and how much he cares about our success.
His careless approach in responding to the comments suggests, to me, that he was heavily involved in the game and was evidently thinking of ways we could possibly get a winner.
Nonetheless, a more thought-out and considerate retort would be a better solution, but things like this can happen. Football can get to us!