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Davis and Bouma continue there comeback

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Stuart
Published: February 17, 2010Tags: , , , , ,
Davis and Bouma continue there comeback

Last night Curtis Davis and Wilfred Bouma continued their comeback to first team football in a reserve match which sore us thrash Wolves 3-0.
The game was probably much closer than the score line suggests but the important part was for Davis, and Bouma to come through unscathered.
James Collins (2) and Harry Forrester got the goals for the away side as the Villa Reserves continue their good form this season.
The reserves are currently sitting pretty at the top of the table as they aim to retain their title.
Moustapha Salifou also featured in this game, his first game since the incident with the Togo national side in the Africa Nations last month.
It was a good result for Villa, as Wolves had a very strong side out.

VILLA: Bevan; Lichaj, Bouma, Clark, Davies; Salifou, Osbourne, Hogg; Weimann, Collins, Hofbauer. Substitutes: Forrester, Roome, Carruthers, Simmonds, Roberts.
WOLVES: Hennessey; Halford, Stearman, Elokobi, Friend; Surman, Castillo, Milijas, Mujangi; Maierhofer, Vokes. Substitutes: McCarey, Dunleavy, Hemmings, Spray.

Preview: Tottenham v Aston Villa

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Stuart
Published: February 6, 2010Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,
Preview: Tottenham v Aston Villa

Villa head down to North London today to take on Spurs in the 5.30pm kick off at White Hart Lane. For all those who don’t already know, the game is live on ESPN.

The race for the top four is really starting to hot up now with four teams all chasing the forth spot, and in Spurs and Villa, two of them take on eachother today.

The two sides met earlier on in the season and it ended up as a 2-2 draw at Villa Park.

Spurs boast a impressive home form this season which includes clean sheets in each of there last six home fixtures while Villa have won three of there last four games on the road.

Tottenham have Eidur Gudjohnson, Younes Kaboul and Kyle Walker all in the squad and could play some part in the fixture. David Bentley will continue in the starting line up at the expense of injured Aarron Lennon, while Luka Modric is looking for force is way back into the starting eleven.

Villa will welcome back John Carew who has missed the last four games with a knee injury, and he should start on the bench. Stiliyan Petrov is also likely to start despite a Achilles injury.

Stephen Warnock is the only real doubt as he is still struggling with a shin injury. Wilfred Bouma played 90 minutes in mid-week, but still doesn’t find himself on the bench as Martin O’Neill doesnt want him to rush back.

Going to be a good game with two sides who are very good at the back of late and also enjoy attacking football. This is a game that Villa must win if they want to really push for a top four spot and could climb above Spurs with a win this evening.

SKYBET Odds: Tottenham 11/10, Aston Villa 5/2, Draw 12/5

Avillafan.com Prediction: Draw.

Bouma & Davis step up there comeback.

By
Stuart
Published: February 2, 2010Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
Bouma & Davis step up there comeback.

Wilfred Bouma and Curtis Davis last night stepped up there comeback to first team action by both completing 90 minutes for the Reserve side in a 3-1 victory over Chelsea at Villa Park.

Bouma, whos been out of action for around 16 months played his first game since his long term injury problems, while Curtis Davis continued his comeback, after appearing against Brighton in the FA Cup.

Villa took the lead when Andreas Weimann put the ball past Chelsea keeper Rhys Taylor in the seventh minute.

However, the lead didnt last two long as the visitors equalised within three minutes. Kenny Strickland slotted home for Chelsea just inside the penalty area.

Villa got there lead back when Jonathon Hogg crossed the ball into there area, where Curtis Davis headed the ball in the direction of Ciaran Clarke who converted a fantastic overhead kick.

Villa confirmed the victory in the last minute when Hogg was once again involved with the goal. He headed the ball back across the goal from a cross, for Weimann to score his second of the night and give the reserves all three points.

Despite the victory, the spotlight was very much on Bouma, and Davis and they successfully come through there first step back to full fitness.

Bouma Finally Returns

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Stuart
Published: January 29, 2010Tags: , , , , , , ,
Bouma Finally Returns

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.

Preview: Aston Villa v Brighton & Hove Albion

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Stuart
Published: January 22, 2010Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
Preview: Aston Villa v Brighton & Hove Albion

After booking our place in the Carling Cup Final against Blackburn on Wednesday night, tomorrow we are in action in the FA Cup. This time up is League 1 outfit Brighton.

Brighton have recently got back to back wins, with one of those in the Midlands with a 2-1 win over Walsall at Bescott last weekend.

There are expected to be many changes for Villa, with Brad Friedel, Carlos Cueller, Stiliyan Petrov, James Milner, Ashley Young and Emile Heskey all expected to be rested.

Curtis Davis could make a return after a lenghty stay on the injury table but will have to proove his fitness, while Wilfred Bouma is also close to return but it is expected that this weeks game will come to early for him.

Brighton will be missing on loan defender Marcos Painter as he is cup tied, so Jim McNulty is expected to come into the fold.

Gus Poyet’s side will no doubt come to Villa Park knowing they have everything to gain, and nothing to lose so this wont be no walk in the park.

Avillafan.com Prediction: Home win.