Interesting regarding the clubs stance on Scott Carson`s non forthcoming contract extention.

Apologies if this sparks another Carson debate,but just to play devil`s advocate, i wonder if the club are bowing to the pressure of the many fans, whom are quite voiciferous in their critisizm of Scott.

I have yet to see, emenating from the transfer rumour sources a viable and plausible candidate who would do a better job.

I think we have to be careful what we wish for.
For me PIG is unequivically NOT the answer.

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Regards Kuszcak i originally thought it’d be great to have him back. However,having seen his end of season display at Blackburn,he was a COMPLETE shambles. May improve with more game time,but that could also be said of Carson. I know he’s been around a while,but still young in goalkeeping terms. No point replacing like for like. Just hope that if Carson fulfills his potential its with us. I know he makes some howlers,but he’s better than given credit for,plus some of the linked replacements. BOING BOING.

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4 Agree re Kuszak. Also disappointed at this comments re West Brom.

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The E&S seem desperate to create a Carson debate. I’ll start- MAX, YOU’RE WRONG!!! How’s that?

Jesse Pennington

What were Kuszczak’s comments? How are you enjoying your retirement?

Wbaforever/Smeth Danny

Both good, fair-minded posts.

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When we signed Tchoyi,I seem to remember reading then that he normally plays wide,but had been used up front as well,so the idea of trying him there is not a new one.

The fact that he’s tall,can use his head and both feet,and holds the ball up well,should mean it’s worth trying out,especially as I’ve seen a similarity in his play to Kanu,who was classed as a striker.

The only thing I’d say is that I believe we still need an experienced target man added to the squad,because Tchoyi may have scored a hat-trick at Newcastle,but he’s never been a prolific scorer in his past career,and it could be difficult for him to form a ‘strike partnership’ with someone,due to the fact that he can be very unpredictable in his movements.

Use him by all means,but it may be mainly as a tactical option,not as automatic first choice.

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I’d like to see Tchoyi up front, if only to play a proper winger out wide who supports his full back :)

As for Carson, there are no better keepers – *in our price range*. A condition that the knockers seem to forget!

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WARREN

Why on earth you are trying to drag me into this ??? but for the record i am 100% correct as always .

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No3 wbaforever

It’s unequivocally NOT unequivically. If you’re going to attempt to use long words at least spell them correctly.

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Max

I’m only messing around mate. As for being 100% right, probably the best way to be. As the late, great Brian Blough used to say:

‘If I ever disagreed with any of my players, we’d go away, sit down and talk about it for 20 minutes then decide I was right’. Brilliant.

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19 wall heath
with a name like sebastian it probably took him until he was 15 to learn to spell his name, so maybe he’s got a bit of a complex about spelling? just a thought…

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19 & 20, dont get sucked in, I think it may be Lone upto his old tricks, had me on the Villa site the other day with Lobo Salvitore, hook line and sinker, if it is genuine, shame on him!

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Seb…..May i call you that ?

I do have a small issue with temporary and intermittent dyslexia.

When i was younger, a wise man once told me that in every walk of life you will come across smug supercillious holeaeser (there i go again) And he was right.

PS Max Cheers.

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Max
Ever thought of getting a job as a Diplomat?
Adéu

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16 Sebastian(Oscar)-

I hope you’re happy now,because you actually had a pop at Smeth’ Danny on no.3,which is most unfair,dear boy.

I only point this out because it makes you look like a prize pilchard-

but I guess you already knew that before you came on here.

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22, Mon, aint me pal, not my styile. (although Rebecca is due out anytime soon )

And it was Lobo soilitaro if you please, a quick goog*e and it will make perfect sence.

And why im on,16 Sebastian motermouth, wba4eva is top draw and my mate, one word from him an ill have ya. An im well ard i am.

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25 We only get half right
This ain’t no spelling test, this is getting people’s names right, especially on another Club’s site. Houghton is part of Villa history.
You always seem to have a lot to say, and as I said, most of it is ill informed.
Er, David Vaughan..defender…er, let me think.
Perhaps you meant Frankie Vaughan, he was a decent footballer before Green Door.
Doh !

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Two things: 1). No one is allowed to correct spelling on here but me and I only bother when somebody says spiteful things or says ‘would of’ instead of ‘would have’. Don’t be a nasty un, Sebastian.
2). Eric Houghton was a Villa left winger back in the 40s with a shot that goalies avoided rather than save. Life was too short to attempt his penalties. You couldn’t even decide to dive the wrong way for safety. The trick was to hit the floor, FAST!
3). I’m beginning to think Smeth’ Danny might be related and brain washed by me in some way.
That’s 3 things, but nobody expects The Spanish Inquisition.

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2 wbaforever – are you really suggesting that JP, DA and RH may not offer Scott a contract extension because of a section (size of which is debatable but I would guess 50:50 a realistic split) of Albion fans don’t believe him to be good enough? Could it not be that actually RH and DA don’t believe he is good enough themselves and that they believe there is better out there?

IMO – I don’t think Scott is the answer – however I’ve not been convinced of any of the realistic names that have been thrown out there so far and I too don’t believe the PIG is the answer.

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33 JtH-

Fletcher and Doyle both asked to be ball boys at Wimbledon when they were younger,but got turned down.

It seems they had a problem finding where the net was…so some things don’t change…….

(And before any wolves fan bites about the derby,charitable goals to help the poor and needy don’t count…….).

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32 actuly yu dont know how far you are off the truth,the legendry high kickin cane throwing Frankie vaughn did turn out for the ALBION aye boing boing
give me the moonlight and leave the girls to Cyril

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Beevower

No mate, i`m not suggesting that per-se.

I just wondered if they could become influenced by what appears to be a gathering number of dissenting voices.

Of course, it may be viewed by the people who make the call, that Scott is indeed not the answer, but the negative response from our fans at times is palpable, and it must be noticed by even the most single minded and clearest of thinkers.

Lone (30)

I knew it wouldn`t be you me dingle chum.

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All this squabbling amongst you naughty boys on here makes it very difficult for us ladieees to make our fragrent views heard. But i will put me pint down, finish me cig and have a go,
The problem is, nothing is happening on the footie front, no decent signings, Peter O stalling on a deal, Roy on his hols and not overly botherd, and your nemesis club moving forward at a great rate of knots.
There you go, summet to discuss.
And i hope all naughty boys are satisfied now as ive just chipped a nail and the dogs ladderd me tights.

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Now thats it seems like an age ago since the end of the season, thought I would post on here.
I think Tchoyi could potentially be immense up front, after the Newcastle game u have to give it a try. I would love to see he and Odemwingie bang a load of goals in and get a dozen or so each next year! Could be a great move.

However I happen to agree with post 10 – Cantello, I think we need a proven target man still as we cannot rely on Odemwingie and hope that pushing Tchoyi up front is the answer just based on 1 spectacular hatrick.

Last summer everyone was saying how we needed to do things a little different and bring in players with Premiership experience, or at least players with experience of the top leagues around the world. We did that to a certain extent with the likes of Sharner, Ibanez and were making attempts to bring in names like Jason Roberts, Carew, Beattie although whilst still finding hidden gems in Odemwingie which to be honest I think we all would now prefer to those names previously mentioned. Nevertheless we realized quality not quantity was the way forward and as a reult we finally biten the bullet and paid higher wages for this experience.

We need to do this again and bring in 1 or 2 proven players to build on what we have got, Im not saying its going to be easy but we knew that last year and this time we have the added bonus and attraction of an 11th placed finish to help bring in players. It has to be done if we are to avoid 2nd season syndrome. I dont think our squad needs much improvement but who we do need to make some clever signings and to be honest Mcauley and Jones have not excited me much. But I have faith we will…

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Nice one Cyril,but shush,you’ll give the game away dad!?! BOING BOING!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Who is Max???

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48Danny. How’s your Ma ? Is she missing me ?

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50 Matt,
Be careful, don’t ask too many questions it’s no good for your health.
Adéu

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Cyril,she’s dreaming of your return sir. Counting down the days until you’re reunited,unable to match any other man to her needs and delights. Sorry mate,she’s just woken up. Never mind!?! BOING BOING!!!

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50 Matt.
Don’t worry how many of the anti-Carson uprising claim to be Maxicus.
Crucify the lot of them.

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Who IS Max really?

And who is Matt?

And most important Kev,where is Nige?

Some questions in life are so mysterious,they may never be answered……………..

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Slightly off topic. I’ve noticed a very encouraging sign this week of the ‘smaller’ clubs standing up to the big boys.

First we have Blackburn saying to Man Ure ‘hold on, we’ll decide how much Phil Jones is worth not you.’

Now we have Blackpool saying to Liverpool ‘if you want Charlie Adam you won’t be getting him on the cheap.’

Well done to both clubs. For too long there seems to have been an acceptance that is partly fuelled by the media that the ‘big clubs’ tell the rest of us how much they’re going to pay after first unsettling the player through the media.

It seems if a player leaves Albion, Wolves or Fulham etc he is worth up to a max of £6 mill, if he leaves Villa, Everton, Spurs it’s up to £15 mill but once the same player plays for Man Ure, Chelsea etc they immediately become a £20-30 mill player. A bit like the way players valuations drop as soon as the club is relegated. They’re the same player so how does that work?

The latest example is our 15 goal £4 mill (pause for hollow laugh) player PO. Not down to Arsenal as they have made no approach. This valuation is purely down to our pathetic newspapers. I think JP can take some credit for this sea change by his dealings with other clubs and let’s hope others follow Blackburn and Blackpool’s example and if the big boys want to throw their weight around make the arrogant b*****s pay through the nose.

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63 CR78.
Are you thinking what I’m thinking?
After Cyril’s Kama Sutra confessions, does he have a secret harem locked away somewhere in Great Bridge. Could this be the secret of his youthful good looks and boyish charm?

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62 TRBH

Good point but Jones will go to Man Utd in the end and Adams will leave Blackpool , winning the battle but losing the war ???.

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Cyril,
Another romantic line or two my dad gave me, when I was younger. He said “Son, never go to bed on an empty stomach. Always take her out for a meal, first”.
(55)
Wall Heath,
Be grateful, Kev could have dubbed you HEATHCLIFF. Adéu.

BOING~~~~BOING~~~~JtH.

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You lot will have to catch up on the classics.
Read, or watch the film, “The Picture Of Dorian Grey” by Oscar Wilde. (I have a feeling the film was incorrectly titled as “The Portrait Of Dorian Grey” but no matter). He sells his soul to The Devil, (in my case in the persona of West Bromwich Albion), then his painted picture gets old and horrid but he does not. Simples! Squeak!
PS: They chose a bloke named Hurd Hatfield for the lead in the film. Never ‘Hurd’ of before or since. Why not David Niven?
That piece of casting was as bad as Marlon Brando as Sky Masterson in ‘Guys and Dolls’.
If you’ve seen that film, what say you to
Dean Martin?

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Rebecca and Tchoyi’s Massive Bonce. This is no place for ladies. Pop down to Great Bridge on the tram from Carter’s Green and ask for me. Any lady there will take you from thereon in. Oops, sorry, they’ve replaced the trams with the 74 bus. Modernisation? Pah!

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70) My, it is slow today! I always felt Martin was a far superior actor to Sinatra (and singer for that matter), but always had to play second fiddle to him (probably due to the Rat Pack hierarchy) yet in many scenes they shared together Martin would easily act him of the screen, only Sinatra role I ever liked him in was The Man with the Golden Arm.

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Back to footballing matters for a minute, following on from me saying I would like to see Earnshaw back a few weeks ago (for which I ostracized by the way), and that I could see him becoming the new SuperKev sub, turns out in this mornings news that prior to McLeish’s departure, Blues were on the verge of signing Earnie, umm, seeing has they have just released Kevin Phillips, I wonder if they were thinking the same has me?

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51 Major Burns
Couldn’t agree more, old chap
Give the boy Cox a chance to prove himself, don’t you know. Could be a revelation.
Pity he won’t have Stephen Hunt there to set up his goals.

77 It won’t work Sir Terry.
Try “the last time I saw a pair as good as that were Dougan and Richards”

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77 Sir Tel-

That’s a classic.

I once tried ‘hello Luv,our goalie’s always getting stick because he can’t keep hold of things.
So how does that feel? Have I got a better grip than him?’

I never tried it again,’cos she hit me over the head with a Babycham bottle.

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79) and the threat of a horses head in your bed if Frank didn’t get the role probably helped!

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PS. Just to prove that things haven’t changed all that much over there, I give you the ever dependable.

‘brummierobwolves

30) I live in a stronghold Blues area and they had Gardner in and he said that he would give them another year. They then called him in and said that he will be sold – Wolves, Everton and Villa are looking at him!
There is no demise at Wolves. Things are looking good. Going for the right players, flush with money, settled management team and new stand on it’s way. The rest of the Midlands are very envious, I detect!’

I’m not sure if the last part is delivered ‘tongue in cheek’ but sadly I suspect not.

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78 FARMER TED

I guess you have come over here because you cannot get the better of Pete Nuts , frankly if you have failed their you stand no chance over here.
So toddle on back to your own pages old boy, cheerio

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84 TRBH-

I have a correction to make.

Last week I said that ‘laughingwolf’ lived in his own make believe world inside a large bubble.

What I forgot to add was that he’s decided to take in ‘brummierobwolves’ as a lodger.

Even if wolves had gone down,the two would have said-

‘we’re just stepping back before the great charge forward-we’re gonna win the Championship with a record number of points,then blast through everybody in the prem.Even Man.U. will be shaking in their boots’

BrummieRob thinks we’re all jealous.

In truth,we’re too busy laughing at him to even think about anything else.

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85 Warren-

I’ve met Cyril and your Missus,and can confirm they are two different people.

One is beautiful and very desirable,the other is your Missus.

(Only joking,tell her you’re a very lucky guy to have both her AND to be a Baggie’s fan-heaven!!).

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91 W0NOH

Look mate, i know it must be a difficult time for you not being able to do your stats and mirror results etc but why are you on a Villa thread and why are you canoodling with Dogheads ??? when your time could be much better spent answering the burning questions of the day .
The most important being is Warren really Bully hoo and does his girlfriend know and if not can Cyril be trusted to tell her ???

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Well I was hoping Peacing on the Valley was going to come on and mildly entertain me, but it looks like I m plum out of luck today!

Toodle pip!

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86 WHB
Blimey…. I’m off !
Only came on to your site for a bit of gentle banter with football friends. Didn’t realise I would run into the turn of wit and the sharp, but sometimes savage, sarcasm that is Wall Street Baggie. OMG Can’t handle that.

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96 farmer ted-

you should be used to it,because from what I’ve witnessed,it’s always like that on the wolves site.

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98) Cantello Rocket
See what I mean ? 97) “See ya”. I mean, how do I come back from that ? Repartee so quick and cutting. Severe check mate.

Then up comes 99) Jacko with the funniest line this side of Christendom. Bet they’re rolling about in Great Bridge and Dudley Port, slapping their thighs.
Does he write one liners for Sarah Palin ?

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Mangel Wurzel,
Guessed you hadn’t seen that match. Italy played O.K. as well.

BOING~~~~BOING~~~~JtH.

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101 TRBH-

For the ‘turn of wit’,I meant from visiting Baggies over there.

As for writing lines for Sarah Palin,how about ‘this ‘ere parrot’s dead….’ for starters?

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105 Matt.
I don’t think anyone realised you were new, so welcome.

Now there are regulars on here Bomber, Cyril, Cantello, Forever, Warren, Sir Terry, Hilltop it’s never a good idea trying to list them as you always miss people off so I’ll add an etc and leave it at that.

All of the above get behind the team and generally offer their support. Max Wall Heath Baggie however is our real cheerleader. He takes it to a whole new level. His enthusiasm is unstinting. He loves the underdog. If a player is having a hard time he will always offer that extra bit of support they need to pull them through. Woe betude any negative posters that come on here as they’ll feel the sharp edge of his tongue.

Oh sorry, I’ve just woken up from a dream. Never mind.

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105 Matt-

As you’re a newcomer,I think there was a misunderstanding about my post at no.60.

I sometimes tend to have a strange and/or surreal sense of humour,and that post was really directed towards others,in particular Wall Heath and Mallorca Kev.,who are used to me by now.

I had no intention of criticising or poking fun at you,it was just one of several silly posts I’ve made on this thread.

So I just want to say welcome aboard,it’s good to have you here,and you can ignore me in the future if you wish to.

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Matt, don’t let that be the finish. Things would get very dull. Welcome aboard the good ship Captain Bagwash.

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Cyril

As long as we agree to a chippy each in Great Bridge, I don’t want the locals talking. Frydays or Black Country?

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109 CR78.
At least it let’s me off the hook for a bit.

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