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Introduction:
More heartbreak struck the Villa fans again with Martin O’ Neill making a U-turn to return to his new career in the BBC media industry. With a lack of available proven managers to turn to, decided was the appointment of “G.M”. One quite inexperienced, but will guarantee giving 110% having his heart at this sleeping giant. Can he motivate the team on to greater things? Will he have the knowledge to create a successful side? “This is a massive club with the structure to go very far. I intend to finally bring this club up with the big boys, bringing in passion, skill, and excitement into the Villa game.”
Manager Profile:
Name: G.M Fav club: Aston Villa Fav player: Zinedine Zidane
Dislikes: Rafael Benitez
Respects: Jose Mourinho
Pref. Formation: 41212
Style: Short passing game, technical
Approach: Patient, creative
09-25-2006, 03:06 PM
Aston Villa F.C - "Turning Potential Into Reality" Post #2
New Villa boss splashes the cash out this summer, both bringing in a new team and new backroom staff. Many things are expected of Daniel Carvalho, and Cesar Delgado. Both from South America, young but many fans will be keen to see how they adapt to the premiership. Other big names moving to Villa Park include Leo Franco, Ujfalusi, and the Juventus duo Camoranesi and Zebina. Question marks have however been risen with some of the outward dealings from the fans, especially with Gareth Barry being sold to rivals West Brom.
Board Expectations:
Board: The team is expected to stay clear of relegation.
Fans: The supporters expect to achieve a mid-safe table position.
G.M: “The Premiership is the hardest league in the world, but with some of the players I’ve brought into the club we have the potential to push for a top 6 European spot”.
09-25-2006, 03:13 PM
Aston Villa F.C - "Turning Potential Into Reality" Post #3
First game of the season, but things didn’t start well for Villa, with Delgado immediately injured after 2 minutes of play. Gonzalez gave Pool the lead with a 25 yard lob over Sorenson on the half hour mark. Pool seemed to now have the game under control, but a lapse in concentration gave Baros the chance to equalise which he did. 1-1 at half time with the game now evenly poised.
The game really opened up in the second half, with chances being created at both ends. But with Pool going after the winner a clinical Villa counter attack gave Carvalho an opportunity one on one with the goalkeeper and he held his nerve cooly slotting his shot into the corner.
A great start for the Villa winning away at Anfield 2-1. But bad news as Cesar Delgado is now out with a serious injury on his debut for 4 months.
Liverpool 1 – Aston Villa 2
09-25-2006, 03:17 PM
Aston Villa F.C - "Turning Potential Into Reality" Post #4
Quite a different side, with a few new names making their debuts. Chiellini, Maldonado. Unfortunately Farfan couldn’t make his being unfit. If last game was anything to go by, Villa should take this one home making it 2 wins from 2.
The first half was all Villa. Patiently building up attacks, but lacked a cutting edge till the 41st minute after a Goalkeeper parry left Baros with the simplest of tap ins. Score at half-time is 1-0.
A sending off for Unsworth immediately after half-time made things harder for Sheffield. Baros converted a penalty minutes later doubling the lead. This was how it stayed giving Villa that 2nd win on the trot.
Aston Villa 2 – Sheff Utd 0
09-25-2006, 03:21 PM
Aston Villa F.C - "Turning Potential Into Reality" Post #5
Farfan’s long awaited debut is finally here. He replaced Berger on the left wing for this clash. Ujfalusi Villa’s latest signing also comes in immediately to take place of Ridgewell who has been solid so far this year.
An awful start for Villa with Charlton taking the lead in the first minute. The attacking 3-4-3 clearly caught us off guard. But after 25 minutes Camaronesi scored from Farfan’s cross making it one a piece. But within 5 minutes Charlton score a belter from Warnock regaining the lead. Villa clearly engraged then immediately responded making it 2-2. Then from a set piece not cleared from Charlton Angel edges Villa in front again just seconds after equalising. It could have been 4-2 but Baros then had a goal ruled out for offside just before half time. A cracking game thus far with Villa having a slim 1 goal advantage.
Constant Charlton pressure in the 2nd half finally paid off with Tristan scoring from a free-kick making it 3-3. And then a penalty miss for Villa by Baros has kept the scores tied. The game intensity as expected died down towards the end, and the game fizzled out after a frantic game for 75 minutes. Game finished a 3-3 draw, but cause for concern for Villa with the defensive frailties shown here at The Valley.
Charlton 3 – Aston Villa 3
09-25-2006, 03:24 PM
Aston Villa F.C - "Turning Potential Into Reality" Post #6
One change from the last game, Berger comes in for the again injured Farfan for this home tie vs Middlesborough. Ujfalusi remains picked, despite his poor performance last game.
Villa started the game very well, in full control creating the chances. A Daniel Carvalho free kick hit the top corner giving them the lead after 20 minutes. It stayed like this till half time. A much quieter game than the one before against Charlton so far.
A fantastic counter attack at the start of the 2nd half led to Carvalho’s 2nd goal. He started the move with a fantastic long pass and finished it off coolly after getting into the opposition box. But straight after, Rochemback scored for Borough making it a tight game again with 40 minutes to go. Borough are now pressing for the equaliser, but Carvalho’s range of passing and finishing has caused them problems all day. Another counter attack led to Carvalho bagging a hatrick, scoring a 25 yard belter securing the 3 points for the Villa.
Aston Villa 3 – Middleborough 1
09-25-2006, 03:28 PM
Aston Villa F.C - "Turning Potential Into Reality" Post #7
After the internationals, the Villa squad has again been crippled. New signing Maldonado performing very well at DMC is out for 4 months like Delgado. Camoranesi is also out for 4 weeks so G.M expects the slide to start from here. On a brighter note deadline day signing Leo Franco takes Sorenson’s place in goal.
Pompey have really taken it to Villa from the start, really should have been 3 goals up but around the 40th minute but a scrappy break led to Villa taking the lead through Angel. And soon after Baros scored a 2nd leaving those at Fratton Park wondering what’s going on.
Franco as in the first half is immense in goal, and a typical injury to a new player on the hour makes things even harder for the Villa with Ujfalusi having to come off. Straight after the change Pompey score through Mendes, with Villa looking uncomfortable. But Villa have regained their composure late on and closed the game out very well, securing a late winner through Agathe on a well worked counter attack delivered from Farfan. Yet another win for the Villa but the injuries are definitely mounting now. Ujfalusi is out for 4 weeks.
Portsmouth 1 – Aston Villa 3
09-25-2006, 03:30 PM
Aston Villa F.C - "Turning Potential Into Reality" Post #8
Bouma comes in for the injured Ujfalusi but the side remains the same that scored a somewhat fortunate win over Portsmouth last game.
An early goal for Villa well put away by Angel with a one-on-one situation gives them the lead. This is doubled after a good cross from the right by Agathe again to Angel who heads it passed the goalie. Villa are now on fire playing some great football, with Carvalho grabbing a 3rd on the 35 minute and it ends 3-0 at half time.
Villa are carrying on in the same style, with Carvalho looking creative and bossing the middle of the park. But its Newcastle who score next, with a good cross from the left put in by Ameobi putting some respectability on the scoreline. But yet more problems for Villa, in the 86th minute Franco is now carried off injured. It’s quite remarkable. The game ended in a 3-1 Villa win. But Franco, now confirmed is out for 4 weeks.
Aston Villa 3 – Newcastle 1
09-25-2006, 03:32 PM
Aston Villa F.C - "Turning Potential Into Reality" Post #9
A break from league action, giving some time for the Villa injury crisis to pass. This should be a win for the Villa but all away ties can be tricky.
An early goal has given the lead to Villa and soon doubled. Both scored from the 2 front men. However before half-time, yet again Farfan has to come off with an injury and it must be leaving G.M wondering wot da hell is going on.
Villa are coasting this tie, with a late goal from Bouma and then one soon after again from Baros doubled the lead from the first half leaving the final score 4-0. Yet more bad news as the injury confirms Farfan out for 2 months. Leaving Villa with 7 injuries, 6 being all new players purchased.
Bristol Rovers 0 - Aston Villa 4
09-25-2006, 03:34 PM
Aston Villa F.C - "Turning Potential Into Reality" Post #10
So a weak side out for a very hard clash against the Bolton. With Arsenal and Chelsea to come next in the middle of this crisis its important the Villa can get something out this game to help with board expectations of avoiding relegation.
Bolton started this game very well not giving Villa a look in at all. But only a few chances have been created despite their dominance and the game ended quite dull at 0-0 at half-time.
Bolton take the lead on the hour with a simple goal from Diouf. Villa are really struggling without over half their first team and never troubled Bolton. Score finished 1-0 Bolton.
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