NWCM 01/02 clan has finished, be back for CM4

[Guest]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Kevbest:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by whitehart:

So Kev I am the player you most want to see fail, well I have to tell you I am a player who holds grudges and after that 6-1 defeat I am gonna be gunning for you big time.

Watch your back ****<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

oh Shít i better watch out as you are only 21 points behing me with 9 games to go as if your loser side could beat me You will be better than me next season i am willing to admit that but this season i have kicked you áss

Kev <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Kissing my arse wont make things better Kev, well maybe a little

Anyway, i'm still gunning for you

[Guest]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by whitehart:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Kevbest:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by whitehart:

So Kev I am the player you most want to see fail, well I have to tell you I am a player who holds grudges and after that 6-1 defeat I am gonna be gunning for you big time.

Watch your back ****<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

oh Shít i better watch out as you are only 21 points behing me with 9 games to go as if your loser side could beat me You will be better than me next season i am willing to admit that but this season i have kicked you áss

Kev <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Kissing my arse wont make things better Kev, well maybe a little

Anyway, i'm still gunning for you <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

oh i am sooo scared

Kev

[Guest]

Well boys cut the crap and sit comfortable, open a pack of crisps and a bottle of beer because THE FULHAM UPDATE is on its way. Just 5 or 10 minutes and the c & p will be all done.

[Jone]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Nuno Santos:

Well boys cut the crap and sit comfortable, open a pack of crisps and a bottle of beer because _THE FULHAM UPDATE_ is on its way. Just 5 or 10 minutes and the c & p will be all done. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

oh boy I can hardly wait

[Guest]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by RomaAllTheWay!!!:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Nuno Santos:

Well boys cut the crap and sit comfortable, open a pack of crisps and a bottle of beer because _THE FULHAM UPDATE_ is on its way. Just 5 or 10 minutes and the c & p will be all done. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

oh boy I can hardly wait <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

edge of the seat action here Nuno get on with it

[Jone]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Kevbest:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by RomaAllTheWay!!!:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Nuno Santos:

Well boys cut the crap and sit comfortable, open a pack of crisps and a bottle of beer because _THE FULHAM UPDATE_ is on its way. Just 5 or 10 minutes and the c & p will be all done. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

oh boy I can hardly wait <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

edge of the seat action here Nuno get on with it <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

hope it is worth it ! post 600

[Guest]

FULHAM UPDATE

The last session was a shining session for my side as usual. My Fulham team played 11 matches winning 7 and drawing 4. We didn’t lose a single match for Jone’s sorrow:D.In fact, to amplify that Finnish príck misery, Fulham played so far this season 42 matches winning 32, drawing 8 and losing just 2. Nuno’s boys scored 95 times conceding 27 goals only

As a result, this session continued our run for glory collecting victories and humiliating my clan fellas

FULHAM 2-2 LEEDS UTD

(Kerr 70’,Mendonça 85’; Robbie Keane 21’71)

Damn difficult these Leeds guys. We managed to have a draw after being down twice.

After this game I noticed that we were experimenting some financial problems, you know it’s not easy to keep players happy in a club like Fulham who albeit being top of the league still don’t have the best of the reputations, so the only way to keep my best players happy at the Cottage is paying them unreal wages. In a long-term basis this makes things very difficult to our finances so we have no choice: we have to sell some players to keep things balanced. First selling of the session was Dennis Rommedahl who was sold to Mike’s Aston Villa. He was a good player in my team but not crucial (like Saha or Kerr, for instance). Knowing Mike’s esteem for wingers I asked if he would be interested in buying the Danish right-winger on a 3 million bargain which he promptly accepted.

ARSENAL 0-3 FULHAM

(Said 30,’Mendonça 33’,Kerr 45’)

One of the glory moments of Nuno’s boys in this outstanding season. Not all teams can go to Highbury Park and score three on first half then take a nap on second half and return home with three points in the luggage.

Despite all my players being shíte (following Jone’s opinion) then came the deal that would keep my finances safe for the rest of the season. The two giants Liverpool and Manchester United were disputing my forward Jon Dahl Tomasson. When I first bought this Danish on a £ 4 million bargain, I was teased by our expertise : Jone because I was spending money on a CM underrated player and blah blah blah, but soon he shut up that rubbish mouth when started to bang them in game after game. Though JDT was an important player in my team, I couldn’t refuse two digits offers and it wouldn’t be wise also preventing him to move to a big big club like pool or utd. So the offers came in and the deal went through after Fulham and Man Utd agreed a £ 11.25 million deal.

Goodbye Jon Dahl, you’ll be crowned champion too at the end of the season.

LIVERPOOL 1-1 FULHAM 1

(Owen 45’; Mykland 42’)

As playing in Anfield Road was not hard enough we attracted some sort of bad luck into our team in this game. Our captain Legwinski went off injured at 37th minute but five minutes later the experienced midfielder Mykland scored for the great joy of the many Fulham supporters who travelled to Anfield. : But then Michael Owen scored on last minute of first half. But the worse part was yet to come : As I made a sub at half-time, when Livermore came off injured at 59th minute things started to look bad because by that time I had to make my third and last substitution. Of course that some minutes later I had to have another player injured:mad:. This time it was the creative Zetterberg who came off at 67th minute leaving us with 10 players until the end of the game. The red devils then came with all their forces upon us but Nuno boys fought bravely until the final whistle blew and we got along with a precious point. That playing made me proud of my boys especially the super-reliable Chiotis:D

FULHAM 3-0 SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY

(Kerr 8’,26’,29’)

Once upon ago, these Fulham vs. Weds matches were difficult, hard and emotive. But now that’s past. As you can confirm by the score sheet Mark Kerr scored a hat trick in the first half hour of the match and the rest of it was pure agony for John’s boys. If we wanted we probably could have scored another three but John is a good student and I am the teacher and I don’t want him to leave school so soon, so I let him go with only three in the bag.

IPSWICH 0-4 FULHAM

(Moukoko 15’64’,Kerr 37’,Antchouet 87’)

Nothing much to say, an easy win against a pitiable side.

FULHAM 3-1 WEST HAM (Fa Cup 5th Round)

(Redknapp 30’,Antchouet 45’64’; Mpenza 84’)

I was afraid of playing against West Ham since Mike resigned because now surely they would be at least a decent team not just a bunch of lads running around like mórons not knowing what to do. Anyway, because this is a long season and we’re involved in three competitions I made a line up with FTRs and some fringe players and it was the last ones who decided the game for us. When Mpenza scored his late goal that was just a consolation goal like the commentary said.

FULHAM 2-0 WEST HAM

(Kerr 34’,Moukoko 60’)

Same opponent but it was a league game so I put in my best XI and the story was pretty much the same. Kerr and Moukoko put things where they should be from the start.

There were rumours about some upsetting in Fulham’s dressing room after Nikos Dabizas told the media that he would like a move to Liverpool. Well my Greek friend, if you don’t like it here you’re free to go as long as the cashy cashy comes in to the Fulham bank account. Liverpool bid six million for the fool and immediately the transfer took place. There are ambitious young players in my reserve team waiting for a chance so this transfer was good in all aspects.

FULHAM 0-0 PAO ( Uefa Cup 5th Round – Leg 1 )

To be honest I was expecting an easier match against the Greeks. Especially when one of there players were sent off at 16th minute. But maybe because we took it easy we didn’t get many scoring chances. I reckon it won’t be easy in Athens on 2nd leg.

SOUTHAMPTON 1-1 FULHAM

(Hartson; Mykland)

I was so tired by this time that I can’t remember very well what happened.

In resume, with the season heading to its latest stage we are five points ahead of the scúm:D and looking forward to win the title. We’re still in Fa Cup where we have a hard task at Elland Road. In Uefa Cup things don’t look easy too but I believe that my boys will show all their value in the second match against PAO.

C ya tomorrow.

[Guest]

Is that the best you can do Nuno, well I must say I am dissapointed

[Guest]

You must be disappointed being 12th in the league 34 points away from the leader who happens to be me.

[Guest]

WHAHAHAHAHA

Don't taunt me nuno, I can go to Sabex anytime I want to but I refuse to as i'm bigger than that

[Guest]

Well I didn't go to Sabex, this tactic I am playing was emailed to me by a mate in my job that's why I call it "Viegas" that's the name of the fella. And last season I was the best human manager playing with my own 532.

[Guest]

I know Nuno im only kidding, I know that your the best cm worldwide and I would never doubt your capabilties

KUTGW

[Guest]

Not really...

[Guest]

nice update Nuno although i could do better if i took the amount of time you did it was nice reading and i look forward to the game later.

Kev

[HL7]

Erm....what time are we playing at?

*mumbles something about a píss-up in a brewery*

[Guest]

We're waiting for our host to email us with the next session playing times

[Jone]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Nuno Santos:

We're waiting for our host to email us with the next session playing times

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

No, I won't e-mail you

The session is played tonight at 8 as we decided last time we played

[TheToffeeman]

Hi Lads!

I'm back! Was at my gf's house, just great. Sometimes it's so good to change town's life for the county's life. Took some sun-baths, swimmed alot. I feel like a million. I'm looking forward to playing with you tonight.

"Once an Evertonian, always an Evertonian"

[HL7]

Jone, do you not remember I left early last session, so there was no way I could've known the time

Think before you post

[Jone]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by HL7:

Jone, do you not remember I left early last session, so there was no way I could've known the time

Think before you post <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Oh yeah, now I recall. You were too tired ti think, I mean it was so late 10pm it was, right?

[Guest]

rofl at the dumb asses in this thread

[HL7]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by RomaAllTheWay!!!:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by HL7:

Jone, do you not remember I left early last session, so there was no way I could've known the time

Think before you post <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Oh yeah, now I recall. You were too tired ti think, I mean it was so late 10pm it was, right? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

closer 12.30am, but nice try

[Guest]

Woo Hoo!!!!! what a session my West Brom team managed to hold out and have been rewarded with third place in the league. This means we will have the chance to get into the Champions league plus we still have the FA cup against Nunos Fulham

Full report will come before tomorrows session

Kev

[Guest]

#####FULHAM WINS PREMIER LEAGUE####

That's right, Fulham has just been crowned as the Premiership Champions in the session that just took place. It was a hell of a fight against all odds, but under the superior vision of Nuno Santos, Fulham wins their first ever Premier League.

More detailed report when I sober up

[Guest]

[Guest]

Before I go to bed, let me congratulate all the other clan mates, firstly for being great lads and contributing to the enjoyment and fun of this game and secondly because...

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*Jone (RomaAllTheWay) was 2nd in the leaague and won the League Cup with Middlesboro.

*Kevin (Kevbest) was 3rd in the league with his WBA and will play the Fa Cup final against me.

*Steve (Mackem) took Sunderland from being a pathetic side last season to a 7th place this season and will probably get a place in Uefa Cup.

*John (Whitehart) for being in the Uefa Cup final where he'll play I can't remember who.

*Mike (HL7) for having the guts to quit his West Ham job and take control of a Div One club (Aston Villa). He is promoted and he'll be back to the companion of the big boys next season.

*Alex (The Toffeman) for geting a place in the Div One playoffs with his beloved Everton. He has all our support to win the playoffs and join us on the Premier.

See you all tomorrow at 10pm for the last couple of matches of the third season.

[Jone]

Although this season was quite good for me I am a bit disappointed, 2nd place is never bad especially not as Nuno had a strong run with his Fulham this season. I suffered a couple of stupid losses and draws which made me lose the essential points that I would have needed to challenge for the title.

The league cup triumph may not sound very important but it gives me 30 points and besides the final of it was all but easy as we had to play ManU. The score was 2-2 after full time after tat **** Ruud Van Nistelrooy had scored twice, the last one on injury time . In the 104th minute however my recent signing Sonkoya scored on his debute after being substituted to replace Mihalis Konstantinou in the 90th minute

During this season I really managed to strengten my team to a world class one, so next season should be succesful. I am expecting a CL semi final at least .

Important signings I made this season are: Mihalis Konstantinou, Alex Pinardi, Julius Aghahowa, Ifeani Udeze, Neil Clement and Darren Purse. Theese players will surely be essential next season.

This season has been succesful for all members, I'd especially want to congratulate Nuno who made a great season. Alex will hopefully be promoted as it is embarrassing to see him struggle in the First Division . Kev was probably the biggest surprise finishing 3rd with WBA, that is in my oppinion a great achievement . The only one who actually flopped in the league was John, but he made his season good with his fantastic cup runs. John mad the UEFA final and the semis in both the League and FA Cup

Looking at the teams now my predictions for next season are:

Nuno: 3rd in the league and a CL quarter final

John: 7th in the league and a good cup run again

Kev: 5th in the league and a 2nd group phase in th CL

Mike: 6th place in the league, not a good cup run

Steve: 4th in the league but still no good cup run

Alex: 2nd in First Division after failing to win the playoff this season

Jone (me ): 1st in the league and a CL semi no good domestical cup run

[Jone]

The website has now been updated, new leaguetables added and the standings are updated (not all as some matches haven't been played yet)

Home of NWCM

[Jone]

For those who don't know, we are playing a session tonight at 10pm to finish the season

[HL7]

ASTON VILLA UPDATE

Last night's session was ok I suppose. My Villa team acheived automatic promotion despite me leaving with 4 games to go. I think I could've won the league had I stayed for those games, but more important issues were at hand.

In goals, Eleftheropolous (sp?) who has been fairly consistant throughout the season and is definately a premiership class goalie. He will definately be staying.

Mark Delaney is an average right back and i will definately be listening to offers, anyway, I have Diego Gavillan to replace him next year.

Frampton is a solid left back, and Middlesbrough can leave him to fúck alone

Alpay is a good player, but his temprement outweighs his skills. He was recently banned for gesturing to the Grimsby crowd in a 2-1 win. This has made me decide to sell him, and offers of his asking price will be welcomed, Paul Robinson will replace him next year.

David Hannah is another liability, he's not a player i'm desperate to sell however, but if anyone is interested i'm willing to talk.

Jim Paterson has been outstanding since he signed in the left wing role, a definate starter next year (unless I can sign Bobby Petta )

Dennis Rommedahl has been another revelation since signing, and has been my side's biggest threat, a definate starter next year and was a steal at £3m.

Attacking midfield will be a problem. Kuffour was a good player at first division level, but i'm not sure if he can cut it among the big teams, South Korea's Ahn is awaiting a work permit and will probably replace the Ghanian next year.

Strikers will be fine for next year, I have Gary Hodge as backup, he's a 19 year old Englishmen who is a fantastic prospect for the future. Bosko Balaban is first choice striker, with another great prospect in Keigan Parker partnering him.

[Guest]

Here is my update on a session which i played 11 won 7 drawn 2 lost 2 so overall a good session that went downhill towards the end

Results & Scorers

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Date Opposition Ven Competition Res Attend Scorers

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13.3.04 Aston Villa H FA Cup Qtr Final 2:2 29288 Eadie, Forlán

20.3.04 Ipswich H Premier Division 3:0 29275 Forlán, Williams, Strand

24.3.04 Aston Villa A FA Cup Qtr Final Replay 1:0 42778 Eadie

5.4.04 Tottenham A Premier Division 2:0 36210 Williams, Dalla Bona

11.4.04 Chelsea N FA Cup Semi Final 4:1 32217 Strand 3, Forlán

14.4.04 Sunderland H Premier Division 3:2 29294 Dalla Bona, Forlán 2

17.4.04 Leicester A Premier Division 0:0 22483

21.4.04 Chelsea H Premier Division 3:0 28653 McInnes, R.Williams 2

25.4.04 Wolves A Premier Division 3:0 28495 Forlán 2, R.Williams

2.5.04 Man Utd H Premier Division 2:3 29278 Strand 2

9.5.04 Blackburn A Premier Division 1:2 35460 Strand

15.5.04 Fulham N FA Cup Final --- -----

23.5.04 Charlton H Premier Division --- -----

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Well I started confidently after my amazing last Result against John the 2-2 with Mike's Villa was a excellent result as I had Tiko sent off inside the first minute. We played well and out shot Mike's Villa we could have been easily beaten but Forlán was still in his excellent form and continued to score after that we easily beat Ipswich 3-0 and the it was to the Replay against Mike. We managed to keep 11 men on the field and got a lucky Victory in a game that could have gone either way. I think Mike will be up in the top half of the table next season from what I have seen he has a excellent side and good luck to him for next season. Then came a trip to Tottenham which we easily won 2-0 and with it I got more backing from the board saying they are pleased with the team is performing at the moment. Then came the semi final against Chelsea. I was confident of winning this game as I am a better team in the cup that in the league. We easily beat Chelsea 4-1 with Strand getting a hat trick for the club and making me wake up a play him more often after I sign him for next to nothing he has been in the reserves for the whole season. Then came what was going to be the last league game against any of the Human managers. It was good to see that we beat Sunderland although we were very lucky getting the 3rd goal in the last minute The came what I would call the poorest result of the session the 0-0 draw with Leicester it was all West Brom attacking but the strikers couldn’t score and we drew 0-0 Then came a now manager less Chelsea who we managed to easy push aside with a great 3-0 victory we then went to wolves and won the black country derby against Wolves and at this stage we were almost certain to be walking away with 3rd place in the league then came the part of the session I want to forget with 2 losses in a row first of all Man Utd were too good for me and Kiely didn’t want to play so he walked away and let them score 3 goals we managed to strike back but couldn’t add a third and we were beaten 3-2 in what for the fans at least was a good game Then we went to Ewood park and lost again so we are in Great form going into the FA cup final where I think Nuno might hit 5 past me If we win at home to a poor Charlton side then we will be defiantly 3rd in the league but if we draw or lose and Arsenal win the they will take 3rd place from me I am confident of winning at home as long as we don’t suffer a big defeat against Nuno.

My Top Players

<pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre"> No Name Apps Gls Con Pens Asts Yel Red MoM Av R

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26 Dalla Bona, Sam 12 (2) 2 0 0 6 0 0 1 7.57

10 Diego Alonso 23 (1) 10 0 0 3 0 0 3 7.46

11 Eadie, Darren 14 4 0 0 2 0 0 0 7.50

35 Forlán, Diego 40 (2) 24 0 0 7 3 0 5 7.93

29 Kamouna 39 5 0 0 1 5 0 1 7.64

4 McInnes, Derek 29 (1) 2 0 0 1 9 0 4 8.03

40 Pahars, Marian 21 (5) 5 0 0 6 0 0 0 7.54

19 Petrov, Stilian 38 (1) 5 0 3 (3) 8 6 0 5 7.95

2 Prutton, David 41 1 0 0 1 6 0 4 7.88

32 Strand, Lars Iver 11 (2) 7 0 0 3 0 0 1 8.00

24 Tiko 33 (1) 11 0 0 9 3 1 3 7.65

33 Williams, Ryan 39 (2) 21 0 0 15 2 0 5 7.95

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top performer is Still Derek McInnes. Diego Forlán is my top scorer he is also

3rd in the league

see you all later on when we finish the season

Kev

[Guest]

Well I started confidently after my amazing last Result against John the 2-2 with Mike's Villa was a excellent result as I had Tiko sent off inside the first minute. We played well and out shot Mike's Villa we could have been easily beaten but Forlán was still in his excellent form and continued to score after that we easily beat Ipswich 3-0 and the it was to the Replay against Mike. We managed to keep 11 men on the field and got a lucky Victory in a game that could have gone either way. I think Mike will be up in the top half of the table next season from what I have seen he has a excellent side and good luck to him for next season. Then came a trip to Tottenham which we easily won 2-0 and with it I got more backing from the board saying they are pleased with the team is performing at the moment. Then came the semi final against Chelsea. I was confident of winning this game as I am a better team in the cup that in the league. We easily beat Chelsea 4-1 with Strand getting a hat trick for the club and making me wake up a play him more often after I sign him for next to nothing he has been in the reserves for the whole season. Then came what was going to be the last league game against any of the Human managers. It was good to see that we beat Sunderland although we were very lucky getting the 3rd goal in the last minute The came what I would call the poorest result of the session the 0-0 draw with Leicester it was all West Brom attacking but the strikers couldn’t score and we drew 0-0 Then came a now manager less Chelsea who we managed to easy push aside with a great 3-0 victory we then went to wolves and won the black country derby against Wolves and at this stage we were almost certain to be walking away with 3rd place in the league then came the part of the session I want to forget with 2 losses in a row first of all Man Utd were too good for me and Kiely didn’t want to play so he walked away and let them score 3 goals we managed to strike back but couldn’t add a third and we were beaten 3-2 in what for the fans at least was a good game Then we went to Ewood park and lost again so we are in Great form going into the FA cup final where I think Nuno might hit 5 past me If we win at home to a poor Charlton side then we will be defiantly 3rd in the league but if we draw or lose and Arsenal win the they will take 3rd place from me I am confident of winning at home as long as we don’t suffer a big defeat against Nuno.

[Jone]

I'll just make Kev's report a bit more readable

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Kevbest:

Well I started confidently after my amazing last Result against John

The 2-2 with Mike's Villa was a excellent result as I had Tiko sent off inside the first minute. We played well and out shot Mike's Villa we could have been easily beaten but Forlán was still in his excellent form and continued to score

After that we easily beat Ipswich 3-0 and the it was to the Replay against Mike. We managed to keep 11 men on the field and got a lucky Victory in a game that could have gone either way. I think Mike will be up in the top half of the table next season from what I have seen he has a excellent side and good luck to him for next season.

Then came a trip to Tottenham which we easily won 2-0 and with it I got more backing from the board saying they are pleased with the team is performing at the moment. Then came the semi final against Chelsea. I was confident of winning this game as I am a better team in the cup that in the league. We easily beat Chelsea 4-1 with Strand getting a hat trick for the club and making me wake up a play him more often after I sign him for next to nothing he has been in the reserves for the whole season. Then came what was going to be the last league game against any of the Human managers.

It was good to see that we beat Sunderland although we were very lucky getting the 3rd goal in the last minute The came what I would call the poorest result of the session the 0-0 draw with Leicester it was all West Brom attacking but the strikers couldn’t score and we drew 0-0

Then came a now manager less Chelsea who we managed to easy push aside with a great 3-0 victory we then went to wolves and won the black country derby against Wolves and at this stage we were almost certain to be walking away with 3rd place in the league then came the part of the session I want to forget with 2 losses in a row

First of all Man Utd were too good for me and Kiely didn’t want to play so he walked away and let them score 3 goals we managed to strike back but couldn’t add a third and we were beaten 3-2 in what for the fans at least was a good game

Then we went to Ewood park and lost again so we are in Great form going into the FA cup final where I think Nuno might hit 5 past me If we win at home to a poor Charlton side then we will be defiantly 3rd in the league but if we draw or lose and Arsenal win the they will take 3rd place from me I am confident of winning at home as long as we don’t suffer a big defeat against Nuno.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Not sure if I made the paragraphs right but I hope it's better than the crap Kev had done

[Guest]

Although league form is still suffering the time I spent devoted to success in the cup competitions is paying dividens. I lost in both the league and FA Cup both by just 1 goal and really deserved to get to the finals, the worst thing about it is I lost to my fellow clan members Nuno and Jone in those semis and it was very hard to take.

Revenge was acheved against Nuno(Fulham) with a 2 leg victory over him in the UEFA Cup semi final. The win was well deserved and after an awful season in the League everything is riding on winning a European Cup.

See you all next session

[Guest]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by RomaAllTheWay!!!:

I'll just make Kev's report a bit more readable

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Kevbest:

Well I started confidently after my amazing last Result against John

The 2-2 with Mike's Villa was a excellent result as I had Tiko sent off inside the first minute. We played well and out shot Mike's Villa we could have been easily beaten but Forlán was still in his excellent form and continued to score

After that we easily beat Ipswich 3-0 and the it was to the Replay against Mike. We managed to keep 11 men on the field and got a lucky Victory in a game that could have gone either way. I think Mike will be up in the top half of the table next season from what I have seen he has a excellent side and good luck to him for next season.

Then came a trip to Tottenham which we easily won 2-0 and with it I got more backing from the board saying they are pleased with the team is performing at the moment. Then came the semi final against Chelsea. I was confident of winning this game as I am a better team in the cup that in the league. We easily beat Chelsea 4-1 with Strand getting a hat trick for the club and making me wake up a play him more often after I sign him for next to nothing he has been in the reserves for the whole season. Then came what was going to be the last league game against any of the Human managers.

It was good to see that we beat Sunderland although we were very lucky getting the 3rd goal in the last minute The came what I would call the poorest result of the session the 0-0 draw with Leicester it was all West Brom attacking but the strikers couldn’t score and we drew 0-0

Then came a now manager less Chelsea who we managed to easy push aside with a great 3-0 victory we then went to wolves and won the black country derby against Wolves and at this stage we were almost certain to be walking away with 3rd place in the league then came the part of the session I want to forget with 2 losses in a row

First of all Man Utd were too good for me and Kiely didn’t want to play so he walked away and let them score 3 goals we managed to strike back but couldn’t add a third and we were beaten 3-2 in what for the fans at least was a good game

Then we went to Ewood park and lost again so we are in Great form going into the FA cup final where I think Nuno might hit 5 past me If we win at home to a poor Charlton side then we will be defiantly 3rd in the league but if we draw or lose and Arsenal win the they will take 3rd place from me I am confident of winning at home as long as we don’t suffer a big defeat against Nuno.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Not sure if I made the paragraphs right but I hope it's better than the crap Kev had done <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

thanx jone i am going to take up a new way of reporting all will be revealed next report

Kev

[Guest]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by HL7:

Dennis Rommedahl has been another revelation since signing, and has been my side's biggest threat, a definate starter next year and was a steal at £3m.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

At least you can say you have a Premier champion in your squad.

[Guest]

########### W.B.A. WIN THE FA CUP ################

yes I defeated Nuno by 2 goals to 1 and won the FA cup. I deserved to win it as i out shot Nuno 14 on target to his 4

Kev

[Guest]

Sad news for our clan : Alex just lost his playoff semi and will stay on division one next season all alone . John lost his Uefa Cup final to Club Brugge and will not play in Europe next season.

Bette luck next time, boys.

[Guest]

Ease off the trigger a little Nuno I may get into the inter-toto cup.

[Jone]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by whitehart:

Ease off the trigger a little Nuno I may get into the inter-toto cup. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think you'll get into the UEFA Cup as both Fulham an WBA already made the CL which means you as a FA semifinalist will get the UEFA Cup spot as you finished higher in the league than the other semifinalist, Michael I think it works that way anyway

[Guest]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by RomaAllTheWay!!!:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by whitehart:

Ease off the trigger a little Nuno I may get into the inter-toto cup. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think you'll get into the UEFA Cup as both Fulham an WBA already made the CL which means you as a FA semifinalist will get the UEFA Cup spot as you finished higher in the league than the other semifinalist, Michael I think it works that way anyway <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

It doesnt work that way IRL so it shouldnt in the game. If the Winners of the FA cup are already in Europe then the Runners up will get into the UEFA cup but in this case Nuno was the runner up so it will make 7th place a automatic UEFA place. Well that is what would happen IRL but i dunno if it will in our game. Also 8th place might well get into the UEFA as the same happend in the League Cup you may well be in the Inter Toto John but i dont think you will be in the UEFA unless you qualify through inter toto . Well thats what i think will happen suppose we will have to sit back and see who gets the European places.

Kev

[Jone]

Updated webbie with new league tables and I even wrote a season report. Standing are also fully updated

read the season report of all teams written by ME

here

[Guest]

Williams for Player of the Season

Klompe Second (sunderland link)

Saha third

Thought you might want other peoples votes

[Jone]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by argie_wizard:

Williams for Player of the Season

Klompe Second (sunderland link)

Saha third

Thought you might want other peoples votes <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

yeah, thanks other people may vote aswell

[Guest]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by argie_wizard:

Williams for Player of the Season

Klompe Second (sunderland link)

Saha third

Thought you might want other peoples votes <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Cheers for the vote Argie i now know that you are a top class manager who knows a talent when he see it

Kev

p.s Williams all the way

[Guest]

Yeah i think Ryan Williams has Done exceptional. As a Central Midfielder scoring 21 goals and grabbing 16 Assists is exceptional form. Wish we could all find players this good!!!

2nd: Tieme Klompe (Awesome form for a Central Defender)

3rd: Agostinho

Well Done all, and keep up the good work!!!

[Guest]

wöö höö!! anöther vöte för Ryan Williams

[HL7]

**Aston Villa Update**

Well, the squad has definately been strengthened in nearly all areas.

The squad list will be displayed below with my indispensable players highlighted in italics and bold.

<pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre">================================================================================================

Squad

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No Name Position(s) Nat Born Age Caps Gls Wages Expires Value

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20 Allaway, Sean GK ENG 16.2.83 21 - - £17.5K 7.6.06 £250K

- Amoo, Ryan AM RC ENG 8.7.83 20 - - £300 15.6.07 £150K

19 Balaban, Bosko S C HRV 15.10.78 25 19 9 £20K 31.7.05 £3.9M

- Berks, David AM L ENG 15.4.82 22 - - £275 27.6.04 £7K

23 Bewers, Jonathan D C ENG 10.9.82 21 - - £1.3K 16.6.06 £375K

8 Cook, Christian S C ENG 15.4.86 18 - - £750 3.5.05 £200K

- Cooke, Stephen M RLC ENG 15.2.83 21 - - £275 8.6.06 £300K

48 Davis, Paul D C ENG 20.3.84 20 - - £1.5K 26.6.06 £130K

18 Davis, Sean DM RC ENG 20.9.79 24 - - £8.25K 28.6.06 £1M

2 Delaney, Mark D R WAL 13.5.76 28 21 1 £12.75K 21.5.09 £725K

17 Eleftheropoulos, Dimitris GK GRE 7.8.76 27 19 - £37K 3.5.09 £2.7M

- Enckelman, Peter GK FIN 10.3.77 27 3 - £1K 1.6.05 £350K

3 Frampton, Andrew D L ENG 3.9.79 24 - - £9.5K 27.6.07 £1.1M

28 Gavilán, Diego D/DM/F RC PAR 1.3.80 24 19 3 £3K 5.5.10 £2.5M

29 Greening, Jonathan AM/F RC ENG 2.1.79 25 - - £25.5K 6.5.07 £2.4M

7 Hannah, David DM RLC SCO 4.8.74 29 - - £5.5K 13.6.08 £2.1M

- Haynes, Danny D C ENG 12.12.82 21 - - £275 22.6.07 £50K

14 Heed, Thomas AM C SWE 12.8.80 23 - - £6K 14.6.06 £925K

25 Henderson, Wayne GK IRL 15.12.82 21 - - £300 22.6.07 £250K

- Henshaw, Chris M LC ENG 19.1.86 18 - - £550 10.9.04 £40K

21 Hitzlsperger, Thomas D/DM RLC GER 5.4.82 22 - - £4.6K 21.6.04 £35K

10 Hodge, Gary S C ENG 28.7.84 19 - - £1.3K 11.6.06 £1.1M

43 Islam, Tafazzul F R ENG 25.12.83 20 - - £500 3.6.08 £650K

- Jackman, Danny D/DM/F LC ENG 8.9.82 21 - - £275 11.6.05 £60K

24 Kachloul, Hassan AM LC MOR 19.2.73 31 20 2 £28K 3.6.07 £975K

1 Kelly, Alan GK IRL 11.8.68 35 30 - £12.75K 14.6.04 £12K

16 Kuffour, Emmanuel Osei AM/F C GHA 6.4.76 28 24 2 £14.5K 17.5.09 £2M

15 Lythe, Ashley SW/D/DM LC ENG 5.7.83 20 - - £6.75K 27.6.08 £1.2M

- Malpass, John M C ENG 22.2.83 21 - - £325 4.6.04 £1K

- Marfell, Andy S C ENG 12.9.83 20 - - £675 11.6.04 £12K

13 McGrath, John DM L IRL 16.3.82 22 - - £5.5K 26.6.07 £1.3M

- Morley, Kevin DM C ENG 9.1.85 19 - - £450 23.6.06 £120K

- Mulhulland, Brian D R ENG 22.8.81 22 - - £275 2.6.07 £60K

- Myhill, Boaz GK ENG 2.10.82 21 - - £275 25.6.04 £2K

27 Parker, Kiegan F RC SCO 8.6.82 21 16 4 £16.25K 24.6.08 £4.2M

22 Paterson, Jim D/AM LC SCO 25.9.79 24 - - £8K 3.6.09 £2.4M

4 Perkins, Matthew D C ENG 16.6.87 16 - - £525 10.5.07 £150K

- Ridgewell, Liam M C ENG 7.6.80 23 - - £300 3.6.04 £3K

47 Rommedahl, Dennis AM/F R DEN 22.7.78 25 14 4 £17.5K 12.5.10 £3.5M

9 Scullion, David S C NIR 26.11.84 19 5 - £525 1.5.05 £240K

- Singh, Paul AM C ENG 23.2.84 20 - - £725 9.5.05 £150K

- Smith, Jay DM C ENG 14.7.83 20 - - £1K 19.5.05 £200K

- Standing, Michael M C ENG 20.3.81 23 - - £2.3K 23.6.05 £425K

- Stuart, Cameron D RC ENG 26.4.83 21 - - £275 11.6.07 £50K

26 Taggart, Gerry D LC NIR 18.10.70 33 64 8 £12.75K 21.6.04 £300K

- Thornley, Stuart D C WAL 15.12.80 23 - - £170 19.6.07 £50K

</pre>

My recent signing is Paul Robinson who is fantastic utility player, with positions of Left Back, Centre Back, Left Wing and Defensive Midfield, and he excels in all four positions.

Unfortunately, my bid for Ahn collapsed due to him not being given a work permit, but plenty of other players will be signed during the summer.

Marvin Andrews is one of the players I will strive to get, Kev is also interested in Andrews and is the favourite to get him, but his board has already cancelled one bid and they probably will again, hopefully

As Jone said in his season three report, I need a midfielder quite badly. I've had my eye on W.B.A's Tiko for quite some time, but despite his all round good performances, he doesn't fit the bill. What I need is a player like Joe Cole, who is fast, can score goals and also has a killer pass. I'm also eyeing up Bojan Djordjic of Middlesbrough, and hopefully Jone will be interested in selling him.

Here are the senior stats for Aston Villa last season:

<pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre">================================================================================================

2003/4 Senior Club Stats

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No Name Apps Gls Con Pens Asts Yel Red MoM Av R

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20 Allaway, Sean 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 7.00

5 Alpay 53 3 0 0 1 8 0 2 7.28

- Amoo, Ryan - - - - - - - - ----

19 Balaban, Bosko 49 23 0 2 (2) 6 2 1 5 7.55

- Berks, David - - - - - - - - ----

23 Bewers, Jonathan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----

8 Cook, Christian 0 (4) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6.75

- Cooke, Stephen 23 6 0 0 11 3 0 7 7.78

48 Davis, Paul - - - - - - - - ----

18 Davis, Sean 16 (7) 4 0 0 1 3 0 1 7.04

2 Delaney, Mark 54 (1) 0 0 0 4 1 0 1 7.00

17 Eleftheropoulos, Dimitris 53 0 54 0 0 0 1 1 7.21

- Enckelman, Peter 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----

3 Frampton, Andrew 36 (2) 2 0 2 (2) 4 5 1 2 6.92

28 Gavilán, Diego 12 (5) 9 0 0 3 0 0 2 7.24

29 Greening, Jonathan 36 (4) 11 0 0 6 3 0 0 7.03

7 Hannah, David 44 (3) 4 0 0 11 6 1 1 7.26

- Haynes, Danny - - - - - - - - ----

14 Heed, Thomas 30 6 0 0 8 1 0 2 7.63

25 Henderson, Wayne 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----

- Henshaw, Chris - - - - - - - - ----

21 Hitzlsperger, Thomas 1 (9) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 7.00

10 Hodge, Gary 19 (10) 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 6.97

43 Islam, Tafazzul 0 (4) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 6.50

- Jackman, Danny - - - - - - - - ----

24 Kachloul, Hassan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----

1 Kelly, Alan 1 (1) 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 6.50

16 Kuffour, Emmanuel Osei 29 (6) 14 0 1 (1) 6 1 0 3 7.14

15 Lythe, Ashley 38 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 7.13

- Malpass, John - - - - - - - - ----

- Marfell, Andy - - - - - - - - ----

13 McGrath, John 4 (5) 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 6.89

- Morley, Kevin - - - - - - - - ----

- Mulhulland, Brian - - - - - - - - ----

- Myhill, Boaz - - - - - - - - ----

27 Parker, Kiegan 28 7 0 0 7 0 0 3 7.46

22 Paterson, Jim 26 5 0 0 13 2 0 3 7.42

4 Perkins, Matthew - - - - - - - - ----

12 Richardson, Jimmy 2 (2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7.50

- Ridgewell, Liam - - - - - - - - ----

47 Rommedahl, Dennis 23 (2) 3 0 0 9 7 0 3 7.48

9 Scullion, David 0 (1) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8.00

- Singh, Paul - - - - - - - - ----

- Smith, Jay - - - - - - - - ----

- Standing, Michael - - - - - - - - ----

- Stuart, Cameron - - - - - - - - ----

26 Taggart, Gerry 30 (5) 2 0 0 1 5 0 0 7.11

- Thornley, Stuart - - - - - - - - ----

</pre>

Now what will follow is all of the Villa results after i took charge

<pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre">================================================================================================

2003/4 Fixtures

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Date Opposition Ven Competition Res Attend Scorers

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27.12.03 Coventry A First Division 1:1 23570 Hodge

30.12.03 Brentford H First Division 2:0 26030 Kuffour 2

3.1.04 Stoke A FA Cup 3rd Rnd 1:1 22875 Kuffour

10.1.04 Preston H First Division 7:1 29412 Kuffour 2, Paterson, Balaban 2, Parker 2

14.1.04 Stockport A First Division 4:0 10965 Kuffour 3 (1 pen), Parker

17.1.04 Barnsley A First Division 2:1 20598 Balaban, Kuffour

21.1.04 Stoke H FA Cup 3rd Rnd Replay 4:1 27890 Greening 3, Parker

24.1.04 Rotherham A FA Cup 4th Rnd 5:0 7403

1.2.04 Nottm Forest H First Division 2:0 32708 Rommedahl, S.Davis

7.2.04 Derby A First Division 1:1 22469 Paterson

14.2.04 Tottenham A FA Cup 5th Rnd 1:1 28048 Frampton pen

17.2.04 Bristol C A First Division 1:0 12997 Paterson

21.2.04 Everton H First Division 3:0 36887 Balaban, Gavilán, Parker

25.2.04 Tottenham H FA Cup 5th Rnd Replay 2:0 31803 Gavilán 2

3.3.04 Gillingham H First Division 2:0 28790 Rommedahl, Gavilán

5.3.04 Birmingham A First Division 1:2 30009 Balaban

10.3.04 Crystal Palace H First Division 2:0 27597 S.Davis, Paterson

13.3.04 W.B.A. A FA Cup Qtr Final 2:2 29288 Balaban pen, Paterson

16.3.04 Q.P.R. H First Division 2:1 28999 Gavilán, Balaban

24.3.04 W.B.A. H FA Cup Qtr Final Replay 0:1 42778

31.3.04 Man City A First Division 3:2 34991 Hannah, Gavilán, Balaban

3.4.04 Bradford H First Division 0:2 28480

7.4.04 Watford A First Division 2:1 11155 Gavilán, Balaban pen

10.4.04 Reading A First Division 4:1 21166 Kuffour 3, Parker

17.4.04 Grimsby H First Division 2:1 31501 Parker, Balaban

19.4.04 Crewe A First Division 0:1 8961

24.4.04 Millwall H First Division 3:1 31729 Balaban, Gavilán 2

1.5.04 Bolton A First Division 1:2 13701 Rommedahl

9.5.04 Coventry H First Division 1:0 40102 Frampton pen

I was quite pleased with my first 6 months in charge as it provided more smiles than frowns <IMG WIDTH="15" HEIGHT="15" SRC="/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="big grin">

**Aston Villa season highlights**

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>

27.12.03  Coventry                    A   First Division                  1:1    23570   Hodge</pre>

[i]My first game in charge was very satisfying, Villa were way off form at the time, but we still managed to outplay Coventry in their own ground. We taken the lead through Hodge, but unfortunately they clawed a goal back shortly before Full Time.[/i]

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>

<pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre">30.12.03 Brentford H First Division 2:0 26030 Kuffour 2

</pre>

My first home game with Villa, we started very strongly, and a second half double from Emmanuel Osei Kuffour secured my first win in charge of Villa. Things were looking bright.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>

<pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre">10.1.04 Preston H First Division 7:1 29412 Kuffour 2, Paterson, Balaban 2, Parker 2

</pre>

My second proudest moment as Villa manager, Kuffour was magnificent again as he struck a double, Paterson made his debut and hit a fantastic shot in from 30 yards. Balaban chipped in with two artef a terrible run of form, and Keigan Parker opened his account for the club with a brace.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>

<pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre">1.2.04 Nottm Forest H First Division 2:0 32708 Rommedahl, S.Davis

</pre>

Not the prettiest of matches from my Villa team, but Forest were topping the table and we managed to grind out a fantastic 2-0 win.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

<pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre">13.3.04 W.B.A. A FA Cup Qtr Final 2:2 29288 Balaban pen, Paterson

</pre>

It was a good performance against the premiership surprise package. W.B.A had a player sent off in the first minute which gave us a huge advantage that we failed to take. We had a goal disallowed shortly after Balaban struck the first from the spot which would have given us a 2-0 lead. However, Kev's W.B.A shown great fighting spirit and pulled the tie back to 1-1. After a battling performance from both sides, it finished 2-2, with Paterson scoring our second. We lost the replay 1-0, but it can't be grudged because the scoreline flattered us a little.

and finally;

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>

<pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre">9.5.04 Coventry H First Division 1:0 40102 Frampton pen

</pre>

Not the prettiesrt of games, but it gave us automatic promotion thanks to Grimsby's defeat to bottom of the table Wycombe, my proudest moment as Villa manager, and hopefully we can build on this incredible acheivement next season.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

The final standings for division one are as follows:

<pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre">================================================================================================

2003/4 Table

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Pos Team Pld Won Drn Lst For Ag Won Drn Lst For Ag Pts

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1st C Millwall 46 17 6 0 42 15 8 7 8 28 33 88

2nd P Aston Villa 46 18 0 5 50 21 8 6 9 40 34 84

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3rd Pl Grimsby 46 13 6 4 45 27 10 7 6 37 29 82

4th Pl Everton 46 17 3 3 37 14 6 5 12 36 41 77

5th Pl Nottm Forest 46 14 3 6 40 27 9 4 10 39 42 76

6th Pl Bolton 46 13 4 6 42 24 8 8 7 31 33 75

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7th Bradford 46 13 4 6 44 23 9 2 12 27 31 72

8th Wimbledon 46 13 7 3 35 17 6 8 9 28 34 72

9th Q.P.R. 46 14 6 3 41 21 4 8 11 28 34 68

10th Brentford 46 12 4 7 37 26 7 6 10 21 24 67

11th Reading 46 10 5 8 38 33 9 4 10 34 39 66

12th Preston 46 11 7 5 36 27 4 7 12 23 43 59

13th Man City 46 12 7 4 41 31 4 3 16 32 51 58

14th Coventry 46 9 10 4 37 31 5 5 13 23 31 57

15th Crewe 46 12 6 5 38 26 4 3 16 22 47 57

16th Watford 46 8 7 8 32 27 6 7 10 26 37 56

17th Crystal Palace 46 11 5 7 42 35 3 9 11 24 45 56

18th Birmingham 46 10 7 6 33 25 4 6 13 17 38 55

19th Stockport 46 11 5 7 41 39 3 4 16 23 54 51

20th Barnsley 46 12 6 5 46 28 1 5 17 20 43 50

21st Derby 46 7 8 8 27 24 5 6 12 18 33 50

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22nd R Bristol C 46 9 3 11 30 31 5 5 13 24 45 50

23rd R Gillingham 46 10 8 5 37 30 1 8 14 19 44 49

24th R Wycombe 46 5 11 7 26 30 4 5 14 12 32 43

</pre>

Now I will write a little comment on the other managers:

Jonathan Backstrom: Foul mouthed **** Decent manager, but seems to have a neverending cash supply, in fact, I can't remember the last time he bought a player that was under £15m Has his Boro team playing well and will be in the top 3 again next year.

Nuno Santos: A good manager, has a great mate called Sabex who provides him with wonder tactics Seriously though, he had his Fulham team performing to their very best and I don't think anyone can grudge him his league victory.

Alex Vasyov: I think he has done fantastically well since taking over at Everton, he has had virtually nothing from his board for 3 years and has built a hardworking stable unit. He's my tip for the first division next year.

Kevin Baharmanesh: Kev has performed very well all throughout the season, and was my manager of the year. A third place and FA Cup win with W.B.A is a very difficult thing to acheive and it was very impressive.

John Burbidge: An outstanding UEFA Cup run overshadowed a relatively average premier league season, one to watch for next season I feel. He's also another manager that has had very little to work with, and this makes the acheivement of reaching a UEFA Cup final all the more impressive.

Steve Lawson: Performed reasonably well throughout the season, and got a well deserved seventh place in the premiership with Sunderland. If he can build on that then he could become a major force in the coming seasons. Will probably be my main league rival next season.

See you all next session (when is it BTW?)

[HL7]

I vote for Ryan Williams BTW

[HL7]

**Aston Villa Update**

Well, the squad has definately been strengthened in nearly all areas.

The squad list will be displayed below with my indispensable players highlighted in italics and bold.

<pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre">================================================================================================

Squad

================================================================================================

No Name Position(s) Nat Born Age Caps Gls Wages Expires Value

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20 Allaway, Sean GK ENG 16.2.83 21 - - £17.5K 7.6.06 £250K

- Amoo, Ryan AM RC ENG 8.7.83 20 - - £300 15.6.07 £150K

19 Balaban, Bosko S C HRV 15.10.78 25 19 9 £20K 31.7.05 £3.9M

- Berks, David AM L ENG 15.4.82 22 - - £275 27.6.04 £7K

23 Bewers, Jonathan D C ENG 10.9.82 21 - - £1.3K 16.6.06 £375K

8 Cook, Christian S C ENG 15.4.86 18 - - £750 3.5.05 £200K

- Cooke, Stephen M RLC ENG 15.2.83 21 - - £275 8.6.06 £300K

48 Davis, Paul D C ENG 20.3.84 20 - - £1.5K 26.6.06 £130K

18 Davis, Sean DM RC ENG 20.9.79 24 - - £8.25K 28.6.06 £1M

2 Delaney, Mark D R WAL 13.5.76 28 21 1 £12.75K 21.5.09 £725K

17 Eleftheropoulos, Dimitris GK GRE 7.8.76 27 19 - £37K 3.5.09 £2.7M

- Enckelman, Peter GK FIN 10.3.77 27 3 - £1K 1.6.05 £350K

3 Frampton, Andrew D L ENG 3.9.79 24 - - £9.5K 27.6.07 £1.1M

28 Gavilán, Diego D/DM/F RC PAR 1.3.80 24 19 3 £3K 5.5.10 £2.5M

29 Greening, Jonathan AM/F RC ENG 2.1.79 25 - - £25.5K 6.5.07 £2.4M

7 Hannah, David DM RLC SCO 4.8.74 29 - - £5.5K 13.6.08 £2.1M

- Haynes, Danny D C ENG 12.12.82 21 - - £275 22.6.07 £50K

14 Heed, Thomas AM C SWE 12.8.80 23 - - £6K 14.6.06 £925K

25 Henderson, Wayne GK IRL 15.12.82 21 - - £300 22.6.07 £250K

- Henshaw, Chris M LC ENG 19.1.86 18 - - £550 10.9.04 £40K

21 Hitzlsperger, Thomas D/DM RLC GER 5.4.82 22 - - £4.6K 21.6.04 £35K

10 Hodge, Gary S C ENG 28.7.84 19 - - £1.3K 11.6.06 £1.1M

43 Islam, Tafazzul F R ENG 25.12.83 20 - - £500 3.6.08 £650K

- Jackman, Danny D/DM/F LC ENG 8.9.82 21 - - £275 11.6.05 £60K

24 Kachloul, Hassan AM LC MOR 19.2.73 31 20 2 £28K 3.6.07 £975K

1 Kelly, Alan GK IRL 11.8.68 35 30 - £12.75K 14.6.04 £12K

16 Kuffour, Emmanuel Osei AM/F C GHA 6.4.76 28 24 2 £14.5K 17.5.09 £2M

15 Lythe, Ashley SW/D/DM LC ENG 5.7.83 20 - - £6.75K 27.6.08 £1.2M

- Malpass, John M C ENG 22.2.83 21 - - £325 4.6.04 £1K

- Marfell, Andy S C ENG 12.9.83 20 - - £675 11.6.04 £12K

13 McGrath, John DM L IRL 16.3.82 22 - - £5.5K 26.6.07 £1.3M

- Morley, Kevin DM C ENG 9.1.85 19 - - £450 23.6.06 £120K

- Mulhulland, Brian D R ENG 22.8.81 22 - - £275 2.6.07 £60K

- Myhill, Boaz GK ENG 2.10.82 21 - - £275 25.6.04 £2K

27 Parker, Kiegan F RC SCO 8.6.82 21 16 4 £16.25K 24.6.08 £4.2M

22 Paterson, Jim D/AM LC SCO 25.9.79 24 - - £8K 3.6.09 £2.4M

4 Perkins, Matthew D C ENG 16.6.87 16 - - £525 10.5.07 £150K

- Ridgewell, Liam M C ENG 7.6.80 23 - - £300 3.6.04 £3K

47 Rommedahl, Dennis AM/F R DEN 22.7.78 25 14 4 £17.5K 12.5.10 £3.5M

9 Scullion, David S C NIR 26.11.84 19 5 - £525 1.5.05 £240K

- Singh, Paul AM C ENG 23.2.84 20 - - £725 9.5.05 £150K

- Smith, Jay DM C ENG 14.7.83 20 - - £1K 19.5.05 £200K

- Standing, Michael M C ENG 20.3.81 23 - - £2.3K 23.6.05 £425K

- Stuart, Cameron D RC ENG 26.4.83 21 - - £275 11.6.07 £50K

26 Taggart, Gerry D LC NIR 18.10.70 33 64 8 £12.75K 21.6.04 £300K

- Thornley, Stuart D C WAL 15.12.80 23 - - £170 19.6.07 £50K

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My recent signing is Paul Robinson who is fantastic utility player, with positions of Left Back, Centre Back, Left Wing and Defensive Midfield, and he excels in all four positions.

Unfortunately, my bid for Ahn collapsed due to him not being given a work permit, but plenty of other players will be signed during the summer.

Marvin Andrews is one of the players I will strive to get, Kev is also interested in Andrews and is the favourite to get him, but his board has already cancelled one bid and they probably will again, hopefully

As Jone said in his season three report, I need a midfielder quite badly. I've had my eye on W.B.A's Tiko for quite some time, but despite his all round good performances, he doesn't fit the bill. What I need is a player like Joe Cole, who is fast, can score goals and also has a killer pass. I'm also eyeing up Bojan Djordjic of Middlesbrough, and hopefully Jone will be interested in selling him.

Here are the senior stats for Aston Villa last season:

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2003/4 Senior Club Stats

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No Name Apps Gls Con Pens Asts Yel Red MoM Av R

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20 Allaway, Sean 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 7.00

5 Alpay 53 3 0 0 1 8 0 2 7.28

- Amoo, Ryan - - - - - - - - ----

19 Balaban, Bosko 49 23 0 2 (2) 6 2 1 5 7.55

- Berks, David - - - - - - - - ----

23 Bewers, Jonathan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----

8 Cook, Christian 0 (4) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6.75

- Cooke, Stephen 23 6 0 0 11 3 0 7 7.78

48 Davis, Paul - - - - - - - - ----

18 Davis, Sean 16 (7) 4 0 0 1 3 0 1 7.04

2 Delaney, Mark 54 (1) 0 0 0 4 1 0 1 7.00

17 Eleftheropoulos, Dimitris 53 0 54 0 0 0 1 1 7.21

- Enckelman, Peter 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----

3 Frampton, Andrew 36 (2) 2 0 2 (2) 4 5 1 2 6.92

28 Gavilán, Diego 12 (5) 9 0 0 3 0 0 2 7.24

29 Greening, Jonathan 36 (4) 11 0 0 6 3 0 0 7.03

7 Hannah, David 44 (3) 4 0 0 11 6 1 1 7.26

- Haynes, Danny - - - - - - - - ----

14 Heed, Thomas 30 6 0 0 8 1 0 2 7.63

25 Henderson, Wayne 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----

- Henshaw, Chris - - - - - - - - ----

21 Hitzlsperger, Thomas 1 (9) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 7.00

10 Hodge, Gary 19 (10) 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 6.97

43 Islam, Tafazzul 0 (4) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 6.50

- Jackman, Danny - - - - - - - - ----

24 Kachloul, Hassan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----

1 Kelly, Ala