Will Villa finish in the top 4?

[Miyazaki]

I have been an Aston Villa supporter since the age of 6 and have seen my share of ups and downs.

I think O'Neill is the best manager we've had certainly since Brian Little and possibly since Ron Saunders/ Tony Barton.

We are building a squad of quality, and most importantly, hard working players and seem to be capable of sustaining form.

I just wondered what the neutral really thinks about Villa's chances?

Personally, and I might be going out on a limb, I think we can finish 2nd. Whether we will or not is another story.

[Miyazaki]

Should really have beaten Blackburn 5-0 and that makes it 10 away wins this season.

I must admit I never expected Villa to perform this well this season.

[Greg]

Definitely yes. Arsenal have just not got it together this year as a team.

[LFC_SL]

To be fair, between Scolari heading for the sack and drawing today and Rafa's bizarre team selection I think Liverpool and Chelsea need to look out. On the way things are going Arsenal will overtake Chelsea soon enough

[montybaber]

Like you have been a supporter for many years (24 to be exact) and I cant remember being so happy with the Villa (maybe 89-90 under Graham Taylor with David Platt and Tony Daly etc)

Actually met Graham Taylor at Villa park this season and he was very complimentary of the side

seems like the balance is right in the squad and with the youth it lokks good for the future, really impressed with O'neil

Cant help worrying that it could possibly go sour, Villa havent had the best record when they do this well in the first half of the season

[Miyazaki]

Must admit the last time I felt this confident of Villa was under Little.

Can remember Big Ron and Graham Taylor as well.

I've been following the villa for 22 years.

Must admit I haven't been to a game this season though!

[Miyazaki]

Originally Posted by montybaber

Cant help worrying that it could possibly go sour, Villa havent had the best record when they do this well in the first half of the season

Carew is back and looking dangerous.

Bouma is back soon, so we'll have our defenders playing in position for the first time this season!

If anything, Villa should improve mate.

[montybaber]

Should

Dont want to get too cocky though lol

I dont get up as much as I used to (live down in Dorset)

[kopchoir]

Originally Posted by LFC_SL

To be fair, between Scolari heading for the sack and drawing today and Rafa's bizarre team selection I think Liverpool and Chelsea need to look out. On the way things are going Arsenal will overtake Chelsea soon enough

You think
arsenal will not finish in the top 4

I have said for a while now that anyone can win the league its one of those seasons as is anyone can go down as well

I do hope villa finish in the top4 it would be a great achievement and your manager is playing some good football with young english players

If there is one person would take out of your team would be your manager rated him for a very long time and i think he will challenge mourinho for the man u job

[montybaber]

Hes going nowhere

[mabo]

I've been very impressed with Villa and the amount of young English talent they're nurturing.

I don't mind admitting i was initially surprised when O'Neill took the job as i thought it was a little beneath him (apologies to Villa fans) given their position at the time, but it has just shown what can be achieved when a manager has the support of those running/owning the club.

Sound owner, good investment, top quality manager, enthusiastic young squad - what's not to like. They've reinvigorated my enthusiasm for the league as a whole with their push for the top four.

It all makes the Barry saga in the summer seem a long time ago.

[LFC_SL]

Originally Posted by kopchoir

You think
arsenal will not finish in the top 4

I already have a £10 bet with a forum member West Brom are down (for charity naturally)

Now this is not so much of a sure thing... but Man Utd, Liverpool, Villa, Arsenal

I'm going there

[kopchoir]

Originally Posted by LFC_SL

I already have a £10 bet with a forum member West Brom are down (for charity naturally)

Now this is not so much of a sure thing... but Man Utd, Liverpool, Villa, Arsenal

I'm going there

wanna have another bet if i win you change your username via admin for a week

details can be found in the man united social group
all for charity naturally

[pixelpixel]

My brother is a die hard Villa supporter......He sticks £10 every year for Villa to win the league. But this year he added a top 4 finish....... Maybe its time he got his money back

[avinitski]

Originally Posted by Miyazaki

Should really have beaten Blackburn 5-0.....

so you didn't see the game then. 5 my arse

rovers were really poor today but to be honest even 2 flattered villa.