Villa - surely the neutrals' favourite

[Tooting Gull]

Apart from having had a great day out there this season...I was watching the game against Burnley as Villa cut them to pieces, and just enjoying the fact that pouring forward were Downing, Milner, Young, Agbonlahor, Heskey and Warnock. As we know only too well, Delph and Delfouneso aren't too shabby as back-up. All English players, and potential national team picks now or in the future.

Some, I know, don't give a shit where a player is from but personally I still find there is extra enjoyment watching a top side with a very strong English contingent - very rare these days and can only help the national team.

 

[Ninja Elephant]

I feel the same you seem to feel about Villa, about Tottenham. Very easy to watch, good English players and actually working toward achieving something and upsetting the status quo. 2 clubs being well run by managers given the time and funds to create a squad and get the team moving forward. Everton are another very good example of a well run club achieving good results and building a good side based around English players and playing a good brand of football.

 

[brakespear]

Would have to pick Spurs myself also although it is good to see Villa doing well.

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

I like Villa.

A genuine big club with decent supporters, not too far up themselves, have actually WON the European Cup, dont think they have a divine right to every trophy every year, probably a shining example of a premier league club (who have "foreign" owners) - no scandals, no crisis if they dont win three games in a row, just going about their business. I hope they do well.

Plus they have provided more England internationals than any other club!

Oh and th Acorns "sponsorship" is the icing on the cake.

 

[Martinf]

I like Villa.

A genuine big club with decent supporters, not too far up themselves, have actually WON the European Cup, dont think they have a divine right to every trophy every year, probably a shining example of a premier league club (who have "foreign" owners) - no scandals, no crisis if they dont win three games in a row, just going about their business. I hope they do well.

Plus they have provided more England internationals than any other club!

Oh and th Acorns "sponsorship" is the icing on the cake.

What he said.

 

[Stoo82]

i like villa.

A genuine big club with decent supporters, not too far up themselves, have actually won the european cup, dont think they have a divine right to every trophy every year, probably a shining example of a premier league club (who have "foreign" owners) - no scandals, no crisis if they dont win three games in a row, just going about their business. I hope they do well.

Plus they have provided more england internationals than any other club!

Oh and th acorns "sponsorship" is the icing on the cake.

t.h.a.t.

 

[mcshane in the 79th]

I like Villa.

A genuine big club with decent supporters, not too far up themselves, have actually WON the European Cup, dont think they have a divine right to every trophy every year, probably a shining example of a premier league club (who have "foreign" owners) - no scandals, no crisis if they dont win three games in a row, just going about their business. I hope they do well.

Plus they have provided more England internationals than any other club!

Oh and th Acorns "sponsorship" is the icing on the cake.

And a third in a row from me

 

[Wienergull]

And that Martin O'Neill is a nice chap isn't he? Said some complimentary things about the Albion, although he did rather spoil the effect by making similar comments about P****e!

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

the only player in their first team/back ups/ who haven't played for a while in the uk is carew....and a fair few of their best players are english

they're good to watch, so yeah, i agree, i WELL want them to come 4th

 

[Gully]

Another vote for "what he said" and "t.h.a.t"

A good team to watch play, I think the future England stars are safe in the hands of Martin O'Neill and Villa...would be very happy if they finished fourth, or higher!

 

[Perkino]

I like Spurs and Villa, Both great to watch and would love one of them to grab what appears to be the only spot for Chapions League that is available with Man U, Chelsea and Arsenal appearing to take the first 3 already

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

liverpool are SO DULL to watch it's untrue

 

[Gully]

liverpool are SO DULL to watch it's untrue

Which is true most of the time, they haven't been the same since they lost Alonso, take Torres out of their team and they really would be dire.

 

[Colossal Squid]

I like Villa.

A genuine big club with decent supporters, not too far up themselves, have actually WON the European Cup, dont think they have a divine right to every trophy every year, probably a shining example of a premier league club (who have "foreign" owners) - no scandals, no crisis if they dont win three games in a row, just going about their business. I hope they do well.

Plus they have provided more England internationals than any other club!

Oh and th Acorns "sponsorship" is the icing on the cake.

I know I'm not the first to agree but this sums it all up for me.

How can you NOT wish Villa well? Unless you're a Birmingham/Wolves/West Brom fan. They're a shining beacon to everyone else. I just hope they start pushing on a bit because I'd like to see them competing for more than just 4th in the Premiership and the occasional Carling Cup final.

 

[DerbyGull]

I'll certainly be supporting the villa having supported them as a young lad before i got into the albion many years ago.

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

When Spurs mess up trying to get 4th I hope villa get it

 

[beorhthelm]

liverpool are SO DULL to watch it's untrue

even Liverpool fans are saying this. At least with ManU you get some counterattacking excitment with some comedy defending.

Villa and Spurs have made sides that play fast and interesting football. You could probably field a credible England side from just them. formation might be 334 though

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

What TMLS said. They are a proper football club.

 

[Simster]

I find VANILLA much easier to like these days, now that JOHN GREGORY has nothing to do with them.

 

[tottenhamseagull]

When Spurs mess up trying to get 4th I hope villa get it

I agree..... I don't think for one minute we will get it.