Rob Parker | March 17, 2010
Latics’ Villain
Wigan youngster James McCarthy has long been touted as a very promising football talent, and his own goal against Aston Villa last night was certainly a bit special. The Republic of Ireland international managed to pick out a volley as the ball dropped from the sky in the penalty area, and neatly put the [...]
Rob Parker | February 28, 2010
Join in the OTP banter as United and Villa battle it out at Wembley
Carling Cup Final Live Blog: Manchester United v Aston Villa
Rob Parker | February 5, 2010
You have been touted by Nathan Baker. Tout him back?
Aston Villa have banned youngster Nathan Baker from attending the Carling Cup final after he was caught selling his ticket allocation on Facebook. The 18-year-old, currently on loan at Lincoln City, was flogging the tickets - which were supposed to be for friends and family - [...]
Rob Parker | January 19, 2010
Carlos Cuellar dishes out a healthy dose of karma
Derby midfielder and all round irritating so-and-so Robbie Savage was hit in the face with a ball while commentating on Aston Villa’s game at home to West Ham. Co-commentator John Murray has about as much concern and compassion as BBC Radio Five Live’s average listener (that’s zilch, [...]
Rob Parker | December 9, 2009
Ex-Villa boss follows in footsteps of Son of God
John Gregory has been appointed as the new manager of Maccabi Ahl Nazareth. The Israeli outfit gave the former Derby County and Aston Villa boss the chance to return to coaching after a prolonged absence.
No word yet on whether he has planned an away trip to Bethlehem [...]
Rob Parker | October 19, 2009
1. OTP thought the most controversial ‘outside agents’ in the Premier League this weekend would be Harry Redknapp’s security team. Little did we know…
2. Pepe Reina should probably have tried to save the match ball rather than the beach ball.
3. Unbeatable Chelsea suddenly look a bit wobbly.
Rob Parker | October 17, 2009
Nicolas Anelka: human bowling ball
Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka came up with a unique way to encourage opposition managers to stop prowling the technical area and sit down when he sent Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill tumbling in today’s early kick-off.
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