27 Sep 2017 21:22:26
I hope over the coming months we tie dwn all our youngsters to stop prem clubs from nicking them and ruining them . we now have about 6 that are ready to be in 1st team squad.

1.) 28 Sep 2017
27 Sep 2017 23:36:46
I think they will all sign new contracts mate a lot of them are friends and grew up together and let's be honest we are still a big club. 1 Thing I will say is its great to see Dr. Tony telling Bruce to bring the kids through it has saved us a fortune and helped us push up the table. If you are a young lad coming through aswel and you see other young lads playing you are thinking to yourself yes this is where I want to play I will get a chance here. UTV.

2.) 28 Sep 2017
28 Sep 2017 09:14:15
Hasn't really saved us a fortune yet, however it may do in the future. Davis is the only first team regular, so he's saved us the money we'd have had to spend on a striker. The rest may save us money in the coming years but no one knows they could go the same way as the Moore brothers or the same way as Green, Grealish, Barry etc.

3.) 28 Sep 2017
28 Sep 2017 09:25:32
Barry?

UTV.

4.) 28 Sep 2017
28 Sep 2017 12:11:17
365 appearances, 11 years here, yes Barry. Wouldn't call him a villa legend like some on here because the transfer requests and his eventual departure but he was a good servant and left to go onto win multiple silverware. If these young lads give us 11 years at the standard he did, I'd be more than happy.

5.) 28 Sep 2017
28 Sep 2017 14:55:44
Allyp1972-nice to see ya back posting, i thought you'd abducted by them aliens fella!

6.) 28 Sep 2017
28 Sep 2017 19:44:39
Barry was obviously approached and offered a bag of gold.
Was it a legal approach?
He finally went but he never shirked a game, tackle or any match contact.
Money may have been behind him going but everyone would have done the same. Doing the same job in a higher level and getting more money. No contest. We al want to improve ou standards
Legend perhaps not but a player who was sorely missed.
Did he see the future?

7.) 28 Sep 2017
28 Sep 2017 21:44:41
Will never knock Barry. He was a really good Villa captain always stepped up, penalty taker and a leader on the pitch. Was delighted when he broke out of the youth as midfield and then centre half. So reliable and stayed clear of injury and controversy. Great when got England recognition as the missing part of midfield. Ok so he was poached by the then richest club with a wealth of stars to play with. He left us as we just couldn't match his expectations of glory whereas MCFC could and did. Solid player and a Prem League great but not an all time 11 great for villa but thanks to Barry for the memories UTV.