Martin O’Neill.............. Inside a Managers Mind. - Page 3

360Fifa360 · 02-01-2009, 02:51 PM

Great Preview. 2-1 Loss. Sorry

UsR EXTR3ME · 02-01-2009, 02:52 PM

I am loving the start to this thread mate, keep it up.

And what is with Middlesbrough at the top of the table?

VillaTillIDie · 02-01-2009, 03:27 PM

You a Villa fan.? Anyway I will have to follor this thread as I am a Villa fan. Great start, my only problem is the pictures you are using. They are all old ones. Especially the badge in the op. Old badge.! Anway great start keep it up.

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Originally Posted by Robbie8912Play

I hate Reo-Coker, but I can't deny this is a superb start to your thread

Robbie.

Reo-Coker.

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Originally Posted by nzgangster

it would be rude if he didn't.

Well it wouldn't really be rude because he never asked Hales to make it.

ReoCoker_20 · 02-01-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by UsR EXTR3ME

I am loving the start to this thread mate, keep it up.

And what is with Middlesbrough at the top of the table?

cheers, as for middlesbrough being at the top i don't get it either I'm hoping it doesn't end up like that at the end of the season.

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Originally Posted by VillaTillIDie

You a Villa fan.? Anyway I will have to follor this thread as I am a Villa fan. Great start, my only problem is the pictures you are using. They are all old ones. Especially the badge in the op. Old badge.! Anway great start keep it up.

sorry Villa was a little hung over yesterday didn't even notice the badge, I'll change it now. I wouldn't say I'm a huge Villa fan but they definitely have been a team I have followed the past couple of seasons. I try and watch their games when ever I can. Cheers for the comment mate!

nzgangster · 03-01-2009, 12:05 AM

congrats on 50

hopefully you can at least make it to the champions league.

ReoCoker_20 · 03-01-2009, 01:43 AM

Chelsea Power Through Villa
Chelsea 3-0 Villa
Aston Villa’s up and down season continued today, going down to 2nd place Chelsea, who’s dominant performance will act as a warning to other teams in the race for Premiership honours, that Chelsea mean business. Although Chelsea had less possession of the ball and lesser shots on goal, the win was a comfortable one for Luiz Scolari’s men, who are now favourites to take out the Premier League, sitting comfortably in 2nd spot, only 2 points behind surprise packets Middlesbrough on the league table.

England’s clash with Italy this week saw a number of stars missing from both teams, but it was Villa who looked the worse for wear as O’Neill was forced to play Daniel Sturridge in place of Gabriel Agbonlahor and Gareth Barry’s absence in midfield was felt as Chelsea took control of the match in the 36th minute, a goal from Deco, silencing the Villa crowd.

Despite throwing everything at Chelsea, Villa could not make their way past Petr Cech who came away with the man of the match award, beating out Florent Malouda for the award who scored 2 goals in the second half. His one man effort in the 48th minute displaying the class that led to his transfer to Chelsea in 2007. The second a penalty after Deco was fouled in the box, some saying the referee was to eager in blowing the whistle but still the goal counts and Chelsea showed they mean business with a great 3-0 win.

match report to follow

ReoCoker_20 · 03-01-2009, 01:48 AM

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/ReoCoker_20/villavschelsea1.pngMATCH REPORT
Saturday 3rd January 2009
Villa Park, Aston, Birmingham.
Kick off: 2pm

ASTON VILLA 0-3 CHELSEA

Villa park was the venue for today’s match and despite both teams missing key players due to England’s clash with Italy, fans from both teams showed up in full voice to support their teams. Villa got the game underway with Daniel Sturridge getting his first touch of the ball in Villa colours, since signing for the club from Man City. Sturridge would give Villa their first chance to put points on the board, his run towards goal ended by Ashley Cole, who’s contact with Sturridge was rewarded with a free kick just outside the box. Another new signing in the form of Denis Kolodin stepping up to take the opportunity to become an instant hero at Villa Park. Unfortunately for him, his shot went wildly over the cross bar, whether it was nerves or just a milalalala, Villa fans were disappointed by the effort.

Villa continued to dominate possession in the opening moments of the match, Kolodin looking to make up for his mistake with a great ball that sent James Milner down the right wing. Milner taking advantage of the space ahead of him, his cross finding John Carew despite heavy marking from Essien and Bosingwa. The Norwegian striker’s header giving Cech some work to do, Chelsea’s keeper utilising his long reach to deflect the ball for Carvalho to clear the ball away.

Milner and Kolodin were eager to continue their attack down the right side, this time Cech not taking any chances with the cross coming off his line to gobble the ball up, the giant Czech looking sharp in goal. Deco looked to take control of his sides lack of possession in the opening moments and his persistence in doing so nearly resulted in a goal for Chelsea, a late stumble from Deco enough for Brad Freidel to pounce on the ball. Villa’s defence looking troubled by the Portuguese midfielder.

Ex Chelsea man Steve Sidwell who had a good game in for Gareth Barry, looked to put Milner in open spaces, Cech once again there to close down the angle of the shot deflecting the ball for a corner. A poor corner by Villa allowing Drogba to break free on the counter, holding the ball up for Malouda who’s inch perfect pass for Deco allowed his fellow midfielder the opportunity to take a long range shot on gaol. Freidel counting his blessing when the shot hit the corner of the upright and crossbar, inches lower and the ball would of been in the back of the net.

Chelsea started to take advantage of Villa’s retreating defence late in the half, Malouda, Deco and the like all having room to run into, Martin O’Neill screaming from the sidelines for his men to apply the pressure when Nigel Reo-Coker nearly managed to catch Chelsea on the counter his inch perfect through ball for Sturridge giving the young striker an opportunity to score on debut. One on one with Cech, Sturridge looked to open the face of goal but with defenders catching up to the speedy striker his shot was easily claimed by Cech who’s large frame was to much of a hindrance for Sturridge to get past.

Deco would finally give Chelsea the lead, his vision and persistence paying off, linking up with Belletti on the right, Deco left wide open in front of goal as Belletti returned the Portuguese’s pass, from there Deco slotted the ball into the bottom left corner with a thunderous brace, Freidel with no chance of stopping the shot left looking pretty ordinary on the ground, as Deco celebrated with fans behind the goal.

Villa throwing everything at Chelsea in the dying minutes of the first half and despite a succession of corners and a free kick that went centimetres wide, the clubs went into the break Chelsea leading 1-0 and looking the more comfortable of the two. Martin O’Neill clearly with work to do in the break, his team the more attacking of the two, failing to take their opportunities in the first half and looking to be struggling in defence.

Chelsea would double their lead 3 minutes into the second half, Florent Malouda making his way through a weak Villa defence and slotting the ball past Freidel with ease, the American keeper falling for a fake shot and leaving his left side wide opened for Malouda to place the ball in the net. Villa fans sensing a walkover, showing their love of their team starting to chant louder and get behind their team even knowing a loss was on the cards.

Aston Villa repaid their fans support not giving up and throwing everything they had at Chelsea, who seemed happy to defend their two goal advantage. The Blues looking comfortable in defence not troubled by the Villa attack who were missing the edge usually supplied by the likes of Barry, Young and Agbonlahor out on national team duties.

Chelsea would put the game beyond all doubt in the 76th minute a penalty to Florent Malouda after Deco was apparently fouled in the box much to the dismay of the Villa players and fans. Malouda’s second goal of the match and 5th of the season sending a message to Luiz Scolari who has left Malouda on the bench for most of the season. The rest of the match left little to comment on apart from the substitutions from both teams Anelka coming on for Drogba after the 3rd goal was scored and Nathan Delfuenso and Stiliyan Petrov coming on for Daniel Sturridge and Zoltan Steiber respectively with 10 minutes of the game to go. Chelsea with a great performance, Villa hoping their returning stars will make a difference in next weeks match.

Match Facts
0-goals-3
0-assists-1
9-Total shots-5
4-Shots on Target-2
58%-Possession-42%
78%-Passing-73%

Goals
36’ Deco
48’ Malouda
76’ Malouda

Subs
76’ Anelka (on) Drogba (off)
81’ Delfouneso (on) Sturridge (off)
81’ Petrov (on) Stieber (off)

M.O.M:
Petr Cech

Cahill4 · 03-01-2009, 02:22 AM

Bad luck. They're just too good.

Camo · 03-01-2009, 02:22 AM

wow fantastic report

unlucky result tho

Chelsea11 · 03-01-2009, 02:43 AM

YEAH CHELSEA!!!!!!!!!!

Plymouth_Zac · 03-01-2009, 02:44 AM

I knew C11 was gonna come on here and say that

Robalenko · 03-01-2009, 02:55 AM

Ouch!

ReoCoker_20 · 03-01-2009, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mse2008p

Bad luck. They're just too good.

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Originally Posted by rhcp22

wow fantastic report

unlucky result tho

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Originally Posted by Chelsea11

YEAH CHELSEA!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Plymouth_Zac

I knew C11 was gonna come on here and say that

Yeah Chelsea were just to strong, Deco and Malouda were just to good and I couldn't get one past Cech, he stopped everything I could throw at him. glad your happy Chelsea 11. good to see your still around zac.

Plymouth_Zac · 03-01-2009, 02:57 AM

yea but if u dont see me tommorow dont be surprise

Liverpöol · 03-01-2009, 03:02 AM

u said that yesterday Zac

Plymouth_Zac · 03-01-2009, 03:04 AM

yeah but my dad might look u never know

ReoCoker_20 · 03-01-2009, 03:18 AM

Injuries Plague Villa’s Season
Agbonlahor, Shorey, Luke and Ashley Young all out!

Aston Villa have had a bad week, not only losing 3-0 to Chelsea, but suffering at the hands of England’s clash with Italy, losing both Gabriel Agbonlahor and Ashley Young to injury. The duo joining Luke Young and Nicky Shorey on the sidelines, as the clubs dreams of finishing in the top four slip away.

While Shorey is set to return next week, Gabriel Agbonlahor and Ashley Young both look like being sidelined for over a month. With a shoulder dislocation keeping Young out of action and Agbonlahor aggravating an old knee injury that could take up to 6 weeks to heal. Meanwhile defender, Luke Young still has 3 months before doctors say he can return to the pitch, snapping his anterior cruciate ligament in training, 2 weeks ago.

With all the injuries in his squad Martin O’Neill will be looking to make a move on the transfer market as soon as possible. With rumours linking Tottenham’s Darren Bent and West Ham’s Craig Bellamy to Villa Park we could see Villa’s hopes for a top four finish remain intact as the club sit in 7th spot just 3 points away from Man United who occupy 4th position on the table.

Robalenko · 03-01-2009, 03:22 AM

Bloody hell! Lots of of injuries!

ReoCoker_20 · 03-01-2009, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Robbie8912Play

Bloody hell! Lots of of injuries!

both Agbonlahor and Young came back from England vs Italy injured, 1st time thats ever happened to me...... makes the mm a little more realistic and interesting though. Now just to find suitable fill ins for them all.

Liverpöol · 03-01-2009, 03:29 AM

yehh there are a lot of injuries...

Valo · 03-01-2009, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ReoCoker_20

Injuries Plague Villa’s Season
Agbonlahor, Shorey, Luke and Ashley Young all out!

Aston Villa have had a bad week, not only losing 3-0 to Chelsea, but suffering at the hands of England’s clash with Italy, losing both Gabriel Agbonlahor and Ashley Young to injury. The duo joining Luke Young and Nicky Shorey on the sidelines, as the clubs dreams of finishing in the top four slip away.

While Shorey is set to return next week, Gabriel Agbonlahor and Ashley Young both look like being sidelined for over a month. With a shoulder dislocation keeping Young out of action and Agbonlahor aggravating an old knee injury that could take up to 6 weeks to heal. Meanwhile defender, Luke Young still has 3 months before doctors say he can return to the pitch, snapping his anterior cruciate ligament in training, 2 weeks ago.

With all the injuries in his squad Martin O’Neill will be looking to make a move on the transfer market as soon as possible. With rumours linking Tottenham’s Darren Bent and West Ham’s Craig Bellamy to Villa Park we could see Villa’s hopes for a top four finish remain intact as the club sit in 7th spot just 3 points away from Man United who occupy 4th position on the table.

Ouch! Nice update though

Liverpöol · 03-01-2009, 03:31 AM

Reo, have u watched a lot of MM's before u tried anything?

or are you like REALLY new.

ReoCoker_20 · 03-01-2009, 03:32 AM

Shorey will be back next week, Ashley young and Agonlahor back in 3 or 4 weeks, Luke young is out for 3 months, already got a replacement for him.

ReoCoker_20 · 03-01-2009, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by hales

Reo, have u watched a lot of MM's before u tried anything?

or are you like REALLY new.

I read some of the mm's in the legends thread, and some of the ones on here that seem to have been going for a while. That really helped in getting this thread started.

nzgangster · 03-01-2009, 04:41 AM

awesome report.

bad luck on the game lol.

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nzgangster EA Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Zealand. Age: 17 Gender: Male Posts: 12,103 Blog Entries: 1	congrats on 50 hopefully you can at least make it to the champions league. __________________ TXV was here “Sometimes football can be cruel, but you have to keep going, you have to keep belief" In Rafa We Trust RIP Debi

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ReoCoker_20 Rookie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 49	Chelsea Power Through Villa Chelsea 3-0 Villa Aston Villa’s up and down season continued today, going down to 2nd place Chelsea, who’s dominant performance will act as a warning to other teams in the race for Premiership honours, that Chelsea mean business. Although Chelsea had less possession of the ball and lesser shots on goal, the win was a comfortable one for Luiz Scolari’s men, who are now favourites to take out the Premier League, sitting comfortably in 2nd spot, only 2 points behind surprise packets Middlesbrough on the league table. England’s clash with Italy this week saw a number of stars missing from both teams, but it was Villa who looked the worse for wear as O’Neill was forced to play Daniel Sturridge in place of Gabriel Agbonlahor and Gareth Barry’s absence in midfield was felt as Chelsea took control of the match in the 36th minute, a goal from Deco, silencing the Villa crowd. Despite throwing everything at Chelsea, Villa could not make their way past Petr Cech who came away with the man of the match award, beating out Florent Malouda for the award who scored 2 goals in the second half. His one man effort in the 48th minute displaying the class that led to his transfer to Chelsea in 2007. The second a penalty after Deco was fouled in the box, some saying the referee was to eager in blowing the whistle but still the goal counts and Chelsea showed they mean business with a great 3-0 win. match report to follow __________________ Last edited by ReoCoker_20; 03-01-2009 at 02:49 AM..

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ReoCoker_20 Rookie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 49	http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/ReoCoker_20/villavschelsea1.pngMATCH REPORT Saturday 3rd January 2009 Villa Park, Aston, Birmingham. Kick off: 2pm ASTON VILLA 0-3 CHELSEA Villa park was the venue for today’s match and despite both teams missing key players due to England’s clash with Italy, fans from both teams showed up in full voice to support their teams. Villa got the game underway with Daniel Sturridge getting his first touch of the ball in Villa colours, since signing for the club from Man City. Sturridge would give Villa their first chance to put points on the board, his run towards goal ended by Ashley Cole, who’s contact with Sturridge was rewarded with a free kick just outside the box. Another new signing in the form of Denis Kolodin stepping up to take the opportunity to become an instant hero at Villa Park. Unfortunately for him, his shot went wildly over the cross bar, whether it was nerves or just a milalalala, Villa fans were disappointed by the effort. Villa continued to dominate possession in the opening moments of the match, Kolodin looking to make up for his mistake with a great ball that sent James Milner down the right wing. Milner taking advantage of the space ahead of him, his cross finding John Carew despite heavy marking from Essien and Bosingwa. The Norwegian striker’s header giving Cech some work to do, Chelsea’s keeper utilising his long reach to deflect the ball for Carvalho to clear the ball away. Milner and Kolodin were eager to continue their attack down the right side, this time Cech not taking any chances with the cross coming off his line to gobble the ball up, the giant Czech looking sharp in goal. Deco looked to take control of his sides lack of possession in the opening moments and his persistence in doing so nearly resulted in a goal for Chelsea, a late stumble from Deco enough for Brad Freidel to pounce on the ball. Villa’s defence looking troubled by the Portuguese midfielder. Ex Chelsea man Steve Sidwell who had a good game in for Gareth Barry, looked to put Milner in open spaces, Cech once again there to close down the angle of the shot deflecting the ball for a corner. A poor corner by Villa allowing Drogba to break free on the counter, holding the ball up for Malouda who’s inch perfect pass for Deco allowed his fellow midfielder the opportunity to take a long range shot on gaol. Freidel counting his blessing when the shot hit the corner of the upright and crossbar, inches lower and the ball would of been in the back of the net. Chelsea started to take advantage of Villa’s retreating defence late in the half, Malouda, Deco and the like all having room to run into, Martin O’Neill screaming from the sidelines for his men to apply the pressure when Nigel Reo-Coker nearly managed to catch Chelsea on the counter his inch perfect through ball for Sturridge giving the young striker an opportunity to score on debut. One on one with Cech, Sturridge looked to open the face of goal but with defenders catching up to the speedy striker his shot was easily claimed by Cech who’s large frame was to much of a hindrance for Sturridge to get past. Deco would finally give Chelsea the lead, his vision and persistence paying off, linking up with Belletti on the right, Deco left wide open in front of goal as Belletti returned the Portuguese’s pass, from there Deco slotted the ball into the bottom left corner with a thunderous brace, Freidel with no chance of stopping the shot left looking pretty ordinary on the ground, as Deco celebrated with fans behind the goal. Villa throwing everything at Chelsea in the dying minutes of the first half and despite a succession of corners and a free kick that went centimetres wide, the clubs went into the break Chelsea leading 1-0 and looking the more comfortable of the two. Martin O’Neill clearly with work to do in the break, his team the more attacking of the two, failing to take their opportunities in the first half and looking to be struggling in defence. Chelsea would double their lead 3 minutes into the second half, Florent Malouda making his way through a weak Villa defence and slotting the ball past Freidel with ease, the American keeper falling for a fake shot and leaving his left side wide opened for Malouda to place the ball in the net. Villa fans sensing a walkover, showing their love of their team starting to chant louder and get behind their team even knowing a loss was on the cards. Aston Villa repaid their fans support not giving up and throwing everything they had at Chelsea, who seemed happy to defend their two goal advantage. The Blues looking comfortable in defence not troubled by the Villa attack who were missing the edge usually supplied by the likes of Barry, Young and Agbonlahor out on national team duties. Chelsea would put the game beyond all doubt in the 76th minute a penalty to Florent Malouda after Deco was apparently fouled in the box much to the dismay of the Villa players and fans. Malouda’s second goal of the match and 5th of the season sending a message to Luiz Scolari who has left Malouda on the bench for most of the season. The rest of the match left little to comment on apart from the substitutions from both teams Anelka coming on for Drogba after the 3rd goal was scored and Nathan Delfuenso and Stiliyan Petrov coming on for Daniel Sturridge and Zoltan Steiber respectively with 10 minutes of the game to go. Chelsea with a great performance, Villa hoping their returning stars will make a difference in next weeks match. Match Facts 0-goals-3 0-assists-1 9-Total shots-5 4-Shots on Target-2 58%-Possession-42% 78%-Passing-73% Goals 36’ Deco 48’ Malouda 76’ Malouda Subs 76’ Anelka (on) Drogba (off) 81’ Delfouneso (on) Sturridge (off) 81’ Petrov (on) Stieber (off) M.O.M: Petr Cech __________________ Last edited by ReoCoker_20; 03-01-2009 at 03:21 AM..

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ReoCoker_20 Rookie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 49	Injuries Plague Villa’s Season Agbonlahor, Shorey, Luke and Ashley Young all out! Aston Villa have had a bad week, not only losing 3-0 to Chelsea, but suffering at the hands of England’s clash with Italy, losing both Gabriel Agbonlahor and Ashley Young to injury. The duo joining Luke Young and Nicky Shorey on the sidelines, as the clubs dreams of finishing in the top four slip away. While Shorey is set to return next week, Gabriel Agbonlahor and Ashley Young both look like being sidelined for over a month. With a shoulder dislocation keeping Young out of action and Agbonlahor aggravating an old knee injury that could take up to 6 weeks to heal. Meanwhile defender, Luke Young still has 3 months before doctors say he can return to the pitch, snapping his anterior cruciate ligament in training, 2 weeks ago. With all the injuries in his squad Martin O’Neill will be looking to make a move on the transfer market as soon as possible. With rumours linking Tottenham’s Darren Bent and West Ham’s Craig Bellamy to Villa Park we could see Villa’s hopes for a top four finish remain intact as the club sit in 7th spot just 3 points away from Man United who occupy 4th position on the table. __________________

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ReoCoker_20 Rookie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 49	Shorey will be back next week, Ashley young and Agonlahor back in 3 or 4 weeks, Luke young is out for 3 months, already got a replacement for him. __________________

03-01-2009, 04:41 AM	#75 (permalink)
nzgangster EA Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Zealand. Age: 17 Gender: Male Posts: 12,103 Blog Entries: 1	awesome report. bad luck on the game lol. __________________ TXV was here “Sometimes football can be cruel, but you have to keep going, you have to keep belief" In Rafa We Trust RIP Debi