What is it about folk in football called Anderson?

Out of their depth. No idea. It's agonising!

I suspect there is a large amount of tumbleweed in the depths of Ewood, just waiting to blow around a bit more.

But still, relatively recently after the complete disaster that was the dark lord, a succession of short term managers, nice manager, complete fuck up in the Bastard reject manager, and nice manager again, these people don't get where they are going wrong. No end game, as they aren't taking us back to the promised land. Unbelievable.

Sorry, I wasn't blanking you, just a mate in my town who I play five-a-side with is a Villa fan and he helped me with the home game preview. You are on a roll, I just hope you come unstuck Saturday, but doubt it. Our defence is a massive problem.

Of course they take their self made debt with them.

They sell for a pound, and walk away, with dignity. There must be a sensible local buyer who could then sustain a sensible model? Too many uses of the word sensible, sorry.

A couple of well thought out loans in January seems to have made a bit of a difference.....mmmm?

Apologies for my tardiness in bringing you the review. I have been waiting for my dopey Villa mate to reply to an email I sent him on the 13th of this month! This is the email I sent, and as luck would have it, I have just received a reply: Thanks Rick and son Scott. "I have said I will do the website preview of our game at your place week on Saturday, sort of an update to the game at ours......if you and Scott could pitch in again and answer these very in depth questions! Spookily, we meet again, this time at your place following an international break. What a difference a few months make....15th September it was, in front of the Sky cameras, where your man Hourihane scored a fantastic late free kick to equalise 1-1, Dack’s goal for us. I think we just shaded it that day! We were 12th and 13th respectively, with nine points each. A crowd of 15,982 attended, and you brought 3,998. Our fortunes have taken different paths since, you ditched Bruce, we have persevered with Mowbray, you currently sit in the last play off place, on a good run of form. Since a great January, and a manager, kiss of death, of the month award, save for the recent Wigan game, have found life tough, and sit 17th, 10-points behind you. Q. You weren’t enamoured with Bruce when we last spoke, what is the general view of Dean Smith? A. Dean Smith is playing some exciting stuff particularly since he sorted our defence with the loan of Mings and Hause. General feel is he is doing a good job and is capable of winning promotion but will be a bit of a risk if we do make the EPL Q. Is the play offs now your best hope of promotion, looking at the gap between the top three and yourselves? If so, it’s still a lottery....hopeful your momentum will carry you through? A. Agree playoffs are our best hope. We can beat anyone on our day so just depends on which Villa turn up Q. You mentioned half a dozen names to look out for, who have been your players of the season, so far? A Early season is was Abraham who couldn’t stop scoring but the return of Jack Gealish after 3 month injury has been a revelation. We’re a different side when he plays. Mings has also been fantastic since we loaned him in January Q. Unlike us, I think you have brought in a couple in the transfer window, are they making a difference? Mings and Hause have been excellent and regular starters since Jan. Q. I’m not going to ask you to give me a tip for the Grand National, based on your tips for top six and bottom three, but would you agree it looks like one from Leeds (hope not), Norwich and Sheff Utd to go up. With the W*nkys, and Ipswich looking doomed, you might be right about Reading? A I think Leeds will be playoffs but if its not us I think WBA will make it. Q. We have had very good away followings generally, but with our season petering out, a £30 price tag for adults, it remains to be seen whether we sell our initial 1,500 allocation. What sort of attendances have you been getting, and has your recent run sparked re-enthusiasm? A Typical attendances have been 35000ish at home. No surprise really as Villa can always fill the stadium when the team is winning. Even a Bruce side was getting 27000 and they were terrible to watch Q. I think it’s fair to say, with your recent form, and our total inability to defend, many on here fear a bit of a thumping. Your prediction? I went 2-1 home win at Ewood. If we lose by less than two, I would be happy! Though I did get the crowd spot on, predicting 16,000! A. I think Villa win by 3-1 or 3-0 Q. How are your owners doing? Has the new CEO made a difference? Owners have backed the club putting about £50m in so far in shares. They are professional sports owners with plenty of cash but the financial muscle wont really count unless we get promoted. So far, the team they have employed look good and unlike our previous chairmen, letting the team do the talking Thanks for updating us, and good luck for the rest of the season!" So there it is, to be read in conjunction with the home preview. Been to Villa a few times, never been a problem. Hope all that go don't witness a 'mare. We might even cause an upset........Dack, 92nd minute, and Smith buys him on the spot for 15 million with a shake of TM's hand? Keep believing that the Loons will eventually leave! I do!

Never forget, never forgive. If they had any pride, they would arrange to give us our club back. They have no place in East Lancashire. Any apologists should take a good look at themselves. Why be a success in any other part of their empire, and be a total failure at Championship Manager?

Another impressive result.

That's better.......

Not pretty at the moment.

It was an awful game, on a windy plastic pitch, but the rock was the best thing. Anonymous, but the ROI were dreadful.

Louie Annesley playing for Gibraltar against Ireland at the moment. Number six.

Just a thought, if we crash out of you know what, can we revive the home Internationals and keep beating the other three all the time?

Well Engerland are at it again, Against the CZE, as it says on the telly box. First things first, there was a lovely tribute to Gordon Banks. And a very brief mention of Fred Pickering, but no photo...... I loved Banks, never saw Fred, but a bit more would have been nice. The City little fellow has put us one nil up. Onwards and upwards?

Sorry, 5-0.

Back on track at Guiseley, 4-0 up so far.

Looks like they are going to lose their 100% record, away to second placed Sunderland.

You're a gent, just my mate is a Villain, and he can give an update on their progress!

I did say I would do Villa away, as I did the home game, but no problem if Arbitro wants to do it. I'll do W+nky Wanderers instead, if still in existance.

Nobbers now winning....unbelievable.

Always very subjective, especially as the game has moved on, sometimes not for the better. I dislike Ronaldo for his lack of humility, I think Beckham has more, but Ronaldo a better player. I can never forgive Maradona for you know what, but I also think morally and personally he was corrupt, despite having phenomenal talent. Cruyff was probably the best of the "modern" post 70's players, but Pele was something else. Just never tested himself, apart from in the World Cup, outside his native country, until the US came calling. Messi for me, just behind Shearer in a four year spell. Was crap thereafter!

The Brummie tool got 14-weeks. Banned for 10-years.