Harry Redknapp - New Birmingham Boss - Cotts his Assistant !!

[Port Said Red]

They only need 1 win, I wouldn't be surprised to see them get it at Villa, although the Villa players could just about rescue their fans view of them by beating Brum. Losing Kodj could help too, their fans have been crying out for someone less selfish! 

I still think (and hope) it's Forest that will suffer most in that they will not be safe until the final game, Blackburn will go down though.

[downendcity]

2 hours ago, reddoh said:

If Harry is charge

Cotts is number two

does that mean Harry's dog is chief scout?

Thought his dog was his financial/tax adviser.

[Redstart]

1 hour ago, Fatalist said:

They will have to do it without Kodjia, though, after his sending off yesterday. Bad timing Kodj.

Any news on whether Villa are going to appeal the Red Card

[Port Said Red]

Just now, Redstart said:

Any news on whether Villa are going to appeal the Red Card

Waste of time I would think, he kicked out at a player lying on the ground. 

[Super]

2 minutes ago, Redstart said:

Any news on whether Villa are going to appeal the Red Card

given what SB said I reckon they won't bother

"It was an act of petulance from Jon. 

He was provoked. He’s reacted. 

If they have to send Jon off, they have to send their player off too". 

[Frenchay Red]

If it works out for Cotts at Brum, I wonder if he might be after any of "his" players in the summer?

[Redstart]

2 minutes ago, Port Said Red said:

Waste of time I would think, he kicked out at a player lying on the ground. 

Watched it a few times and I cant see a definitive kick out at all - yellow card for the attitude though

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/10841470/watch-did-aston-villas-jonathan-kodjia-deserve-red-card-against-fulham

[B1ackbird]

Just now, Redstart said:

Watched it a few times and I cant see a definitive kick out at all - yellow card for the attitude though

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/10841470/watch-did-aston-villas-jonathan-kodjia-deserve-red-card-against-fulham

Did Kodj fancy a longer holiday?

[petehinton]

Looking forward to giving Cotts the unbelievable show of appreciation he deserves. 

[Port Said Red]

4 minutes ago, Redstart said:

Watched it a few times and I cant see a definitive kick out at all - yellow card for the attitude though

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/10841470/watch-did-aston-villas-jonathan-kodjia-deserve-red-card-against-fulham

What was he doing with his left leg then? Was he trying to roll Fredericks over?

[JamesBCFC]

1 hour ago, Fatalist said:

They will have to do it without Kodjia, though, after his sending off yesterday. Bad timing Kodj.

or amazing timing if the enforced replacement then goes and sores a winning goal

[Redstart]

1 minute ago, Port Said Red said:

What was he doing with his left leg then? Was he trying to roll Fredericks over?

Shapes up to put the boot in by the looks of it but doesn't go through with it I reckon.

[Super]

2 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said:

or amazing timing if the enforced replacement then goes and sores a winning goal

Looks like it will be the young 18 year old Hepburn-Murphy taking his place.

[Port Said Red]

1 minute ago, Redstart said:

Shapes up to put the boot in by the looks of it but doesn't go through with it I reckon.

Yep, sending off. People get sent off for "motioning to headbutt" even if they don't make contact, no difference in the referees eyes I would imagine. 

[JHAGa]

1 minute ago, Super said:

Looks like it will be the young 18 year old Hepburn-Murphy taking his place.

 

Would it not be Albert?

[Super]

3 minutes ago, JHAGa said:

 

Would it not be Albert?

Doubt it

Steve Bruce has told Aston Villa’s official website that Rushian Hepburn-Murphy will come into his team over the last two games of the season.

Not sure if that should read 3 games though!

[Top Robin]

4 hours ago, Ashtonwurzel said:

We need 1 win from Barnsley or Brighton for it not to be an issue. Confident myself.

Barnsley are good and Brighton are very good

[Redstart]

6 minutes ago, Port Said Red said:

Yep, sending off. People get sent off for "motioning to headbutt" even if they don't make contact, no difference in the referees eyes I would imagine. 

Bearing in mind Fredericks had just run his boots all over him I thought he was quite restrained really.

Hope you're not on the panel if they do appeal 

[42nite]

3 minutes ago, Super said:

Doubt it

Steve Bruce has told Aston Villa’s official website that Rushian Hepburn-Murphy will come into his team over the last two games of the season.

Not sure if that should read 3 games though!

Maybe....... The last two games, after we stuff our good neighbours Brum!

 

[Port Said Red]

Just now, Redstart said:

Bearing in mind Fredericks had just run his boots all over him I thought he was quite restrained really.

Hope you're not on the panel if they do appeal 

Well I don't think the panel (with or without me  ) take whether it was retaliation into account, it might only get them to investigate Fredericks as well, but not overturn the refs decision.

[cidercity1987]

What a mind#### if Cotterill relegates us

[Redstart]

1 minute ago, Port Said Red said:

Well I don't think the panel (with or without me  ) take whether it was retaliation into account, it might only get them to investigate Fredericks as well, but not overturn the refs decision.

Reckon you're right - but we're overdue a few ref decisions in our favour so can but hope.

[Sweeneys Penalties]

2 hours ago, Fatalist said:

They will have to do it without Kodjia, though, after his sending off yesterday. Bad timing Kodj.

The atmosphere at Villa Park will be antagonistic to put it mildly. Every player on that pitch will need to be fully switched on. Agree about Kodj.... shocking timing.

[Vincent Vega]

35 minutes ago, JHAGa said:

 

Would it not be Albert?

Or Hogan .?

[JHAGa]

Just now, Vincent Vega said:

Or Hogan .?

 

Hogan already started yesterday, Kodjia was playing on the right and then coming central alongside him, as he did with us at the start of the season. I'd imagine it will be Albert as it'd be a massive game to chuck a youngster in for.

[Jerseybean]

The potential for serious irony suddenly alarms me.

There is a scenario that would require us to win or draw against Birmingham to stay up (although I hope it does not come to this, it's certainly possible.) Furthermore, its also potentially the case that Birmingham will need to win or draw this game to survive.

The serious irony is that we will now have Steve Cotterill in the opponents dug-out......

As always you couldn't make it up!

[Vincent Vega]

[Septic Peg]

1 hour ago, Frenchay Red said:

If it works out for Cotts at Brum, I wonder if he might be after any of "his" players in the summer?

This.

Can imagine he'll be after Flint, Pack, Korey and even Mark Little.

Please SL. Just say no.

[Spike]

So we have no experience (apart from this shocking season) Lee Johnson and no experience (apart from the youth) Jamie McAllister in our dug out and Brum have Redknapp and Cotterill.... just when I thought our Championship status was looking better!

[AshtonGreat]

So Brum get Harry Redknapp and Steve Cotterill, while we get Lee Johnson. Deary me...