Ashley Young

[land_of_bo]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6294919.stm

Baros was close to joining Chelsea and the deal only fell through because Wright-Philips didn't fancy going to Villa  :|

Why the fuck would Chelski want Baros - his finishing is dire - only seems to turn it on in International games.

[sonic youth]

I think Carew will do well for Villa, big targetman but mobile as well.

from that link above:

"Baros, who signed a three-and-a-half-year deal at the Stade Gerland, admitted talking to Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho after the goalless Premiership game at Villa Park on 2 January.

"We just spoke about the match. Just after the game in the tunnel he told me that he wanted me to join the team and asked me if I was interested. I told him so. But it did not happen in the end."

Is that not tapping up?

[Bennett]

i agree with sy that carew will do well for villa.

i remember when carew was ace at valerenga  :old:

[Rich Pullen]

i remember when carew was ace at valerenga  :old:

As do I - He used to be linked with the big English clubs all the time but opted for the other leagues instead. Carew's arrival has been a long time coming (like Benny McCarthy) so time will tell whether he's good or not.

[Spud]

£9 million for Young is an absolute joke!

He's played a handful of good games for Watford certainly not enough to earn that price tag.

[red macca]

The irony is he didnt play on tuesday and they won only their 2nd game of the season

[oxford_fan]

Young scored last night, could have had another identical one too. Looked very pacy and decent shot.

[Rich Pullen]

Yes he looked good against a dodgy Newcastle defence. Him and Carew looked decent - which for Villa fans will be refreshing.

Still not worth £9million though.

[oxford_fan]

english youngsters are very expensive, i'd say its a fair price considering his potential - villa aren't buying the finished article and they know that