Aston Villa: Villains In Trouble

It is now looking increasingly likely that Aston Villa will be one of the three sides relegated from the Premiership this season. Currently cemented to the bottom of the League, a change of Manager has done little to change the path the Villains are on. In fact, it could be argued that had the owners stayed with Tim Sherwood, then he might have been able to lift the players to be in a better position than they currently are. Of course, this is all theoretical, and even if Villa would survive this season it is clear that the troubles at the club go much further than managers and playing staff.

I'm Forever Blowing Fuses! Joey Barton A Hammer?

It could have been an all so different story for Joey Barton. Touted as a potential England star of the future the Liverpudlian is now 32, a free agent, with just the single senior National team cap to his name. Now on the verge of a shock return to the Premier League with West Ham United what is the potential fall out from this move?

Tell Them About The Dunney, Mummy!

With all the retirements coming at the end of the season much was made, and rightly so, of Rio Ferdinand's decision to retire. However it would be wrong of me not to mention another defender, from QPR, who spent a lot of time in Manchester who also announced his retirement this weekend.

Premier League Preview: Aston Villa v QPR

Yesterday we saw a decent English manager mastermind the downfall of the current Champions. Later today we will get to see two others, go head to head as each try to secure their sides safety in the Premiership. Both Tim Sherwood and Chris Ramsey spent time together while they were both at Tottenham but friendships will have to be on hold for ninety minutes.

Premier League: Relegation Threatened Sides.

With seven or so games left we have conceivably half the Premiership still in danger of relegation. Everton are currently eleventh but only eleven points ahead of eighteenth placed Burnley. Crystal Palace take on Manchester City on Monday while all eyes of fans down in that part of the table probably looking on with more interest to Tuesdays game between Aston Villa and QPR.
So let’s have a look at the bottom half and I’ll let you know who I think will be safe and who has a lot more to worry about as the season winds down.