Visionary

Aren't you expected to sell players as mentioned and you're not bringing anyone in? Plus O'Leary appears to be staying so i see a weakened Villa side for your campaign from last year's poor one. All rivalries aside i think you're in deep trouble.

And i see no reason why Birmingham shouldn't come straight back up.

Why in the hell is Rooney going at all? Owen may be fit so i may be able to forgive that but Rooney won't be until the final i believe i'm right in saying? If we get to the final are we honestly going to risk it be playing a un match fit Wayne Rooney when out strikers presumably have done a good job to get us to the final?

Sven has really let England down with this selection and lets just hope the squad for the world cup does change significantly.

We'll have this thread back next season just you wait...

The only explaination is what happened to me on champ before, he forgot. (Y)

I think above all else a good striker is key, if have a guy up front to score goals you have to hold on to him as it's worth so many points.

I predict a switch around at the end of next season.

Yeh, he went there on loan from Arsenal and that's one of the main reason's he became a target for us.

Upson will go, possibly to Liverpool but i think Pennant might hopefully show some loyalty after we were the only team prepared to give him a chance following his problems. Heskey will go if anyone is willing to buy him but guys such as Johnson, Clapham, Clemance who are really the kind of players we'll need in the championship should hopefully stay. Mechiot is defaintly off and good ridance and who in the hell is going to buy David Dunn? Cunningham will hopefully stay on too to give us the exprience at the back. Taylor might go since he is a very good goalkeeper as might Forsell but the problem with the Fin is the fact that failed a medical at Everton prior to signing for us so i have no idea how fit the guy actually is. I actually think the majoity of our team should probably stay but it's just speculation and replacing Upson may well prove to be the biggest problem we face.

Actually it's more like well done Harry Redknapp, without that bastard coming in we'd of stayed up in my opnion. The run they went on because of that man was impossible to keep up with, especailly for teams such as Blues and Baggies who were struggling.

Finally, now lets see if he can garner success elsewhere now his lost his safety blanket of sorts.

BTW, the fact that Curbs came out and said this had nothing to do with the England job plus the fact that him resigning and Scolari turning the job down on the same day would make it a bit to obvious if the F.A where to opt for him. Would they really need to lie about it?

Who's going to take the Charlton job then?

As i read, I see the Dudley's are getting a big push in the tag division, are the Hardy's actually going to do anything or what? Interesting, i wonder who Flair will bring in? Haha, i like Edge, Champion material there he really is, much better than Jericho at the moment in my eyes. Regal beat Kish in a filler match, i think you need to fill up your card with some more feuds and build up for NWO as at the moment there's a lot of people doing nothing. I wonder who Y2J's opponent will be? Hopefully it'll be earned by whoever gets it. Another filler. Odd way for Angle to act, he's not Stone Cold Steve Austin and it certainly doesn't fit in with his three i's. I'd like to see Angle being a bit smarter than that really and smashing limos isn't in his character. Show and Kane need to stop losing and split, them losing this much is ridicilous it really is. Good interview but Edge has already been on the card pissing the CA off, is he going to get in the middle of the Y2J/Austin feud, could be interesting if done right. Taker gets the win and Edge costs Austin another match, i see Austin going over Edge at NWO.

Overall a bit of a letdown from Raw, a D- from me.

As i read, nice opening segment between Rock and Angle and i have to agree with Angle, he deserves a shot. I'd love to see this match with them both in their current characters, good stuff and i guess Goldust is on a mini push. Nice to see this storyline contiuing as Vince trying to force Flair to give power up through Taker is a great angle. Odd to see the Hardy lose here, i assume they will split soon? I wonder what Angle has in store? Hopefully it's something good. Nice trash wrestling i guess to help keep the flow going, i think the Hardcore Title has run its cause though don't you? Nice interview but i hope we get to see more between him, Edge and Austin later on. Good to see Booker in action and get the win, i guess Hurricane is the resident jobber then? The CA go over again i see, nothing to great for the main event match really but acceptable. Interesting way to end Raw but i'm not a fan of ending on a promo.

Overall your best show so far i think, a strong B+ from me, could of been more but the ending wasn't to my taste.

As i read. Nice opening match, seemed to have a good flow and despite the Edge victory the fans are well hyped following the aftermath. Nice interaction between Austin and Edge and i'm guessing Edge will be interfering in the main event. Goldust? Not really too great a mystery oppopent and something of a let down, not to sure about having get the win either. Even more things point to Edge helping out due to that interview. Yeh although expected the Kane/Show split had to happen, hopefully they can have a great feud leading to a huge in more than one sense match at Mania. Good to see Taker get the win and i wonder what Flair will do now? I really hope after losing and having a golden chance to split them up you don't keep Show and Kane together, hopefully they'll meet in the Rumble. Jericho winning is ok but you're booking him as an incrediably weak champion and that i don't like. Y2J needs to drop the CA. Good interview and here we go! Good to see Booker and Angle together and Taker's going strong too. Farooq and Bradshaw laughing at their elimination, odd. Lol, i like the Hurricane's elimination that'd be priceless. Kane,Show and Taker in now and all three seem to be on fire, should be a good finish here. Angle's going strong and it's a shame to see Show go, i guess you're keeping Kane and Show together. Kane's elimination is somewhat anti climatic and Taker's going strong, for he three big men in the Rumble they didn't really have much interaction which is a shame. Austin/Edge feud? Seems a little early for Edge but worth a chance i guess. So Taker and Angle go, i'm guessing Angle wants a another chance considering he came in from 1, NWO anyone? Well i hope Jericho drops to Austin at NWO but i guess Rock/Jericho is how it'll go which if built right could be ok.

Overall a strong opener and Taker/Flair are the highlights but i don't like the ever expanding CA and the Rumble was a little flat especailly when compared to the 2001 Rumble which was awesome. Overall i'd give it a C, could of been so much more if only a few things went differently.

Ok a few shows to leave feedback on, nice.

As i read Raw, I'm not a huge fan of Kane and Show but i suppose it gives them something to do as you seem to be short on ideas for most of your roster in my view. Nice Jericho interview and lets hope Jericho can keep his upperhand to really build this up, my only problem here is that you're building up Austin for the win so far unless that's your plan? Filler. So Edge is the angry young man much like real life, well i like how he does it in real life but without the whole Hardy/Lita thing in your diary it'll be harder to get him over i think. Filler, where's Angle and Rock or has that ended now for Booker, i hope not. Ah, i speak too soon, i'm loving this three way from the rumble and i can't wait to see what happens between the three, i really hope they all are in the ring together at some point. Midget? Benn done but at least Austin didn't get his hands on Jericho, yet. Good psychology in the match between Regal and Hurricane there. I think Taker/Flair could of been built up for WM like real life but we'll see how long you have this gone on for before i complain too much. Nice end to the show and a good match and i'm glad to see Booker again.

Overall, C+ Nothing too special and you're riding Angle/Booker/Rock on this show.

Smackdown, Yes, you drop the belt and in a good way. Nice work. I don't like Taker be overpowered despite the chair shot especailly by a 60 year old but hopefully Flair will lose at RR. Good hype i guess for the Rumble, good win for the CA there. Angle/Kane should be awesome but i hope Booker does show up tonight. Why is RVD bragging, Edge threw him off the stage shouldn't he be pissed of too? Anyway decent build for the Rumble that's looking stacked at the moment. I'd like to see Kane kick out of the 3D but then i guess how would Dudley's win at the Rumble. Interesting build though. Hype for the main event, good use of time here. I like the WM rematch idea but i don't like the handshake, they may respect each other but they certainly don't like each other and the handshake should be left to WM as a fitting end following the year before's happenings.

Overall a poor show just before RR, i give it a E as it just didn't build for the Rumble well in my eyes.

30 Man Royal Rumble Match:

Winner Faces the Undisputed Champion @ WrestleMania X8!: The Rock

I want to see Austin Vs Rock at Mania. Hopefully Triple H is strong too. Actually now i think about it where is The Game's hype? His return has had none at all. Poor show there really.

Undisputed Title Match:

Chris Jericho © vs “Stone Cold” Steve Austin

I hope Austin wins for the WM Rematch i mentioned a few million times already.

No Holds Barred:

The Undertaker vs Ric Flair

Taker would look weak if he doesn't win.

Tag Team Title Match:

The Dudley Boyz © vs Kane & Big Show

Unless you split them up i'm not sure how they can lose.

Grudge Match:

Rob Van Dam vs Edge

Edge needs it, simple. Shouldn't the title be on the line?

European Title Match:

Christian © vs Mystery Opponent

No idea, lets hope it's someone good.

Prediction Contest:

1 point for each correct match

Bonus Questions:

Which match will open the show? Tag Match

Who will be in the final four of the Royal Rumble? Kane/HHH/Rock/Angle

Who will Christian’s mystery opponent be? DDP

Which match will get the best star rating? Jericho/Austin

Looking forward to the Rumble.

-must be a team that doesn't seem to be in any danger of relegation over the next few years

What about birmingham?

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

As i read, Kane and Show on the squash again? Meh. Good hype for Christian's match, i almost forgot about it! And you built up Christian too but we need more build up and speculation of his opponent at the Rumble. Booker T gets the win which he needs but i hope he gets involved next week in the Angle/Rock match which could be interesting. I can see Rock coming in at 1 though. Random pairing of The Rock and Austin isn't it? Anyway decent build up for Austin Vs Jericho i guess but nothing too brilliant. I wanted a little more build up here before the surprise but this is one of the best things you have going at the moment. I reckon Taker did the beatdown. Good match and although i predicted it i like the turn and it should be a good feud to elevate both.

Average show with some highlights, C+ from me.

As i read, Very interesting angle to start and this three way feud is the best thing around at the moment in my eyes. Kane and Show should win but i'd prefere to see then in singles. Interesting i wonder what Jericho has? Good hype there that has me interesting in the later show. RVD gets the academic win and a rematch? I can smell a Edge heel turn to win the belt back perhaps? Should be interesting to see where you're going here? Regal beats Hurricane i a filler, i think you need a few more feuds to give the superstars in the midcard something to do. Hmm i wonder what McMahon has in store and i sure Flair won't step down. I see what you're doing with Taker but i'm not sure where its going? Interesting and good stuff by The Rock but i hope the feud doesn't end here. I dunno about the Candian Alliance i guess it could be ok but i'd prefer Jericho on his own than in a stable but we'll see where it goes.

Overall a good show, B from me.

As i read, Is Taker defending the belt on every SD? Oh well another squash, i guess you have nothing for him yet. More tension between McMahon plus a Y2J Kane match, good stuff. Fair enough i guess but will we hear from the challengers? I think The Rock and Hurricane had more potential that what you gave it but i guess Rock is in a pissed off mood so fair enough. Ah a Booker Angle feud could be good but i think Angle should become the face in some way shape or form for it. Good hype for the IC match. Doesn't this put Kane in contention for the title? Interesting. Like the booking so far. Special plan? Sounds good. Coll match but i think it could of swapped places with Kane Vs Jericho on the card or even Rock/Hurricane Vs Angle/Booker but overall a good show.

Good show with some good booking. A B+ from me and no major complaints.

I never said that we were hard done by the referee, having watched the game i believe we played better than what the results shows. But Villa won and that's that, we'll move on and look to stay up.

Oh, and we played the long ball simply because you had two young guys at the back against our big beefy strikers and that was our game plan, it certainly wasn't entirely fruitless either. We failed on our defending.

Well Portsmouth don't look like losing and have the easiest run but stranger things have happened.

KEEP RIGHT ON!

I just watched Villa and Birmingham. Wow, if it wasn't for Sorensen, Phillips and Baros I don't think I'd like either.

Villa's finishing was good. Neither of them defended very well though :-\.

Really, it made for interesting situations but it was just a clusterfuck of defending. Late on Villa got the idea though, the ball is going everywhere so McCann just thinks "fuck this" BAM! launches it as far as possible.

End of the day, Villa beat Brum. Good over evil and shit.

We outplayed Villa and deserved the win, two of Villa's goals were questionable and Cahills goal was a one in a lifetime thing. We lost fine and we have been shit this season but we outplayed Villa and i guess now the fickle Villa fans will be saying how great OLeary is, and then in 2 games time it'll be Oleary out, trust me.

Did you watch the same game as me? Did you see the possession states and shots on targets stats e.t.c. Clearly we outplayed you but who cares really, all that matters is the result.

I just watched Villa and Birmingham. Wow, if it wasn't for Sorensen, Phillips and Baros I don't think I'd like either.

Villa's finishing was good. Neither of them defended very well though :-\.

Really, it made for interesting situations but it was just a clusterfuck of defending. Late on Villa got the idea though, the ball is going everywhere so McCann just thinks "fuck this" BAM! launches it as far as possible.

End of the day, Villa beat Brum. Good over evil and shit.

Yup food takes away concentration, drinking however is needed.

I did like FF VIII's until the whole Time Compression thing, for me it just got a little silly from then on in but the whole evolution of Squall is awesome and i love it when you're visiting FH and he has the whole reilisation thing while carrying Rhinoa, The ending video is freakin awesome too.

VII is awesome and the most complex though since i still don't fully understand certain aspects of it, i think the ending video there is awesome too and i love how Aeris death really was needed not matter how much of a sacrafice it was.

X is great too, Jecht/Squall is awesome and the ending where he slaps Ject's hand is brilliant, it's really sad too how much he and Yuna are in love and she loses him. I kinda wish they'd left that as the ending was sad but the best i've seen.

I think the GTA: SA storyline is damn awesome too, things don't always need to be too complex to be great and it had it suprises too.