SeanH91 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Aston Villa F.C. Guide - Football Manager 2009 Basic Introduction Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional football club based in Aston, Birmingham, who currently play in the Premier League. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founding members of The Football League in 1888 and the Premier League in 1992. The club was floated by the previous owner and chairman Doug Ellis, but in 2006 full control of the club was acquired by Randy Lerner. They are one of the oldest and most successful football clubs in England, having won the First Division Championship seven times and the FA Cup seven times. Villa also won the 1981-82 European Cup, one of only four English clubs to win what is now the UEFA Champions League. Aston Villa is the fourth most successful club in English football history, having won 20 major honours, although many of these were won before the Second World War and the most recent was in 1996. They have a long-standing and fierce rivalry with local rivals Birmingham City, although West Bromwich Albion is actually the closest professional football club to Villa Park. The Birmingham derby between Aston Villa and Birmingham City has been played since 1879. The club's traditional kit colours are claret shirts with sky blue sleeves, white shorts and sky blue socks. Their traditional crest is of a rampant gold lion on a light blue background with the club's motto "Prepared" underneath. The crest was revised and modified in 2007. Club Information Background Name: Aston Villa F.C. Nickname(s): The Villa, The Villans Founded: 1874 Fierce Rivals: Birmingham, West Bromwich Albion Other Rivals: Coventry, Wolves, Leicester Legends: Randy Lerner, Ron Saunders, Dennis Mortimer, Paul McGrath, Brian Little, Peter Withe Club Icons: Martin O'Neill, Charles Krulak, Ian Taylor, Gordon Cowans Favoured Personnel: Olof Mellberg, Dion Dublin, Juan Pablo Angel Media Prediction: 6th European Competition: EURO Vase Team Captain: Martin Laursen Vice Captain: Nigel Reo-Coker Staff Manager: Martin O'Neill Assistant Manager: John Robertson Coach: Steve Walford Coach: Kevin MacDonald GK Coach: Seamus McDonagh Fitness Coach: Jimmy Hendry Youth Coach: Rafa Youth Coach: Tony McAndrew Youth Coach: Bryan Jones Youth Coach: Gordon Cowans Youth Coach: Steve Burns Physio: Stuart Walker Physio: Alan Smith Physio: Paul Rastrick Physio: Roddy McDonald Physio: Chris Malkin Scout: Ian Storey-Moore Scout: John O'Hare Scout: Mel Machin Finances Estimated Value: £128m Balance: £48.72m Transfer Budget: £7m (Winner), £6.5m (Title Challenge), £6m (Continental Qualification), £5m (Top Half Finish) Wage Budget: £650k (Winner), £625k (Title Challenge), £600k (Continental Qualification), £550k (Top Half Finish) Current Wage: £498k Stadium & Facilities Ground: Villa Park Capacity: 42,640 Expansion Capacity: Approximately 50,000 No. of Season Ticket Holders: 16,323 Average Season Ticket Price: £449 Average Ticket Price: £34 Reserve Stadium: The Bescot Stadium Training Facilities: Top Training Facilities Youth Setup: Excellent Youth Facilities + Youth Academy First Team Squad Goalkeepers 1. Brad Friedel 13. Stuart Taylor 22. Brad Guzan Defenders 2. Luke Young 3. Wilfred Bouma 5. Martin Laursen 15. Curtis Davies 16. Zat Knight 21. Nicky Shorey 24. Carlos Cuellar 48. Nathan Baker Midfielders 4. Steve Sidwell 6. Gareth Barry 7. Ashley Young 8. James Milner 17. Moustapha Salifou 18. Wayne Routledge 19. Stiliyan Petrov 20. Nigel Reo-Coker 26. Craig Gardner 27. Isaiah Osbourne Forwards 9. Marlon Harewood 10. John Carew 11. Gabriel Agbonlahor 14. Nathan Delfouneso Squad Analysis Goalkeepers: Friedel, in my opinion, has been short-changed a bit in this version. Despite his age, I still see him as one of the top 5 goalkeepers in the league in real life, yet on the game he's a bit short in areas, which makes him only good enough for backup. So a new first choice GK should be on your list. However, if needs be, I'm sure Friedel will be able to stay as your No. 1 for the first season, until you can generate some serious money for a quality replacement. Also, the young goalies at Villa aren't up to much, so I'd look for a youngster with great potential. Left Backs: Stats wise the 2 best left backs, Shorey and Bouma, are pretty even. However Bouma is injured for 7 months at the start, so Shorey is guaranteed first choice here. I would look to loan in a solid left back until Bouma has recovered from his injury. Youth wise, the best looks to be Shane Lowry who, if you believe John Robertson, has the potential to be as good as Shorey. So keep an eye on this young lad as he could come through and do well for you. Right Backs: Luke Young looks pretty good here, however there isn't much in the way of backup for this position. I'd suggest buying a good player here, either to be backup to Young, or to be first choice with Young as backup, your choice. Again youth wise it looks pretty dire here, so youngster should be brought in for the future. Centre Backs: This is one position in the team that looks really solid, even the backup players. There are the making of an excellent first choice partnership in Martin Laursen and Carlos Cuellar, with Curtis Davies and Zat Knight providing the backup. However, if I were to make any changes here, then I'd look to sell Knight and bring in a better backup. Saying that, it's not an urgent need to do this so don't if you don't want to. Once again the youth needs investment here. Defensive Midfielders: No need for any changes here, you have two very very good players in Reo-Coker and Petrov for this position. A youngster with potential is required here also. Central & Attacking Midfielders: Barry is obviously top quality, and should be hitting his peak in a season or so. Sidwell, Salifou and Gardner are all capable of providing excellent cover. And if you take Reo-Coker and Petrov into this category, you've got a potentially world class midfield on your hands. Wingers: In my opinion this is the strongest position in the team. There are 3 amazingly talented wingers in Young, Agbonlahor and Milner, and with Routledge for cover, it makes for a deadly attacking flank. Youth wise it's pretty poor here too, invest. Strikers: Carew is obviously first choice up top, playing as a target man. That only leaves Harewood, who I consider second rate, so you'd do well to invest in a backup player. Agbonlahor can also play here to support the big man if needs be. There is a very exciting young striker in the youth ranks called Nathan Delfouneso, who has the potential to become a leading Premiership striker in the future. Recommended Formation and Lineup I'm not saying this is the way you should play as Villa, but it is the way that I would personally play. Please note that this is without any sales or signings, just the original squad: GK: Friedel DR: Young DL: Shorey DC: Laursen DC: Cuellar DM: Reo-Coker MC: Barry MC: Petrov AMR: Agbonlahor AML: Young ST: Carew So basically I'd go for a Mourinho-esque 4-3-3, with the wingers tracking back when the team is defending, and the full backs providing overlapping support when attacking. Star Players Martin Laursen Gareth Barry Ashley Young These are the players I consider to be the best at the club, and wouldn't sell them for anything. Well maybe a silly offer like £60m or something, but no less. That's all I have to say, so have fun if you're going to play as the Villans this year!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purefun Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Very good OP. Well done mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanH91 Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Thanks mate! Good work on your Lyon thread too I'm not actually playing the demo atm, just looking around at players etc... I'm still playing FM08 until release day, but all the Villa info is up to date for 09! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3AN Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Yeah, great OP. I haven't played with Villa properly on the demo, but when the full release is out, they will be my first team for sure Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolteEnd Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Great i will be playing as villa when i get 09 also great OP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jams1234 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Great OP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanH91 Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Thanks everyone! I've added some star player pictures now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess boi Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Nice one sean, aston villa will be amazing this year, agbonalahor better have loads of potential this time round! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs87 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Playing as Villa on the demo. have bought marcelo for 4.4mil, balotelli for 10.25, rossi for 9.25 and saivet for 2.2 so should be no shortage of goals then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs87 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Add to that a seasons loan of martin caceres from barca who for some unfathomable reason starts the game transfer listed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeroswfc Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 How does Agbonlahor look Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs87 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 hes looking better but not as good as real life though. scored a few though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawKam Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Very nice man! Can't wait to play the real game with them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coleman Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 corbs87 Amateur Join Date: 6th November 2008 Posts: 29 Re: FM09: Official Aston Villa F.C. Thread -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Playing as Villa on the demo. have bought marcelo for 4.4mil, balotelli for 10.25, rossi for 9.25 and saivet for 2.2 so should be no shortage of goals then. How did you afford them? You must have sold. Please tell me who you sold, to whom, and for how much. I'd love to bring in Balotelli and Rossi! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kopsy101 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Nice opening! nicely set out and very sensible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connell Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 how did you get so much money available for villa on starting the game? i only had 7million to spend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs87 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 used all the old tricks asked for more money off the board, got it. asked for more wages and they refused but the wage budget was well over so adjusted budgets and got like 29 mill. also sold marlon h for about 3 to fulham. and think i sold taylor for about 1 to top it off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoStu94 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 The opening threads this year are brilliant! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsenal_2111 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I agree, there hasn't been one that hasn't impressed me! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hobgob Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Has anyone got a tactic for Villa thats working well-ish, I'm having real issues at the moment, tried to mimic the real 4,3,3 to no avail. Been through about 5 different formations and end up at the bottom of the league. An upload would be greatly appreciated if anyone is having luck. (or send to me via msn if you prefer, PM for MSN address). Thanks! P.S. Good thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevwest5 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 good one..... top info.... cheers.............. UTV Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadijk van Kaarhandel Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Nice thread, think i'll take Villa when i go for an English club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pug206 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Great opening thread! Can't wait til friday! =) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekluse Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Has anyone got a tactic for Villa thats working well-ish, I'm having real issues at the moment, tried to mimic the real 4,3,3 to no avail. Been through about 5 different formations and end up at the bottom of the league. An upload would be greatly appreciated if anyone is having luck. (or send to me via msn if you prefer, PM for MSN address).Thanks! P.S. Good thread. 4-4-2 been working great for me, and that is Villa's preferred formation, have only played a 4-3-3 this season when they had little other choice from player selections. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hobgob Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Friedel Young, Cuellar, Laursen, Shorey Reo-Coker, Petrov, Barry Agbonlahor, Young, Carew. 4,3,3? :S Hobgob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Great work! Can't wait until Friday to get started. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bavlondon Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Im going to start as Villa for sure. But im going to bring in another striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs87 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 bav, try balotelli from inter he really is a quality player, great at dead balls which seem to be one of the only ways to score in the demo. also he can play on either flank. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
soli Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 bav, try balotelli from inter he really is a quality player, great at dead balls which seem to be one of the only ways to score in the demo. also he can play on either flank. The above Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs87 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 To add to that: to buy him you will need to tweak with your budgets and stump up about 10mil. he will be happy to come though for about 55 grand a week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
soli Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Oh Just loan him for the season for a signing amount and pay the rest next summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs87 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 thats not a bad idea. but you can easily afford him if you start tweaking the finances see my earlier posts on who i bought and how i got the money for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bavlondon Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 So with that 4-3-3 are the wingers actually playing wide or all close together? Anyway I think im going to need a new keeper as well a new LB/RB and even a CB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbs87 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 martin caceras from barca is available on loan at the start of the game and looks a decent cb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reo-Coker-Cola Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 So how is everyone getting on today? Just started the game (with A LOT of faffing around due to graphics card problems) and finding that my budget is £6m with continental qualification. Asked Mr Lerner for more... no. Asked to increase wages.... no. On the plus it looks like Harewood is on his way to West Brom for £4.5M. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 So how is everyone getting on today? Just started the game (with A LOT of faffing around due to graphics card problems) and finding that my budget is £6m with continental qualification. Asked Mr Lerner for more... no. Asked to increase wages.... no. On the plus it looks like Harewood is on his way to West Brom for £4.5M. I bought the game first thing this morning but can't play it until after work, gutted! How did you manage to get £4.5m for Harewood? Are his stats any good? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reo-Coker-Cola Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 His stats aren't great, could (should) be worse... I just offered him to clubs (after TL him and squad status of not needed) with an asking price of £4.5M. Quite a few clubs were interested. It is over 24 months though, and on his game you only get the money in your budget in installments, last game you got it all added to your budget in 1 go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
medievalman Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 im playing as villa with a 4-4-2 didnt make any permanent sighings as i thought they looked prity strong i did make some loan signings though, belleti on loan from chelsea is very good, miguel torres from real madrid is also great. I tried eidur gudjohnsen aswell but he hasnt impressed so will not be looking to bring him in permanently Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hobgob Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Still not received my copy in the post but going to try and do the same with the real game as the demo. 8 games in, 3rd in the league. Quite a few out including Taylor, Knight, Osbourne and plenty of reserves. In, Sakho, Saivet, Rossi, Balotelli, Marcelo, Diarra. Hobgob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robhanky Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Gabby's smashing them in for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshace Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 started a game with the villa as i wanted a decent mid tabled club with good prospect... set myself up like this Friedel Gardner cueller Laursen Shorey Sidwell R-coker Barry Gabi Young Carew looking to bring in youngsters mainly.. hopefully british.. James Mccarthy Mattock Beevers these 3 are my main 1st season targets Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaalex Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 im destroying the league having sold james milner to blackburn for £15 mil, and tweaking the budgets, heres my team Goalkeeper: Friedel Defenders: Paulo Ferreira, Cuellar, Laursen, Young Midfielders: Pedersen, Barry, Veloso, Bullard, Young Striker: Agbonlahor play 4,5,1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamjigey Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 i support villa and this has helped i may be them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishLad Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 excellent thread, thanks guys Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishLad Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 oh I meant to ask. Any good staff members worth bringing in to Villa? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
medievalman Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 In November at the moment and am 4th in the league and still in all comps not doing to well in europe though drew a very hard group good news though guiseppe rossi is on his way in january as my attacking players keep getting injured Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardie Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 unlucky, same happened to me, signed ronaldo+donovan on a free transfer earlier in december, which went through on 1st january. on the 26th i played west ham and 2 of my strikers got injured and i play a 4-3-3 so it was lucky i signed the other 2 strikers ive sold: Marlon harewood to West Brom for £4.5 million Salifou to salzburg for under a mill Zat knight to pompy for 2.7mill routledge to celtic for 1.5 petrov to pompy for 2Mill signed: belleti on a loan from chelski(sick player) fiore for free owen for 6M Lassana diara for 16M(rush buy as it was last day of transfer window) soley for free donovan for free ronaldo for free costa for free 17mill offer for barry what should i do:? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo84 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Hold out for 26m I have had a few games and let him go for that to Tottenham each time. I think he has been done an injustice in the game. Replace with Ardan from Galatasaray - He is class and only 21!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardie Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 sold him for 20mill in the end and brought veloso in for him this is my formation ---Carew---Owen---Gabby------- ---Young---Veloso---Diarra------ Shorey---Laursen---Davis---Belleti ------------Friedel--------------- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoski Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 anyone been given more funds in November yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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