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Stockdale in the bottom 3
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MrSnuggles
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- Apr 29, 2016
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But they didn't! The match ended 1-1. You're confusing fact with a hypothetical argument. If Stockdale had saved that shot, which should have been a routine save, then we would have won 1-0 and won the championship. History shows Villa didn't score again...and we didn't win the match!
- Jul 7, 2003
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Has that photo has some sort of FaceSwap thing done on it or is it for real? His eyes and mouth look too small for his head. I know he's never been a looker, but...!
I believe that DS was sincere and that it had more to do with than just wanting more money.
BBassic
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- Jul 28, 2011
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You're assuming that it is a fact we would have won the game. It isn't. That is conjecture based on the available data.
OzMike
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He went for the money knowing that if would be his last chance to command such a deal, so best of luck to him as he may well have crashed and burned in the PL.
DS didn’t go for the money. I too thought that he had, until I was corrected by someone who knew the facts from within the club. The club were keen for DS to move on, partly as they wanted a better keeper for the PL.
Think it's well-known he was only offered a one-year deal at the Albion. He went for the security of the longer contract.
If he was #2 at the Albion (and he would have been told or seen that coming), he'd have no guarantee of securing a decent longer-term contract at the end of the season.
So I can totally understand his decision.
Lifelong Supporter
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I think it suited all parties to be honest.
Whilst DS did an excellent job for us in the Championship I feel that Matty Ryan is a far more consistent keeper who also makes great reaction saves. The goal that Villa scored late on to equalise in the final game was surely a clear indication that another keeper was needed. Every point is vital for us and a slip like that would cost us two.
We have Walton coming along in the background and it will be interesting to see how Ryan/Walton pans out in the future.
Whilst DS did an excellent job for us in the Championship I feel that Matty Ryan is a far more consistent keeper who also makes great reaction saves. The goal that Villa scored late on to equalise in the final game was surely a clear indication that another keeper was needed. Every point is vital for us and a slip like that would cost us two.
We have Walton coming along in the background and it will be interesting to see how Ryan/Walton pans out in the future.
Chickenlittle
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I was thinking exactly the same thing! With those genetics, looks like Louise Redknapp had a lucky escape
Whoops.
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**** me that is shocking. Was a huge fan of Stockers but can things get much worse.
Mostly down to his lack of fitness I reckon. He’s gained a whole load of timber........
Bladders
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Amazed the club allows it to happen.
Lifelong Supporter
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Well he has always been prone to this and that is why Championship for him at best, but looking at things he will have to work at that even.
Gazwag
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Not his favourite ground the City Ground
Icy Gull
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- Jul 5, 2003
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There were times he looked a bit lardy when playing for us, especially is his early days