A Break From Bouncebackability

Bouncebackability has been taking a SPL-esque winter break this week. Number9 has been hanging out with former Spurs player Ramon Vega. They have spent most of their time drinking espresso and discussing the finer details of his proposed Pompy takeover. He knew that it was a joke, but couldn’t bear to tell him. You Can Call Me Stan has been in Korea scouting Lee Keun-ho on behalf of Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce.

Next week, Mystic Wes and Jolean Lescott will be back as well as a special player diary from Nicklas Bendtner. We will also have the next contender for the Burton Premier League Style Icon 2009.

We will look forward to bouncing back next week.

Mystic Wes 6

Once again Wes was right, this time with his double prediction. First of all West Brom lost 2v0 at Craven Cottage to remain firmly rooted to the bottom of the league. Goals from Andy Johnson and Bobby Zamora, saw off the Baggies and move Fulham to 8th in the table. Wes’ second prediction that there would be another shock in La Liga was again spot on.

La Liga bottom club Espanol defeated high flying Barcelona 2v1 at the Camp Nou. This is the first time in Spanish top league history that the bottom club has beaten the top club away from home and it’s also Barcelona’s first league defeat in 22 matches.

This week Wes has predicted that someone will win some silverware this weekend. “The trophy will be in the cabinet”, he said.

The Credit Crunch With Jolean Lescott 2

He's better known for landing crunching tackles on his opponents, but every week, Everton centre half Jolean Lescott will be picking out bargains from club shops across the country. He is dedicated to helping you; the consumer with your day to day shopping. This week Jolean has been shopping for his pet dog Brian; named after the former Aston Villa and Stoke manager Brian Little. It was at one of Little's former clubs Stoke that Jolean has found this weeks star buys.

The matching lead and dog bowl from the Pet Accessories section of http://www.scfcdirect.com/ is the perfect way to celebrate your pet and Stoke City at the same time. Jolean said "I personally hate Stoke. They are a terrible club. I particularly dislike Rory Delap - who does he think he is with his ridiculous throw? Anyway I owe it to Brian to support one of his former clubs, and they were both a bargain!"

Brian (Jolean's dog, not Little) can be seen in the first photo enjoying his bowl, which retails at £9.78. The lead costs £7.82 and are both available now. Jolean would also recommend a browse through the executive gifts section where you will find a leatherette suit carrier for £34.25.

Whoa-o NIGEL REO COKER

Nigel Reo Coker is a man who has had more than his fair share of stick from the Holte end at Villa Park. His performances have been improving though and once inspired one writer of this blog, who is a Man United fan to comment “I’d have him in my team” on the 606 phone-in. His versatility as a player has to be admired and his professionalism is of the highest order. He did once play for West Ham, but we can forgive him for that – it’s all in the past.

In his honour we have written a chant that we would urge all Villa fans to adopt. We will be blasting it out at our next trip to Villa Park so please join us. Just imagine the dance moves that could accompany this one!

To the tune of the Hokey Cokey:

You put your left leg in, your left leg out

In out, in out, you shake it all about

You do the Reo Coker and you turn around

That's what it's all about!

Whoa-o NIGEL REO COKER

Whoa-o NIGEL REO COKER

Whoa-o NIGEL REO COKER

Knees bent, arms stretched

Raa raa raa!

You know this makes sense.

Style Icon - The Premier League

We have seen them all battling week after week on the football field, but now premier league footballers have a new challenge on their hands. The fight to become the 2009 Burton's style Icon.

Each week a different premiership player, following a professional photo shoot will tell us why they believe they are the premier league's style icon.

This week - Stilian Petrov.

We met Petrov in the Toby Carvery just off M42. Following the photographs 'stan' declared he was the Burton's style Icon. He said; "I have the style to match the skills. I have seen no other player carry off cool threads with swish jewellery in such a sophisticated way. I will take on anything anyone will throw at me. I am THE STYLE".

What do you think?




Pop your comments below and let us know if Stan is you style influence!

Mystic Wes 5

Well - what can you say? Wes said there would be a surprise in Europe and he was right. Real Betis found themselves two nil up against Barcelona on Saturday. The match ended two all but that is enough of a surprise in itself. Barca were on 59 points going into the game and currently have a goal difference of +52. After the game Betis are in the bottom half of the table, 14th on 26 points. They are 53 goals worse off.

As ever Wes is looking forward to next week and has foreseen that West Brom will still be in the bottom three. When asked if this would be the case he said; "yeah definitely." He also predicted that there would be another shock in Spain, saying "for sure."

If I Was The Manager (Manchester United)

We all like to think that we'd do a better job than some of the managers in professional football and after a few pints we all think we're Fergie. So..... after a few pints, and with the help of some beer mats we will run the rule over a number of club and international teams to see just how we would line them up.

This week's beer mat - Tennents (Wherever It Takes Us - Whatever It Takes)

If I was the manager of.......... Manchester United



Formation - 4-3-2-1. Obviously this isn't always going to be the right choice, but in a perfect world I would pick:

• Goalkeeper - Edwin Van Der Sar (The obvious choice. Simply World class)

• Right Back - Rafael (Great young player. Attack minded and decent in defence)
• Left Back - Patrice Evra (Similar to Rafael but a little more experienced)
• Centre Back 1 - Rio Ferdinand (Takes the captain's armband. Brilliant defender and leader)
• Centre Back 2 - Nemanja Vidic (Solid and likely to get a goal)
  

• Defensive Centre Mid - Michael Carrick (Fantastic ball winning and distribution qualities)
• Left Centre Mid - Ryan Giggs (No sign of losing his magic touch)
• Right Centre Mid - Wayne Rooney (Free role for him. He is indispensable)
  

• Left Attack - Carlos Tevez (As likely to badger for the ball in defence as pop it in the net. Fantastic work rate)
• Right Attack - Christiano Ronaldo (Deadly on the wing. The best player in the world)
• Centre Forward - Dimitar Berbatov (Skillful, graceful and powerful - the perfect striker)
  

Sub 1 - Ben Foster
Sub 2 - Jonny Evans
Sub 3 - John O'Shea
Sub 4 - Darren Fletcher
Sub 5 - Anderson
Sub 6 - Paul Scholes
Sub 7 - Danny Wellbeck

Fantasy transfer - Ashley Young (He would be the perfect successor to Ryan Giggs on the left)