If footballers kicking a ball with the top of their foot isn’t enough excitement for you, the last seven days has really been a treat, as a trend of using an alternative means of transport in getting ball to net has emerged. Aston Villa’s Gabriel Agbonlahor started it off last Wednesday night against Cardiff, Andrei Arshavin continued on Tuesday but the Milan-Zurich game last night saw the phenomena reach its zenith, with one of the great back-heels from former West Ham defender Hannu Tihinen (he didn’t learn that from Steve Lomas down at the Boleyn), in addition to a similar goal from Porto’s Falcao.
The Spoiler’s six favourite back-footed compliments are after the jump.
The scenario: You’re the manager of a Premier League team, and you’re allowed to strengthen your squad by signing just one player in the January transfer window. But you can only choose someone from Aston Villa’s squad - so who do you pick?
Your options: Captain Gareth Barry is obviously in the frame, and it’s hard to overlook the youthful promise of Ashley Young and Gabriel Agbonlahor. Or you might want a big bruiser like John Carew. At the back, Brad Friedel is a rock, while Martin Laursen is a class act at the heart of Villa’s back four.
So much choice, but there can be only one. The decision is yours. Vote below:
Villains show excellent sense of humour over striker’s antics
Following the news that ‘fatigued’ striker John Carew was spotted at a lap dancing club prior to last week’s UEFA Cup clash with Ajax, Villa fans treated the big Norwegian to a roaring chorus of:
“Get your t*ts out for Carew!”
After coming off the bench to nab an assist and a goal at Wigan, Martin O’Neill should probably make sure he gets a lappy every week.
The rappin’ dancin’ modellin’ laydee has upgraded to a better class of ‘baller
John Carew must be a happy man - not only is he helping Aston Villa to another stable top half finish, but the lanky Norweigian has bagged himself a cracking new WAG - former Mis-Teeq star and Strictly Come Dancing winner Alesha Dixon.
The heavily religious striker is known for his charity work and upstanding morals - much unlike Alesha’s ex-husband MC Harvey (So Solid Crew ’star’ and non league footballer with AFC Wimbledon and Lewes), who cheated on her with fellow pop princess Javine. The damn fool.
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