In the press conference Ralph was also asked about Chelsea Toddâs âAll Starâ North v South game and relegation play offs.
He essentially said that Todd is simply yet another example of the US money and power grabbing imperialistic parasite that is all too prevalent in the modern era. He went on to say that itâs one thing to enslave the world through crippling debt, foreign policy and unjust military occupation but leave soccer alone FFS. He concluded by saying that Toddy should take his shit ideas, roll them in to a Twinky and shove it.
This is a really big game for Aston Villa as we head into the international break with Gerrard coming under a bit of pressure.
Southampton have made a better start to the season than Villa have, but the home fans will expect to win this one.
Itâs going to be close, but I think Villa will edge it.
Suttonâs prediction: 2-1
Russellâs prediction: I went to this game when we played Saints at the start of March. It was my 40th birthday and we won 4-0, which was a very nice touch - what a birthday present! Since then, though, we have only won four more games [out of 18] so it is a testing time for Gerrard and he really needs a win here, because there will be more murmurs about his future if we donât. Iâm going to this one too - it will be my first game of the season - and I think it will be a tight game but hopefully we will edge it. 2-1