What We Already Knew: Gary McAllister has left Middlesbrough to be the new assistant manager at Aston Villa. Perhaps he knows how to shuffle our midfield.
What Seems Overly Optimistic: Stephen Ireland is excited about life in claret and blue. Perhaps he thinks it enhances his complexion? Perhaps my pessimism will lessen by tomorrow.
What We Must Have In Our Lives: A gnome that travels the world? Seriously...someone send us a Villa gnome and we will document its adventures as it learns to experience the pain and torment of being a Villa fan in various milieus. h/t to the Prof for showing us this link.
What Song Will Get Stuck In Your Head: We don't need no power rankings--Ging's Anti-Power rankings are so much more fun.