Villa Park v Harry part two?

So the question is: Who was the moron aiming at?

Was it the linesman at Villa Park? In which case the moron got his/her man.

Or was it Harry Redknapp? In which case the moron's shot is as bad as his/her level of decency.

One suspects it's the latter because there's something in the Pompey boss' appearance at Aston Villa which seems to stir the morons in that part of Birmingham.

Last season's continual taunting of the Pompey boss - supposedly over the nature of the police raid on his house - drew an exaggerated and uncharacteristic celebration from Harry.

So what has Redknapp done to upset the Villa crowd.

Is it his cockney barrow boy manner, the aforementioned police raid (Harry's since won compensation for that) or is simply that for two years running Pompey have been more than equal to the Villans.

Whatever it is, there seems to be a personality clash between the two.

Whoever the intended target was for the 50p piece, the moron who threw it must be rooted out and banned from football games for life.

It's the obvious answer - and the right one.

And yes, in case you missed it, whoever cut open the linesman's head is a moron.

Utaka on the brink of failure

So England saw off Belarus and (whisper it) are finally looking the business.

David James produced an assured display in Minsk, which was good to see after some shaky moments so far this season.

Other than that Pompey players were largely bypassed for the game - Jermain Defoe and Glen Johnson didn't get a look in, while Peter Crouch came off the bench for a brief cameo.

International week now over, it's time to look forward to Aston Villa - and the eternal enigma that is John Utaka.

According to the winger, he's ready to step up to the plate in what will be a true test at Villa Park (see back page of The News)

Now correct me if I'm wrong, but when has the Nigerian ever stepped up to the plate for Pompey.

Apart from his blistering start to last season, the winger's faded badly.

It's clear to most Pompey fans - and to Harry Redknapp as well, I'm sure - that Utaka lacks the mental toughness to succeed in the relentness, high-profile Premier League.

His days at Fratton Park appear numbered.

Villa are a team on the rise and in Ashley Young they have a potent winger.
Will Utaka be trusted to cover Glen Johnson down the right? I doubt it.

Glen Little should get the nod for his industry and endeavour.

No offence to Little, but that says it all about Utaka's future.

The £7m man is second choice to an injury-prone journeyman (albeit a decent one).

Even Harry Redknapp, a master in the transfer market, can't get them all right. That's the nature of the business.

Just like the hapless David Nugent, Utaka is close to being a certified flop.