They still have a great squad and everything, I don't see why everyone is saying Milner+O'Neil gone = Doom. Everton sold Lescott to City, he was one of their best players and they are coping fine right now. Although I guess Chelsea without Mourinho was not as good. What you have to bear in mind is that they can spend the money more wisely, if they get some of it to spend on new players, and they get Ireland too. Still, winning is quite unlikely, especially at Villa park, although I have been impressed by the Hammer's signings, especially Barrera.On any normal day we would not win this (typical West Ham fan optimism) But I am hoping that O'Neil's departure has had a turbulent effect at Vila Park.