Back Bouma

Last updated : 04 June 2008 By Tom Vickers

Whether you've chosen who to support in Euro 2008 or not - the likelihood is you will keep a keen eye on the Netherlands this month.
The reason for such interest in the land of clogs and windmills - Wilfred "Freddie" Bouma.
The left back is the only Villa representative at the tournament and he deserves our support.
Olof Mellberg will of course be of note as he is still held dearly in Villa hearts but he is no longer under our ownership.
Bouma has enjoyed a fantastic season, a resurgence some may go as far as to say.
He didn't enjoy the best of times when he signed from PSV but Bouma bounced back with a bang during the last campaign.
He even managed his first goal for the club in the 4-1 demolition of
Newcastle at Villa Park.
Bouma has become a crowd favourite with shouts of "SHOOT" echoing around the stadium when he picks up the ball in sight of goal.
So support "Freddie" this summer. Good Luck Wilfred!