Beardsley was reported to be seen everywhere from a Walker fish shop to the Metro Centre, and I remember the day he DID sign ... very few believed it because the speculation had been going for so long.
And that brings us to James Milner. He passed a medical at Villa Park two years ago, and every month since we've heard "Aston Villa are ready to offer millions for Newcastle United winger James Milner".
The Daily Mail says the England Under-21 international could be heading to Villa Park, with Martin O'Neill ready to offer £6m.