Aston Villa Banter Archive May 06 2012

06 May 2012 19:23:38
to the norwich fan who said bring the tissues on the 13th to wipe the tears i don't think we will be needing them now do you mate? how does it feel to get relegated to the championship? and then when you have finished telling me that you can then tell me how it feels to be relegated in to league 1? don't get to cocky just because you had a good first season back in the prem you're not the first team to do it just hope you do the same next season when the big teams come along and and buy your best players the 2nd season in the prem is a lot harder!

You must be to young to remember that Villa went down to the 3rd division back in the late 60's then, and took you a couple of seasons to get out, The Tissues was directed to my Nephew, who is a Villa fan he took great delight in reminding me of the fact we have never won the FAcup, or as he puts it you have lost it more times than we have won, I hope you do come next Sunday the score is of no importance to either side,Norwich fans have been partying for weeks now, feel free to join in on the riverside Wetherspoons will be rocking, As I have already said we welcome all fans into our pubs, if you are coming for the first time, I'm very sure we will be put on the list of favourite away grounds you have everything you need within seconds from the ground

Yeah i know norwich very very well! and i have a big soft spot for the club which has a great bunch of fans its great little city and good night life i'm looking forward to next weekend knowing we are safe! no i wasn't born when we went down so won't how it felt but anyway roll on next weekend and then next season and hopefully we both have a good season next time! lol

06 May 2012 18:46:48
Yes the season is nearly over!

This is how I see it,1 mon left us in the s**t houlier came in and tried hard but was always going to find it hard following mon on a limited budget but did his best.
Due to houliers heart attack we were struggling to get a new manager now I believe there was a lot of interest but because of the funds being so low people walked away (Hughes,Benitez,martinez) now at this point my choice was to give the reigns to Kevin McDonald because he had already worked with the talented reserve team and knew the players inside out.
Then low and behold we start talking to Mcliesh even after he had just taken our nearest and dearest to the championship (thank u for that by the way)even though every man and his dog advised them not to still they went ahead and hired him ( shame on you randy).
Now we are safe the only thing I can salvage from this season is that we have given a lot of youngsters a chance (more through injuries and suspensions than good management)and there are some gems there barker looks a real strong c/back,herd is possibly our answer to petrov s impending retirement bannhan has looked class in patches but has nt played enough and wiemann is possibly a ideal partner for bent if he stays .
But whatever happens a change is needed and I would start Monday by sacking Mcliesh

The appointment of McLiesh wasn't a sudden choice. I dont know which newspaper printed it, but one reporter actually stated that this would happen well before the dark side slipped away.
It was suggested that Lerner was approached some weeks before the season end about McLiesh and he believed that it would be a great choice. He didn't know that the faithful would not accept his choice of leader. We must remember that Lerner owns 100% of AVFC and does not need the agreement of the supporters. Next manager will not come from the prem. Why would another manager want to come to Villa Park seeing how McLiesh has been treated?
The only interest will be from good lower divisions or out of work managers at the end of the season. Out of work will not cost money. The candidates are not good reading. However Sven could be top of the list, remember he plays very well away from home!!!!

Mcarthey,Bruce,sven and hoddle ain't doing anything for me why not go for avb or capello they are the best available and both have unfinished business in the prem,other than that get a youngster in Clark,Lambert,houghton,mackey or Di canio give someone who wants to do well and has hunger a chance

Can I have a pint of what ever he's on please?

06 May 2012 16:19:57
THANK YOU!!

Ben (Arsenal fan)