Aston Villa Banter Archive April 01 2016 to May 01 2016

01 May 2016 09:27:21
Not villa related but 50% of my locals that use my bar are man u fans. would love leicester to win the league at old Trafford just give me a little of happiness in this utterly depressing season. As you can imagine I've had nothing but torture this season off these so called utd fans including my business partner. Sorry flackie I know it properly the opposite to how you feel but I need a least one day where I can get one over on them.

01 May 2016 09:50:07
Mate I'm running away to the French foreign legion!

I hope they win it on the last day, so all these people that have paid thousands of pounds for next weeks match don't see them lift the trophy!

02 May 2016 19:02:51
ta rah till next year, don't forget your passport.

30 Apr 2016 18:56:14
Bluenose scores twice and a ex bluenose picking the team what chance did we really have, looks like small heath have finally put the last nail in the coffin. cheers randy.

30 Apr 2016 20:36:44
with the real damage already done I wouldn't worry villanick, I'm already looking at next season along with most Villa fans. With a new owner on the horizon along with a new manager how can you possibly describe it as the last nail in the coffin? the club will continue through good times and bad and may well find good times sooner than many think. Yes Randy did lose his way over the last few years but he did also do the club a lot of good and that should also be remembered and with the sale of the club who can really say where we will be in five years time.

30 Apr 2016 21:22:51
I agree mostly.
Yes we are now playing for pride, and that's it.

But. The good Lerner has done?
What exactly?
We are still now picking up the pieces from his glory years backing the disaster that is me o'niel.
If we had had a more consistent owner, of a Doug, for example, we would not be in the championship now, as he wouldn't of sat back and done nothing watching the club fall apart around his ears. He wouldn't of given managers jobs based on false promises.
Yes we gave a great training ground, but what for? As they don't appear to be fit, or training very hard.
Yes we have got to Wembley, but to show what for it? A great semi against Liverpool, I have one of those every morning, doesn't get me prizes either.
We are still here, will be back bigger and stronger than before, but don't for one second think that is because of Lerner, it's inspite of him.

01 May 2016 05:53:23
Wow, Easy tiger, too much information there fella (and stop showing off! ) (i'm blaming the floride in the water meself! )

01 May 2016 11:32:23
A scout at villa has told me that the true state of the club behind the scenes is beyond belief. It will all come out once the new owners are in place but how has it come to this. RL gave us all hope only to gradually starve all connected with the club of money ideas and ambition. Fans staff players alike treated with contempt. Please make this stop I can't keep waking up every day hoping that has all been a really bed dream. Last night I even dreamt that Mr Potato Head is favourite to get the job as manager. Stop the ride I wanna get off😩.

01 May 2016 12:01:44
with a bit of luck jam dog, the ride is just about to start!.
All we have to do is wait for the crap to get off the track! With a little good fortune, and god knows we deserve some, that cheap is about to sell!

01 May 2016 12:16:25
*crap

30 Apr 2016 16:58:36
I'd have put my house on it deeney scoring the winner, just about some up the season, bunch of pathetic jokers. the sooner they are all shipped out the better.

29 Apr 2016 18:54:01
Kingvilla you often come up with strange stories that make us laugh or cry.
Many posts come from the media and are available for all to see.
Your latest version of Chinese whispers is one of your best.

29 Apr 2016 22:50:18
this one is the best because it will actually come true. they will buy us. it's a matter of time.

30 Apr 2016 09:28:16
Which one will come true?
Ellison or Wang?
Fear for the latter as any failure would result in a lot of name re branding.

30 Apr 2016 14:14:35
I'm hearing wang but hoping ellison in a way although the Chinese have more money between the 3 of them. ellison is obsessed with winning though so he would be good. but the Chinese are close.

29 Apr 2016 00:33:02
Black the club is toxic (we agree) wishes he hadn't taken the job, if true it's a very funny time to come out with it . Nice to see Gabby is very sorry, what's he want us to about it . what's the betting Petrov is already fitter than Gabby. Saw that Petrov has been training with U21, they reckon on the bleep machine, he's not far off, what he was before . by the way nice to see Kingvilla has contacts in China as well HaHa Villa forever.

29 Apr 2016 02:26:06
I'm in China 3 to 6 times a year my friend on business and have many contacts there.

29 Apr 2016 07:11:15
Going too the wing wok in town don't count Kingy.

29 Apr 2016 09:11:55
lol villadaz. wish we could speed things up now and get some sort of announcement to get us all of edge and something to look forward to.

28 Apr 2016 17:59:22
One for Flackie 😄 What's blue and white and sings Cuban music? Gloria Leicesterfan of course 😄.

28 Apr 2016 16:22:47
Gabby agbonlahor steps down from captaincy and said he's sorry! why why didn't he say that earlier this whole mess could been sorted out

27 Apr 2016 14:49:01
ok people its been a horrible season time for some fun. what's your worst aston villa line up can be from any time he's mine iam using 4.4.2 gk guzan rbk habib beye lbk joe bennett cbk lescott zak knight midfield left wing zogbia right winger tonev cmids Eric djemba djemba yacoub silla strikers Bosko balaban Jordan bowery. there's mine ENJOY AND JOIN IN THE FUN!

27 Apr 2016 15:14:09
Go Kiraly (grey trackie bottoms bloke? )
Rb De La Cruz
Lb Grayib ( (Israeli bloke? )
Cb the Klingon
Cb Richards
Rw Tonev
Lw Ormandroyd
Cm Jenas
Cm Djemba Djemba (so bad they named him twice! )
Fw Geddis
Fw Aspinall

UTV.

27 Apr 2016 15:29:35
Wouldn't mind having Ormandroyd and Geddis in current team.

27 Apr 2016 15:31:58
Gk enkleman. Can never forgive him for that throw in
Lb Bennett
Rb bacuna
CB worf
CB alpay. Can not forgive him for going on strike
Lw Richardson
Cm djemba djemba
Cm Ireland
Rw gabby
St luc nilis. (Loved this guy. But that break as nasty as it was, made him at villa a failure)
St balaban

Sub
Collymore,
Richards,
Guzan,
Gestede,
Reo Coker,

27 Apr 2016 15:40:51
fantastic people keep your teams coming very funny lol.

27 Apr 2016 16:02:08
Remember Nilis's goal I think against Chelsea start of that season, think only Cahills overhead against the nose is my favourite Holte End goal?

UTV.

27 Apr 2016 16:43:32
I do mate! What a goal!

27 Apr 2016 17:07:27
Nilhis a failure because he had a leg break?
Are you serious?

27 Apr 2016 16:58:53
Petrovs goal against derby

27 Apr 2016 17:23:56
I didn't mean from a players point, from a club point!! Can't say he was a success! Was a massive disappointment!
I think he would of been incredible! But. Sadly that ruined it!!


I know what I mean!

27 Apr 2016 18:02:57
What ever happened to Bosko Balaban? Did he ever smash it after he left us?

UTV.

27 Apr 2016 18:24:01
I'm sure you do mate. But, blimey Flackie, that's harsh
I wanted us to sign Nilhis for years before we finally did. That goal against Chelsea confirmed what I had always believed; that he was quality
I was gutted with what happened to him
For me I would file Nilhis under "biggest tragedies" rather than biggest failures
Has anyone put Nigel Callaghah yet?

27 Apr 2016 18:53:26
I agree mate, was my favourite player in that era!
I think that's what I mean!
So I will swap him, and put in collymore. Lol

27 Apr 2016 18:59:11
wasn't the question about worst Villa line up?
Assuming we are talking before the leg break, he's right up there
Oh Christ, what we the hell am I am going on about. Has it really come to this; rabbiting about players from yesteryear because the current position is so bloody awful?
Sorry gents' I'm not ready for fun yet. I'm far too busy being depressed
I'm backing out of this one and going for a sulk.

27 Apr 2016 19:04:19
Lol I've picked them up, and put them on the table mendax,
You can have them back when you calm down.

27 Apr 2016 19:06:09
Good choice Flackie (clearly I'm back in the room)
Did you ever watch Nilhis when he played with Van Nistelroy at PSV?
One of the best pairings I've ever seen. Awesome.

27 Apr 2016 19:22:28
Yes mate!
Both next level!
Also, luc nilis seamed such a level headed nice guy.

Do you remember him In The World Cup, might of been euros!) just before we signed him? Didn't score many, but, everything went through him.

27 Apr 2016 19:24:56
Was euros 2000!
Where would we be with out Google?! Lol

27 Apr 2016 19:41:40
First time I ever saw the pair of them
Leeds v PSV

27 Apr 2016 23:49:59
Just you tubed that game to remind me!
Wow!!

Quality!! But I say, everyone do that to look at psv's free kick!!
I nearly had a crisis! (To quote clarkson!)

28 Apr 2016 10:33:23
Here a couple of impact players for the villa! Ivo Stas career ending preseason injury, David Unsworth does your misses know you're here and the mighty man in the middle Steve Foster! There was another i can't remember the name of but he was a young African lad who was the next Pele! Think big Ron or Brian bought him! We have had some real dross but still think latest a a collective take the top award!

28 Apr 2016 11:46:01
Nil Lamptey? Some others. Garry Penrice, Neale Cooper, hate to say this but he was no Zidane, Moustapha Salifou

UTV.

28 Apr 2016 14:08:12
Nil that's the guy who set the PL alive. Neil Cooper was kept in a secure cage under the trinity rd stand all week and released on Saturdays! Partner with Steve Sims great job promotion season! Pieres was another great gamble too!

27 Apr 2016 05:09:01
my lineup for trip to Watford would be.
bunn
lynden okore Clark cissoko
adama Westwood vertout grealish
kozak ayew

gestede guzan Hepburn-murphy sinclair gana Richards green on bench. thoughts guys.

26 Apr 2016 21:55:47
To be completely honest why are we even discussing potential managers with a takeover just around the corner. Surely the way forward would be to wait until the takeover is done and dusted and then look at managers, David Moyes and Nigel Pearson can snub us all they like because after the takeover they may not be seen as even being good enough for the job, Moyes was made to look a monkey at Man Utd even though he had cash so I wouldn't trust him with a war chest of cash anyway.

26 Apr 2016 22:49:22
If, and yes it is obviously an if, we are about to be taken over, then the new owners would be letting know who they want, and where, board members, managers and director of football.
Any appointments made now would be Lerners, would be the new owners. If there is one!

26 Apr 2016 22:57:28
If, and yes it is obviously an if, we are about to be taken over, then the new owners would be letting know who they want, and where, board members, managers and director of football.
Any appointments made now would be Lerners, would be the new owners. If there is one!

27 Apr 2016 00:08:13
I agree to an extent but if the new owners still had not signed a concrete deal then I don't think any appointments would be made on their behalf in case they should pull out. Also if it was a concrete deal then surely it would already of been announced so I can only see that appointing a manager now would be Lerner's deal in which case it may not suit the new owner and would be rendered pointless.

27 Apr 2016 12:21:25
Look back to when we announced Martin o'niel.
We still had Doug as owner, and had no announcement made In the press of otherwise.
Yet it was Lerner who appointed him.
I think that's why we are seeing changes happen, the board, manager, redundancy etc. Makes sense that the new owner would want things in place for when in happens, as not their expense, or effort to sort.

27 Apr 2016 16:36:01
but didn't MON said publicly that he had a verbal conversation with randy that he was going to take over and on that basis he accepted the job?

26 Apr 2016 12:03:47
Hopefully today gives justice to the families from the hillsborough disaster.
Rip the 96

27 Apr 2016 02:03:23
I agree but we should not be writing about them getting justice 27 years after the incident occurred, this should have been sorted and put to bed long ago.

26 Apr 2016 07:39:05
Football is a funny game, if I refused to do work at my job I would docked wages or sacked! How do footballers get away with it. It crazy.

26 Apr 2016 21:45:11
Spoilt brats, they should work out how much in wages the remainder of his contract is worth then fine him that amount and dismiss him, also he should not be allowed to play for any other team until his contract would of expired. Job done, quit being soft with all players from any team and make them earn the ridiculous wages they earn the likes of which you and I could only dream of.

26 Apr 2016 00:21:39
Newspapers today (which ones i don't know) are saying that neil warnock is now the bookies favourite (i know this is nothing and probably drosh), but the more you look at it, the more i think, if pearson goes to the boro, and the manager we (the new owner i mean) want is not available;is neil warnock not a bad stop gap in the mean time?, i reckon go for him if it doesn't pan out, or my choice (for what its worth) david wagner, get in there!

27 Apr 2016 10:32:29
Don't know where they get these stories from. Pearson is overwhelming favourite with the bookies. Some bookies have him as short as 2 to 1 on. Warnock is fourth favourite. You can get 14 to 1 against him!

25 Apr 2016 20:38:09
Hi this is my first post on here, I've watched this site for a long time and seen many disagreements about how the club has gone and where it's going. think we all agree that we all want the best for villa. ie sold to a multi billionaire or sold to a group of millionaire villa fans? One of the richest guys in the world is top of my list. sell 90% of the players that are still there and replace them with people that want to wear the villa badge with pride. complete clear out and overhaul of the club is well needed and long overdue. As for the next manger I would like someone that's got links to the club. Southgate? Saunders? (just pulling names from a hat here) but I hope they get the sale done, manager in, players sold and brought well before the start of next season so we can concentrate on the league!

25 Apr 2016 22:01:40
welcome.

25 Apr 2016 23:35:10
Yes welcome.

{Ed003's Note - welcome}

26 Apr 2016 19:45:57
Welcome lion02

26 Apr 2016 21:44:43
Great welcome to the site! Been reading people's comments on here for a long time so I thought I would share mine with other villa fans as there ain't many where I live.

24 Apr 2016 20:49:30
Great video of amarvi looking close to getting back.
Hope he stays!

24 Apr 2016 16:28:15
When will this stop?
1-0 already!!

Jesus!!

24 Apr 2016 16:46:31
2 0 now mate lol.

24 Apr 2016 16:48:28
Yay!! 2-0


Kill me now!

{Ed001's Note - you not enjoying the Foxes title challenge then mate? I thought it was only Forest and Derby fans who were gutted...}

24 Apr 2016 16:59:31
Ed, living in Leicester, all friends, colleagues, neighbours, family and loved ones are letting me know. Every ten mins.
No. I'm hating every second!
I've always hated the foxes. More so now they have all came out the wood work!

Roll on the euros, please!!

{Ed001's Note - it is making it all the sweeter for me now I know that!! Sorry but that is a Brucie bonus.....}

24 Apr 2016 17:02:06
Get a grip mate🐹.

24 Apr 2016 17:11:49
Daz!! Touché!!

Ed!! -git!! Lol

{Ed001's Note - I reckon you should get one of those 'No Fuchs Given' t-shirts.....}

24 Apr 2016 17:18:08
Ha bloody ha!

{Ed001's Note - get in the party spirit an all that. You are living in the middle of it all during a special moment, enjoy it.}

24 Apr 2016 17:23:47
Seriously! It's torture!!

{Ed001's Note - is it not tempting to just join in the euphoria? Your surname isn't Scrooge is it?}

24 Apr 2016 17:32:14
No !!
The biggest problem is, not many villans around here! So everyone knows what colours are on my mast. So it's like a double wammy!!

There is my dad, my son and me. Everyone else is city! Letting us know!
It's painful!!


3-0!! Thank god another week off work!! Lol

{Ed001's Note - I can't stop laughing at the thought of it. I had years of living down south, obviously everyone there supporting Man Utd as it is hundreds of miles from Old Trafford, so I had years of it as a Liverpool fan. I do empathise really, but it is hard not to laugh.}

24 Apr 2016 17:38:49
Lol!
You can go off people!!

Now I know how satan, (ed007) felt when rangers used to better them! Lol

{Ed001's Note - used to better them? He had to suffer the other day in the cup, bless him.}

24 Apr 2016 17:57:48
Yay 4!!

Lol

24 Apr 2016 18:01:59
4 0 and it's Albrighton. are you OK flackie. lol.

{Ed001's Note - he is busy on the phone to the Samaritans.}

24 Apr 2016 19:04:56
Sorry! Was on phone!!
Think the whole of Leicestershire just called to laugh at me!!
Thought I would pop on here for a break with my fellow villa family. Thanks kingy and ed! Real pals! Lol 😡

24 Apr 2016 14:03:30
Oh no, gabby has an offer to leave for the Middle East in the summer.
What are we going to do? How will we cope with out his goals, drive, enthusiasm and leadership skills?

New owner
New manager
No hangers on

Let's hope he is the first of many.

24 Apr 2016 11:51:27
stan collymore saying villa in talks with pearson iam happy because i like him but wouldn't a new owner want his on manager in? i really fear if lerner stays we could be in league 1.

24 Apr 2016 12:36:09
Hopefully, it could mean that new owners are in place and the managerial appointment has been sanctioned by them
If you remember, technically it was Ellis who appointed O'Neill, not Lerner. However it was clear Lerner had sanctioned it.

24 Apr 2016 13:31:01
I agree mendax.

I think an announcement must be made before next home game. Both on ownership and management.

24 Apr 2016 20:11:03
I heard that Bernstien and King walked as they told Learner and Hollis to get Sean Dyche
At what ever cost
Learner didn't want to pay more compensation out as he had paid off mcleish lambert sherwood Garde
This is where the email came from
That made there position untenable
Learner not listening
The board have interviewed Peason.

23 Apr 2016 18:57:21
I'm abroad so missed the match! Saw the goals and no surprises there! Defence as usual looked woeful. Really missed Okre NOT. Useless with and without him. Not long now until we wrap up this dreadful season, here's hoping on a new mega bucks owner/ saviour. VTID.

23 Apr 2016 19:03:48
Dead right Nick.

23 Apr 2016 14:19:36
So just seen our line up for today, what the hell is all I can say, it's the same old crap. Where is traore, greenish, green and lyden, really don't think black is picking the team,

23 Apr 2016 14:36:27
Why would black really give a monkeys??
He knows when new manager comes, chances are he needs a new job.
If new owner does come, he will need a new job.

As much as I would love to see kids play, it doesn't change or say anything, other than, no one really cares, except us fans, and we are ignored, (at present) as we have been all year.

23 Apr 2016 14:42:59
This team selection week after week is really p1ssing me off.

23 Apr 2016 13:11:52
£910000tobuy out lescotts contract? No wonder we're such a ****up.

22 Apr 2016 20:30:37
We should rename him randy the grim reaper. As totally destroyed us, let's hope the new owners will rebuild quickly.

24 Apr 2016 12:52:16
including the stadium upgrade lerner said we'd get; another broken promise.

22 Apr 2016 16:14:58
I think Lerner will sell to larry ellison but we probably still a few weeks away. I can't see these villa supporters having the funds to really take us forward in the way we want and he talks about in his statement. I'd be glad with anyone though if they want to take us on wards and upwards so let's hope for a quick sale a new manager and get some in and some out.

22 Apr 2016 16:26:43
Kingvilla, we can dream of Ellison but I'll take anyone to get rid of lerner. Maybe big bad doug wasn't so bad lol.

22 Apr 2016 17:27:53
doug was the 1 who put lerner incharge he knew he wouldn't go to games but he wasnt bothered he sold it to lerner knowing he was crap so every1 would say wow that doug ellis was better than lerner he wasnt so bad after all.

22 Apr 2016 17:35:53
How can you say that??
We wanted rid of Doug, and he sold to a guy who promised the earth, and I'm sure sold his 'love' of the villa to Doug.
He didn't know he would be like this, how could he??

The grass is not greener, and all this proves it.
At least Doug remained a fan, home and away.

22 Apr 2016 17:52:59
He could have knew easily known you only have to do research at the time if you typed in Randy Lerner on Google all you would hear was Cleveland Browns fans saying get him out he is awful! he knew what he was doing.

22 Apr 2016 18:07:37
Doug is Mr VILLA.

22 Apr 2016 19:16:45
Mate, I totally disagree! That said, I like you, and in sure Doug, wish he hadn't sold to the yank (with a capital w!)
But to ever doubt, challenge, or contest dougs love of villa, is crazy.

You forget the protests, chants, and battle we all had to get him out?

To then suggest he should of checked his crystal ball to see nine years in the future is ridiculous.

We ALL believed Lerners promises.
He let us all down, including Doug.

22 Apr 2016 20:16:21
I suppose your right what do you think of the season ticket prices dropping i save 5pound which iam glad they just didn't put them up but was hoping more really! where do you sit at vp mayb pre match drink 1 time.

22 Apr 2016 20:47:43
I sit in the holte upper. I've not seen the application for next year yet, but mate, Defo up for a drink at a game sometime.

We should all get together next year in an away ground?! Plenty of games in our area next year!

22 Apr 2016 22:19:49
no probkem mate i go home and away so any away game will do we great to all have a beer we can all hav a laugh at our rumours!

23 Apr 2016 07:25:58
Jeez, we've all gone happy clappy, what the hell is going on, we'll be hugging trees next!

23 Apr 2016 12:52:25
Villa activated50%pay cut for relegation, inserted before season.

22 Apr 2016 15:30:59
Just read about Okore not wanting to play anymore for us as on the club website. Unbeleivable but I can understand his frustration when lescott gets in the team in front of him.

22 Apr 2016 15:51:07
No, I can't understand his frustration. Regardless of who is or isn't in the team ahead of you. Do your job and work your way back.
Don't let him off the hook. His behaviour is indefensible
He is justing trying to force a move in the predictable way footballers do
(I call it doing a Yorke)

22 Apr 2016 15:59:05
Hope we get millions from new owners, and he watches from the reserves.
It's another disgrace.

22 Apr 2016 16:02:10
Mendax I agree with you what I was saying is I would have the asre if lescott was ahead of me in the pecking order. Okore has been one of our better players. I don't think he needs to force a move as I thing a few prem clubs would have him.

22 Apr 2016 17:25:43
Wish I could tell my work I don't want to do anything and still get paid.

22 Apr 2016 17:30:40
I understand where you are going with this mate.
But like you say, he doesn't need to force a move, other premiership clubs would have him. That makes his behaviour even more unacceptable.
It's not even as though he has been out of the team for a long time, He has been dropped by a manager who will have a total tenure of 5 games. Despicable.
p. s don't it feel awful talking about premiership clubs in the context of us not being one?

22 Apr 2016 20:38:22
Yeah let's hope it all gets sorted soon, new owner, new manager, new dreams and back to the premier with a bang.

23 Apr 2016 13:00:59
When okore and Clarke played together at. The back. End of last season I hoped we'd found. A decent pairing to take us forward, lescot? We never needed that carthorse.

24 Apr 2016 13:03:54
baker looked far better after his loan last year, i bet he's as brassed off as anyone seeing that klingon getting played and not him.

22 Apr 2016 11:59:11
Villa looks like its not forsale as he can't find the right buyier so untill then lerner will continue to mess it up.

22 Apr 2016 12:49:06
Nothing that has been said points to that, in fact the opposite.

22 Apr 2016 11:46:04
what do people think of lerners statement it don't tell us anythink really only waffle after that statement its either goodbye or he is defo not selling to anybody. its intresting but just waffle at the same time.

22 Apr 2016 06:21:06
Any thoughts on a bit of support for King and Bernstien on Saturday
They have walked due to learners mis-management of the club
Mervin kings a banker
Bit tongue in cheek but would raise a smile
If the sale does go though would be good to see them sack on the board
There best intrest for the club for the club is the reason they walked.

22 Apr 2016 10:53:30
It's a shame they left, as yes they had clubs best interest at heart. But, why would we? What did they do for us? How did they change our fortunes, and or season?

It's a joke they stayed for such a short period. We are a laughing stock-again!

My question is. If they really had our best intentions at heart. Why leave the way they did? Drag us through crap in press again?

What have they done to deserve either our praise, or wrath?

Let's be honest, Bosko balaban made more of an impact.
Perhaps we should sing his name as well?

21 Apr 2016 17:47:21
Villa have said that the season ticket prices will be reduced for next season and they bloody well should be. We've gone from playing Manchester United to Rotherham United- or could it be a new owner lowering the prices?

21 Apr 2016 14:10:38
If all these rumours are true wouldn't a new owner want a full stadium open? And why are we sacking 500 people if we are being taken over? All this is utter rubbish so we buy season tickets iam not sure anybody down there knows what day it is let alone what's going on! ONLY THING I HAVE SEEN IS ASSET STRIPPING SINCE LERNERS BEEN THERE!

21 Apr 2016 15:01:49
"He's the man, a villa fan,
He knows this crap is only spam.
He's mr know it all. "

21 Apr 2016 15:40:21
Flackie i'm suprised, some of these are allowed on when it's a school day HaHa.

21 Apr 2016 16:11:36
What asset stripping has their been? What have I missed?

21 Apr 2016 16:14:32
Lol! Off work and bored!!

Going docs later man, pills have ran out!!!

21 Apr 2016 13:37:11
stoke are filing one of the corners in to boost capacity, it'll b called the bet 365 stand, if we did the same would it be the randy stand?!

21 Apr 2016 13:58:53
I think you're had to much fresh air at golf

21 Apr 2016 13:19:52
Pretty sure it's nothing, but hope it comes to something.
But many press reports reporting that Larry Ellison is the buyer, heading a consortium from uk.

I hope this is true is this guy is a massive winner, doesn't know the meaning of failure. Is ridiculously wealthy, and loves his sport.

Fingers crossed.

21 Apr 2016 13:31:00
Just read the same article. Would be a step up and no mistake got everything crossed that there's some mileage in this rumour.

21 Apr 2016 13:40:18
Heard it all before.

21 Apr 2016 14:14:31
I know mate!
And I don't think anything will come of it! But, no harm in dreaming!

21 Apr 2016 16:08:03
Brilliant if true. I work for Ellison (about 10 levels down) and Flackie is correct - he doesn't know the meaning of failure or defeat and is not frightened of investing heavily to ensure success. Mind you, I think this rumour was kicking around last year as well. Unfortunately I'm not close enough to him to ask him to confirm or deny!

21 Apr 2016 16:33:30
Being reported on sly spurts now.!
Not his bane mentioned as the main investor, but rest of story the same.

Starting to believe!.

21 Apr 2016 16:49:54
Sly spurts!! Haha!!
Must read before I press send!!
*sky sports
*name

21 Apr 2016 19:44:31
A massive winner who will go to any lengths to get what he wants however underhand that may be. Got loads of money though.

21 Apr 2016 11:10:00
Disappointingly, I see Moyes is now saying that he will wait until the summer to decide between Celtic and Villa. Personally, I think we need an appointment sooner than that in order to start planning the rebuild now rather than at the very last minute.

21 Apr 2016 16:21:30
No appointment will be made until the takeover is completed, nobody would take a job or be given a job to be potentially sacked weeks later. It's a race to get the deal done before the end of the season in my eyes to get notes in with a new owner and money available.

20 Apr 2016 19:07:25
So apparently King and Bernstein left after an email was leaked. Email talked of their disappointment of RL attitude to the changes required and need for new manager and funds ready for next season. Email leaked to RL and he replied to them both making his feelings kin known. Hence their resignations as positions untenable. I have the tiny hope that the new owners will get them both back in the boardroom as soon as the deal is done.

20 Apr 2016 20:57:51
Makes you wonder who leaked the Email,

20 Apr 2016 14:43:48
Reports state that Celtics Manager is leaving in the summer.
Would imagine that David Moyes would prefer that job to our beloved Villa.
I hope I'm wrong.

20 Apr 2016 17:44:03
Also, earlier rounds of cups! Bound to get local side, Coventry or Northants!! Yay! 😞

20 Apr 2016 18:17:10
Was meant to be posted in Above link! Sorry!! Lol

20 Apr 2016 19:14:19
From what I've seen, I don't think Moyes is the preferred candidate for Celtic fans. They don't want Lennon either, so I'm not quite sure who they want.

{Ed007's Note - I'm not impressed with any the names that have been linked with the job. The only one I'd take so far is Roy Keane and that's more to do with him being my role model in life rather than his management ability.
It would be a disaster if Neil Lennon came back here, would you want him at Villa? There was a lot more Celtic fans glad to see the back of Lennon than you'd think.}

20 Apr 2016 20:36:29
I'd agree about Roy Keane- he's one of a few managers with a lot of passion, and he'd have even more managing the team he supports. Regarding Lennon, I'd rather no manager than him- he didn't do anything more than expected at Celtic and got relegated with Bolton.

20 Apr 2016 20:07:30
Blimey Ed. If Keane is truly your life role-model, does that mean you have a Golden Retriever you value more than any human? Frankly I have one that I'd value higher than any of the Villa squad .

{Ed007's Note - I've got a wee Staffy called Yoda and it's a toss up who I like more between him and the wife. If Yoda could cook and clean she'd be getting hunted back to her mothers.}

20 Apr 2016 22:48:46
Know the feeling ed, my staffy is called Loki, although he can't clean, I'm sure he's a better cook than the Mrs.

{Ed007's Note - If you train them properly they soon pick things up, my Mrs turned out a decent cook but it took her years to get the hang of it. Yoda doesn't give me any problems.}

20 Apr 2016 08:17:18
I'm beginning to think now that lerner doesn't want to sell our great club, i honesty think he wants to destroy and shut it down completely.

19 Apr 2016 23:31:39
Heard our favoured candidates for the managers job is David Moyes, Brendan Rodgers, Mark Warburton and Nigel Pearson

19 Apr 2016 21:41:13
Don't know if you have heard also lower north back 4 rows are being changed to the disabled area they are being moved from trinity why spend money on this when can be used on saving people's jobs our club is being ruined left right and centre.

21 Apr 2016 13:52:57
i'm chuffed vr the disabled thing, i'm disabled and looking forward to be able to watch a game out of the fekkin rain.

19 Apr 2016 19:46:26
I want to think positive and think outside of the box for a min regarding the two gentlemen leaving yesterday. maybe there is something to this takeover talks and they were bought in by Lerner before as he had in his mind we were going down and he needed to get us sound to get us back up and get a sale. so they all come in and are give there jobs. so what I'm saying is he did not think he would get an offer and needed help otherwise league 1 was calling. now maybe these people in talks have been watching and thinking if I get this club cheap I can use rest of money it would of took to buy them before to change squad and rebuild so put in a cheeky offer. at this point Lerner just wants to cut his losses and run so is listening to them. now the to guys here of his change of heart that he is going to run and realise they won't be doing a rebuild of the club so just quit now rather than waste anymore of there time. thoughts guys.

19 Apr 2016 20:10:26
No mate, I just think Lerner is a prize idiot who is impossible to work with
Takeover-schmakeover. Pie in the sky mate
Plus, the company I work for has been taken over a few times, Each time I have waited to see how the the land lay before making any decision on staying or going
I don't see why these 2 would be any different. After all, even if there is a deal in the pipeline, it's hardly signed sealed and delivered is it?

19 Apr 2016 20:39:22
I to have been in that situation and I left myself but that was down to hearing bits of what was going to happen and I wanted no part of it. let's hope this is not the case also in villas case. what a mess hey.

20 Apr 2016 17:14:07
Too right mate.

19 Apr 2016 19:00:29
1st of all i would just like to say i love this site all tho we all don't agree at times i must say i respect all your views! Now closing the trinity upper what's the point in having a nice stadium if its going to be empty because you have closed it off this is a disgrace everything at aston villa is a joke at the min so tell you what lerner why not close the whole ground down you havnt got a manager you havnt got a board an you haven't got players that want to play for us so what exactly have we got? Doubt there's a takeover otherwise they wouldn't be making plans to close half the ground it would be up to the new owner wouldn't it and i doubt he would want this to happen! LIST ALL THE PLAYERS AN THE ONES THAT don't GO PAY THEM UP!

19 Apr 2016 19:25:58
Someone else mentioned this.
Not seen it anywhere

19 Apr 2016 14:30:09
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19 Apr 2016 14:33:52
Done mate

19 Apr 2016 13:02:32
Gabby been suspended.

19 Apr 2016 13:16:00
I hope they do the right thing, and terminate his contract.
He is poison to villa

19 Apr 2016 13:38:32
He has to go now. It would be ridiculous for the club to start next season with him in the squad. It would be a toxic pipeline from this dreadful season to the new campaign with all the negativity and contempt for the players that goes with it .
If they have enough ground to sack him, great. If not, bitter as pill as it would be to swallow, he would have to be paid off
There are a few others that fall in to same category unfortunately.

19 Apr 2016 08:36:26
Wang jialian is the man
Worth 3 billion I have read in the mail
28 billion he is worth
26th wealthiest man in the world
Will be interesting to see the devolpments
In the near future
Sad to see King and Bernstien go
Although they haven't had time to do much it looked a promising board who said the right things
I hope Mr Wang is an honourable chap
Unlike Flabby and losealott
Disgraceful behaviour
Onwards and Eastward.

19 Apr 2016 08:58:32
Hope this is true, as according to Forbes worth 27.8 billion US dollars!

But. He and I quote.

"Now I'm buying Aston villa?. Where do people get such bull siht!"
This was in 2014, so might be different now. But I won't hold my breath!

19 Apr 2016 10:45:02
Old, old news by lazy journalists. Not a chance.

19 Apr 2016 10:48:55
I agree

19 Apr 2016 12:03:51
Although. This is now starting to be reported on all news networks, with said gentlemans name mentioned, heading a consortium.

Fingers crossed!!

19 Apr 2016 12:58:34
If Mr Wang is the man (an I hope he is) then I would be optimistic that he would want unbridled success for the club and invest accordingly. My experience of Chinese business people (and I travel there about 4 times a year to work) is that if they invest in something - either financially or emotionally - they will do whatever it takes to get the payback and would never, ever want to lose face. Fingers crossed.

19 Apr 2016 13:15:08
Sounds all to good to be true. Sadly

19 Apr 2016 13:28:21
You know what they say about something sounding too good to be true mate
It normally is
I really feel this is lazy journalists filling column inches on the cheap. My sister in law is a journalist and tells me they call this kind of horse dung "churnalism"
Journalist told he has a story to do on Villa sale; Googles something on it ; builds a "story" around what he finds and prints something without having left the office or even picked up a phone. This has the description churnalism written all over it.

19 Apr 2016 14:18:01
Makes sense mate, sadly! 😞

19 Apr 2016 15:02:16
Not trying to burst anyones bubble mate. But let's face it, we've been here before.

19 Apr 2016 16:45:15
I know mate.
Nothing has happened until it's happened I know.
I was convinced Larry Ellison was buying us in the summer!!
Hey ho!!

Least we can't say life being a villan is boring! Lol

19 Apr 2016 17:19:08
I remember in 2003 reading about one of the richest men in the world, Gustavo Cisneros was interested in buying us. Big splash in one of the rags
I'd just started dating the lucky lady who would eventually become Mrs Mendax and is a fluent Spanish speaker. I'll be clever here I thought. I'll see if I can find anything in South American media and ask Mrs M to translate. Obviously she was so smitten, she did it straight away. Turned out to be exactly, word for word, the same story I had read over here
Like I say, lazy journalists.

19 Apr 2016 17:31:22
Poor lady!
😜

19 Apr 2016 18:24:39
That's what she says!

19 Apr 2016 18:52:58
Haha!

18 Apr 2016 23:43:10
Mr Aston Villa is at it again on the day villa got relegated I was crying at Old Trafford so what was Mr agbonlahor doing? hey was in a hotel room with two girls and a friend drinking vodka and he was on laughing gas! no he knows laughing gas and drinking is a no-go area especially when you are on a fitness regime!

18 Apr 2016 21:59:26
All sounds as if it could be good, only thing that worries me, is the tone of the way King and Bernstein both spoke in their resignation letters . King especially, being a Villa fan should have sounded a bit happier about it all if it was good news . Unless he was just pi------d at loosing his ideal job . let's hope it is some better news . Villa forever.

18 Apr 2016 20:35:43
Funny how it's coming to the end of the season and there's talk of another take over do you think it's got anything to do with season ticket sales again selling us down the river like we are all mugs?

18 Apr 2016 21:03:49
Nah!
I think something is happening, I think they are further down road than we realise, and they are picking new board/manager.


Or perhaps I need to get a grip!!! Lol

18 Apr 2016 21:06:46
Hope your right Flackie but it's funny how it's the end of the season and these rumours are circulating again.

18 Apr 2016 21:11:00
Good shout Daz. Hope you are wrong but it is a well worn path.

18 Apr 2016 21:21:38
I know mate, but somehow this feels different.

With Moyes openly stating he wants job.
Club making vague leading statement.
New board coming in. And changing quickly, ( if they really fancied their ability and skill, would they quit, and not back themselves to correct things? )
And Lerners silence, I know he is always silent, but after weekend, I expected something.
Finally our chairmans letter, I think there is things between the lines there.

Hope I'm not being stupid.

18 Apr 2016 21:53:54
I understand what your saying Flackie but surley if we was getting new owners then other board members would have left? Plus they resigned and wasn't pushed which also makes me think hope I'm wrong but something smells fishy here.

18 Apr 2016 22:23:42
I think the fact they walked proves my point.
And perhaps the others are wanted? Or may leave in future?

I don't know mate.

More in hope than anger I guess!!

18 Apr 2016 17:58:31
Who said they saw Moyes leaving VP? The BBC have reported that Moyes wants to manage Villa bit he hasn't been contacted about it at all.

18 Apr 2016 17:36:37
King and Bernstein both released statements, both saying the same . Both where taken on to do a job, this they where willingly doing . Now they have been put in a position by whoever, that they can no longer stay. Mervin King states that he has been a fan for 55 years, he says it gives him no pleasure at all to have to resign . This is a man who loves the Villa, the same as us . So something must be very wrong for him to give in like this . Randy wake up! Villa forever.

18 Apr 2016 18:28:53
The one hope I had the only upside to this crisis was the board members in place. Remember the muppets who sat in these positions prior to King and Bernstein? Now they have walked away we are in a far worse position than ever. Waiting for Little to go next. What man of any quality would offer their services to join the AV board now. NONE. Just some yes men or those who have nothing to offer as experienced football people. I truly fear the worst. Owners managers players all come and go but the fans always remain. Loyal and passionate VTID.

18 Apr 2016 17:23:37
So our new board is falling apart. there's our show of intent from mr Lerner.

18 Apr 2016 16:51:41
Sounds according to rumours, that Randy is playing silly buggers again. Word is Mervin King and David Bernstein have resigned from the board, because lack of contact with him . What else can this man do, to bugger this club up . We can only hope that this is some reporters fantasy . Villa forever.

18 Apr 2016 16:55:04
Ssn have it on their Twitter feed so i'd say it's true. He should be getting us in a place where someone wants to buy us not ruining the clubs image! What players will want to sign for us during such uncertainty.

18 Apr 2016 17:16:41
Just when we thought it couldn't get any worse. Bernstein and King resign. We are officially a complete laughing stock. Can't wait to see what comes next. Potato Head as manager?

17 Apr 2016 19:04:57
another couple of good steels would be off hannover who look like going down in Germany but have a couple of players that could be of use to us.

gk zieler former man u youth played on loan lower league here before Germany. just over a year left on his deal. market value around 6 mil but a very solid keeper let down by week players in front of him. also a attacking midfielder centre or left by the name of kiyotake. both players I feel would do well for us and add to us.

17 Apr 2016 20:20:43
Hanover have already gone down.

17 Apr 2016 20:43:18
there we go then. don't really follow them just players I've looked at.

17 Apr 2016 21:17:30
I don't think we should. We need to stop signing players from these rubbish leagues. If they've been relegated from the Bundesliga at the same time as us, I doubt they'll be very good. We need a keeper from England or someone with experience of English football who understands what the competition is like, maybe Green, Marshall or Stekelenburg?

17 Apr 2016 21:27:27
he is former man u youth and played on loan in lower leagues here. and mate the German league ain't a 2 bit league. I ain't talking sweeden or Denmark here. I don't argue the fact about players used of playing here but he's a much better keeper than any you have put forward there. and did mahrez have championship experience when he came from a small French club to the hustle of the championship. it's not rocket science like some will have you belive it's about picking the right players using them in the right way good team spirit and a bit of luck.

17 Apr 2016 21:40:53
just to add his winners meddles include European u19 champion. English league cup with man u. oh and a world cup with Germany. granted he was not the first choice keeper with Germany but hey oh the guy who has the shirt ain't bad to be fair and he also plays in that crap league you said about.

17 Apr 2016 22:15:14
2 good shouts and better than what we've got, no brainier really

UTV.

18 Apr 2016 12:32:41
Is it worth giving jed steer a go? Our player playing in the championship?

17 Apr 2016 18:49:04
a few players I'd look to bring in if I were given job tomorrow
cb Bruno manga £3 mil cardiff
gk lindegaard £1.5 mil Preston
cf selke £ 3 mil leipzig
rm mcgeady £4 mil Sheff wed.
also bring baker Gardner Bennett steer back. keep Hutton okore Clark amavi traore Westwood grealish sinclair gestede kozak and youth. out rest of dead wood asap. thoughts guys.

17 Apr 2016 14:01:21
Jesus (ed001) make it stop!!!

I blame satan (ed007) bloody 1-0 already!!


Kill me now!!!

{Ed007's Note - Don't blame me - I've had a bad enough day as it is ;(

17 Apr 2016 18:48:15
Haha surely you're all calling for Deila's head now! Just hope you don't get Moyes instead of us.

17 Apr 2016 18:43:57
Oh yes, not a good day for your boys either.
Sorry man.

{Ed007's Note - We just need to dust ourselves down and get on with winning the league.}

17 Apr 2016 19:31:51
How's that feel?

😞

{Ed007's Note - I'm happy enough to win the league but I'd have liked a cup along with it.}

17 Apr 2016 09:12:49
Here we are now all eagerly awaiting the new manager to be announced. There have been rumours why our shambles of a chairman has not lead the charge for an an approach and offer? Is it because no manager wants R on his CV? Could it be we are finally getting a new owner who will need to pick their own man? I have just read it is DELAYED BECAUSE RANDY LERNER hasn't YET STATED WHAT THE CHAMPIONSHIP BUDGET WILL BE! Any new manager will want to know this minor fact before considering the position. How could his family have made such a fortune when they can leave a business which is losing so much money without a key leader? GET A GRIP MR LERNER AND GET YOUR FINGER OUT AND MAKE A DECISION IN THE INTEREST OF OUR GREAT CLUB.

17 Apr 2016 09:52:58
Mate I'm so sure that's the case. I think, hope, we will see things gather pace now the inevitable has finally happened.

Let's be honest, no manager would of come with the state we got in after remi left. Why would they, history would always show they took us down.
Mr blacks record will show he was the manager that relegated villa.

As regards to budgets next year, I have no idea, but, if we have an investment given to new manager similar to last summer, meaning all money from sales of players, plus say £10m, the new guy would have a war chest similar to that of a Bournemouth, hull or burnley. Worked for them, if the guy spending it is the right guy.

I don't think we will be sold whilst we are a championship club, so it's in his interest to get back to where we belong ASAP.

I have a feeling we will have a new manager, (playing for Moyes, but believe it to be the Neanderthal!) by the Southampton game. Have no inside information, just a gut feeling.
Keep the faith mate, remember, together we suffer the bad, to fully love the good.

17 Apr 2016 10:41:51
Good post that Flackie.

17 Apr 2016 10:58:36
Get a grip mate! 😜

Thanks mate!

16 Apr 2016 23:01:57
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Have you read this
Lescot you are 5 months to late
Where was the give it a go call in December
We could have got out of this
Drink all you like my friend
I go to bed tonight gutted as a villa fan wake up tomorrow thinking of next season
You call yourself a villa fan as does the pumped up over weight chuckle bros
Gabby and micca you 3 call yourselves villa fans
You will wake up and look in the mirror YOU 3 RELGATED YOUR TEAM
You watch Arsenal and Man U and Liverpool and see Henry, Pires, Beckham, Neville Fowler Hanson all having boxes and are supporters of the team and get standing ovations from the crowd
You 3 will never be welcome at villa park you will receive more stick from the fans than ever before
And to all the bluenoses who have sent me texts anonymously taking the Mick
Are you the anonymous / missing 20000 fans that supported the blues when they were in the premiership and drifted away after relegation
We won't drift
VTD.

17 Apr 2016 08:20:00
I don't think and hope we will not see this three disgrace our field again after this season! I would rather see Tom Hanks, Prince William and Geezer Butler in their shirts till the end of this disasterous campaign. I know it was the axis of more than useless in our club who commissioned the video for 140yrs but I recommend every villa fan to give it a watch today. It will either fuel their rage to stick behind the club or remind them of why we stay and we will be back! I am sure the 3 have never seen it as they are probably too busy clubbing, smoking, tweeting, driving posh cars and playing FIFA 2010 when they thought they all ruled the world. VTID.

16 Apr 2016 18:23:45
My stomach is churning and my heart is broken simple as.

16 Apr 2016 18:28:37
Get a grip mate!!
lol

Me too!! Even though knew it was coming!! I'm gutted.

16 Apr 2016 18:52:08
i gave up hope soon as noone came in after transfer window closed,

not even bothered we gone as been waiting weeks for it to happen.

16 Apr 2016 19:29:43
Me too, but my heart still felt while there was a chance there was a way!!

16 Apr 2016 23:28:48
I was much more agitated at the prospecto of relegation during the previous 3 years. This year, now that it has happened I have not been so stressed as it has been an inevitability for so long, relegation has almost come as a relief
We all have ideas about what should be done, who should manage, which players should be kept, which should be bombed out etc. But when all is said and done, nothing is going to improve until Lerner goes. The man is a Jonah who has an inflated idea of his own intelligence and business acumen
I don't see us coming back under his tenure. And let's face it, even if by a miracle we did bounce back at the first attempt, it would only be to make up the numbers in the Prem.

16 Apr 2016 18:05:58
It's sad to say we are relegated but to be honest how many years have we played our luck? With all the changes to the board I hope someone has the sense to strip the remaining dead wood and build a squad/ club that wants to play for the fans and the badge they wear! On a slight plus side at least channel 5 shows the highlights at a more reasonable hour!

16 Apr 2016 17:18:03
finally its all over. now all we need is for the "1st team" players to all hand in their transfers and (to put it bluntly) pee off and mug some other team out of a wage, now n theory they should all stay-take a wage cut (say 50%) and get us back in the league but that won't happen.

lerner now take your relegation payment sell the club and GO AWAY.

16 Apr 2016 17:21:46
you missed off the fun part. there was no swearing hahaha.

16 Apr 2016 18:13:06
Hoping that next squad includes the likes of Traore Veretout and Okore. Please give us a break from Lescott Westwood Bacuna and Richardson. By the way my Granny looks good in black and would love a game in goal.

16 Apr 2016 18:21:08
still not sold on veretout to soft. traore i would like to see him play for more tthan 10 minutes a month before i make judgement. okore i'm sure i just saw him take a letter out his pants at the end of the game and give it to mr black (P. S. I QUIT)

lescott best be on the next plane to the US, bacuna i use to like but this season he's been about as much use as the salad in my fridge (im fat), westwood might be a good championship player i think but that's it. and richardson? well my words for him are not allowed on this site--kids eyes might see.

16 Apr 2016 16:39:56
Hoping after relegation is confirmed today, announcement of a buyer will follow in the coming weeks. We didn't hear too much about Lerner when he bought us as he wanted it kept private until conpleted. New owners and moyes would be ideal. Two years in the championship to blood the youth and come back stronger! Fingers crossed.

16 Apr 2016 16:46:03
I want what he's having!!.

16 Apr 2016 17:00:20
Make mine a double😆.

16 Apr 2016 09:19:36
A quick poll as to who we would wish to keep from the current car crash that is our first team squad. Clarke, Okore, Amavi, Veretout, Gueye, Grealish, Traore, Gestede. The return of Steer, Gardner, Baker from their loans and Green, Lyden, Toner from the 21's. Add in a few new faces with the right attitude and experience.

16 Apr 2016 09:36:26
Baker, Clarke, ayew, gana, amarvi.

16 Apr 2016 11:18:21
Amavi, Traore, Gana, Ayew, Gestede (but only because I think he'll be more effective in the championship)

16 Apr 2016 11:52:06
As jam dog, 3 signings to go with that, Charlie Adam, and as a wild card, Steven Davis, in a midfield with Gana, alternate Traore, Grealish and Borg as a No10 or winger?

UTV.

16 Apr 2016 12:23:59
Amavi Okore Gestede Grealish Gil

All loan players returned

Fireing squad for the rest

Pearson Powell management
Little Ian Taylor football related board members
Hollis King bevington board.

16 Apr 2016 12:53:50
Gabby, lescott, Richards, Guzman and the one and only n'zogbia!

And before anyone bites. I'm joking!

16 Apr 2016 13:06:23
Blimey Craiggers, don't do that to me!

16 Apr 2016 13:12:33
Didn't include Ayew but would obviously love him to stay. Preferred keepers anyone? Wild card but what about Rob Green.

16 Apr 2016 15:08:04
Good call Rob Green 👍🏻.

16 Apr 2016 15:20:38
Get Scot Carlson back for me!

15 Apr 2016 18:08:26
Nathern Baker anybody?
I actually thought Nathern was the better of him and Clarke
He was a bit rash but was never scared to put his body on the line
He must have had more head injuries per season than the rest of the premiership
He pairing with senderos at the beginning of the 14/ 15 season (lamberts last ) was very good
He is under contract until 2019 I have read
A good shout I think
He knows the league now and along with Gary Gardner there knowledge could be most valuable.

15 Apr 2016 18:35:53
Great shout Baker can out perform Richards and JL then again not setting the bar too high are we.

15 Apr 2016 18:36:49
I hope so mate.
And I agree. Great player.

15 Apr 2016 19:43:50
Deffo think Baker should be in a pairing with Okore (if he stays) He could be Cahill good and at least he's got a spine. How's this for a back 4.?
TAVERNIER OKORE BAKER AMAVI
There could even be a case for Clarke moving into midfield like under Houllier, more suited to the championship than the Prem.
What do you think?

UTV.

15 Apr 2016 01:08:30
Does anybody think we should keep agbonlahor next season? And has he done enough for aston villa bar goals against birmingham?

15 Apr 2016 06:16:03
No to both!
All he proves, is that very little dedication, and skill, just a lot of luck, any one can he a professional footballer.

Outrageous, should make an example of him, the only positive that can come from this is that any up and coming player will realise you can't cut corners

14 Apr 2016 23:49:51
Well, I ant believe the latest news they reckon Gabby is out of shape. Perhaps they mean for a professional footballer& not a professional shisha pipe smoking idle bugger . The mind boggles, that they have only just realised, what the fans have known for the last couple of years. So much for fitness programs and all the new technology they now have . Obviosly Gabbys wasent working. So much for all those fitness coaches . up the Villa.

13 Apr 2016 16:32:33
Ayew to West Ham
Yes
He had had the look on a spanked schoolboy all season
Quite a talent and scored some good goals
But I am afraid Au revior Jordan along with the rest of the French Fancies.

14 Apr 2016 19:38:25
He does always look like he is one step away from crying his eyes out!!
But. When in pitch he gives his all.
Personally I would move heaven and earth to keep him, as he would rip most championship defenders apart.

But, I sadly think he will be at the swans next year with his bro.

14 Apr 2016 20:59:55
hes the one shining light this season as a player for me. startted poor but then he got his head on right and gives 100% everygame.

12 Apr 2016 21:09:53
Gabby agbonlahors Niece is seriously ill there fundraising to raise money ient been funny but hasn't Gabby agbonlahor just sold his house for 3 million an earns 60 grand a week? iam guessing MR. ASTON VILLA isn't helping.

12 Apr 2016 21:46:04
Harsh mate.
Not sure I'm comfortable with this sort of sentiment

12 Apr 2016 23:00:24
iam not saying its not a shame iam just wondering why they are asking the public when gabby could just give it his neice the money. how is that bad its a fair question there asking for money when they have a mulit millionare in the family?

12 Apr 2016 23:05:31
I'm just not sure this is a route we should go down on here.
I'm not disagreeing with you! Just feel there is a line not to cross.

12 Apr 2016 23:24:28
Let's not go there. It's not like we don't have enough material to criticise these players for.

12 Apr 2016 23:31:31
I also take it you are getting this info from tabloid newspapers?
Hardly a reliable source
I once made a political comment on here and quite rightly I was called out for it and apologised . Let's just stick to the football
There are plenty of tittle-tattle sites about celebs and their families if you want to access them.

{Ed003's Note - good shout mendax.}

12 Apr 2016 23:36:01
Exactly! Well said.

12 Apr 2016 23:51:32
You would have to ask Mr Aston Villa, that one . perhaps Gabby could go on a sponsored diet, or get the fans to sponsor his goals, there again he wouldn't raise much that way! Thinking about the latter he's already being paid enough for not scoring them. Back to the drawing board .

13 Apr 2016 09:01:21
Just a thought Mr Knowitall. What exactly is a mulit millionaire? I guess Hoddle and Waddle are in that category too?
Seriously though, I too feel a little uncomfortable with these comments.

13 Apr 2016 23:38:42
Gabby does look out for his family including his niece and nephew. His family is everything to him and in that respect he is no different to most of us on this site. Unfortunately Jayla has been unwell for many years and her parents have had to deal with her illness with the help of their families. This includes Gabby. Whatever opinions some may have on him as a player at the moment this does not give anyone the right to question his family values.

14 Apr 2016 00:31:27
Jam dog, you are right in saying nobody has the right to question Gabby as far as his family is concerned and I speak for everybody on here, in saying we pray that the little girl recovers . The part of Gabby we have a right to question, is his taking the mick over the last couple of seasons . His attitude on and off the field stinks, it is the attitude of a man who considers himself fireproof . People have built him up calling him Mr Aston Villa to the point he believes it and so he can do what he wants . The people who deserve the name are others who prove they love the club day after day . There are many ex players who deserve the name, look at Sid the service he has given the club, Ian Taylor the list goes on, These are the the ones who deserve the name . Villa forever.

{Ed007's Note - Sorry to butt in here, Dave. Jam dog or will I call you Flackie? I deleted your first attempt at posting on here using another account rather than ban and block you. Another Ed posted that one up whereas I would have banned and blocked you for playing silly buggars and trying to mug people off. It's up to which way this goes but one of your accounts (or both) will be removed. I expected better from you which is why I gave you a second chance.}

14 Apr 2016 07:07:45
Ed007 i am not jam dog!!

I have one account, and don't hide behind any other name!

Check ip addresses if that helps!

I know nothing regards to gabby in a private life, or his family, or pretend to.
I feel his going to play at villa, in affect going to work is all we should ever have a right to comment on. His family and personal life are his, and as long as it has no affect on his work life is none of ours, or any one associated to villas business.

Please don't imply I am doing any thing under hand on here, that is unfair, and incorrect.
I have, and will only ever post as my name, flackie.

{Ed001's Note - it's not your fault mate, there is an issue with the site I will have to get Ed033 to look at. It is listing posts under the wrong names and not giving us correct information there. I will speak to Ed007 about it and let him know.}

14 Apr 2016 08:11:54
Davedean82 cannot argue with anything you have said. No man is bigger than any club and after yet another season of disappointment reckon we all need to look forward to a brighter future. New board new management and hopefully plenty of new faces on the pitch. Our club is second to none with fans who can hold our heads high even at this low point. Small Heath the City is still ours. Ed007 not trying to mug off anyone or play silly buggers I am just a cheesed off supporter venting on the site. We all have different views and respect each other which makes our club the envy of plenty.

14 Apr 2016 07:21:21
Thank you Jesus, (ed001)!

One more thing, I can understand how you would confuse me with this jam dog!! What he said sounds correct, and although I don't know regarding names and facts, he is dead right in sentiment.
Obviously a clever man! 😜

{Ed007's Note - It's showing up that you are the same people. I'm still not convinced otherwise.}

14 Apr 2016 12:41:07
I find this quite offensive if I'm honest.
I've been a member on here for a long time, might not always say what people want to hear, and I accept I'm very opinionated, but, I have never hid behind another name, and would never.

I have nothing I can say from here to try to convince you that, who ever this person is, isn't me, except can't you as an editor look at registered emails, or IP address?

I check this site constantly, post regularly, and enjoy the banter from fellow villa fans, if not the always the same opinions with them.
This thread from the start I found offensive, I tried to be mature in how I let this be known at the beginning, I'm not actually sure it should of been allowed, only now to have this accusation aimed at me!?

I say one last time, I am flackie, been my nick name from approx 5 years old, I don't try or pretend to be any one or some one I'm not. If it's showing something else, it's a technical error, not mine.

{Ed007's Note - I'm offended that you're offended. The IPs are showing up the same, that's the problem. I could be offended that you think I would accuse you of something without having evidence, you would be right to be offensively offended if I had done that, but being offended is just a choice people make.}

14 Apr 2016 13:01:16
Then there is a technical error.
I can assure you I have one account, one name, accessed through my iPhone, and no where else.

And being offended is not a choice, it is an emotion felt after a false accusation.

If in me telling you that I find me being accused of something I am not doing offensive, and that offends you some how, then I apologise.

I have no reason, or idea how we are showing same IP address, as I have no idea on technology.
But I once again assure you, there is an error somewhere. I am not using another name.

{Ed007's Note - As Ed001 says, we'll need to get Ed033 to look into it. I didn't mean to offend you or upset you, Flackie but I can only go with what's in front of me - you wouldn't be the first person to do it to support their own opinion, it's been a serious problem on other sites and we always try and catch it and nip it in the bud - that's why I said I expected better from you, I was surprised and even double checked to make sure. I hope that clears it up and we can move on now.}

14 Apr 2016 13:17:52
I totally understand and get that!
And to be honest I find these sort of people a joke, and probably that's why I took such offense, as I can live with people hating my views, ways and opinions, just not my integrity.

I apologise for going on so much. And thank you ed.

{Ed007's Note - No need to apologise to me, if anything it should be me apologising to you for the mistake. Just let's hope Ed001 doesn't check the amount of people I've blocked on sites because of this glitch :/ OOPS!}

14 Apr 2016 13:46:48
Haha!!

{Ed007's Note - He'll kill me!}

14 Apr 2016 14:48:08
No comment!
Let's hope he doesn't read this thread!

14 Apr 2016 18:53:03
No offence taken. If I've caused offence then I too apologise as this was not my intention. Ed007 no need to apologise to me I am the new kid and as such I am not offended! Does feel a bit weird as I am agreeing with a lot of the stuff Flackie has posted. Moyes please not the Leicester reject. That said either is sure to be an improvement on the previous lot.

{Ed007's Note - It wasn't exactly the best welcome to the sites, so welcome aboard! As for agreeing with Flackie, well I'm sure your doc will be able to prescribe something for that.}

14 Apr 2016 19:33:53
How rude!!
Can't we remain friends a little while longer ed007? King villa is posting again! Must be a full moon!

And there is nothing agreeing with the obviously correct and intelligent of my posts jam dog! Lol

Welcome on board mate!

{Ed007's Note - :-)

12 Apr 2016 18:08:57
As anyone seen the villa trusts Recommendation for ticket pricing they said match day tickets should be no more than 20quid and people who had a season ticket for so many years should be rewarded for loyalty i for one am in the favour. Will aston villa board lisen? let's see how good this new villa board are with brian little an co it would be better for the club to have villa park full and roaring rather than half empty your views villa fans please.

12 Apr 2016 20:16:11
totally agree.

12 Apr 2016 20:26:45
It depends on whether Lerner has a say in it- I think Hollis would say yes but will Randy?

12 Apr 2016 01:37:53
Just a quick note davedean82 and flackie, i never said i was in the know, i said i had mates in social media who text me with stories that are outragous or so far left field to wind me up and when i get a chance i put them on here, i do apologize if their not up to the minute, i never realised there was a board of members to approve, so as not to waste any more of your valuable time i let you be the bringer of all things villa, and as for mr. know. it. all;mike12345 and myself being one in the same i would've asked the Ed to clarify but i can't be arsed, i thought this was a forum, my mistake, it won't happen again fellas, you crack on.

12 Apr 2016 07:12:47
Mate! I was not having a pop, and was said light hearted!
Everyone's information is got from somewhere!
Jesus! (Ed001) everyone is so touchy at the minute. Why?? Things are going so well!!

{Ed001's Note - hahaha anyone would think you were bottom or something!}

12 apr 2016 16:04:11
i must say i agree i actually think there is a element of bullying on here if you ent 1 of the special group you are accused of all sorts i don't know any1 on here nor am i anybody else we and class of 82 are entitled to air our views if people don't like it then tough because unlike our aston villa team i wont be bullied! i havnt got a rumour just facts now we are the worst prem side in history with no manager prob no money to spend an nothing to look forward to but i will still go home an away every week as i love my club one thing i will say is form is temporary class is permanent! vtid utv we should all be sticking together.

12 Apr 2016 18:05:04
There is a word called BANTER, iv seen quite a bit of here on it on here before, obviously some people where not on those days . Flackle& Mandex thrive on it . Things are bad enough without people taking every word seriously . i certainly have never been called a bully before, at 72 and 5ft 6 it's certainly a first in my life HaHa No offence meant, lighten up and BANTER away . Onward& upwards Villa forever.

12 Apr 2016 19:29:55
For crying out loud!!
Disagreeing with your post, opinion, giving a different opinion, and taking the psis, isn't bullying!
It's having a laugh, a joke! We all are willing to give it, so should be able to take it!!

If I've upset you, (not sure how!) I apologise!
We are siht, bottom of league, and probably will be again next year, but. It's good to see people haven't lost their sense of humour!

However, dinner money?? I'll give you my pal pal account for you to pay it in to.

11 Apr 2016 11:40:54
Here's a mouth waterer then villa v small heath play off final ooh I got goose bumps and everything my belly button is sticking out as well.

11 Apr 2016 12:04:17
Mate, get a grip, let's be honest the way we are, I wouldn't be shocked to have w similar season to this next.

11 Apr 2016 12:51:21
It was a thought Flackie just a thought sorry for having one MR RIGHT all the time!

11 Apr 2016 14:28:31
Your forgiven.

11 Apr 2016 22:31:40
We all think we are right all the time Daz. No point having a go at Flackie.
Ridiculous when you think about it. Because unless you agree with me, you are always going to be wrong.

11 Apr 2016 22:31:58
I'm joking, I'm joking.

12 Apr 2016 08:19:32
Wasn't having a pop Mendex bud and I wasn't being funny I was merely pointing out what a game that would be just for fun then he tells me to get a grip I'm sure Flackie never ment nothing by it but his mannerism sometimes is a little to be held plus I'm a person who says it how it is and if no one likes it tough dodo VTMLDB.

12 Apr 2016 08:38:10
Plus I also think that Flackie might be jealous of the fact that his belly button can't stick out ;)

12 Apr 2016 08:46:40
Lol mate I am!
And there is a vision that's going to stay in my head a while!

I wasn't having a pop!
Do you seriously think we are anywhere near good enough to compete in the championship??

12 Apr 2016 09:57:19
With the right aquasitions I'm sure we will plus we are not as bad as Newcastle after they spent millions in January and financially and footballing wise I think we are a lot stronger than them so in my honest opinion yes.

12 Apr 2016 10:47:40
I hope your right.
I think sadly we may be in same position next year!

12 Apr 2016 12:44:12
I'm stuck on the bellybutton thing. Still trying to poke out my mind's eye.

12 Apr 2016 19:23:58
Hahaha!!

10 Apr 2016 17:18:27
When you see the teams around us still dropping points, it makes it even worse that we haven't had a team of tryers. A bit more effort and organisation, with a will to win could of made a big difference . Even the French players, organised properly and playing in their proper positions could have done enough. When Vertoute came he was a No 10, scoring goals and setting up chances for others . At his last club he scored or set up %46of their goals, so we play him anywhere but . Except for a couple the whole team should be ashamed of the effort they have put in . When you see, the car tweet, the shisha pipe, & all the other crap, it makes you wonder what they consider a pro player to be . The worrying part is, you have the young kids in the club looking up to these idiots . The sooner a new setup is in place the better, whoever it is they have a hard job . Get rid of the people who think they are to big a name to even try, because obviously they the are not what we need. We want players who want to prove why they are called professionals, who want to prove how good they are . Villa for ever.

10 Apr 2016 19:11:58
Greetings one and all. First time that I have posted. Like most Villa fans I am absolutely gutted at the position that we're in. I am exasperated by the apparent indifference in attitude of some of the players to our situation. We have become a laughing stock to all and sundry. It's a disgrace, but, we will be back and we will be the one's laughing then. We must rebuild and sweep away the dead wood that is poisoning our club. It hurts to see what those wearing the shirt have done to us, however, we must stick together. Up the Villa.

11 Apr 2016 08:39:37
To davedean82 your on the money, i know in the long term he would not be the manager for us but i reckon neil warnock could have come in and done a far better job than garde (on the record, garde a decent gentlemen, but knew shti about how the prem works or how to battle), i know he's not everyone's cup of tea but you look what he's done at rotherham, no discourtesy to them but their defence makes ours look bullet proof! but look how he stopped the rot and now, no-one wants to play them, hindsight is great (as they say-whoever they are) but like you say, looking how those around us are tripping over themselves, it makes the pill harder to swallow, and finally, (yes i know you'll all say i'm wrong, ) but hey ho, i would have given tim more time (and backed him in the summer, ) especially when we bid £15 mill for vardy, they said £20 mill (allegedly i heard) and that german twat, fox and reilly all said no, not good value for money, good job boys!, but that's all water under the bridge now, but yeah, what could have been, makes you think, their all numptys'.

10 Apr 2016 14:26:58
Just listened to Robbie savage on the radio 5 via a website and marylin the villa fan having a go
When asked if he would manage us and put his money where his mouth is to get us back up as he has all the answers
He declined as he wants to manage a big club like Birmingham
He reckons Birmingham are a bigger club than us
And we are the worst ever premier league team ever

To blues fans
We know we are rubbish
We sing and take the Mick we are that bad
The sad thing is
You are rubbish
But you think you are good

I went to a blues game this season
It is awful
But I am not being cocky as we are so rubbish
We are at that level
But you think that level is acceptable.

10 Apr 2016 15:15:27
I wouldn't let that obnoxious, average player get under your skin!

10 Apr 2016 16:23:16
Just idle words by a man trying to resurrect his reputation with the noses
I wouldn't worry about the judgement of a man who thinks that hair used to look good.

{Ed007's Note - I can't stand the man!}

10 Apr 2016 16:48:07
Who ed? Not mendax?
That's not fair?

Can't mean savage?? He's no man!

{Ed007's Note - Savage of course, I'm sure Mendax is a lovely chap.}

10 Apr 2016 16:48:31
Cheers both
I posted that I would have him in my midfield
Flackie you disagreed
Flackie my humble apologies

Savage you are a tart.

10 Apr 2016 18:36:23
In your Midfield? I'd definitely have him in the middle of a field - just give me a shovel and tell me where to bury him .

10 Apr 2016 18:47:52
Stop it, I'm fillin up here!

{Ed007's Note - See how a wee kind word here or there can make all the difference to someone - especially moany old gits :)

10 Apr 2016 18:56:53
Peaky blinder.

10 Apr 2016 21:13:26
lol I'd rather have lilly savage in my mid field.

10 Apr 2016 21:18:47
ha ha ha. Difficult to argue with you on that point. The evidence is overwhelming.

09 Apr 2016 21:36:07
Once again Ayew and Gana, showed the others how you are supposed to work . Guzan once again showed his compleatly lack of controlling his area . He is a compleatly accident waiting to happen . Felt sorry for the kid Lyden, especially the way Westwood was once again a. Waste of time . can't understand how Richardson was back in . You can understand people being upset with Bacuna, but it's not going to help him or the team booing every time he touches the ball . Jack and Adama should have come on at half time, to give Jack 8 mins and leave Richardson on just beggars belief . Adama lifted it with his pace when he came on, shame it wasent for longer . Still not down so it's a case of waiting, for anything new . Thought the crowd, second half where brilliant, proud to be Villa.

09 Apr 2016 18:19:03
Guzan
Richardson
Bacuna
Westwood
Sinclair
Lescot

Lyndon for Gustede

Adama 70 mins
Grealish 82 mins

What the **** is Eric Black up to

Bunn
Okore
Grealish
Adama
Green
Lyndon

Nothing to loose

Well done the holte great noise second half.

09 Apr 2016 17:10:33
The parties over but the guilty people are still there.
Let us hope that the rubbish goes where it should, onto the tip, and anything bright stays.
The new board have a lot to do to get the supporters behind them and I hope that we have seen the last of that miserable piece of s. t that owns OUR club and we get a manager who will not be hindered by stupid management.
I am sure that we will all put ourselves behind the lads on the pitch next season and carry them back to the prem where they really belong.
C'Mon guys Villa forever!

10 Apr 2016 00:13:57
Flackie, well said . Every word is true, that's how we have had to get through it before . After the highs of euro cup, to hit the lows of relegation and then a second is a killer . But this is what we follow and support the Villa for . The 3rd and 2nd with full houses where great times and some good football . This is the football that made my two lads fall in love with the Villa, they still wouldent dream of missing a game . No matter if this lot are some of the worst iv seen, I still wouldent dream of not going to cheer them on . That is called supporting you team, onward and upward Villa forever.

09 Apr 2016 13:07:42
My song for today would be He smokes a shisha pipe he smokes a shisha pipe he smokes a shisha pipe he's a load of shite he smokes a shisha pipe thoughts?

09 Apr 2016 16:01:53
Ever thought with all these songs of having a book?!

09 Apr 2016 00:57:39
This match, I would put Clarke and Okora back in, play Lyden, instead of Westwood . Second half, I would unleash Adama in a free role behind the front two . Have Jack on standby, in case Adama is injured again after 5mins . Lyden deserves his chance, but got to play him in proper midfield, not as a winger . I wonder who will play RB maybe Richards, better than Mr champions league . Please let it all be over soon, new manager fresh start . Villa forever.

09 Apr 2016 12:00:07
I don't have any thought on players or formations today; what's the point
Like you Dave, I want it to be over soon. I suspect any new manager is waiting for us to be relegated before taking over so that he doesn't have that stain on his CV
(can't say I blame him)
Hopefully it happens soon, Moyes takes over for the last few games so that he can get the measure of the task ahead of him, we have a massive clear out in the summer and can go into the new season with some measure of hope.

09 Apr 2016 12:55:33
. Then Bill Gates announces he is a Villa fan, buys the club from Lerner, we sign Messi, Neymar and the Vampire along with Pogba, De Gea and Mahrez.

09 Apr 2016 13:04:50
Some good drugs that your taking Mendex got any?

09 Apr 2016 13:10:59
Agreed give adama traore the freedom of the pitch.

07 Apr 2016 21:17:02
Gentlemen, gentlemen, if you could go back in time 5 years and ask yourself is roy the boy for us, i honestly think the majority would say niet comrade, a sign of the times and don't forget how he did with a not too bad blackburn side, he has done wonders with england, and no discourtesy to him, i feel that lovable old rogue ray lewingtion has been the insulation and translation that roy needed for the players, me thinks great manager, not great coach, but fast forward to now and as i'm sure your aware the current bun today has us leading with the story of yet another manager to add to brian little's list of legends (managers wise-not my words! ) that man being chris houghton, i like chris houghton, decent fella, tactically aware, an eye for a bargain player and championship experience, but a bit like mick mccarthy, once promoted to the prem, too nice and maybe just a tad short of the crafty, shrewd, lower than a snake's belly type of bast**d you need nowadays, although seeing how soft as siht players are now, maybe i' m being a bit too old school., anyways getting back to how great a manager for us john carver would be.

07 Apr 2016 22:25:51
I have no idea what any of that says!!

08 Apr 2016 01:16:32
That makes 2 of us! i just meant roy hodgson as manager, no thankyou, and would he be prepared to drop into domestic championship football after the england gig, i doubt it, also i think ray lewington has helped roy get his message through to the players a bit better and now we're reaping the rewards;chrissy houghton could do a job in the championship but i think fans expectations and pressure from being the biggest club in the midlands (yeah yeah calm down foxes fans, i know your top of the tree and all that, and yes, very well done), i don't think he has enough experience of top flight "dark arts", and finally just a little brevity with john ("i'm the best coach in the premier league") carver, i reckon nothing will happen manager wise till the summertime, i just hope it doesn't drag on too much, like the 'Ed' pointed out, they've sorted out the right balance of football background on the board, and with all the choices available and becoming available, we could dilly dally and miss out on who we want and screw up the whole rebulding process, they should bring in moyesy, brucy, pit bull pearson or whoever but get it done now, double lively, so at least we know the course we're heading on once and for all.

08 Apr 2016 07:12:42
I see your point, and agree! But, re ray lewington, isn't that the point of having assistants, and coaches? To be a buffer between the manager and players?
How much actual coaching did sir Alex do? And you can't tell me his players understood a word he said? Because let's be honest, I didn't in any of his interviews!

08 Apr 2016 09:37:56
Can't disagree with anything you said, but a small pointer to help about understanding Sir Alex, a famous journo had the same problem understanding him and let slip as a joke he cured this by watching 2 seasons of Taggart! when Sir Alex found out about this he actually cracked a smile! so uk gold is the answer, oh no damn, the bugger's retired!

08 Apr 2016 09:50:33
Further the 'taggart'story, the story helped then to cement Sir Alex's nickname 'Taggart', and the journo became a bit of a legend amongst the other older journo's, i would love to know who that fella was but it's become a thing urban legend and myth!

06 Apr 2016 22:47:17
Does anyone know when Roy Hodgsons contract runs out for England? And does anyone think he would be a good appointment if he was too quit after the Euros?

06 Apr 2016 23:17:13
He'd be a fantastic appointment Daz.

07 Apr 2016 00:54:44
I hope you said that with a straight face!

07 Apr 2016 17:00:35
It was. He is much maligned but he gets the best out of average players. Sounds tailor made for me.

07 Apr 2016 19:19:14
I think hodgson is a great manager, has turned England around, and would of been great with the job Dodgers.
But. I disagree, I don't think he would be great for us, and the reason is, he does well building on a nucleus that's already with in a club, I don't think we have that. We need to build from the bottom up.

I think we have to accept the rotten damage at our club, and sadly be prepared for another season like this next.
And I think most people out there know and expect this, and that's why most of our choices, apart from the bully, won't take the job.

Sorry

07 Apr 2016 20:08:10
I disagree Flackie I think he would be a great fit done wonders with a very average Fulham side and got the Tesco carrier bags to be stable in the Premiership but it's just all hindsight I guess.

07 Apr 2016 20:38:40
I feel like like that Paul Whitehouse character in the Fast Show who keeps agreeing with everyone in the pub.

07 Apr 2016 21:21:27
Haha!!

06 Apr 2016 20:22:10
Tried to find out before asking and know it's an irrelevant question but. anyone tell me when the "prepared" on the badge came into effect.

06 Apr 2016 06:48:37
By the way, regarding the re-branding, looks like we are getting our money's worth after all, we loose the word 'prepared'but the lion on the crest will be more like the original'scottish rampant lion', basically meaning the lion will revert back to having claws showing, something to do with our scottish history regarding when we helped form the league and won all those fa cups, and celebrating the scottish manager at the time! and so endeth the history lesson! i'm sure the younger villa fans will be struck silent in awe of tom fox's genius idea!

05 Apr 2016 20:03:12
I don't think David moyes will be coming to the villa although I think he's the right man. Personally I have no problem with mick mcarthy as his cv is decent and gets clubs promoted. So championship experience he has in abundance but what if we do get promoted first time would he be the right man to guide us in the premier league, that is debate able.
But with moyes if he got us back up then he has more premier league experience. I really think Nigel Pearson will be the one manager we will pursue and get.

05 Apr 2016 20:20:02
Sadly I totally agree! 😔

06 apr 2016 15:40:53
i think d moyes would have the same impact as mon when he took over, all looking forward.

04 Apr 2016 20:31:34
hello to everybody it seems to me there is a real spilt between our fans and the players the players seem to really hate us fans and us fans seem to really hate the players we are Relegated now so why not play 11 youth players man utd tryed it an uncovered rashford we have nothink to lose! The whole club needs to wake up and smell the coffee its not fair on us fans who go everyweek does anybody else think there should be a loyalty bonus for fans who have had a season ticket for like the last 10 years? players get one don't they.

05 Apr 2016 07:27:30
If we play the youth team, abs they win! Brilliant.
But if they get smashed. We could destroy there whole career.

05 Apr 2016 10:06:03
I disagree when these lads played as kids they must of lost football matches its all Experience if they was afraid of Heavy defeats they would never of made it this far. If we played them we would see the goods ones from the bad an let's face it a lot of them won't make it anyhow but if you find 1 gem out of the lot you could save the club 20 mill eg rashford at utd if nobody give him a chance he wouldn't be where he is today! sellers whos gone on loan is class lyden is decent. iam sure 6 games won't traumatise our youth let's not forget they already beat the senior team didn't they? there would be no beckham giggs Neville's no scholes if they wasnt played!

05 Apr 2016 10:53:18
New Mills AFC (look them up) could be our first team, and they have been names the worst team in England!

05 Apr 2016 17:22:33
Playing youth players is going to do nothing in our present plight; we are down
This bunch of players got us in this mess and I would make the buggers see it through to the bitter end
Why should the young players have a relegation on their CVs through no fault of their own?
Good players emerge and are introduced to a team over time. They don't just spring out of nowhere. Quoting what other clubs do or don't do and mentioning other individual players is foolish.
Gabby was a youth player once; don't you wish he never got his chance?
At a club like Villa, if they are good enough they will get the opportunity. There is absolutely no need to force things.

{Ed001's Note - that is not always true. Harry Kane was not going to get a chance, he had never looked anywhere near good enough in the youth teams or out on loan. It was purely because Spurs were desperate for a striker that he got a run of games. Sometimes young players grow when they get a chance and become far better than ever expected. You never know until you try them.}

05 Apr 2016 17:33:55
I agree Ed, there can be something in the "sink or swim" approach. My main concern though is that the atmosphere at the ground and with the players is so toxic now that it would be unfair to introduce a whole raft of them when there is very little point. They are going to get there chance soon enough in the Championship as I can't see Lerner spending.

{Ed001's Note - playing kids over the lazy tools who have let you down would surely change the atmosphere? If not, it might do them good to face it. Plenty of kids come through at struggling clubs, often to do better than those who have it easy. It is the ones who have it easy that usually end up failing.}

05 Apr 2016 19:03:32
Hi Mendax and you Ed.
I think the atmosphere would change drastically if we were to blood some youngsters, we are harsh on our players because they are supposed to be seasoned pro`s and seem to think they are a whole lot better than they actually are.
Give them a kick up the arse and give some of the youngsters a crack, we would at least see some effort.
Nothing to lose at all.

05 Apr 2016 19:47:03
I agree Dave, but, if, and it is an if, they where to get beaten, especially this weekend, they would be the players that we went down with. I don't think it is worth risking long term damage on them.
I agree with mendax, these players got us in this position, they should endure the remainder of the season, if nothing else, to get their pride back.

05 Apr 2016 20:58:19
I agree with you Flackie (I must stop doing that)

06 Apr 2016 08:32:38
It's the way forward mate! lol

03 Apr 2016 20:49:38
Anyone heard from mike12345? Haven't had a laugh today.

03 Apr 2016 21:36:24
He is in a board, or bored, (For mendax!) meeting with all his other aliases, oh and potato head

03 Apr 2016 22:13:45
He's at Steve bruces house having discussions on how to dig holes as Mr Potato head is a conisure.

03 Apr 2016 08:07:06
Look i know i'm clutching at straws, but i 've been surfing the 'world wide wait'and a few bloggers are all concurring that this week we will be speaking to davey moyes again, i know mike12345 says argy bargy has got it in the bag but if these bloggers are right (god i hope so) we may still swerve 'cage fighter'pearson, so dig out your rosary beads, rub your little buddas (your making your own jokes up here aren't you! ) sing to harri krishna or harry rednapp, come on for goodness sake, we can do this! (i'm going to pray for big sam as back-up as well, although i know there's more chance of gabby putting on sack cloth and wondering the streets asking for forgiveness)

03 Apr 2016 09:07:19
You had me, all the way until you mentioned big Sam!

03 Apr 2016 19:03:00
I know you'd prefer davey moyes over spud-u-like but if the board turned moyesy down in january when he said he wanted £40 million to keep us up i'm wondering how much they'd give him to spend this summer? long term moyesy is the better bet but if he say non, then for me old maris piper head is a close second, not mentioning you know who, hobson's choice me thinks, and one of the blokes down the road has taken to sounding the old horn for the hounds, sunday a day of peace, my a**e!

04 Apr 2016 07:32:31
I think I kind of agree!
If I've translated what you wrote correctly! 😂