Aston Villa Banter Archive July 01 2018 to July 31 2018

31 Jul 2018 22:04:07
Transfers I'd like

Abraham loan
Snodgrass loan
Stockdale from noses
Bryan left back from Bristol city
Woods from Brentford
Pearson from pne
And 1 gamble I'd take available for nothing caulker

Team

Stockdale
Hutton Chester caulker Bryan
Pearson woods
Snod Grealish green
Abraham

Moreira, Bree, Bjarnasson, Jedi, Adoma, Hogan, Kodjia


I also think we should of had flint at 8m and definitely Douglas for 3m

Obviously all above if complied with ffp.

31 Jul 2018 17:24:22
It seems blatantly obvious that Klopp see`s Woodburn improving as a player, far more likely at Sheffield Utd.
To all Bruce admirers, surely that tells you that confidence in Bruce`s ability to coach and nurture young players is in serious doubt.
That echo`s my feelings and many other posters on here.
He would have been a very useful addition to our squad, and its gone.

31 Jul 2018 17:49:59
In all honesty I believe that klopp feels he will play more there. Which I agree. Wouldn't of surprised me if he played off the bench for us. Where he is more likely to start at United.

01 Aug 2018 08:35:24
Fezzvillian
Agree with you on this,
Bruce would more or less use him as a sub many times,

31 Jul 2018 12:29:35
It would not surprise me if there is friction between the owners and bruce over signing of players,
The owners seem to want mendes involved with bringing in players and bruce has his idea's on who to bring in,
There is only one winner there I think,
Could be a very interesting window.

31 Jul 2018 13:04:14
We need to get bodies in, and fast. We need a GK, LB, CB (maybe x 2), RW and ST in my opinion.

31 Jul 2018 14:17:21
If it's true about mendes bringing in his players on loan can anyone see bruce playing them?
I can't see it to be honest,
Could you see bruce walk if not getting his say in transfers,
Myself in my opinion I can't see bruce staying the season
I think the owners were swayed by the polls on bruce and changed they mind to avoid unsettling the fans,
I could be totally wrong but some think seems amiss for me,
I would like to hear other fans views on this,

31 Jul 2018 15:32:54
Mainbob, I think that whatever Bruce does won't sit well with you because you obviously don't like him. If he signs players he is ignoring his own youngsters, If he don't sign anyone he has no cover for certain positions, the players are too old, the players have no experience, he won't play them if they are signed. So basically nothing he does now or in the future will sit well with you, so you will keep on posting your negativity to try to cause as much unrest as you can and you won't be happy until Bruce is gone, Why don't you just make one post stating that you hate Bruce and want him out and save yourself time.

31 Jul 2018 15:53:50
AVillaFan, to be fair I don't really think you can argue with the fact that Bruce is a liability in the transfer market - Whatever your thoughts on him as a man manager or tactician, he has proven incapable of making significant signings.

This list doesn't scream a genius in the transfer market so I think we are allowed some criticism of Bruce.

Sam Johnstone - Oustanding Player/ Now With West Brom
Neil Taylor - Poor
Birkir Bjarnason - Fantastic / Not Used
Conor Hourihane - Good Signing
James Bree - Never Used
Henri Lansbury - Never Used
Scott Hogan - Never Used / Played Out Of Position
Chris Samba - Never Used
John Terry - Fantastic / No Longevity
Ahmed Elmohamady - Average
Robert Snodgrass - Fantastic / Plays For West Ham Now
Glenn Whelan - Poor
Josh Onomah - Never Used
Axel Tuanzebe - Injured
Lewis Grabban - Did Well

And we all know he is not a tactician, we only have to look back a few months to see how we completely collapsed in the run in, promotion was in our grasp and Bruce failed to adjust the team accordingly.

The sad fact is, he is here to stay, and I'm 100% behind him and the team BUT, my opinion hasn't changed, he is not fit for purpose.

31 Jul 2018 16:03:51
What are you on about mate,
I support any manager who is in charge of my team,
I agree he is not my choice but I'm just putting it out there what I think!
Am I allowed my opinion on the villa or do you want me to agree with you!
If you don't want to give me a answer to my post I suggest you talk with somebody else,
AS FOR me hating bruce that is the sort of comment I expect from you,
I respect the guy If you read about my posts about him,
I just don't think he is the best manager for villa,
Is that easy to understand!

31 Jul 2018 06:25:48
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 31st July 2018

30 Jul 2018 17:35:21
Well the bookies have villa to finish in top 4which is good they have derby to finish above us, I definitely think we will be in play off potions, at end of season but if we get off to winning start we could get auto places easy, there's no wolves or fulham this year, yeah wba, stoke have spent but none have made any amazing signings where u think yep he's class, it's all to play if kodja stays fit an bangs the goals like he did b4 injury then we have the best striker in league plus with jck an green an Chester jedi we have that experience. villa could get top 2 easy.

30 Jul 2018 15:50:01
Havent seen much of Ben Woodburn is he good an what posion does he play,

30 Jul 2018 17:46:38
He looks a decent prospect and could well do well in the championship
My only concern is developing others players for there clubs while ignoring our own,
We have some decent young players but bruce seems to prefer the usual older players,
I find this disappointing if I'm honest.

31 Jul 2018 02:41:40
Mainbob a recent post of yours and I quote :-

"A goalscorer is our top priority in my opinion
We seem to be getting a load of injurys to our front men,
We need more cover there for certain"

Then when we try to sign one you state we are ignoring our own and your disapointed!

There is no pleasing you.
"White man speak with fork tongue"

31 Jul 2018 07:46:43
Avillafan

I'm not saying we should not go for him I did not say that,
I'm talking about our own players in general are not getting the chances they deserve,
Woodburn I would welcome into our squad no doubt,
It's the likes of ohare, Hayes, Davis when fit, Clark, who could do good jobs for us,
But under bruce he is not the best manager to blood kids.
Me who speaks with forked tongue!

30 Jul 2018 07:17:01
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 30th July 2018

29 Jul 2018 16:08:39
Not that I want to see him go but. if we get an offer of £40M+ for Grealish I'd say let him go, and if he's true Villa, he'll see his contract out with his next club, come back to us if/ when we're back and established in the Prem on a free, or the way money's going with football and our club having real money men in charge, buy him back at market value, the guy should be in the Prem and a regular in the England squad by now, so for the greater good, maybe that could be his legacy to the club he loves?

UTV.

29 Jul 2018 16:37:16
No ones going to offer 40+mill for Grealish.

29 Jul 2018 18:57:52
I agree Malc1976, 30 million would even be a big ask.

30 Jul 2018 09:41:56
Ok, let him go for £20M in a sellers market then 🙄

UTV.

29 Jul 2018 13:19:32
Has any1 watched u18 tournament westhams rb quina is available for 600thou looks like a good player a bargain.

29 Jul 2018 14:19:18
We have about 5 rb already it's lb and cb we need.

29 Jul 2018 15:12:44
A goalscorer is out top priority in my opinion
We seem to be getting a load of injurys to our front men,
We need more cover there for certain.

29 Jul 2018 12:19:58
My only problem with no players going out the club the young players who I was Hoping to see more of will not be so involved now under bruce
He will stay with the experience path again,
Unless that is the owners have told him to play the young players more often
We need more pace in side after last season,
Unless Mr mendes gets some in some tasty Portuguese or Spanish loans!

29 Jul 2018 02:55:28
Hey Kingy what about that then son, without any inside information I posted on here Just after we first got news of new owners, when the tabloids were full of Henry taking over stories and news that our best players had to be sold. I told you all Bruce would stay in charge and that Grealish and Chester would remain at the club also giving you my reasons for thinking that. I bet very few believed It though and most totally ignored my predictions.

What can I say mate all looking good at the moment, now that's the way to do it. Lol :-) :-)

29 Jul 2018 12:35:06
5 Brownie points for you villafan.
If the truth be known most people on here are just guessing when they make statements.
Kingy has been doing it for as long as I can remember, and by the law of averages he will occasionally get one right, having said that it makes good readiing and is good fun.

29 Jul 2018 13:16:12
Brownie points are okay Villadave but hard cash would be far better Lol Yes, I love reading some of the stuff on here, even the moaners posts who constantly rant on about their displeasure offer some form of amusement. I did state that my post was a gut feeling though instead of something based on inside info, it just all seemed so logical. I just wish others would state that it's guess work when they post if that is the case instead of trying to convince us that they have recieved some priviledged information.

29 Jul 2018 14:07:02
Yes I know mate just pulling your leg.

28 Jul 2018 23:39:40
How are we going to line up

Moreira

Hutton elphick chester taylor

Jedinak

Adomah grealish hourahane green

Kodjia.

28 Jul 2018 17:17:31
Gonna be a big season for green it's like a new signing, surely he has to start every game for us.

28 Jul 2018 19:25:30
Played well and looked up for the challenge.

28 Jul 2018 06:50:16
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 28th July 2018

27 Jul 2018 17:11:40
Need to get players in, and quick?

For me we need a GK, CB x 2, LB, RW for sure - What do you all think we need?

GK - Moreira
CB - Dan Burn
CB - Axel Tuanzebe (Loan)
LB - Barry Douglas (Sign)
RW - Anthony Knockaert (Loan)

I'd line up like this.

Moreira

De Leat, Chester, Tuanzebe, Douglas

Bjarnason, Hourihane

Knockaert, Grealish, Green

Kodjia.

27 Jul 2018 18:13:21
Keeper - done
CH - James Collins (free agent)
LB - Luke Shaw (loan)
Tbh, we've got Elphick back, right backs galore already, don't think we need anyone else unless it's to replace who we get shot of. If we'd had Grealish for all last eason, and Kodjia, we woulda got promoted, same if we keep them, replacement for Snodgrass would be a fit Andre Green. Think we're in good shape, if we can't bend FFP, I'd be happy with our squad at that with some of the kids being given more of a chance

UTV.

27 Jul 2018 22:13:22
Knockart on loan?
Don't want to be rude but what planet are you on?
Arguably BHA's talisman and the fans would rip the ground down before knockart was allowed to leave.
Would we allow Super Jack to go on loan to Scunthorpe?

28 Jul 2018 14:51:11
Brighton just signed Jahanbakhsh who is a right winger, his playing time will be greatly reduced and he was poor last year, it's not unrealistic to think we could do a loan move if the fiance's were right.

28 Jul 2018 15:08:10
Alan Judge?

UTV.

27 Jul 2018 15:16:08
In reply to Malc1976 last night
Hi Malc
I would go for players like Massimo Luongo, George Saville, and Ryan Woods to name but a few, players of that type need to be introduced into our squad, to bring some vibrancy and creativity to our play.
I honestly think at Villa Park, we sometimes coach the ability out of players to suit our style, thus they become single minded and laboured.
Over the years we have bought many players that have been scoring goals and playing great football for their clubs, they arrive at Villa park and hey presto, play it sideways or give it the keeper.
Pavarotti used sing opera, why would you stop him doing that and try to get him rapping.?
Certain players need to be allowed express themselves, and by letting them do that we might start to see the likes of Stan Bowles, Rodney Marsh, Paul Gasscoigne, and Brian Little again.
Look at the players we have tried over the years, and because they don't score a hat-rick in their first game they are labelled as failures and get moved on.
We must not do the same with the likes of O, Hare, and McKirdy.
Two examples spring to mind, Barry Bannan and Guy Whittingham, both went on to become very good players for their respective teams.
It`s simple really, we are all individuals and teams need individuals, with varying styles, that way you are never going to be predictable.

27 Jul 2018 13:40:11
I have seen a quote from a finance expert stateing that villas new men are working hard at the mo to explore all options with the ffp. They have set aside a transfer buget of 35 million providing they can find a loophole or way past ffp.

27 Jul 2018 00:15:09
Just seen the best 11 free transfers there's sum bargains in it ok, nasri, max Meylet 19 years a he'll of a player, yaya toure, beN area, Giuseppe rossi, lacina traore an terry N huth, boaz myhill aswell.

27 Jul 2018 01:08:30
Max Meyer is a trouble maker and expects 100 plus k a week otherwise a great player. Not for us though on that wage that's why his old club let him go. I'd take a punt on lacina traore as a different option and maybe huth at a push.

27 Jul 2018 07:29:09
Was banging the drum for Myhill 2 years ago, lives in the area, knows Villa, played under Bruce, fine keeper, no brainier with FFP

UTV.

26 Jul 2018 17:54:01
It does not matter if we are for Bruce or Against Bruce on here, the one thing that we are all for is Aston Villa FC.

26 Jul 2018 15:01:52
Last year we had 7 points after 7 games.
I would to expect to double that figure at the very least,

26 Jul 2018 16:09:11
Yeh good shout Bob, 14 points from 14 games, ha ha.

26 Jul 2018 17:18:18
Not if we don't get a few in. And even loose some. It could be a difficult start and brucie given the push after 10 games.

26 Jul 2018 11:55:28
I have seen all the friendlys and I know we have not played anyone really but the only players I've seen up to now to start against hull
Chester
Grealish
Hutton
Hayes
Green
Thor on his 30mins appearance
De laet

Take away grealish and thor who I expect to leave we are very short,

26 Jul 2018 10:08:59
How frustrating is Kodja thereis obviously a player on there but the problem with Kodja is his decision making, and his peripheral vision - when he is hot he will always go for goal but sometimes you have to be clever and that is where the great player differ from the OK players, its not the skill, or the attitude - its what is between the ears.

26 Jul 2018 08:07:09
I am pleased it's all over now with all the speculation regarding the manager,
Was getting pissed of with all the talk to be honest,
Now bruce has to prove the 67 % of people who wants him to stay have got it right,
Myself I'm just glad Aston villa are in business at the moment,
On the playing side he needs to decide on what formation to use,
Up to now it's 352 but putting the right players in there positions is key,
Like the look of Hayes, green, delaet,
We need a new goalie in my opinion.
Steer is not commanding enough and his kicking is truly awful,
Ohare when fit should be involved,
Will we now get promoted under bruce is anyone's guess,
I really hope so but it will be harder than last year,

26 Jul 2018 08:13:53
Well said Mainbob.

26 Jul 2018 08:36:53
I think in Bruce's case then first 10-15 games will tell us if the fans who voted for him are right or wrong,
Our opening 10 games on paper are not to bad and 15-20 points is needed,

26 Jul 2018 08:48:23
I agree, think it will be tough this year but I don't see any of the teams running away with it like Wolves did.
If we can get a formation that gives better service to the front players I think Kodja and Hogan will come good. And yes, we need a keeper.
Couple of questions then:

Who would you want as a new keeper?
Who do you see as the biggest threat for the automatic places?

26 Jul 2018 09:01:13
Depends a lot on what players he loses and who he can bring in to be really fair about it, 7 points from 21 cost us automatic promotion last term so we need to improve on that for sure. If he gets off to a bad start the finger pointing will be an inevitable consequence of not going with Henry but that's life.

26 Jul 2018 09:03:15
For the purpose of a guide roughly 2 points per game is required for automatic promotion.

26 Jul 2018 09:18:11
Hi villaglass, Derby and Leeds won't be far off the mark and the clubs that came down could be dangerous. Joe Hart might be a good shout in goal, he has had a rough time of late and is looking for a club to relaunch his career and may also be priced nice, there is no doubt he has the ability to be a quality keeper.

26 Jul 2018 12:53:56
A good shout on Hart. Think he is more than adequate for the Championship and would give that authority and experience that we have lost with Terry going. Wages could be a sticking point though.

If Derby and Leeds click and their new managers do the business then I think you're right, they could be dangerous. Fortunately, they both seem to have the bottle factor ingrained so hopefully not!

Of the relegated teams, only Stoke worry me, but not overly. Think the bin bags will be mid table now the honeymoon period will have worn off for Darren More!
I think Middlesbrough could be one to watch.

26 Jul 2018 18:43:32
Lets just back the villa and hope we better last season, no doubt fans will say this and that but at the end of the day who cares who is right and wrong, its all about backing our team, hoping we get results and hitting the main target of promotion and getting back to where we belong! UTV!

29 Jul 2018 05:00:04
Too right VillanMan.

25 Jul 2018 22:31:55
Well 2/ 3 of the fans wanted Bruce to stay and I think that was the right decision at this moment in time. Henry would have found it tough in his first managers job with the huge expectations and just over a week to prepare until the league begins, also with the added burden of having to maybe lose players and possibly work with a tight budget I think it may have proved too much. So definately for now I think the right decision has been made.

Hopefully we can get off to a good start and push once more for automatic promotion. UTV.

25 Jul 2018 21:55:38
After tonights game I have to say, I would snap up the offer from spuds for Grealish, and get rid of most of the team, this is not a spur of the moment thing.
The team and club are in a mind set, and stuck with negativity, sideways, backwards, sideways again, so dam boring, we have no game changing players at all, and at times tonight we looked like chickens with their heads off.
Nobody in our squad can pick a pass, I mean a telling pass through the channels, nine times out of ten if we break down the middle the ball is then played out wide, teams suss that out very soon and from then on we are finished.
Unless we make changes now, I fear we will remain a win one, and lose one side.
I say change the manager, gradually change most of the playing staff and start again.
I know all too well that fortunes can change, trouble is I can`t see that happening with this lot, I am afraid we missed the boat back in May.
Please don't anyone say I am a pessimist, I am far from it, that is honestly how I see our plight.

26 Jul 2018 08:54:51
Wow, got all that from a friendly!

29 Jul 2018 05:01:01
sounds all positive then!

25 Jul 2018 18:43:56
Bruce staying been confirmed.

25 Jul 2018 19:13:24
Well that's it now we get behind bruce as usual,

25 Jul 2018 15:02:52
If henry gets job he needs same time as bruce, plus he will be bckd aswell.

25 Jul 2018 15:25:17
I think many fans will not wait that long before slagging him off,
Bet derby fans are thinking the same as our fans.

25 Jul 2018 16:13:19
I see now on other blogs Steve bould is getting stick because he also has no championship experience?
Does not being at arsenal as a decent defender plus being assistant manager count for anything!
And 10 years as the u18 academy manager,
Some fans need to lighten up I'm afraid,
Just like Henry not even sat behind a desk and he is not welcome,

25 Jul 2018 17:00:28
God being a villa fan is hard work!

Some of you guys need to give your head a wobble. your like a load of old women! moan moan moan

If Bruce stays I have no issue, if he goes again I have no issue . It’s not my business and I have to assume those in power are making the right decisions based on setting things in place for the clubs future

Some of the comments are rediculous . Henry has no managerial experience or doesn’t know the championship!

No he has no managerial experience, however let’s see firstly If he is appointed. If he is then let’s see who his back room staff consist of .

Last season villa only started playing better when Steve Agnew was appointed

The manager is just the focal point of the team and often not doing the coaching day to day

As for Henry not knowing the championship, I guess that’s right but then again neither did Nuno Espiroto Santo at wolves . the rest as they say is history .

This is another new era for our club with new owners .

Just get behind the club and roar them to success .

25 Jul 2018 23:02:44
Villa_ken, at last a sensible post, a bit of sanity . As we say everybody has their own opinions, but some of the things have been ridiculous. People forget Dr T, Was the big hero not so long ago. Some of the decisions he made lately, have got us into trouble . But I think he honestly, put to much faith in his Chinese masters . Now we have even richer saviours, but some are already criticising, before they’ve got in the door . This near to the start of the season, never was Brucie going .
So let’s all wait and see what, the next few weeks bring .
Onwards&Upwards Villaforever.

26 Jul 2018 10:05:42
The Dr did get it badly wrong but I still feel he cared for the villa and wanted it to turn out better than it did.
He as least has got us mega rich owners in and I admire him for that,
Now it's down to bruce to show he deserves to carry on,
The owners will Give him time and I should imagine 10-15 games will tell them if to stay with him,
I hope bruce really does get us in contention but this year it will be harder and let's all hope he does it,

25 Jul 2018 13:46:14
Theres no plesing sum villa fans we get new take over, maybe new manager an people are still moaning an harping on, its exciting times now let's enjoy it no matter who is in charge.

25 Jul 2018 13:57:42
People are not harping on or moaning, they are simply voicing their concerns that Henry has no experience, which is an understandable reaction of any fan. If Henry gets the job and begins with a string of wins then I'm sure the fans will soon get behind him, however if it goes the other way you can expect a lot of told you so comments coming your way. Replacing an experienced manager with one who has no experience must be seen as a move that carries risk even in your eye's, if you would only take a moment to look past his huge footballing name maybe you would spot that.

25 Jul 2018 14:16:15
If a if a relativly unknown player with all his badges and no experience took the managers job would you be equally excited? Nobody is against Henry, he could in fact turn out to be a great manager but that doesn't change the fact that at this point he is a unknown entity in that department so fans are a little worried.

25 Jul 2018 14:16:32
An whad did we achieve with the most experienced manager in the divison, in 2yrs mate iim confused .

25 Jul 2018 14:29:42
I get that but we can't get any worse than bruce, the players will get a buzz if henry gets appointed, who wouldn't want too play for him as a manager, yes its a risk but a risk worth taking, i'm not worried at all bout experience its so over used now adays just like the stat we had so muvh possession, it will be a good appointment in my view.

25 Jul 2018 14:34:14
In his one full season at the club with very little funding, and despite huge personal trauma he came within one game of taking us up. Maybe not a huge achievement but one that bettered all the teams below us. So unless Henry takes us up in one season then in your own assessment of judging the situation he too will be a huge failure.

25 Jul 2018 14:38:13
There are plus points and minus points with every manager,
Henry's minus points is lack of experience that's a no-one brainer,
Plus points he will attract better players with his contacts within the game,
These are the 2 main points,
I'm willing to let him prove he is the man.
He has to start somewhere why not at a big club who have struggled over the past few years and needs a major kick up backside,
I'm not saying he will succeed but I'm more than happy to see him succeed,
The last couple of years bruce has had loads of fans wanting him gone but now that Henry has being linked for his job bruce seems to be flavour of the month with fans and instead want him to stay,
It was always on the cards that with a owner they would want there own choice of manager so let them decide who they want and let's see if there judgement is right or wrong,
End of day we all want what's best for club so let's enjoy the new investment in club and get behind whoever is in charge,

25 Jul 2018 15:04:35
I agree Mainbob, If Henry comes to the club then he will have my full support. He was a fantastic player that put his all into the game and I am certain he would do the same being a manager. If the new owners choose that route to take then I will be happy to go along with, as you say his name carries a lot of weight so in that respect it would be great for the club. I'm sure he will give everything to achieve success but there will be huge expectations put upon him from the word go from both owners and fans, the question is will he be able to cope with that? Having said that if he can get past the first couple of months relativly unscathed that will give him huge confidence and he may go on to big things.

25 Jul 2018 15:15:06
Don't get the 'can get better players with all his contacts'. Other than Arsenal's lightweight kids who can he realistically call that Bruce doesn't likely already have a number/ email for after all his years in the game?

25 Jul 2018 15:23:27
Would think Barcelona and juventus would be a decent shout for any cast offs?
Plus many other clubs in europe.

25 Jul 2018 16:55:18
All I miss seeing on this thread is people disregarding Bruce's contacts. Bruce's contact book is probably 5 times the size of Henrys. The man is respected by the top managers in the Orem mourinho trusting him with some of his best young talent for example not to mention the players who want to come and play for him again snodgrass for example. As people have said their is pros and cons to each manager.

In my opinion we don't need a new manager coming in 2 weeks before the end of the transfer window to assess the squad before paying a premium for any late deal he can muster up. Personally I say back Bruce this season and if he doesn't come up with the goods we try someone like Henry say January or next season.

25 Jul 2018 08:44:32
I am amazed at the negative comments I am seeing on loads of blogs,
Henry was not anywhere near my top list for the next villa manager,
His name never entered my head but the owners are getting all sort of flak and madness to appoint him,
Do fans remember where we were last week?
We were on our knees and administration was a real risk and a drop into div 1,
Now these owners have took over and have targeted Henry as the man they want,
I have no problem at all with that and he gets my full support if he gets the job,
Will Henry get us up I don't know myself,
I really hope so and we will see better football and he will attract players from all over the globe,
He is a massive signing and it is risky but also is very exciting for me,
If the players get into how he wants to play and he brings in a few players to help the team I am happy with that,
Gerrard, lampard will also be looked at in the same way don't forget,
So get behind the owners and Henry is all I ask.

25 Jul 2018 09:06:54
Here here.

25 Jul 2018 10:08:56
What I find funny is how Henry has been totally written off already, nobody knows if he will be a success but let's get behind him and the team if he is appointed.

Nobody is more experienced in the Championship than Steve Bruce, and he failed - We had the most experienced squad in Championship history, and we failed. Experience is not always the answer!

We will undoubtedly have a very young squad this season, the owners want to embrace youth and our academy going forward, we need a head coach not a man manager. Bruce is not fit for purpose under the new regime.

Will Henry succeed? Who knows but there are multiple success stories throughout football that suggest he can be, if he is appointed let's get behind him and the squad.

25 Jul 2018 11:01:35
Here Here!

25 Jul 2018 11:56:48
My sentiments exactly! Just because Zola failed, doesn't mean Henry will. In the same breath, just because Guadiola succeeded.
People are afraid of the unknown, but what if Henry does become the next Guadiola. and we passed up on that!

With the new owners on board, it is no longer s@#t or bust alla the Dr's strategy. If it doesn't work, we try something else with the worst case having to spend another season in the championship.

Don't get me wrong, I want promotion as much as the next Villa fan, but Bruce has had 2 cracks at it with the most expensive squad in history and failed. Let's try something new, we might just be pleasantly surprised!

25 Jul 2018 15:48:00
Zola failed at West Ham and correct me if I'm wrong Watford too? Not relevant really

UTV.

25 Jul 2018 00:40:01
So villa fans are happy for bruce to stay, an watch long ball an boring play again, hope henry comes he could be class, players are going to respect him, an he will atract better players, especially if we go up aswell, who else could we get apart from deansmith, i'd like to know who other villa fans would want.

25 Jul 2018 06:14:15
You act like hoofball was all we played. I only really remember seeing it when we were getting too deep or playing against a high press.
The players were the ones who took too much time on the ball, didn't find space and ran out of ideas.
Even the best in the world have to play a few long balls in a match when facing tough opposition.
Arsenal are in danger of slipping away so do we really want their rejects?
Don't forget, RDM had a lot of skillful players who played a very attacking passing game which I remember working absolute wonders / sarcasm.

24 Jul 2018 18:49:19
Thes guys know what there doing there nba team are good, they wasnt b4 they bought them thou there a young team who make play offs regularly now, i watch nba all the time, people in the states reckon villa will go places now under thse 2, remember we were 24hr from going in administration awell.

25 Jul 2018 13:25:43
They was never going into administration:

"Several leading football finance experts have backed up claims from sources close to the club who are adamant Villa's current crisis will not see them file for administration. "

24 Jul 2018 18:19:11
Think it's time we all give the new owners some slack in there proposed choice of Henry,
Every new owner coming into a club nearly always bring in there new manager,
We have to support there choice .
I have seen some really bad posts on other blogs saying they don't now what they are doing and they will not support Henry in any way,
Short memories you guys these 2 owners have saved us from administration and deserve all the praise ,
Also the Dr deserves praise for getting the 3 rd richest owners in england.

25 Jul 2018 00:47:15
Sum that ihave looked at are stupid fans on other blogs need to grow up , an sum think its bad on here ha ha.

25 Jul 2018 03:39:37
Good point Mainbob and I think you are right, Although a risky choice it may be it is indeed their choice and they have my support. To be fair not much in football comes without risk, even buying prooven players can turn out a disaster so I guess it's no different with managers. Take Redknapp and Zola for instance, one with masses of experience the other with not much but both flopped at blues so the experience counted for very little. Henry could turn out to be a huge success, he certainly appears motivated and eager to succeed so it could be interesting. Having said that Bruce is still manager at the moment so maybe we should all respect that too.

24 Jul 2018 11:52:34
Harsh on Bruce if true but understandable in a way. People have very short memories - anyone remember the Crap we had to endure before Bruce came and stabilized the club? If he does go then I for one will thank him for his time effort and honesty. If Thierry does come we must all get behind the team, if he can get our forwards to score goals like he did (just have a look at his best goals) then we should be in with a treat. Also I think Chester should stay having learnt from Terry and Bruce and if Bold comes he should kick on again.

24 Jul 2018 13:00:52
Have to say my disappointment is the fact that everywhere is saying Henry will be the next villa manager,
But it's out of order with Bruce still our current manager,
Not a nice feeling to see your job has already gone to another guy!

24 Jul 2018 13:30:01
If Henry is the new manager we have let ourselves down massively as a club. Bruce has stabilised the club and got us to the play off final in just under a two year period, when he came we was looking like doing the double drop and he lost his parents late last season but still showed commitment to the club turning up and preparing us for the final push. Where is our commitment to the manager if he is replaced? Doesn't set a good example to Chester jack and co who we want to stay another year.

24 Jul 2018 13:47:55
I like Bruce, and hope he stays. I don’t really see how people can say he stabilised the club though. It’s not all in his hands I accept, and he worked wonders with Hutton and Grealish. But he has also failed to bring on much of the youth, failed to get the best from hogan, bjarnson, de laat, McCormack. He failed to win promotion with easily the most experienced squad. Come the end of the season, villa were close to liquidation. How do people suggest he’s added stability?

24 Jul 2018 06:34:16
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23 Jul 2018 23:02:50
Daily star reporting that Henry has agreed to become villas next manager.
Exciting times ahead peeps.

24 Jul 2018 06:00:27
Must be true, Star only prints the truth!

23 Jul 2018 14:26:12
Thierry Henry was no doubt a great player, is he a great manager? with no experience who knows but you wouldn't bring in a carpenter to do the electricians job, so why bring in a football player to do the managers job? Bruce may not be the man for the job in some people's eyes but replacing him with a novice is beyond risky.

23 Jul 2018 14:46:34
Totally agree on Henry, he is a massive risk, certainly a "sexy" name in world football but what would he bring bar the unknown - He could be a total success but Villa don't need to gamble, they need to find a manager that can work with our current squad and help develop our young stars.

To borrow your analogy - You wouldn't ask a taxi driver to replace the engine on your car? For me Bruce is a man manager, and a very accomplished one, but Villa need a mechanic, somebody who can work with and fine turn the squad.

23 Jul 2018 15:34:14
I agree with you both, I can’t honestly see Brucie going at the moment . whether you like him or not, Brucie seems to have a good understanding going with the team and they do appear to like him . We have had enough disruption, give Bruce half a season, to see how we start .
The new owners and DrT, will have a lot of other important decisions to sort out . Also how much would it cost, to ship out Brucie and his staff and then bring new manager + staff . Liked the statement, that any players going won’t be on the cheap, would rather Jack and didn’t go .
Same as everybody else, I can’t wait for the meeting tomorrow and perhaps more information being released .
Onwards&Upwards Villaforever.

23 Jul 2018 20:32:07
You can say that Henry has no experience but on the flip side we have a manager with vast experience with the largest wage bill and the biggest squad and he couldn’t get us promoted so I don’t see it as a risk.

24 Jul 2018 08:09:09
I think the matter of paying off bruce and all his backroom staff is not going to worry these 2 owners i reckon.

22 Jul 2018 22:54:36
What about a quick poll [exit or remain] to show the new guys how the majority of us fans feel about the manager

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Villa Manager Poll

23 Jul 2018 10:58:13
Interesting result so far:

Exit (33%, 13 votes)
Remain (67%, 26 votes)

If he does go, I can' see that replacing him with someone with no management experience (such as Henry) would be very helpful.

23 Jul 2018 12:25:36
Democracy works, I acknowledge I am in the minority in wanting change. I for one will be happy to get behind the manager if change does not come, however Bruce needs to take a good hard look at the way football has changed, hoof ball is not acceptable no matter what the results say. Big Sam, Moyes mad Mick are all out of work because of their style of play. None of them were relegated yet fan power prevailed. So Steve if you want everyone to get behind you look at your style of play, it hasn't got us prompoted and it hasn't entertained, football is an entertainment business, it's not about your reputation as a so called experienced manager.

23 Jul 2018 12:47:35
I don't get the argument that because we need stability Bruce should remain in charge. The simple facts are Bruce is a man manager, not a coach, and as a result may have an unsuitable squad for his skill set come the beginning of the season.

We need a manager that can improve our talented youngsters - And Bruce is not this manager.

23 Jul 2018 13:23:42
Bring in Henry in a coaching/ development role (to get his badges) To have someone of his standing would bode well in tempting players to come to the Villa.

23 Jul 2018 14:48:15
Just seen the Birmingham mail poll, much larger votes than this poll and the results are similar, so it's clear the majority want IBWT, this message will obviously get through to the new owners so perhaps they will give it time before making any changes, so open message to Steve, "if they want you to stay it doesn't mean some of us fans want the same style of play, if you are to stay grasp the chance and build a team around what many of us fans want, exciting entertaining football and to restore some pride back in the club we love"

23 Jul 2018 17:15:19
39 votes?
Very difficult to draw a conclusion from such a tiny cross section.
I know it's a cross section but!8@?

23 Jul 2018 17:52:52
I said keep Bruce because I honestly don't see better options for the squad we have.
We only have a few top passers of the ball and one of those is almost guaranteed to be leaving. This means that a tip tap game won't suit us, Kodjia will get isolated and frustrated.
Bruce tried to play 3 very attacking midfielders behind the front man every time he could. The main issues I saw were players dropping too deep, not trying hard enough to find space or just constantly playing the safe sideways/ backwards ball.
I blame coaches for not working on fitness levels enough but Bruce can only do so much to encourage the players to not play with fear.

22 Jul 2018 20:45:20
If nobody comes in for grealish could we sell to reach FFP?

22 Jul 2018 15:58:49
So can Aston Villa actually spend any of this money?

22 Jul 2018 17:34:46
Yes if they can come up with a way around ffp. Once that is sorted we be fine.

22 Jul 2018 14:25:55
Hey guys every1s happy on here its good even me haha, what are peoples views on hery, i think it will be good experience doesn't matter lampard, gerreard got jobs so why not, also what bout oneil, or even wenger haha.

22 Jul 2018 15:20:58
If Henry was the man to manage I would like Wenger as a director of football,

22 Jul 2018 15:21:10
What management experience other then a few months or being assistant to the Belgium team.

22 Jul 2018 12:52:37
Just read the times story on when these owners brought into villa,
Inbetween the semi-finals at world cup they decided to pick our club,
At a convention in America,
So this was in motion a while ago,
And the top basketball player under our American owner has just being awarded a pay deal with a 4 yr contract worth £76mill.
That's £366,000 w/ k,
Not sure if that's dollars or pounds but it's a massive wage full stop.
Could be a exciting rollercoaster ride,
What I don't understand is that they say they will fund transfers this season and on but what about this ffp?

22 Jul 2018 13:30:42
Reading up about edens he likes to bring through young players which is a great start in point,
They will invest in the academy I'm sure about that,
Think there will be a upgrade to the training ground as well,
Well I do hope I'm right about all this but I have a good feeling.
These 2 are very successful business men and have not aquirred there wealth with being unsuccessful many times,

22 Jul 2018 03:22:45
I think Bruce will be staying in charge and unless things look pear shaped mid season he will see the season through. Both Grealish and Chester will be staying but other players may move on, I don't know why but I just have a gut feeling about these issues, we will all know a little more come Tuesday night but this is my prediction.

22 Jul 2018 05:07:29
My reason to believing Jack and Chester will stay is simple, If I had just acquired the club then I would be thinking that promotion would be in everyone's interest, therefore would I want my first duty as new owner to be waving goodbye to our biggest assets? I don't think so, especially if other alternatives where available and there are other alternatives to explore. Along with that what better way to instantly get the fan base on side than by keeping their favourite player, when everyone has already accepted his pending departure imagine the fan's reaction?

As for Bruce I think with the season almost upon us the new owner may well wish to avoid all the disruption of a managerial change at this point and for the time being run with Bruce, however if things don't look good several games into the campaign then I think he will go. These are of course just my opinions but they make sense to me but I'm all ears if you have your own.

22 Jul 2018 06:56:00
Id be happy with that and yes that does make a lot of sense. If we do keep super jack and chester we need to offload all dead wood over the next 2 windows and they also have until next March to come up with some sponsors and revenue in to take care off ffp. I think you could well be right on all you have said. That being said all I'm hearing is that Bruce is a dead man walking and Henry will be in.

21 Jul 2018 10:44:58
I have seen klingsman name on some tweets.
Don't know if he is a friend of Wes Edens!
He would be my preferred choice over Henry,
Don't think it will be long before the changes will come.
CEO will be first I reckon,

21 Jul 2018 08:46:32
I would love to see Nicola cortese as our CEO.
What's your views on him fellow fans!

22 Jul 2018 06:57:43
We could do a lot worse tbf not a bad shout that. Could also do with linking up with a super agent to get some 40 million pound players in on loan lol.

21 Jul 2018 03:15:40
I see the tabloids are already tipping Thierry Henry to replace Bruce should he go, as already predicted earlier by my fellow Villans posting on here. I must say I didn't see that one coming myself but having said that Bruce is still with us at the moment so we will have to wait and see.

However having said that, new owners do tend to go down the road of installing their own choice of manager so maybe Bruce's days are indeed numbered. I think we will see some interesting developments in the coming weeks regarding the manager, club and players alike, but happier times are once again on the horizon that's for sure and the future now looks bright.

We may sadly still lose Grealish and a few other good players before things begin to pick up, but players come and go all the time at every club that's the nature of football. As one star leaves another will be born that's for sure and so the club moves on. UTV.

21 Jul 2018 07:58:57
I am thrilled with the new owners,
But fans need to take stock they will not be allowed to spend big to get us where we want to be,
Now we are stabilised for running the club paying the bills with ease,
As to spending 20mill a player that can't happen yet until we get our house in order,
As for the rummors of Henry, he was a great player just like zola and we know how he got on as a manager!
So I'm not too sure if this is the man to take us forward but if he is the new owners choice then he gets my support,

20 Jul 2018 19:59:43
We are now 2nd, behind Man City of football club owners rich list. (combined owner wealth). More money than the dingles owner and Abramovich.

goo.gl/4RauYX

20 Jul 2018 22:51:47
What about Fulhams owner and the other shareholder at arsenal?

21 Jul 2018 03:22:05
They have enough money to pay the bills, make the squad competitive and to take the club forward, that is really all that matters. At least now we can all sleep a little easier and dream of what's to come.

20 Jul 2018 16:41:22
New investors, new hope, new manager? Yes please!

20 Jul 2018 17:25:12
Unfortunately Jack will still be leaving us as he knows that his international future will be hindered in the champs. Only hope we get his reAl value.
I can't wait to read just what our new owners/ investors will be prepared to put into AVFC.
We have waited a long time for a real investor so let's now forget the past decade and look to the future.
First objective, promotion in 2018/ 19.
Secondly stableisation.
Thirdly challenge top 6. We were there when MON walked.
Finally, top spot.
None of this will be easy so we will need a progressive manager who is attack minded so when we score we look for more.
Hopefully I will live see this happen!

20 Jul 2018 17:42:44
Surely stabilisation comes first? It's a big ask at this stage to assemble a squad to challenge for promotion after what has happened in the last few months. Fingers crossed for you guys. Hope you do the Sandwell bunch twice this season!

20 Jul 2018 17:49:10
Oldvillian, problem I can see for Jack is, with Spurs midfield, how many games will he get?

20 Jul 2018 20:58:12
Jack wants the chance to prove himself.
He needs to leave "home" to çhallenge himself.
Guess he realises he must compete and his self belief is that he will be a regular as is Kate and Ericsson.
Good luck Jack, don't forget your heritage.
Love you to stay and grow with AVFC, YOUR FAMILY.

20 Jul 2018 16:21:07
Onwards and upwards.
Dare to dream
VTID.

20 Jul 2018 16:00:46
The new investors are mega billonairs both have successful companys an yank owns a nba team i googld them, now we need dr gone with bruce.

20 Jul 2018 15:22:49
So the EFL have already accepted the financial transaction to the club from the two investors, now how much do they both own? Hypothetically if they invested the same as dr t between them or just over that making them majority share holders between them leaving room to buy the rest of the shares off dr t at a later date. My question is would this cover the FFP or would we need to generate money from somewhere else say naming rights to villa park? Would this balance the FFP of the investment doesn't?

20 Jul 2018 17:51:57
They will need to sponsor the stadium or something to sort ffp. They could have 100 billion and it still don't count to ffp.

20 Jul 2018 14:54:30
Egyptian and American then.

20 Jul 2018 15:25:58
What I do like is that sawiris lives in London and will be hopefully more hands on, .
These 2 are seriously minted but I'm not bothered about that really,
As long as they invest properly and take on the right people to run the club I'm happy enough,
Just hope we can keep grealish but it looks like he will have to go regardless of money invested,

20 Jul 2018 13:59:27
Thats a good point bob, i can think of 3, gallardo, dean smith, psv manager vanbronchurst, then there's 2 maybe worth a punt terry, an henry both got all badges so why not.

20 Jul 2018 12:49:22
If you were new ownwers would you stick or twist with bruce, i'd twist we need a younger coach with attacking, fast paced footy, bruce is a nice bloke but we won't progress under him.

20 Jul 2018 13:00:53
villa4ever,

I would like a younger coach but who?
That's the million dollar question,
I would start from scratch and bring in proven football people in all area's,
If they do that is anybody's guess,
Just want this owner out the club and hopefully get things right this time.

20 Jul 2018 14:50:25
Mainbob, surely Bruce is as proven as you can get in the championship? His track record speaks for itself getting teams out the league, I think it's a arse of backing Bruce to get up and then move on once we get there, he had plenty to do behind the scenes when he first got here and has sorted that out and if it hasn't been for injuries namely to grealish early in the season we would be in the Orem by now.

20 Jul 2018 01:06:07
If a takeover of the club is in progress and indeed in an advanced stage as reported, would I be right in assuming that during that take over period no players would be likely to be purchased or sold? If you were to be buying a house for instance how could you agree on a price if pieces of it were being constantly removed or added. You would expect a buyer to agree on a price to purchase based on how the club now stands, so I'm thinking that Jack or indeed anyone won't be going anywhere at least until the the sale goes through, any thoughts?

20 Jul 2018 10:33:44
Correct as I've been saying for weeks now.

20 Jul 2018 12:15:28
Thats correct.

20 Jul 2018 12:30:05
Unless the agreed price is taking in to account for the sale of said goods leaving i. e. Grealish, Chester and kodjia. Effectively it's like saying you can buy the house furnished for £100k or £90k unfurnished.

19 Jul 2018 14:52:33
Ali baba are our new owners!
Not forgetting the 40 thieves!

19 Jul 2018 23:05:15
Lets just hope when they say open sesame the gates open and not like Mccormacks.

20 Jul 2018 07:47:51
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.

19 Jul 2018 13:20:28
The same as many, many others I was really excited, when Dr T stepped I nd brought Villa . With the promise of money and extensive changes in the club set up . must admit changes have been made, on the whole for the better . Dr T attitude and openness with the fans, was something completely new .
The problems now we find, is that most the money spent was money we hadent got . For a man of his quite young age, to amass his wealth and companies, he must surely have some business sense. So it's even stranger, the mistakes that he has made .
They say that to the Chinese, face is everything . Tony never mind the loss of face, with your Chinese masters, your loss of race with thousands of Villa fans, is more important.
This is my 60 th year as a supporter and Iv never know us in such a state .

19 Jul 2018 14:51:15
Dave I echo every word of yours,

19 Jul 2018 10:30:49
We might actually be okay on the pitch this season as the Championship is not the hard league that everyone likes to say it is, the fact is that well organised teams do well in it and get promoted. Brighton, Cardiff, Burnley etc. all got up automatically over the last few years with very average workmanlike squads.

Our problem will come with off field distraction. I don't believe the club will be sold as it is such an unattractive proposition at the moment. It is also clear that Xia has no money to get out of the mess we are in. The worst thing that could happen is that a solid team on the pitch is undone by administration mid season. Unfortunately I fear that Xia would prefer this to losing face back home in China by admitting defeat and selling the club.

So many wanted Deadly to sell and even more were desperate for Lerner to sell but despite their faults there was never even the remotest possibility of insolvency. Sad times!

19 Jul 2018 07:25:01
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18 Jul 2018 16:52:03
Are there anyfans out there who thinks administration would be better than what we have Now!
The dr is selling or mortgaging anything to do with Aston villa,
This can not go on,
He needs to get out like yesterday,
Our great club is falling apart in front of our eyes,
Never thought I would see the state of my club as it is now,
How much can a true villa fan take!

18 Jul 2018 17:16:43
Could be worse, we could all support Sunderland.

18 Jul 2018 18:08:39
Sunderland are better run than villa,

17 Jul 2018 22:31:01
It would be a minor miracle if Xia sells up and we get an owner that is willing to fund Xia's mess.
Just think, we may keep Jack and James but let show pony Kodjia trot off too where ever.
Surely we can't be shafted a third time by a weak owner. We want a brave business person (note a man etc) who will fund us personally and not rely on payments in 8 months time.
The players that we have are good enough to get us promoted, they just need to be played in the right formation and that is where Bruce comes in.
Get a more positive approach, let's see some goal efforts from outside the box. Get the ball in early to make the defenders work rather than fill the area.
It ain't rocket science it's just simple football.

17 Jul 2018 17:31:04
Despite what Xia said in is statement and what the press have been saying of recent, I seriously believe that the club will change hands very soon, I see no alternative.

17 Jul 2018 18:30:25
I've said this all along. The sale is happening and will happen very soon .

17 Jul 2018 10:06:13
If we aren't going to make the 40 mill, which we won't at 12 for jack and 5 for chester etc then keep them and take the 10 point reduction?
That's the worst we can get, we might even get a warning.

18 Jul 2018 11:54:04
If a takeover that seems to hoped of by a few on here comes about it would make sense to take the risk if they have the funds to keep us going and pay any fines we receive, I'm hearing jack is already gone unfortunately to spurs but if onomah come the other way we could have a ready made replacement granted nowhere near as influential but a replacement nethertheless.

16 Jul 2018 15:41:22
Do we really need another 34 yr old in our squad?
Dean marney is no better than what we have got now,
I know we have no money and can't afford the big wages but come on this must be a wind up right?

17 Jul 2018 10:13:30
It must be a joke.

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12 Jul 2018 22:26:02
Just read that Davis might be sold . I will be gutted if he goes I'd rather kodja, hogan go b4 him, but this is the mess our owner leaves us in he has no money an not willing to sell villa, wots hurts me most is that we are now selling our your youngsters because of him, he simply is a liability an needs to sell up, basically if Davis goes then we are saying everyone's available, I never once thought we would sell are youngsters but that's the mess we are in, gutted at reading couldn't get worse with eng going out 😠😠😠.

13 Jul 2018 12:08:40
The dr has always said he wants to see more younger players in first 11 so why would he want to get rid of a very promising player in Davis,
It's the older overpaid players we want gone,
Plus the ones who don't even play for the club yet are on 45-50 grand a week.
Richards will stay till his contract runs out and I suppose you can't blame him.
If the club give him a stupid contract then that's our fault,

12 Jul 2018 16:14:19
Do any villa fans get the impression that Bruce would let Davis go to Southampton to keep Hogan?

I do hope the likes of Davis, green who is also interesting Southampton are kept at the club,
Not a happy bunny if these 2 go,

12 Jul 2018 16:53:02
Bruce will do what he is told by our owners "boys"
If it gives the little man some relief then it will be done.
It does appear that the Dr has led us to believe that he has more pocket money than we can dream about when really he has f. All.
No money, lacks honesty and conned us all.
Could Donald duc, sorry Trump, put a trade embargo on the Dr?

12 Jul 2018 19:16:58
I think the Dr. has lost a massive amount of face with the fans. Yes, not being promoted was a big disappointment but I think it was something that the fans could easily get over with time. However dragging the clubs name through the mud for the past couple of months is something that many Villa fans may never forgive him for, that is why I would have been happier for him to sell the club. Having said that, it is what it is and we have to move so I will continue to give my support and still hope for a good season.

12 Jul 2018 07:05:47
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11 Jul 2018 14:15:43
Just been reading that our owner has borrowed more money from banks ;I don't get why he doesn't sell up borrowing money from banks is not the answer look at Leeds, blackpool, Portsmouth, our owner really does puzzle me.

11 Jul 2018 14:58:55
The man is taking the club into oblivion!
He needs to sell up but it's either he is badly advised or he is completely of his rocker!
End of day it's not good news to see him taking our club apart!

11 Jul 2018 18:09:47
He will sell. I know it. Can't say how and you can all say I'm taking bs. He will sell the club trust me.

12 Jul 2018 08:46:33
Kingvilla

Still think administration is on the cards,

12 Jul 2018 19:24:42
Can't see administration happening myself.

11 Jul 2018 12:30:19
Have I just seen the new kit?
Personally it's a "no" vote.
Where are our blue sleeves?
Our shirts are claret and blue, not two shades of claret and a hint of blue.
If there was more blue, perhaps down from the arms area similar to the Euro shirt then I think it would be a real Villa shirt.
Many will give the shirt a "yes, " but I am "OldVillan" and enjoy traditional style.

11 Jul 2018 23:24:24
shirts look great.

10 Jul 2018 21:14:00
Can't believe Bruce won't bury the hatchet with McCormack especially in our financial predicament, this decision could backfire massively.

11 Jul 2018 00:23:04
Its hard to bring back into the fold someone who thinks he's the billy big spuds, its all about him, don't forget fulham wanted to take him back on loan last season and the players all said no, look at leeds, did they want him back on loan, you show me one manager who came to his defence when he lost the plot, brucey gave him another chance but wee jimmy crankee again gave it the big i am, there's a reason no-one likes him.

11 Jul 2018 12:48:32
When fit he scores goals for fun Classof82! With having already lost Snodgrass, Grealish is on his way, and Kodjia and Adomah both linked with moves away that is a lot of goals and assists we need to replace. I agree with Malc1976, I don't think we have the luxury of turning our noses up and a goal scorers like McCormack, regardless of attitude.

11 Jul 2018 13:30:33
Bruce is being stupid ignoring McCormick,
He is a proven championship goalscorer and we are about to lose all out top scorers and goal assist players next month.
Bruce is very stubborn and needs to bite the bullet and make up unless McCormick does not want to that is,
I also think he was wrong in saying in his interview that players will be going cheaper than there value,
This will send out the worse possible signals and we will be have players going for hardly anything to there real value.
What a f*****g state we are in,

11 Jul 2018 14:10:27
McGatestuck may be a good player - we will never know because of his unprofessionalism and his poor attitude and his disruptive influence. If I were the manager I would have done exactly as Bruce. The best chance we have of being competitive next season is to have a happy squad with a good team spirit. This would be impossible with him anywhere near the squad compare his attitude with the Scottish Cafu.

11 Jul 2018 15:11:39
Would rather see Richards go if I'm honest,
Hutton I agree has been the player of the year for me with his attitude.
Not many like him in the game taking a 50% pay cut!
Bruce has a number of issues with a few players who don't get the playing time they deserve but at end of day he is the gaffer, At end of the day,

11 Jul 2018 16:25:48
Where are the goals coming from mort13? We have lost Grabban and Snodgrass already, that's 14 goals and 15 assists, give or take? We may lose Adomah and Kodjia, that's another 30 goals over the past 2 seasons, minimum. Our most creative player is leaving, that's 100%. I'm just curious where people see the goals coming from?

We aren't in a position to shelve a player because of previous indiscretions - The entire squad needs a clean slate, from Richards to McCormack, because we are in a dire situation and it's only going to get worse.

11 Jul 2018 16:31:32
And for the record I'm not advocating McCormack plays instead of our kids, purely that he should be involved in the squad. If you said to me, this is the team for next year and we will survive by one point I'd bite your hand off because we would be mush better equipped to launch an assault the following year, sadly with Bruce in charge that will never happen.

Steer,

Bree, Huth, Tuanzebe, Clarke

Bjarnason, Hourihane

Hepburn-Murphy, O'Hare, Green

Davis.

11 Jul 2018 17:20:09
Bk1982,

I like your team but there is to many young players in the 11,
Bruce would never play that team if I'm honest,
He would have whelan or Jedi or both in the 11.
Thor should be a regular this season but got a feeling he will be sold,
He was not happy with Bruce leaving him out when he was playing well,
A young player who could do well this year if Bruce picks him is Hayes,
Talented playmaker with a great range of passes.

10 Jul 2018 10:37:38
The thought of losing grealish for under 20mill sickens me,
With levy after him he will get it around the 15 mill Mark!
We are not in a bargaining place really we need all the money we can and the dr will take anything to put towards our dept,

09 Jul 2018 21:30:34
Just to say by comments made on here by sum1 yes I don't rate Bruce who does but I never want my team too lose, who does just because I say I want him to change tacticts an play doesn't mean I want us to lose does it, people on here get defensive we all love villa an all have different views on the way we should play, it's normal that's football it is a banter site for views an stuff like that, no1 gets serious and gets personal, we just have different views if people don't like people's post don't read em,

10 Jul 2018 07:34:22
Football is all about opinions nobody is right or wrong some people look through tinted glasses and some don't and that's what makes football so special. This is probably the hardest time in aston villa's history so naturally people will clash in their opinions people will disagree argue and in some cases fight (ie Wembley) . I believe this is only because people care so much for the club and everybody needs to stick together to get through this hard time.

09 Jul 2018 20:50:32
My last post
Steve Bruce has just come out and spoken about our club and said it as it is sell sell sell now for all you people who follow our club knows when he came in we was in the doldrums facing relegation. In the face of it he inherited a squad built by RDM and Dr Tony. When that went tits up Steve Bruce had to get loan players in not the ones he wanted because we was stuck with FFP Fact. Now the poor bloke lost both his parents in a small space of time yet still turned up to train and also manage on match days that is a true leader in my eyes. We all wanted the truth what is happening and now our manager has had to say it not the person who has ruined our club again this speaks volumes of our manager. Certain people on here spout on and on day in day out about how much they hate him and his football but he had the best win action than any of our last 3 maybe more managers and we scored more goals last season than I can seem to remember them are FACTS. So before you all wish him bad luck this season and hopes he fails again just remember not only are you wishing him to fail but you are also hoping Villa fail that in itself is embarrassing. Enjoy your moaning and gloating because you are both a real embarrassment to all that is ASTON VILLA FOOTBALL CLUB!

09 Jul 2018 21:37:45
Good post there mate.

09 Jul 2018 22:41:22
I agree Villadaz, bruce very nearly got us promoted whilst working with restrictions and if we had won that last match I think the same people would still be calling for change because of his style of football. For me he plays the football that wins you games at Championship level and with cash behind should we have gone up who knows what he may of achieved and what style he would have adopted.

But despite all the turmoil this summer and the inevitable pending departures, I still haven't given up on next season just yet because you just never know in football who is going to step up and become the next batch of star players UTV.

09 Jul 2018 22:46:49
Hope it's not your last post Villadaz, some of us do like reading your posts and find a lot of interest in the points you put forward, myself being one of those. UTV.

10 Jul 2018 02:16:18
2 things, come on daz, stop f**king about and say what you mean!, last post my arse, you can't skidaddle now fella, now the chips are down, this is when it all really starts, some fair weather supporters will always hoot up when things go sideways, but if your old enough to remember some of the divisions we've been in and fortunes of the past, this my friend is just a pregnant pause, we go again because that's who we are, and will always be, yeah the road is going to bumpy, and the results jumpy, but that's what will make it all the more sweeter when we rise again to the top, so don't give up daz, our best times are ahead of us, and secondly, on a personal note, i'll be glad when we get rid of kodjia, some players add to the feel good factor in a changing room, SOME DON'T, i know which one he belongs to, so the sooner he jogs on the better, i really think because of this squad unity will prevail, so whoever is there at the start of the season i don't care, as long as they give they're all (hutton style) that's all i ask-hearts and minds boys-UTV!

09 Jul 2018 20:10:25
Well the comments from Steve Bruce have really depressed me! Looks like wholesale departures, we are in MASSIVE trouble!

09 Jul 2018 16:57:05
So Gregg Evans in the Birmingham mail saying Steve round
Had some exciting players lined up if we won the play-of final?
What a waste of information to come out with,
If if if we had won the final!

09 Jul 2018 21:42:02
The birmingham mail is not good enough to wrape your fish and chips in. and wrape sounds like something the Birmingham is.

09 Jul 2018 15:06:58
1 way that could do villa good is to go all out an attack an play our young players that have pace, use fullbacks or wingbacks with pace, play center mids that have energy an legs, use wingers that cross an that cut in who are quick, if we use Davis properly he have a good season, along with green, an rhm, I'm expecting all them to be in 1st team, if not I'm going to be disappointed, because nows the time to play our youths, let's see if Bruce can nurture an mould an bring on players for once, or is he like we all a cheque book manager, paSt his sell by date, in my views his methods are old school an out dated, the games moved on now let's if Bruce can but I doubt it, it will still be the same boring slow paced
Footy with old players in the team
And most of you on here are happy with Bruce an the way he plays.

09 Jul 2018 15:53:35
Zzzzzz.

09 Jul 2018 16:09:28
Give villa4ever some slack lads,
I agree with his post,
We did have the strongest squad in championship but Bruce got us playing not to lose first and foremost,
I just hope he has learned by his tactics,
I like the bloke his talks a really good game and he is very honest with his views on the game,
We just need to get on the front foot more often,
We have proved we can play going by the way we murdered the wolves and Bristol city but most of the games were turgid to watch,
So now that the young players are in the mix let's hope we get it right this time,

09 Jul 2018 12:19:40
Loving the new kits very retro well done Mr Roper and villa.

09 Jul 2018 13:50:35
Yep there smart love the claret 1.

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07 Jul 2018 20:23:26
I like Bruce and think he did ok job last season sorting our away form out and occasionally playing decent football but obviously failed with what was best squad in championship! We will still have core of decent players but we need to bring at least four youngsters into first team now like Hepburn Murphy and Davis and lyden to go with green! Only concern is Bruce and can he bring these players through my opinion is no he needs money and to bring in his own type of players snodgrass etc and even then he fails so if he goes why not get Sherwood back to develop these players and he should have been given more time with us in first spell in my opinion! Up the villa!

07 Jul 2018 17:33:31
Well done england good performance I've got a feel there going to do it an bring that cup home 🦁🦁🦁.

08 Jul 2018 16:29:42
Even though I backed Croatia from the start I do fancy England to win the cup
Coming from a passionate Welsh supporter,
England have been the most consistent team up to now.

07 Jul 2018 11:51:00
So what happened Kingy, looks like no sale and Bruce staying after all!

08 Jul 2018 19:19:40
Sale will happen. The doc talks bs remember. He was bankrolling us to a champions league win within 5 years to hear him talk. He is a front man for a bigger picture that has lost interest. I think it's all games to say not for sale to push interested party's into bidding. I'd say over the next week or two.

07 Jul 2018 06:07:44
So its now official, our owner is now doing what every owner does when they want more money than is on offer, he doesn't give a toss about our club, expect the bean counters to arrive soon, champions league in 5 years was his boast, the king of manure he should be crowned, the only upside here is brucey stepping up to the plate to get us on the road to recovery, and maybe, JUST MAYBE, with a much smaller squad, because he can't chop and change so much, it may do us a massive favour for continuity, hearts and minds boys, hearts and minds-UP THE VILLA!

07 Jul 2018 08:38:27
I always had a feeling the dr does not want to sell,
At least we know where we stand now,
In deep poo!
Now it's up to Bruce and his coaches to get us playing a more attacking style and with some of the promising young players we have,
It will be very hard to get into top 6 with other clubs all around us spending while we go for the more prudent route,

07 Jul 2018 00:34:55
Realistically what are villa worth as a club we are not in the prem so what is our value, as team it's getting dismantled so what would you pay for our club, I'd love too know why the owners hanging around something smells bad, I just have a gut feeling he's going to put us in administration then clear off.

06 Jul 2018 21:46:00
Open letter from the Dr.

Dear supporter,

Firstly, I would like to thank you for your patience during what has been an uncertain period on and off the pitch for the club. Losing out on promotion to the Premier League was a disappointment to us all – not least you, the fans, whose support took us to the brink of promotion.

I would like to apologise for the lack of communication in recent weeks. This has been largely as a consequence of the many business decisions that have been required to be taken as the implications of losing the play-off final become a reality that we must face.

I am now in a position to provide a comprehensive update on the club’s situation in the hope that we can continue our preparation for the season ahead with renewed focus and determination.

For the avoidance of doubt, I remain a proud and committed owner of this football club and with that accept and embrace the responsibilities to the fans, players and staff.

In recent weeks there have been changes at senior management level and these changes have been made with the intention of establishing a focused, calculated approach.

Of course, given the financial realities, it would be prudent of us to be open and receptive to any potential minority strategic investment that would aid our objectives to consolidate after a tumultuous summer and ultimately achieve our ambition of returning to the Premier League. We will be very selective in any discussions to ensure that the club’s best interests remain the focal point.

Having assumed the role of acting CEO, I have been working closely with the senior management team to improve efficiency and effectiveness. A more measured approach will enable us to overcome the implications of Financial Fair Play after two years of significant investment in the football department. We need to generate sufficient revenue to ensure the smooth-running of the club without compromising the standards of this great institution.

With that comes a reality check over performance and expectation for the season ahead but also the opportunity to work smartly in the transfer market, bring through young talent and draw on the experience of our manager.

I have had numerous conversations with Steve Bruce in recent weeks, which only reinforced how fortunate we are to have someone of his experience and standing in the game. His leadership will be important for us on the field, as a club and as a community and I thank him for his loyalty.

These qualities will be essential as we begin a new season with the fresh hope and expectation it inevitably brings. While we would never want to compromise our ambitions, we must however be prepared to do so in a measured and realistic manner, hence the necessary business decisions I have outlined.

Lastly, I am aware that there are a number of stories being written about the club and to be definitive I would like it to be known that:

1. I have not put the club up for sale

2. I would consider minority investment stakes that bring strategic value to the club to help us achieve our goals but this will be considered extremely carefully

3. I have not received an offer of 51%

4. I have received an offer of 30% but we did not believe there was strategic value and we did not know the source of the money

5. We have been approached numerous times and we have turned away numerous approaches

6. FFP is a burden and we need to work within the defined parameters over the course of the next 12 months and beyond and as we have done in the previous 12 months

7. To be clear, to meet FFP we need to player trade. No shareholding sale of any size will contribute to meeting FFP. We must reduce costs and increase revenue

8. Selling any size of shareholding in the club will not aid in respect to FFP

9. Steve Bruce remains in charge with my support

10. There is significant football experience within our playing department and our football administration team who will be supported by the club admin team

11. I have made significant investments into the club and all loans provided up to 31st May have now been converted into equity as part of the club’s compliance with FFP rules

12. We are bank loan free but continue to evaluate opportunities to create sensible solutions with regards to financing as is common in most business practises

13. The EFL have shown no concern over the ‘lack of football experience within the club’

14. Work continues at pace at the Recon Training Complex as a result of the HS2 project

15. Work continues on the pitch at Villa Park and is on schedule

I would like to once again thank you for all your support.

Dr Tony Xia.

06 Jul 2018 15:02:34
My villa team for 1st game
Sarkic in goal
Lb beaudu, cb Chester, Elphic, bree
Cm ohare, bjarnson, horiuane
Green on left, Davis in centre, rhm on right .

06 Jul 2018 19:56:11
mine Gk Bunn rbk Elmo Lbk hutton cbks Chester and Elphick. wingers Green and Albert cmids hourilane Bjarnson Ohare Striker Kodjia. 4 5 1.

06 Jul 2018 13:59:46
Was just thinking what does every1 think the starting 11 will be on 1st game of season will it be a young side with experience pros or the golden oldie team with legs.

06 Jul 2018 14:44:28
Steer

DeLeat, Chester, Huth, Hutton

Bjarnason, Hourihane

Adomah, Onomah, Green

Kodjia.

06 Jul 2018 17:32:01
Good pick there but i think we need a better goal keeper.

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05 Jul 2018 20:01:46
I really am a glass half full person. but I can't even be happy or excited about England with all this going on. Just one bit of good news villa. just one! I don't even care if it's about McCormack getting his gates fixed ready for the new season.

05 Jul 2018 20:27:28
The press will just keep milking the same old news because there is no fresh news, when there is it could all change. But for the time being just expect the same garbage day after day. We are back to the Grealish stories again now I have noticed, with the usual good sprinkling of articles highlighting our demise, and so it goes on and on and on. But when you look at it we are all just reading exactly the same as what we did a month ago so it's best ignored.

05 Jul 2018 17:47:39
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05 Jul 2018 07:54:18
Only one player who turned up for training yesterday looked as if he really was pleased to come to work,
Allan Hutton had a beaming smile which is very commendable for a player who has a new 1 year contract and his 50% wage cut!
Top man in my book.

05 Jul 2018 11:25:21
Player of the year!
No one else comes close. If he was asked to go between the sticks or lone striker he would do the job without question.
Loyalty beyond all else.
Bomb squad to superman.

05 Jul 2018 12:50:29
Get in 10 more players with the attitude of Allan Hutton and we would get promoted.
Not enough players like him in the game
A absolutely top class individual.

05 Jul 2018 13:33:01
I agree, Hutton is one of my favourite defenders at Villa, so is Chester. We should keep hold of them.

I've been reading that we have been looking to sign Myhill. If we could get both Myhill and Hernández, that would be great news too. But it looks to me that not much is happening yet.

Villa should qualify to the Premier League this coming season. This time it has to happen. Agree?

05 Jul 2018 13:46:00
Yes, I also agree, but Mr Hutton has had his not so great moments with us over the past few season's, but he really stepped up when it mattered, last season especially so.

05 Jul 2018 13:55:39
Love to say yes but I can't see us anywhere near the top 6 this season,
To much going on behind the scenes and we are in freefall if we are not careful.

05 Jul 2018 20:32:24
I'm not even going to attempt to guess where we will finish next season until I at least know what players we have. The next few weeks will at least bring some clarity so maybe then will be the right time for predictions.

05 Jul 2018 02:02:05
I wish some positive news would break and put us out of our misery. This waiting game is draining and I'm absolutely sick of reading fresh news articles containing nothing but 3 week old news. Nobody in the media has any idea of Xia's next move, and when there is no news they will create some only adding to the confusion.

Surely there would be no harm in him revealing his plans even if he doesn't wish to elaborate in great detail, It would at least put our minds at rest. I just don't understand the total silence or the reasoning behind it.

05 Jul 2018 13:55:50
Yes, things have gone very quite, probably much to the annoyance of the Birmingham mail, so they are bound to keep stirring things up.
There will be a flurry of activity late July just before start of the new season.
Whatever happens next season will be a roller-coaster and will certainly give us a lot of entertainment. As long as we all get behind the team like we did last season, that can only help the team. But I fear we will end up spending another season in the Championship.
I think the EFL and FA need to step in and ensure they strengthen and get some teeth behind the 'Fit and proper owners test', for future ESL takeovers.

04 Jul 2018 19:17:58
Why do fans blame the chairman especially when he has backed the managers with millions no the responsibility lies with manager and his players. there poor performances and poor tactics by the manager that's why were in the mess were in not always the chairman's fault.

04 Jul 2018 21:19:02
VillaCotty I 100 Percent agree with you but he shouldn't of picked both managers so in that way its his fault. The manager is your biggest signing.

04 Jul 2018 21:47:40
Clueless! Bruce put the players in he wanted but was rebuffed by our chairmen because we never had money to buy. Look up the facts before you write. God we do have the most irritating fans ever.

04 Jul 2018 22:04:25
R. D. M. was Villa's biggest mistake under Xia, wasted millions on poor signings and took the squad backwards. Bruce may have his faults but I think if he had the cash to spend that R. D. M. wasted we would have been promoted this just passed season. Bruce may not be a great premier league manager but he knows how to get out of the championship and very nearly achieved it again despite having to use mainly loan players and working with a tight budget.

04 Jul 2018 14:42:35
Could u blame Steve Bruce if he walked now, who would want to work for this clueless chairmen who knows bob all about football and has plunged our club in more trouble . the sooner he sells up the better he's a disgrace this is a warning that should be put across look at the other china owned clubs inter in a ac in a mess wba also rumoured to be in trouble aswell, wolves fans wanna pray note happens to them, because all them smug faces of there's would soon turn to tears then, wot I want to know is why can't we sell to brits or even the fans we all chip in an buy villa ha ha only joking on that b4 a get panned. I just hope everything gets sorted else we could do a portmouth and go in administration an sink dwn the leagues .

04 Jul 2018 15:44:54
What is going on, fed up now.

04 Jul 2018 12:27:49
Strange that Steve round goes on same day the players come back to work!

04 Jul 2018 12:41:34
Will Steve Bruce go tomorrow and when he returns from holiday?
What a laughing stock of a club we have become,
So sad to see our great club falling apart at the seams,

04 Jul 2018 12:42:18
Clear out has begun for the impending takeover. I'm being told sb could follow in next day or so.

04 Jul 2018 14:10:57
What I can't understand is that the efp are investigating villa on who is running the club and with the necessary experience,
Round and wyness have now gone and by all accounts these 2 will not be replaced,
So we are left with rookies running the club and the efp are are not happy with this,
If they feel we are not run well enough with the personal we have that's where administration could come in with this 12 points deducted,
So I'm hoping it is a takeover or else we could well go into admin.

05 Jul 2018 00:02:35
Kingvilla not last week you laughed at the chance of SB getting sacked. Now the voices in your head say he is getting sacked. They also tell you by the end of the week we will be under new ownership.

04 Jul 2018 07:01:23
Am I the only one who hopes a possible takeover doesn't change the plan moving forward?
I want us to be stable but throwing money at it isn't the solution for Villa. promoting our youth and developing a flowing style of play from roots to first team has to be the better option.
Im all for the richest man in the world to take us over but ensure we can add that real bit of quality needed. the icing on the cake. Not just to pay over the odds for the basic ingredients that I think we already have but keep letting go. Look how many of our former youngsters are out there performing and we just gave them away or sold them for peanuts.

03 Jul 2018 22:14:34
Well done england in winning penos roll on saturday🦁🦁🦁.

03 Jul 2018 22:51:31
Yes not our finest hour I grant you but my tip to win the world cup are still in with a shout thankfully. We aren't the best team in the tournament by a long chalk but the best don't always win it, so who knows it could be our year. :-)

04 Jul 2018 09:30:25
Well done England you done your country proud,
I was born in Wales and a very passionate Welsh supporter.
But I really am pleased you have a chance to win the world cup now,
I had a bet on Croatia to win the cup from day one but now you could play each other in semi-final,
And a final word on Colombia who were a disgrace for the game.
They were cheats and tried everything bar football to win the game,
You got what you deserved nothing!

05 Jul 2018 01:18:13
Very true Mainbob and a nice gesture. I think a lot of the antics in the penalty area during this tournament have been a disgrace to the game, not just by Colombia but by a few other teams too. I don't mind a bit of physicality during a match but some of the antics are beyond belief and more fitting for a rugby field.

The play acting too is becoming a huge problem and is blatant cheating, you would think that with the technology that is now at our disposal that after match bans would be put in place for any players caught cheating on camera. Football appears to be the only sport that not only tolerates cheats but makes hero's of them, in any other sport they would be disgraced.

03 Jul 2018 12:13:22
Transfer window closes at 5pm on Thursday August 9, Mainbob. going to be interesting few weeks.

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02 Jul 2018 17:24:47
You know when things are bad when your wife of over 50 years and also a real passionate villa is caught by me crying over the state of our great club,
But does this clown worry about fans like these!
You bet he does not give a hoot.
It's brought me to tears and the thought of what's coming next is scaring the s**t out of both of us,
Well done Dr x hope you are proud of what you have done to this club of ours,
Signing off a really pi**ed of villa fan and his spouse,

02 Jul 2018 18:29:15
Sale close mate. All this stuff in paper of rejected bids is bs. We will be American owned again very soon.

02 Jul 2018 19:23:00
If Dr X is turning down offers then he is either not in need of any money which is unlikely or there is a bigger better deal being worked on, that is my guess what do you boys think? Kingvilla80 you appear to be certain about a deal in progress but is that based on guesswork or knowledge if you don't mind me asking?

02 Jul 2018 19:49:52
A certain solicitor friend is working on a deal for a takeover of x football club involving a American. That's as much has he can or is willing to say. His company is not doing the deal but has some links to it. That's why I'm not bricking it at mo. Jack chester and kodjia would all be gone by now to pay bills and sort ffp if Dr was staying. That's why no buys no sales no talk from club it's all being sorted as we speak. I think jack will still be with us next season and we will have a good season.

02 Jul 2018 20:30:17
Thanks for the reply Kingy, I do hope your info is right. I think Dr X must sell now as I can't visualize him ever facing the Holte End again in light of the past few weeks. I don't mind admitting that he had me sucked in along with many others, maybe that was through wanting to believe as much as anything due to the final Lerner years. I thought he had a vision of where he wanted to take the club and the financial clout to achieve that. However I have now lost all faith in him and will be happy to see him sell.

02 Jul 2018 21:36:19
I to was sucked in by him mate as I think most fans was. Let's pray it all happens quick so we can sort our season out.

03 Jul 2018 10:00:17
Who knows what goes on in that Chinese man's head?
We are all in the dark on what's going on or if anythink is going on!
My take on the situation is administration I fear with 12 points deducted,
I hope to believe kingvilla that a takeover is going to happen but at this moment in time just don't see it,

02 Jul 2018 15:16:25
Sam Johnstone going to West Brom for £5m.

02 Jul 2018 19:35:48
Sad news but players come and go all the while so we move on. UTV.

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02 Jul 2018 13:58:59
It would be interesting to know just how much have we spent on players under learner and the Dr!
Anyone with the figures.

02 Jul 2018 21:42:58
Don't look back it will scare the sh. out of you.
Over the last few years we have been owned by a coupLe of idiots, chances, who should never be allowed to breath the air we share.
Let's look forward to consolidating our club.
We still have one of the best squads in the chumps and should be aiming for a top 6 slot or even better.
If/ when we get proper owners who don't gamble on a dream we will rise again.
There are only 3 players that will command a transfer fee and it would be great if they stayed.
AVFC are a prem club just waiting for a real owner.

02 Jul 2018 06:12:05
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01 Jul 2018 00:29:51
Funny how Inter Milan, are having the same problems, after a Chinese take over, All the others being a bit smug about our problems, had better look at their Chinese owners .

01 Jul 2018 08:42:06
Agree Dave,
God forbid we end up with another Chinese owner!
A. c. Milan is a mirror of what we are going through,
I don't get share some fans thoughts that we are not as bad as the media shows us,
In my opinion administration is very much on the cards,
I sincerely hope not but I can't see the light at end of tunnel getting any brighter soon.

01 Jul 2018 14:09:37
You could well be right, and our smug neighbours who are still gloating at our plight may well find themselves in a bigger mess very shortly. TTA have already took loans out against themselves and blues being a bottom six fodder club might have trouble finding a new owner if things go any further south as they themselves already sit on a financial knife edge.