Aston Villa Rumours Archive April 01 2018 to May 01 2018

23 Apr 2018 15:04:02
King Villa keeps up his impressive record of never getting anything right, puma is not the shirt maker, that's 0 out of about 300 now isn't it? 😂 joking aside, the announcement they made today is a bit concerning to be honest, something fishy, I've never heard of "fanatics" and not quite sure what their involvement is, and Luke until now has never made sports wear, this is shown by the shoddy "Luke sports" logo that looks like it's been knocked up by a 4 year old on word art, just for the press release. This really is strange and stinks of the people in charge trying to force something that isn't worth it just for the sake of being "innovative".

Very strange decision, anyone ever heard of "fanatics"? They seem like a kit manufacturer for the likes of Nike, however no one else seem to advertise that fanatics are part of their "technical kit partnership". Hopefully it's all fine and works out well, good to be promoting a Birmingham business, however probably a bad business move for Luke, can't imagine many blue noses buying anything from their anymore😂. At least the design won't be a typical Nike template the same as about 9 other kits.

23 Apr 2018 21:42:23
Agree with the above comments but we have to hope that they know what they are doing.
The logo really is 'retro' ans as Chris says 'chlidlike'.
After watching the short video on the official site I am also wondering about our emblem. No sign of 'prepared' re-appearing despite being told months ago that it was a mistake to remove and that it would be gradually re-introduced.

Wiso111.

24 Apr 2018 18:05:56
I'm never wrong mate. My sources are lol.

17 Apr 2018 19:30:33
20 Mil for grealish not a chance wed sell for that in 2 days market he's worth 40/ 50 Mil easy.

16 Apr 2018 00:11:36
Irrespective of the differences of the various Bruce in, Bruce out camps, we all want the same thing; premier league football, let's hope we win the play offs. should we win, how will the current squad fare and how do you think Bruce will fare in the transfer market? I don't think his record is that good.

Johnstone may not be here
The two full backs, average championship players
Chester premier league quality
Terry won't play in premier league
Jedi heart of steel not premier league
Jack nailed on quality
Lansbury can't make side in championship
Hourihane not good enough
Thor not good enough
Hogan not good enough
Kodja premium league quality
Snoddy might not be here
Albert borderline.

Like it or not it does not make good reading. I agree with WTW based on his signings you can't trust Bruce with the millions we need to spend just to survive should we go up. Should we not go up we can't put up with the status quo.

16 Apr 2018 10:26:09
Valid points in certain respects hopeful

However didn’t Keith Wyness state last year that Villa would build 3 squads?

1- to get out of the championship
2- to maintain place in the premiership once promoted
3- to kick on and challenge in the top half of the table

Therefore the current squad was asembled with one thin in mind to achieve promotion.

16 Apr 2018 11:39:26
Yes he did. That's the plan.

16 Apr 2018 15:59:54
Hopeful, agree with all you have said mate, Albert I think is over the border to be honest.
Yeh Ken, I think it is a 3 stage plan, it needs to be though, this team are not good enough.

16 Apr 2018 16:23:10
IMO I think that there are several players in the current squad who could step up to premier league level

but ultimately that’s the decision of the manager and board . And we have got to get there first 👍.

16 Apr 2018 16:31:06
So do I, who are the ones you think would step up Ken.

16 Apr 2018 21:04:12
Jack kodjia chester Johnstone Davis as he developed. That's it for me.

16 Apr 2018 21:29:00
I agree we do need to spend big but I don't agree with what your saying about Bruce because he didn't sign all of the current squad.

16 Apr 2018 22:27:40
Dave I would have to go for the following

Johnstone - will sign permanently should we gain promotion
Chester - obviously
Terry - one more year max
Hourihane - I think he needs to be played in the right set up and given a some freedom . I mean Ashley Landcrab Westwood seems to of gone on to play well for Burnley when asked to .
Grealish - potentially one of the best players to come out of villa in 20years
Snodgrass - sign permanently should we get promoted
Adomah - he has another 2 seasons left in him
Andre Green - this kid has tremendous potential should he get an injury free run
Scott Hogan - love him or hate him he runs his socks off and makes such good runs, if Shane long is premier league quality then hogan is also. Confidence player who needs a cuddle
Kodjia - frustrates me greatly, but so unpredictable and can just score for fun

I also do believe that there are some great youngsters coming though who will progress into 1st team players

I believe that Bruce is the right person to gain promotion. I also believe he deserves a chance to keep us up and develop the 2nd phase of the boards plan which is a team to keep us up in the premier league .

However the 3rd phase of the boards plan will see another manager at the helm as Bruce won’t be what xia wants

That’s not to say that I agree with Walk the walk about the style of play Bruce plays as frankly not everyone plays like Man City or wolves!

Man united play boring football but manage to win, so do Chelsea .

Football is a results business, it’s about winning

Only my opinion guys before I get slandered.

17 Apr 2018 05:09:50
Xia loves Jose and Jose has spoken of villa in high regard so who knows for that 3rd stage when his time at man u is up. Saying that with Mendes being involved at wolves they would also be a possibility.

17 Apr 2018 13:47:56
Ken, I have to agree with most of what you and Hoeful have said, and I think everyone on this thread have made some good points.
As you all know I have serious reservations about the ability Bruce has, not keen on his style of football at all, but that is for another day, I have never called for his head and he has earned his chance.
Time will tell, and fingers crossed for the playoffs.

17 Apr 2018 15:51:45
Everyone has an opinion Dave and we are all entitled to one as that’s the democracy we live in .

Personally I would much prefer to watch attractive football, than what certain teams play (us included at times )

However winning should be the first and foremost concern for any team / business . I will use the word business as that is exactly what football has now become.

I would like villa back in the premier league and challenging for honours . Would I accept Bruce in charge winning games and challenging playing 💩 football ovcourse I would .

After all that’s exactly what both Chelsea and Leicester played whilst winning the titles in recent years.

17 Apr 2018 16:09:48
Tell me about it Ken, I have been a campaigner for freedom of opinions on hear for ages.
And yes, I would also accept the man (Bruce) and his style of play if, and I say if, it kept us in the prem and in the hunt for honours.
But I just can`t see that happening somehow, still never say never.
I would hold my hand very high if I am wrong.

13 Apr 2018 16:19:35
Hopefully we win tonight and secure the playoffs, obviously home advantage in the final gone is preferable. However I feel that we should protect our key players from possible injury. I for one would not like to go in to the playoffs without Jack, Chester, Terry. Jack has been at his very best and in his current form changes.

13 Apr 2018 18:58:42
I think we will be fine mate.

11 Apr 2018 15:44:30
So bodymore heath to be renamed the recon training complex. This is to bring in revenue first and foremost to be able to get round ffp. I've been give a sneaky hint that recon will be behind the new shirts as well. We will basicly go down the same route as man city with naming rites and other clubs in other countries. Thoughts guys.

12 Apr 2018 04:26:21
Lol this is a fact so what's unbelievable about it.

12 Apr 2018 18:26:43
hey king villa 1st of all I apologise 4 the idiot who clicked unbelievable I belive a lot of what you say and I see it as very exciting news to me it means we will have money to spend next year if we don't go up a way around the FFP if you like. UTV thanx for the Info.

09 Apr 2018 18:24:32
Warnock has near enough been gloating that Cardiff are certs for promotion, in light of Fulham's prolific form and the 3rd place curse in the play offs they must be nervous about their coming games, we should capitalise on this and go for the jugular from the off. Bruce could restore some credibility if he goes for an attacking formation.

09 Apr 2018 20:48:47
Finally a post of yours I agree with.