Tayls

Yea it's pretty much game over in terms of trying to finish top 6. We will just float around the middle somewhere, maybe finish 7th or something. So annoyed that we gonna lose him, absolutely rediculous. Football really is pissing me off lately. Brought him for 12 million, he gives us half a season of crap, then does well last season, gets into the England set up and then wants out. Brilliant. And we havnt even replaced the other bloody winger that's left yet!!!!!!!

I really don't think we are going to get Charles. We have taken far to long. Downing is going as well, it's all a load of crap really. :/ Sorry, I'm just really peed of cuz my team just came second in a pub quiz... Lost by a point. Grrrrrrr!

Cheers for the response General. So, would you personally envisage more players leaving our club? We already have cut a fair bit of the wage bill I would imagine...ok, I don't know the exact figures obviously, but I'm sure releasing; Carew, NRC, Pires(especially considering we were paying for his travel and no doubt other expenses) and a few other fringe and youngsters, and of course selling Ashely Young... We have cut it massively? But on the flip side, you mentioned ManU sell to compete and mangage the finances... But they are ManU, they attract whoever they want to the club. Our best player for example!...They have sold a couple of players in Brown and O'Shea but they arnt of the quality that we have sold this season or last...or the one before for that matter. We are now of course, left short! So how do we go on from here? Do we continue to sell our top stars and bringing in 'ok' players or, can we buy the stars, keep buying stars and really try to kick on? Thanks again Gen!

Hey General - good weekend so far? Any thoughts on my last post? Thanks.

Yes, but now they know he is definately available and likely to settle for a smaller fee than first thought. Sounds as though Wigan need the money! Could be MORE clubs interested now. Are you suggesting we shouldn't act quick with this one?

Yayy hope he comes good now for us. Be brilliant!! Out of interest - who was Citys gk before they got Given in??

Weird!! Strange that came out after I put that!! GET IT DONE VILLA!!! Got a feeling we could miss out now that has been said.

Hate to put a downer on this link but - maybe we arnt even interested in N'Zogbia? I haven't seen any quotes?? You should know by now we don't deal in public, it will be a secret for as long as it takes to complete or until the other team say something. I would have liked to have thought we would get this one nailed down early, but maybe we just ain't after him.... :/

Hey General, My questions is, and I'm not sure if this is one you can answer properly right now... Must we sell in order to buy? Even if it means selling the players who arnt quite making the first team. I know you have said many times, 'When has Randy not supported the manager', which I agree with... But then, we have always sold a player of some sort anyway. For the past three seasons, they have been key. So, if we fail to make anymore from sales, will this mean that we will have just the Young money to spend, maybe a tad more? Or do you see it as we don't really need a massive influx of players, and we will just replace Young? Either way is cool, it's just, last summer was quite frustrating, as we didn't bring anyone in. Not sure why that was? Just be good to know because I'm on holiday in august for a week and I spent loads last year looking at various sites on mobile and texts to mates for transfer news and there wasn't any Cheers General! You the best!!

So, do we recon N'Zogbia is definately a target for us then this window or is it purely down to us just wanting him here to replace - erm, what's his name??

Hi General Can you confirm something for us - Do we really need to keep selling in order for Mcleish to buy his own players in?? We knew Young was going - but is potentially selling Downing absolutely necessary if Alex Mcelish wants to spend some money?? Wouldn't you agree that when we had Milner, Young and Downing we Could have had the best midfield in the prem - if we had kept them together?? Just to have two of them back would be brilliant. Not very happy at the moment to be honest :/ - this summer window could be quite depressing for us fans. Tayls.

Hi General! What's your thoughts on the new sponsor? Many thanks

What does FTW mean?

Love how it's mostly people with low post counts calling for Lerner to leave - have you only just stared supporting Villa or something? Or are you noses in disguise? I say supporting... Clearly I mean, just come out and started spouting crap because things may not be going so well. Why don't you come up with a more logical reason as to why he should leave? Theres a test for ya!

Wayyyhayyyyyy someone who is thinking the same as me! **** this, let's name him as our boss and make some bloody signings!!! We are missing out on talent here. If he **** up - it will be heard in an insane way I am scared to even think about how it would go off.... 50x the houllier out protests!

Not sure if any of you have seen this on the skysports website but there is a very interesting section in it... Bham sacked AMs chief scout by COPYING him in on an email to one of the chief officials! Wtf is that about... I say fair play to Mcleish for doing the same back to them!! They havnt got a clue.... Take a look at the article. It goes quite nicely with what the general was saying. How could he work with that board, and look what Lerner has done for our managers... I'm giving Mcleish a chance if he is to become our manager. Mcleish position untenable

I'm also prerty sure under 'Villa talk' on the message board it states a place for VILLA FANS to discuss all things Villa - so why are you posting stupid faces on this thread? Hah

Sky sports news approach to the bham statement - probes makes for better reading and it's a cleaner site to go on... Sky Sports' SHA announcement

OOOO that's good.... Maybe he can bring Zigic with him? Sorry, Sorry - I'm one of the good guys in support here. ****.

Evening General, First things first - do not leave. You guys are brilliant. Randy is awesome. Done loads for Villa, and despite what some are saying, loves the fans and the club. Secondly, I don't think to many fans are happy about the potential signing of Mcleish as manager. I said in the main manager thread that I am willing to give him a chance. If he becomes Aston Villa, he gets my support. It's that simple. Third, if Mcleish is appointed - You guys have to back him in this window. We are losing Young, who can he bring in to replace that quality? A fan favourite and one of our very best players! We cannot surely entertain bringing in an average player to take his place... Can Mcleish bring in the quality that we need... We will leave that to you guys to decide. Fourth, the youth players seemed to like Hoillier - will Mcleish have the same impact? Call me ignorant but, can anybody name a player that came through the youth system at Birmingham over the last few years? I'm not just saying that, it is a genuine question to anyone? Finally - do what you need to do. Some fans will hate this decision if it does come to fruitition but if the above and more are addressed and we get of to a good start - everyone will be happy. If we lose 6-0 2nd game of the season, expect a major fan backlash. As always, UTV!!!!!!!

**** it - I'm giving him a chance. If he **** up, he's gone with a major backlash from fans sure to assist in making that happen. If he becomes Aston Villa - he gets my support. Simple as.

Hahahhaha ahhh Dude - that's **** gross man.

I want it to be Moyes, I really do. I just don't think it will be unfortunately. There is evidence to suggest he might be a possibility, but on the flip side there is evidence against. I havnt seen anything from a so called ITK to suggest it might be on... Has anyone got any quotes? It's mostly been negative which has lead me to think Mr Lerners thoughts might be elsewhere, maybe somewhere closer to home? I dunno...

I pray that the Moyes to us, Mcleish to Everton thing is happening!!!! Please!!!

where has this come from? there is no where that states that Mcleish will be leaving B'ham. He has just made a signing.. .surely he isnt going to leave.