Amo69

I wonder what Atletico Madrid's two Brazilian defenders are thinking watching this shit.

Roa was a crap keeper. Although nothing he could do about those goals.

I want the Argentina scenario so we can tell kids, grandkids we watched the best player EVER lift the World Cup.

Who better to show the new owners around than the guy selling the club to them?

It's Astra CDTI 1.9 the 1.9cdti engine is notorious for power issues. Its actually a Fiat engine but used in Vauxhall, Saab, Alfa and of course Vauxhall. Common problems, in order of likelhood... 1) EGR block/stuck (easy bolt on / off part, cost about £120 from dealer). 2) Boost sensor clogged with carbon (really easy to remove and clean if you google it), vacuum pipes split (check all the rubber pipes under the engine bay, they are prone to splitting and leaking air), full DPF (a pain if this is the problem, dealer can replace at 000's or you can get it removed by a third part company), turbo on it s last legs (bad news)... I'd actually bet money, if you have not fault code it is probably 3) (split hose). If you start the car have and good look at all the rubber pipes. Ask someone to rev it and see if you can hear any air escaping. Vac pipes probably is something they would have to have disconnected during dropping the gearbox. If there's a definite (not just 'this feels a bit different) noticeable power difference before and after, then I'd agree a split hose or something vac related is the cause. They can't claim they did nothing to any of that stuff as (I don't think) the CDTi with a DMF can have the DMF changed without splitting the engine and box, which is a fairly intrusive job (hence the labour cost).The engine maintenance light came on and I've got it booked at the same garage that changed DMF and clutch to look at it tomorrow. It's clearly been caused by something they done but there is just no way I can prove it. You should invest in 2 things, 1) a Bluetooth OBD connector (less than £10) and 2) Torque Pro app (about £3). Now whenever your car gets a fault you can scan the ecu for codes yourself and diagnose faults yourself saving a fortune. Really? Thanks for that. First time ever seen engine light come on.

All the info you need, right here What I don't get is how do people know how you wipe in American cubicles?

It's Astra CDTI 1.9 the 1.9cdti engine is notorious for power issues. Its actually a Fiat engine but used in Vauxhall, Saab, Alfa and of course Vauxhall. Common problems, in order of likelhood... 1) EGR block/stuck (easy bolt on / off part, cost about £120 from dealer). 2) Boost sensor clogged with carbon (really easy to remove and clean if you google it), vacuum pipes split (check all the rubber pipes under the engine bay, they are prone to splitting and leaking air), full DPF (a pain if this is the problem, dealer can replace at 000's or you can get it removed by a third part company), turbo on it s last legs (bad news)... I'd actually bet money, if you have not fault code it is probably 3) (split hose). If you start the car have and good look at all the rubber pipes. Ask someone to rev it and see if you can hear any air escaping. Vac pipes probably is something they would have to have disconnected during dropping the gearbox. If there's a definite (not just 'this feels a bit different) noticeable power difference before and after, then I'd agree a split hose or something vac related is the cause. They can't claim they did nothing to any of that stuff as (I don't think) the CDTi with a DMF can have the DMF changed without splitting the engine and box, which is a fairly intrusive job (hence the labour cost). The engine maintenance light came on and I've got it booked at the same garage that changed DMF and clutch to look at it tomorrow. It's clearly been caused by something they done but there is just no way I can prove it.

Well he was never going to say that, no owner would tell you what funds the manager was going to have. IMHO he's basically said that his initial timeframe for selling up when all things Villa would be put on hold (other than a few minor or pressing matters) has passed and that now he is going to get back to ensuring the club is run in the normal way and not on hold pending a sale. Had he sold then all of those decisions would have been for the new buyer but as he hasn't he now has to sanction stuff again or confirm the club's available resources and let the management team do their work. To me it lends weight to nothgin being close as if it were i wonder whether he would hold on a bit longer with the current situation. I expect (or hope) two or three signings to come in but as always, nothing that would set hearts racing. I think we'll be looking abroad again in the hope of finding a real pearl. That's my guess I hope he realises that if we go down then selling will be harder than it is now..................on the other hand he has`nt realised that if we were in the top 6 selling would not be a problem..............Back to square 1. Selling for the price he wants will be impossible. But I actually think there would be more potential buyers if we went down but Lerner would have to take a massive loss.

This is what I don't understand. We have managed top 6 finishes in the past without a Billionaire owner. I know football has changed but does the revenue a club like Villa generate only allow for a relegation battle year after year?

You're right! It's my opinion that, if Lerner had bought from a previous owner who was actually liked instead of hated, and we'd done what we've done under Lerner's reign, he would have faced large protests to try to force him out. So it's not fact and is purely a hypothetical musing then? You don't think it's played any part in the patience fans have had with him? I do Jonah. I think that he's been very lucky in respect of the fans not openly showing their displeasure towards him. I also think that his timing is right for the sale. Because, I believe the fans would have turned on him this next season, if it turns out to be another struggle and he hadn't already made known his intentions to sell up. The thing is Doug was at every game so the fans protesting would have impacted him. Lerner wouldn't have cared or probably wouldn't have even known.

Signing a Falcao or Cavani would have shown real intent. I reckon Lerner would have sanctioned the moves too.

Good point. You could argue Messi aside the Argentina team was a lot stronger too. They had that Quarter final in the bag until Ortega lost his head.

I think Messi and Neymar will really thrive with Suarez in the team. Aside from his goal scoring his intelligent movement off the ball is a nightmare for defenders. This should free up a lot of space for others. Barca sign a few defenders and they will take some stopping next season.

Maybe it's because nobody likes him.

Good post but did you notice that the one ever present Premier League team finished top half after 5 consecutive bottom half finishes. We've got 2 more seasons to turn it around

Crazy guy. A quick look of the comments and the Americans are going mad at him neglecting the Browns. Someone has mentioned how they sound like Villa fans under Doug. All the warning signs were there after all.

I'll never be happy while Lerner is still in charge.

He probably has lost money but it almost seems that we talk about him funding everything. Surely Aston Villa football club as an ever present Premier League team is capable of generating revenue. How did we cope all those years without Lerner?

Not the statement I wanted to hear but at least he has communicated to the fans that he is still focused on Villa. What that actually means only time will tell but I honestly didn't think we would hear from him again until a sale was done. Hopefully the club can some how convince Delph and in particular Vlaar to sign new contracts.

It is the worst feeling ever and like things will get never better but they do. It just takes time. Best advice I can give is try and keep as busy as possible and your mind on something else. I know easier said than done.

I'm going to be completely honest with you here mate and give you the best advice possible. The very best investment you can make in a woman like that is a hitman. That will cure all of your problems and will, in the long run, save you money. Or you could just leave them?

Either that or you love dogs

Relegation can never be part of a plan but if we have new owners with money and a long term plan then it wouldn't be a complete disaster. If we get relegated with Lerner still in charge and still no takeover that is when I would really fear the worst for the club. Obviously all hypothetical as we may stay up regardless of who is in charge. You have to treat relegation as a disaster, until it happens. Otherwise, it'll happen all the more likely. Presently, it hasn't happened yet, so it's a disaster. Should always be prepared for a disaster.

Relegation can never be part of a plan but if we have new owners with money and a long term plan then it wouldn't be a complete disaster. If we get relegated with Lerner still in charge and still no takeover that is when I would really fear the worst for the club. Obviously all hypothetical as we may stay up regardless of who is in charge.

dude I to envy people like that, if someone finds happiness in preying to god everyday fair play to them. Other people find happiness in music,walking etc. I love roy's character off corrie, I always say to my missus I wish I was more like that because he's just so simple on the surface but so interesting at the same time. Maybe it's something that has to be learnt at a young age. Or maybe others just 'see the light'. I can probably do a couple of weeks of clean living max before the downward spiral begins again.