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Big John, the only fact in what you've said here is that Martinez turned down the chance to talk to us about the job. The rest is speculation and you've chosen to frame it in a way that fits your view.

I think it is more than a rumour! BCFC say we have contacted them about him! Nope. What has happened so far is that BCFC contacted us asking us what our position on McLeish was now he had resigned. We e-mailed back saying that as he was a free agent we could speak to him if we wished to. That's it.

I remember when we poached Graham Turner from Shrewsbury - arsenal chose George Graham from Millwall Arsenal chose an unknown wenger - we chose an unknown Venglos. Its high risk. Im just hoping he turns out to be a John Gregory type. I agree that it is a risk, but it is not an utterly outragous decision.

There's a possibility anyone could go down next season.

1. No one had heard of Wenger before he joined Arsenal, and Fergie had only managed in Scotland before taking over at Utd.... Just because a manager isn't proven at the top it doesn't mean they are no good. RM should be given the opportunity to prove himself at a bigger club with a bigger budget. 2. Pat Murphy doesn't know what's going on inside VP, is close to MoN and has been bashing us since MoN left. I heard him on Radio 5 this morning and he was spewing cr@p.

He plays for AC Milan.

I am sure that Smetrov was certain that we'd stick with GH despite his heart problems too, as that would show Lerner's lack of ambition. I personally don't think it is possible to question his committment to the club based on the evidence!

Wiki says that Hughes signed a 2 year contract with Fulham last summer..... :|

I would be happy with Hughes. He was good at Blackburn, didn't get enough time at City, and has been good at Fulham. He or Moyes would do me.

Who in your opinion would be aiming higher? 1. Rijkaard 2. Van Basten 3. Van Gaal Of those only one is proven. The first two are poor managers.

General, On the kit, can you give us an idea of when the club will be in a position to announce who the manufacturer will be?

It is a loan. What's to renegotiate?

No pressure then look I have got things wrong aswell think there were a few other people ITK on this but didn't post it you would be surprised what Iget in PM from posters who in fairness don't get the crdit but more in the know than me at times . Anyway deal was agreed Sunday and goal posts were moving all day yesterday didn't post it because you would have all panicked . Expected now to go through forget the 24 mill I will say this to anyone Milner or Bent ? He is effectively cheaper by 2 mill ! Goalscorers are not cheap let's just stop whinging and bloody enjoy it we have earn't this day ! Been a long time coming ! So, MM, is this the last of our business? Seems that we're still after a midfielder and a left back?

General, My question is about sponsorship. We signed up several major new partners during the summer. I've noticed that neither Heineken nor viagogo have exposure on the led perimeter hoardings where their predecessors did - is there any particular reason for this and does it mean that these partners have paid us less than previous partners that took the official ticket exchange partner and beer and cider supplier partners? The previous partners had a significant presence on the perimeter advertising. Second, related question, does Villa limit the number of partners that we have so as to increase the value of each partnership to the club?

I can't find anything about him not coming.

Give it up...Jol is not coming!!! What do you mean ''when we dont have to'' ? I don't think GH is average either - his record is good.

I'm wondering has Jol achieved more or less in the game than Houllier? There are a list of managers who have achieved more in the game than both combined but who we would go mental if we appointed. That shows it is all about views, doesn't it? I think Houllier might surprise a few people.

I think Houllier could actually be a very good appointment. It was only when he was ill that things started to go wrong at Liverpool. He's fit and well now.

I would much rather have Houllier than Sven.

Interesting that there is no denial from Everton.

Who is Danny Brown?

General, would you expect a full-time manager to be appointed before our next game against Stoke?

Need to wait until the transfer window closes then make the announcement. Why? What difference does that make?

I think he would have been appointed already if he was going to get the job.

My reasons too!