Stu_The_Villan

We were forced into a change in manager due to Houllier's health and our fortunes improved in his absence.

The only reason we were in trouble is because GH was in hospital and G McA had to take over as caretaker manager

Last season we were flirting with relegation up until 2 games before the season finished. Which is why i find it strange that people are already assuming we will finish bottom half. Still alot to play for and were only 6 points off Liverpool.

1-I dont remember finishing in the bottom half in the last 5 seasons

2-I dont remember losing so many games at home in the last 5 seasons

3-I dont remember scoring so few goals in the last 5 seasons

4-I dont remember getting so few points in the last 5 seasons

5-I dont remember playing such crap football in the last 5 seasons

Just gotta ask...where were you last season?

The only game that is interesting me on this system is Gravity Rush. Looks like alot of fun. Doesnt really warrant shelling out 300 quid just to play that game though....

Oh and another thing...if you get the chance make sure you watch the FemShep-Traynor lesbo love scene on YouTube.

Funny as fook!

I'm also gunning for that news reporter piece with the big tits

Been there, done that

Does anybody recognise her?? She is Jessica Chobot from IGN, the bird who does the IGN videos on inside Xbox. Tasty.

I think its fair to say hes gonna need to hit the ground running here. Judging by how impatient our fans are he will be instantly labelled as shit if he hasnt got a hat trick in his first 2 games.

I could be wrong but I get the impression this forum is quieter after a win. I don't know if this says anything about Villa fans or football fans in general.

So true. Its not just limited to wether we win or not either.

For example, N'Zog had a good game against Blackburn and there were tumbleweeds blowing aroung in the N'Zogbia thread. You can bet your bottom dollar that had he had a bad game the thread would have been bumped every 20 seconds.

Bradley wasnt given anywhere near a fair crack of the whip here. We have never been good at blooding new players into the first team though. We always seem to leave them on the bench. Not because theyre not good enough but because the manager (whoever that may be) is scared to change the lineup from his usual 'tried and tested' formula. Bit of a shit way to do things

I'm at the same sort of place as those who have loved it but are now starting to ease it out.

I've done nearly all the main questlines, with just Dark Brotherhood to finish and then I think I'm out.

I'd be keen to hear recommendations for where to go next - never really done anything non-Fifa or Rockstar until this one. Part of me is tempted to go backwards and give Oblivion a go, but then I wonder if it'll be a let-down after Skyrim. And that I should just go all out for something else new.

What would people suggest?

If you liked Skyrim you will like Oblivion. Both are superb. Dark Souls is another game i would highly recommend if youre looking for a big adventure type game.

We have got to get away from the hoofball type of player and thats the only way we are going to progress.

So is that the players fault or the manager?

The hoofball i mean

Ok, we get it. However, just because McLeish isn't staying doesn't mean people can't criticise him or not rate him

I had noticed

Lets just try and face the facts here....Mcleish is staying, end of.

We may not like it but thats the cold hard truth. Hes already signing players in preparation for next season ffs. Im sure he has other targets lined up as well.

Hes staying. No amount of kicking and screaming is gonna change that.

I'd like to think that fans would have more patience with someone who had a clear footballing philosophy that encouraged a pass-and-move game.

Like Houllier you mean?

Exactly. We dont have the players to play pretty football. Any manager coming in with that aim would have to spend an absolute shitload of money.

We'll see next season. Lambert is just a poor man's MON IMO. As for Moyes, better than Mcleish but Everton are dour to watch like us they don't have any real blue-print or set way of playing. 10 years no trophies. I want an innovative manager who's going to try something different and is obtainable. Rodgers fit's the bill for me.

So this is the answer then? Get Rodgers in and we will start playing like Barcelona? Great stuff! Get him in!

But what happens if he doesnt meet your lofty expectations? Get your pitchforks out and start a protest?

Brilliant.

Very good article that. Sums things up perfectly. Things arent as black and white as the moaners are making out on here. There are lots of factors to take into account other than the usual '3 relegations and a 3rd place in a mickey mouse league'

I just wish the majority here could see it

Yeah. Probably for other reasons though. Ignore me :bonk:

don't rip on signings before they have even played for us

In case you hadnt noticed, things dont work like that around here

Ahhh i see....only Mcleish bashing posts are allowed in this thread from now on. The rest get deleted. Nice.

No, its all the content that has been released up until now including this months. Thats 4 new multiplayer maps and 2 spec ops missions.

All available on the 20th March (i think)

Im surprised so many people havent seen him play. Ive seen him for Australia a few times and he has always stood out as a dangerous player, although ive never seen him play club football. Im quite excited about this tbh.

Welcome to the Villa Brett

If anybody hasnt played it yet i highly recommend World of Goo. Briliant game. Only 59p in the android sale as well, get it whilst its cheap!

i also dont get the way they've done the DLC other than maximising the £££ for themselves, as a result ive lost interest in it

Its just a way for them to give players the chance to get the DLC upfront for a cutprice fee. Thats all. If you are willing to wait then you pay the normal 1200 MSP's for a map pack.

The Elite thing is worth it IMO. Lots of interesting stuff to watch on there (if you like COD of course) and the cutprice DLC is a nice bonus. I think it has been well implemented tbh. Although i know alot of Battlefield fanboys who would say otherwise :winkold:

It doesnt take long to get the galactic readiness up through multiplayer. My MP character is a level 15 engineer and my readiness is already up to 85%.