GlasgowVilla

I can't wait for Vera's early return

I would like to believe that RDM wouldn't even sit down to talk terms without certain 'assurances' regarding the takeover

RDM will tell them what he wants them to do, Clarke will slap them silly until they do it

Is anyone?

Being a season ticket holder in the 80s/early 90s, I remember standing in one of the finest and traditional grounds. However, there is nothing fine or traditional about a brown shed, knocking down a wonderful brick delight and making it a grey-clad corporate shed, and I won't even mention the witton lane. I always feel proud to be in Villa Park, I'm just not necessarily proud OF it.

It's times like this I miss Malcolm and his forthright opinions.

I recall some time ago there was a notion that the current grounds and land could be sold for redevelopment, and a new stadium built near Millenium Point, both keeping the club in Aston and also making it walking distance from one of the busiest city centres in the country. It's controversial, and kicks dust in the face of history. However the trinity is gone, replaced by a corporate shell, the witton lane is an uncomfortable misnomer and I haven't felt at home in the Holte since I could no longer stand. Only the North stand remains of what I knew of Villa Park when I still lived in brum and had a season ticket. Just my thoughts

To be honest, the whole article sounds like he's just opening his mouth and words are falling out. Like everything that comes out of Villa at the moment

Funny how Eric Black used the phrase "potentially up for sale" in this article - http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11677/10261183/aston-villa-called-toxic-by-interim-boss-eric-black?

That Sty Spurts article also quotes him as saying "the club is potentially up for sale" potentially?

I have to say, the Spring update has made this game a lot more fun again

Not in public anyway. Heard a few things from a pal and I'm still on the fence...

Q: Do you still believe you have the best job in sport? And why?