wiggyrichard

Some are far too critical on here!?!? i think we've been positive and tried to take the game to them!!! Bruce hasn't even had 5 training sessions with his players and people are expecting an instant change!!! i think we've looked to go forward at every opportunity, Kodjia passes to McCormack and we go in 2-1!!!

And before Tom Dick and Harry pipe up, yes I know he is paid huge amounts to give up his latter teenage years

Fair play, going on what some of you say/expect, it would be really shite to be a pro footballer!! Not allowed to have a beer on a day off, not allowed to enjoy your youth because apparently the fans solely contribute to your wages and always being on club duty even when your not on club duty!!! Sounds great!!! The kid is, well, still a kid!!

i do understand what you mean, by you giving money to the club you are contributing towards X Y & Z. still doesn't mean he can't enjoy his free time.... again....what exactly has he done wrong???

Not trying to start an argument, but I would say TV and league money make up most of the wage pot

John Cross was on TalkSport and said the same, journos were scared of being barred from the big clubs so they would change articles, not release certain stories etc because being barred from an elite team press conference was unquestionably! he told a story of a top manager (didn't say who) that said if a certain story was published regarding one of his players, he would ban that paper from press conferences for the rest of the season! Villa are an easy target at the moment

That's fair enough mate. the fact that he was In a hotel room maybe suggests he might be learning to stay out the public eye. The media rats will do and create anything for a story

It's a "round in circles" argument. Sky Sports most probably pay his wages etc etc. Regardless, nobody has the right to "expect" anything from him. I know what your saying and I understand how some will see it, but I still don't get what he's done wrong???

So by that you expect him to not have a drink etc. Until next summer once the seasons over?? you do realise law states people are allowed time off from work? Surly you don't really expect ALL footballers not to have a drink or night out and be in bed for 10pm throughout the season???

Bravo sir

Fair do my friend, didn't word that correctly! in the context that if he's given time off, as long as he reports back for duty alcohol free and ready to train etc. I don't see what the issue is? i still ask the question, what exactly has he done wrong?

Can't get my head around why people expect pro footballers to live a nuns life!?!? the fact that people expect them not to go out and enjoy their life like everyone else in the world is entitled to do is completely barmy!!! do some on here actually realise what they're expecting?? Your saying that because he's a pro footballer he's not allowed to enjoy his free time with a beer? He's not allowed to go on holiday in the close season with his mates and get leathered? He's meant to be on duty representing the club 24hrs a day 365 days a year? thats absolutely ridiculous!!! And the people saying he should be sacked etc. need to wake up!! Long and short of it is that he's had some beers in a hotel room with some mates IN HIS FREE TIME and caused too much noise!!! he works, pays his tax and NI and can enjoy his time off like the rest of us. Can't see what's so hard about that? if you think he's not allowed to enjoy himself because he's a footballer who gets paid well and should always be on duty......you need to take your head out your arse!!!

I hear you mate, but I think your missing my point... thats like you working for Google (a world renowned mega company) and them telling you that you can't get pissed on your day off because you may cast a bad light on the company? Yes kids look up to him, but it should be when he's on the pitch. So if he goes to a bar for a pint with his dad, will the kids think "Jack drinks beer...lets do it" if that's the case then what a sorry state of affairs. what exactly has he done wrong? If he gets grief for having a party with his mates in his time off then I can only say, what a shite situation to be in! yes he is in a great position doing what only we can dream of, but he IS still allowed to have a life and enjoy himself in his free time. Same as us all, do what you want in your free time just as long as your fit for work on Monday morning. He didn't ask for an audience to show the world, just trying to mind his own and have a good time....thus why it was out the way in a hotel room and not in a bar in Brindley Place

Storm in a tea cup imo! Outside work time enjoying himself....how dare he!!! Why is he not allowed to have a drink or enjoy himself? Apparently the hotel complained direct to the club, my guess is it's a case of "we know you weren't trashing a room like a rockstar but we have to publicly tell you off to show we've followed up the complaint" blown out of proportion by the media and some on here. The kid had a party in a hotel room and caused a bit too much noise.....so what? Surely he is actually allowed to enjoy himself? Or are the players on 24hr call? like the story when he was pissed ON HIS HOLIDAYS!!! How dare he get leathered while on holiday with his mates!?!?

Agreed let's not forget he IS the boss who is viewing a member of staff not fit for purpose (which 2/3 of us agree with) as for outing him in public so far as to say 'he's not good enough and should find another job', so what? He hasn't been derogatory in anyway, just honest

In short imo, because we ARE a sleeping giant (not being biased because I'm a fan), stadium, training ground, fan base, once one of the Europe elite etc...for what he paid for the club against potentially what it could be worth with the new tv deals etc. As a business man (him not me), the profit potential is astonishing!! Lerner had the same idea imo and almost got there when O'Neill was in charge but didn't have the balls/love/money to finish it

Agreed...I think once the confidence is up after say 2 or 3 wins on the bounce...we will go on to be pretty comfortable for a minimum of a playoff place

Before the transfer window - top 10 pushing for a playoff place After the transfer window - playoff place a minimum, hopefully guaranteed promotion

Very good transfer window for us, brought the players needed to get us up, the only worry/concern being that 'if/when' we do get promoted, another overhaul of players will be required to keep us in the Prem?!?! (Not my problem, if it's financially viable then it will happen) im assuming the club realise that anothe shed load of money will be required to keep us in the Prem as and when we get promoted. on the gabby thing, from the outside looking in everyone will see 'mega wages/sitting on a contract etc.' I can't see him featuring but I hope that if he is truly a Villa fan he genuinely wants to prove everyone wrong and fight for the club he loves! guess we will have to wait and see....

The knife bit in the canteen with Burke!

I love movie trivia... Charles Bronson & Henry Fonda both turned down the role for A Fist Full Of Dollars

I honestly think on his day he is head and shoulders above anyone in our league, I truly think he has the potential to be a top player in the Prem if he can fulfil his potential is a different story altogether...

Fair enough mate gutted as I still think he's got a load to offer, was hoping we would maybe benefit from it

Not been on today mate, what have I missed? Not happening then?

Apparently Hernandez was all done but he changed his personal demands at the last minute which collapsed the deal