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I think you over-estimate how rich Randy Lerner is. Yes, he's got a bob or two, but he's not rich enough for 25m to just be some loose change down the back of his sofa. I think the debt is a slight red-herring in the debate. Randy has enough money to do what's needed with the club. What is needed is for the club to stand on it's own two feet, without having a sugar-daddy and constant financial bail-outs. Randy et al have a long-term view for the club and that is ongoing sustainability. I would imagine he is looking at the current spending levels across the board and realises how unsustainable it is and will not jeopardise Villa for the sake of chasing glory. I think that in the not-too-distant-future, there will be a reigning-in of the sort of spending that Citeh and Chelsea have done in recent years and when that happens, a lot of clubs will struggle to survive as they will have overstretched themselves to the enth degree. This sort of thinking is already being planned for by the Premier League and the noises coming from FIFA and Uefa, indicate that this is the only direction football is heading. By being prudent now, Randy is setting us up as a real force for the future. I'm not sure what any of this has to do with Milner but Randy is quite clear about how he is running the club, not as a sugar-daddy but as a supportive parent who helps when needed but is encouraging the club to work within it's means. Actually, I do know what this means in terms of Milner. It means that we want to grow as a club but that when a gift-horse comes along, we cash in on it. I'm not sure that any of what I typed actually adds anything to the debate though - the points I've raised have been raised many times already within this thread and those who are of the same mind as me will agree and those who aren't won't.

Went there for the weekend not so long ago and I'd do it again if that's all the time I had. Arrived Friday afternoon and left Sunday evening. In that time we managed to: * Go for a walk along Hollywood Blvd (all the famous Theatres, walk of fame, etc) * Shopping at Hollywood and Highland * Griffith Observatory * Breakfast in Mel's diner * Hollywood Sign * Universal Studios * Concert at Hollywood Bowl (followed by after-party on Sunset) * Rich & Famous' homes in Hollywood * Rodeo Drive * Shopping at 13th St Plaza * Santa Monica Pier / Beach * Venice Beach/Muscle Beach To be fair, we were knackered by the end of it all but we found it pretty easy to blatt through the jetlag. Maybe if we'd been there a few extra days it would have caught up to us but our plan was to not let the tiredness get in the way unless we couldn't bear it. Having said that, I think even if we'd had longer, the above would still have reflected a couple of days worth of stuff. There was lots more we wanted to do but obviously time didn't allow (serves me right for having a gf who teaches and thus can't get away for longer than a weekend during term-time!). I'd say go for it and save the jet-lag for when you get home. Guess it depends on how it effects you though - I always seem able to get through it but others seem to suffer more with it.

IMDB has lots of movies you can watch online. Not many of the Hollywood blockbuster variety but definitely some worth taking a look at. And in recommending mode - watched this last night. Bit too influence by Michael Moore (you can decide for yourself if this is a good/bad thing) but still worth a look:

My thoughts exactly. You'd think the world was about to end from some of the comments in this thread. I'm not a fan of the checks on the home or the red on the away but I'll still buy one to show my support to the club I love.

No idea what he's doing, but I like it! Playing air guitar according to the OS :shock:

Interesting in that article that they have an "Academy against RC Deportivo La Coruna". Seems a bit harsh.

I'm guessing this doesn't include our one signing already this summer? If so, I'm going with a nett score of 2.

Odd too, seeing as ISM said that MON was only really looking for players with Prem experience. (Unless I'm mis-remembering the original quote, which is entirely possible).

Watched this for the first time in years last night. Had forgotten how good it was.

Go get it checked out, CV. Horror stories abound of people in your situation getting proper sick from such things. Show the doc.

Ah, the legendary "Tower Of Pisa" formation. Almost zona mista

What, like this monstrosity?! Cut out your tongue! But then this is a thing of beauty:

More amusing than of any relevant interest: New signing must do bird before playing

Intrigued to know what the viewing stats are for this though. I wouldn't be at all surprised to see them mirror the VT poll - especially if Townsend's comments are anything to go by.

Bit late to this thread but I'm gonna say Spain

Can't believe anyone would prefer to have their pre-match, half-time and post-match punctuated by the most annoying adverts going (especially them stupid car ones) every minute and a half, just to get away from watching jug-ears and friends. Aunty Beeb ftw!

This one?

More than a little ambiguous at this stage :winkold:

Thanks for the reminder on this one - I meant to see this a while ago but it completely slipped my mind. Last nights' viewing - surprisingly tense and gripping (only surprising as I didn't expect to be quite so drawn in:

Made I laugh a bit

£2.99 on Play and worth every penny. Rats! Can't believe I paid 96p over the odds

Here? Or did you mean getting without paying?

With a few days without World Cup action, I've returned to my growing pile of films I haven't yet watched. Recent notables are both fairly well known but no less worthy of recommendation for it.

So I'm still five years away from having my hovering skateboard?

I see what you're doing there. Going after the lucrative Ghana market. Forget Koreans, Ghana is where the big overseas support will come from