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10 minutes ago, HKP90 said:

The other possibility is that he's using the soft release as a tool to get fan response to steer their development programme?

 

Too proud to ask us straight-out ?

7 hours ago, MaVilla said:

On the whole I agree yeah, we are a more street smart team, or however you might describe it?

Best described as properly professional.

6 minutes ago, ender4 said:

I’d like to see some commercial partnerships with the companies that Atarios also have investments in. Maybe even our main sponsor for next year if we can get out of the BK8 deal.

Me too. I think Atarios’ attraction to NSWE is the potential of several commercial partnerships deals and/or main sponsor to replace BK8. The objective being to increase revenues for future team building.

1 hour ago, allani said:

I saw that Atairos are either partnered with or work closely with Sky, NBC and Comcast.  Whilst we can't negotiate our own TV deals I do wonder whether this will help improve some of our TV / streaming / video content.  They also seem to have some other relatively impressive names in their portfolio.  NSWE aren't short of a few quid - so it intrigues me as to why they've signed this deal.  It feels like they must be involved in some of our commercial planning (sponsorship deals, etc) and that maybe a slice of the pie is more favourable (for both parties) than straight consultancy?  It is an intriguing deal and it will be really interesting to see how things go over the following months / years.  Anyway it seems to suggest that the Edens / Heck connections are working in the US and that they (coupled with our improvement on the pitch) are making us an attractive commercial proposition.

Yes, very much an attractive commercial proposition. Our owners have been very good at supporting ‘the now’ while simultaneously planning ‘the future’. I think this latest deal is part of their strategic development plans for VSports/AVFC. Very exiting for all Villa fans.

22 minutes ago, Strog said:

Im sure we would if we could but FFP might be an obstacle here

Yes but does anyone outside the club really know our true situation? I am sure our owners will operate within the rules as they stand but being the men they are a way will be found if the right opportunity presents itself. 

1 hour ago, HeyAnty said:

We will go for one, maybe two world class players.  Our owners will not miss this opportunity to push on.  

I sincerely hope you are right. This has to be the time to push on.

15 minutes ago, nick76 said:

This

Don’t want us anywhere near him.

As the old saying goes “I wouldn’t touch him with yours and mine’s insured”.

11 minutes ago, KMitch said:

Pretty sure Diaby was signed because Williams didn't want to leave Bilbao.  With Bailey looking significantly better this season, we'd be better off spending big on finding a better left sided player to compete with Buendia next season instead of Zaniolo.  

Pedro Goncalves?

17 minutes ago, Tomaszk said:

"Profit" is fine.

It's just a horrible phrase that has really boomed the last few years.

Nothing wrong with the word ‘profit’ the issue is over where it falls.

1 minute ago, TRO said:

is it Double Diamond......"it works wonders"

Double Diamond - how time has flown! I even remember “beer at home means Davenport’s”. In the age of “Euro-fizz” I still prefer a good English beer; draught I like Robinson’s when up in Cheshire/South Manchester, and Bishop’s Finger by Shepherd Neme in a bottle. Back home I’m happy with Marston’s Pedigree.

2 hours ago, stewiek2 said:

Give him the keys to the kingdom. He can sign whoever he wants. I trust this manager with my life and more.

OK but just ensure he keeps his hands off my beer.

Bryan Crisante now being linked. Anyone know anything about him?

15 minutes ago, lexicon said:

In digital marketing terms, yes, essentially.

Clicks mean engagement, engagement means traffic and traffic means advertising possibilities to make money. 

The best thing to do with anything like that, on FB or Twitter or whatever is to completely ignore it or block/hide the account. Any response, positive or negative, is engagement and there's no distinction as of yet. 

EDIT - I would also like to clarify that I am not Rick Astley and will not gain anything monetarily from you clicking that link.

No worries, there was never a chance I would click that link. I do understand the connection between traffic and possible reward which is precisely why I am very cautious over what I read and what I believe - particularly in internet chatter. 

2 minutes ago, chrisvilla4 said:

So we are signing a player called click here?

Hope not rubbish player.

17 minutes ago, TRO said:

Adam eating the apple.....The serpent wants you to click.

successfully resisting temptation is one of lifes most rewarding feats.

I have tried not going to the villa, when we are not playing well....but failed miserably.

Back on topic

Can we afford any new players, with the Everton saga, to consider?.....This could spook quite a few of us.

The Everton saga is important - together with issues involving Chelsea and Man City. But providing our finances are sound this could be a good time to close the gap on clubs above us. Providing being the operative word because we must not fall into the obvious trap …….. which brings us nicely back to ‘click or not to click’ that is the question.

5 minutes ago, lexicon said:

You'll never believe what happened when he clicked 'Click here'! 

10 UNEXPECTED reasons to 'click here'

What if I told that you clicking here was the best decision you'd ever make and possibly increase your passive income twelve-fold!? 

Don’t just tell me that “clicking here will be (was) the best decision ……..” . Tell me what it actually is, why the need for a ‘click’ when you can just tell me straight? Or does each click produce for you a benefit - financial or otherwise? 

4 minutes ago, lexicon said:

Is it a never-ending search for clicks? FIND OUT BELOW

 

  Hide contents

Assorted adverts for stuff in your specific demographic that may or may not be applicable

 

Clickbait article about how bad or good some celebrity that you might know is doing/looking

 

An advert for **** Temu

 

YES! Click here to find out why!

 

This suggests it is. Will I be persuaded to ‘Click here’ : no way if it really is informative tell me without the ubiquitous click.

7 hours ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said:

And Oxlade - Chamberlain 

And Rashica……. And And And

It’s a never ending search for clicks.

What’s the latest with Zaniolo ? Some reports say he’s escaped with only a fine (or even less).

12 minutes ago, MSvillain said:

So if we are in touching distance of Top 4 come Jan transfer window what do people think we should be targeting?

My list would be:

Young RB ~£15m

LM (Ramsey competition) ~£20m 

Maybe a versatile forward if I'm being greedy...

 

Can’t really argue with this but prices will be far higher for players capable of playing at top four level. Would we sell Ramsey for a mere £20m?

4 minutes ago, CVByrne said:

Yes, the simple football fan with the "if I read something, it's true" Not knowing that negative emotions generate more engagement than positive ones. So social media and media sites need time and eyes to monetize you. Get some bs stories about players and you'll get the fans. Stories about Watkins wanting to go to Arsenal are to get Villa fans clicks, as Watkins leaving is that negative emotion. 

Spot on. I think we should always engage our critical faculties whenever we look at any “social media”.

2 minutes ago, CVByrne said:

Really goes to show how generally stupid football fans are. 

Yes, and particularly those who believe much of the drivel churned out by “sports” journalists.

55 minutes ago, AV82 said:

He gone.

Che cosa?

30 minutes ago, Follyfoot said:

Who is no Oscar Arce

Trouble is I can remember him. 1968 I think! And the infamous line-up of Wright, Dunne, Withers, Aitken, Arce, Hole.

21 minutes ago, TRO said:

I'm more a " Heaven must be missing an Angel" man myself.

Followed by “right leg first” as soon as possible.