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    Ratings and Reactions: Arsenal 1-3 Villa

    in PL: Arsenal a

    Posted

    I think the second pen was the right decision, even if Koscielny got a touch on the ball it was still in Gabby's path when he got brought down. The ref was terrible, not something I like to see even when it is generally in our favour.

     

    Yes it was right decision.  Koscielny tried to get the ball first, but it didn't work out.

    Ratings and Reactions: Arsenal 1-3 Villa

    in PL: Arsenal a

    Posted

    I didn't see 1st half.

     

    Great start this season. Great result. Guzan was man of the match.
     
    The defense needs to improve, especially central defense. The struggle was good. Players were doing their best. In 80th minute or so, Delph wins a free kick. He saw loose ball and fought to win it. We need more such moments.
     
    The referee ruled too much, but he was still true to himself. He had the courage to whistle against the better team (greater name). I hope this will be the norm this season.
     
    We may have little chance against Chelsea, MU and MC. It would be bonus if we win them. But we have a good chance against other teams, especially the poorer.
     
    We should focus on getting a good result against them. We can not loose points against them. It would be a shame and made performance as today to zero.

     

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    The Randy Lerner thread

    in Other Football

    Posted

    How can we buy players at bargain price? Are you for real mate? We will be raped by every selling club in the Championship or below simply because of who we are.

    Well championship player is cheaper than premier league player.  We don't need premier league quality in champ.ship.

     

    I really don't know what Lerner is thinking.  I doubt he is thinking top four in premier league.

    Lerner is not stupid, he must have some strategy.

     

    He might think of

    a)  win championship next year

    B) make decent championship team, and keep Villa in championship.

     

    On one hand, the club loose big money if the club go down, but on the other the club can cut down some expenses.This is about debit and credit.  Maybe he can make some extra profit.  I don't know the figures.

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    The Randy Lerner thread

    in Other Football

    Posted

    It's sad, but a fact. Money talks. Why should he invest? We will relegated. When that happens there is often a clause in contract that players can leave. Also he can buy player at bargain prcie next season.

     

    His business plan is working and great.

    It is just one disadvantage, we are not impressed.

    How many countries have you been to?

    in Travel

    Posted

    I'm hoping to add Peru and Norway next year. Not sure where else yet. Maybe Brazil.

    You should consider to go to Denmark and then take the ferry to Oslo.

    11 countries, just below average.

    I have visited

    Denmark

    Sweden

    Norway

    Germany

    Holland

    Belgium

    Luxemburg

    France

    Switzerland

    Italy

    UK

    Rating and Reactions: Villa - Spurs

    in PL: Tottenham h

    Posted

    Agree Lampard is exactly the signing we need in midfield but he will go to uncle Harry if he leaves Chelsea in January.

    To be honest, I think this would be smart move for Lampard. If he comes, he can change bad team to average (or maybe to good). He had done great job for Chelsea, but is not as important as before for them. For us he would be our most important player. He would renew his football life, and end up as idol and a good role model in two clubs. Aston Villa has history but is not competing Chelsea. Chelsea fan would not put up against this move.

    But to be honest, more honest than above. I have no believe he is interested.

    Ratings and Reactions: Chelsea 8-0 Villa

    in PL: Chelsea a

    Posted

    Really, really bad. After 1-3 against Liverpool I thought we would follow by decent games against Chelsea and Tottenham. I admit Chelsea are at least one class above Liverpool, so victory was not likely even not draw. But 8-0 is bad. We should give the manager some chance, but not many. But is he the only problem?

    I don't know about next game against Tottenham. Then we have Wigan, Swansea and Southampton. We really need decent result against them.

    If not...

    are we good enough for Leeds, Notthingham and Ipswich?

    The return of Safe Standing Issue

    in Other Football

    Posted

    I saw this on the internet. http://www.fsf.org.uk/campaigns/safestanding.php

    Safe Standing campaign

    The FSF believes that football supporters should have the choice to stand in a Safe Standing area, if they so wish. Stadiums would retain seated accommodation for those who wished to sit. It is clear that many supporters have a strong desire to stand.

    If you agree, sign the FSF's petition here.

    Every week, thousands of people stand in front of their seats for the duration of the game. Attempts to remove this practice have largely failed. As a result, many who would like to sit down find their view blocked and are forced to stand. The FSF campaign for Safe Standing is as much about protecting the freedoms of those who wish to sit as those who wish to stand. By segregating the two groups, everyone benefits. This is why polls have consistently shown a clear majority supporting the choice to stand, even among those who prefer to sit.

    We regularly hear stories about people being ejected for persistent standing in seated areas, a practice that can create public order problems. By providing a Safe Standing area for supporters who wish to stand, the problem largely goes away.

    In England and Wales, standing is permitted at rugby union and rugby league venues, at speedway, horse-racing and rock/pop concerts within football stadiums. It is allowed at football grounds outside the top two divisions, subject to the stringent standards laid down in the Government’s Green Guide. The FSF is not proposing to abolish or weaken these standards.

    We are not suggesting that the government should force clubs in the top divisions to provide Safe Standing areas - only that they should be able to do so. Issues around cost and feasibility should be a matter for individual clubs, not for government.

    The legislation around standing derives from the Football Spectators Act, under which the Secretary of State has the power to insist that certain grounds are all-seated. Initially, all Football League stadia were to be included; this was amended to include just the top two divisions. A similar amendment to allow standing in the Premiership and Championship would likewise not need a new Act of Parliament.

    In August 2010, Morecambe FC will move into a new stadium that includes safe standing areas. If they are subsequently promoted to the Championship, they would be forced to seat the whole stadium. The idea that the safety of a ground depends on the quality of football played on the pitch is absurd. The ban on standing areas in the Premiership and Championship is an anomaly that the FSF would like to see removed.

    Safe Standing is permitted at domestic matches in many European countries. Some of Europe’s most modern stadia, such as the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany (used during the 2006 World Cup) and the Tivoli Stadium in Innsbruck, Austria (used during Euro 2008), feature standing accommodation for domestic fixtures.

    UEFA regulations state that European competitions must be played in all-seated stadiums. In modern stadia such as the Veltins Arena and Tivoli Stadium, standing areas are easily convertible to and from seating, so this is not an obstacle to clubs providing standing accommodation for domestic matches. In both England and abroad, ticket prices for standing areas are typically lower than in seated areas, making the stadiums more socially inclusive.

    145 MP’s signed an Early Day Motion (EDM 101) calling for a reopening of the debate on Safe Standing. This includes MPs from across the political spectrum, namely the Labour, Conservative, Liberal Democrat, Plaid Cymru, Democratic Unionist and Social Democratic Parties. We were further delighted when support for Safe Standing became official party policy of the Liberal Democrats, following a debate at the 2008 party conference.

    The Safe Standing campaign encompasses many different areas, both in terms of club specific issues and national ones. If you have any ideas, or are able to assist, please get in touch. The FSF can provide support in getting local campaigns up and running, be it through the provision of materials (banners, leaflets, publicity, etc) or general advice on Safe Standing related matters.

    FSF members are also in the process of writing a number of detailed information sheets on different aspects of Safe Standing. Read them below:

    Read the aims and objectives of the FSF's Safe Standing campaign here.

    Click here to read the FSF's Legalities of Standing.

    See some of the Key Designs used in European Safe Standing areas here.

    If you would like to get involved email Peter Daykin who is leading the FSF's Safe Standing campaign.

    Campaign: Fans' blueprint

    in Other Football

    Posted

    I was surfing the internet, and saw this page. This is interesting. http://www.fsf.org.uk/fansblueprint.php

    Football in Britain is at a crossroads. Financially, the game's never been better off. It's never had more committed followers both at home and overseas. Yet never have so many clubs been on the brink of financial extinction, nor has the game been so ridden by short-sightedness and self-interest. It's time to act.

    The Blueprint calls for:

    1. The strengthening of strong, independent, unified and co-ordinated governance of the game in England & Wales with appropriate co-ordination and co-operation between the Football Association, Football Association of Wales and the leagues.

    2. Enhanced revenue sharing and redistribution to support the development of football’s playing and coaching infrastructure, improved grounds and other spectator facilities and to promote competition on the field at all levels.

    3. Minimum standards of governance, administration and financial control for all clubs to be enforced by the governing body in co-operation with the leagues as a condition of membership and league entry, including an appropriately enforced and managed prospective “owners’ & directors’ test” for all persons owning ten percent or more of the authorised and issued share capital or directing a football club.

    4. The passage through Parliament and the National Assembly for Wales of Sports Acts granting governing bodies appropriate and sufficient authority to properly regulate and manage their sports subject to minimum standards of transparency, accountability and fairness having particular regard to the impact of domestic and European competition and employment law on sport.

    5. A review of the scope and terms of reference of independent appeals panels and commissions in consultation with supporters to ensure that such panels/commissions may only make decisions which accord with the rules and policies of the league or association from which the appeal originates.

    6. The development of clear legally enforceable rules to prevent clubs selling or moving from grounds without the explicit prior agreement of their supporters and another ground being developed on a site acceptable to the fans of that club. Consultation on such moves shall be by properly supervised secret ballot after a period of debate and discussion amongst all stakeholders in the club including fans. Those eligible to vote and other matters associated with such consultation to be set out in an enforceable code of conduct covering proposed ground move.

    7. Amendments to the law in England & Wales to permit safe standing areas in accordance with established safety criteria and management established by the Sports Grounds Safety Authority at stadia where clubs and their supporters so wish such areas.

    8. A reduction to frequent fixture changes to suit television or policing.

    9. Prior consultation with supporters on broadcasting contracts to ensure a fair deal for the match going fan and an end to TV “overkill”.

    10. A better deal for away fans with an end to discriminatory pricing and away fan bans, including fans travelling abroad for national team and club matches.

    11. Improved ticket allocations for international tournaments.

    12. A comprehensive review of the structure of all domestic league and cup competitions and the structure of the season involving supporters at every stage.

    13. Consultation with supporters on the structure of all European and international club and national team competitions and how they relate to domestic competitions.

    14. Engagement with and involvement of supporters in initiatives to combat racism, xenophobia and homophobia on the field and in the stands.

    15. An end to discriminatory treatment of away supporters in terms of ticket prices and allocations in both domestic and international competitions and club levels.

    16. The development of a regular TV free midweek evenings with no live broadcasts of Premier League, Football League, Champions League or Europa League games to encourage live attendance.

    17. An end to the constant above inflation increase in ticket prices, particularly for lower priced tickets.

    18. Discount ticket prices for younger and retired supporters with national standards on age criteria enforced by the relevant football authorities.

    19. The development of disabled supporters’ facilities at all levels of the game including enforceable minimum standards, working with supporters’ groups including Level Playing Field.

    20. Involvement of supporters in all policing and stewarding policies affecting them.

    21. Encouragement and adequate funding of supporters’ organisations and involvement in the game at all levels.

    Confirmed: Paul Lambert new Villa boss

    in Villa Talk

    Posted

    Castlebrom, that was banter by the way!! Not serious

    As per manager I really think we need to raise the bar / profile and give the whole club and city a lift

    For me that's a big hitter who can take the club by the scruff of the neck and reenergise Lerner

    Scholari, Cappelo , Rijkaard, Koemann, Klinsmann possibly Van Basten or Bilic

    Totaly agree.

    But today this is just a dream. This was maybe possible two or three seasons ago.

    Now Villa is just low class premier league team. We have history, but so have others teams. If manager will just come cause of the history, they could go to wolves, leeds and other team as well.

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