DaveAV1

Just now, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said:

Dead centre FK 

To us?

1 minute ago, AVTuco said:

Not good.

We finish fourth and Man U/Spurs fifth so it’s all good!! 

On 03/03/2024 at 08:55, tezzaleed said:

tbh though a lot of teams have had injury problems.  possibly an inevitable consequence of the number of matches coupled with the high intensity pressing/pass and move style of play dominating the prem.

Yes but ours are nothing compared with Liverpool and Spurs, I heard that on the BBC and straight from the mouth of the actual manager of Liverpool, so it must be true!!!

8 minutes ago, omariqy said:

Looks like Bayern will go through 

Someone hold Mr Withe’s pint for him and young Nigel’s. UTV !!!!!

16 minutes ago, allani said:

I think it shows how bad we have been at generating revenue in the past.  Obviously it is easier when you are doing well on the pitch - but I do think that Heck and Atairos will find ways of generating revenue (or more revenue) that we've either not done in the past or even not even considered in the past.

You’d assume that’s exactly why Heck  has been brought in

58 minutes ago, Zatman said:

Wouldnt be surprised if Coutinho had that in his deal

Almost certainly as part of the Scouse cartel that was  operating then. Thankfully that has now largely gone and hopefully no further long term bombs are ticking away. 

45 minutes ago, desensitized43 said:

That's the double danger of having someone on those wages. You want them gone and you're willing to basically move them on for nothing but the bastards just won't go. We've felt that pain with the likes of Richards, Bent and McCormack.

Depends on the length of their contracts too. Has Shay Given left yet??

4 hours ago, Follyfoot said:

This, very raw at the moment, needs intensive Unai coaching. Will be next year before we see the best of him 

I’d say you’re right but there’s definitely a plsyer in there and Unai is the man to develop him, undoubtedly. He’ll bring out his potential and we’ll have a bargain on out hands in the not too distant future. Hopefully he can help us to the top 4 and to win the Ueropa Conference this season!!! UTV!!!!

On 03/03/2024 at 09:08, John said:

Who knows we could have seen Shaw, Little and Withe playing together,

Now that gives me a warm excited feeling on a Monday morning!! Or any morning for that matter!! UTV!!!

Just now, srsmithusa said:

does gimping mean something different in UK ?  I only know what it means in Texas   (another bragging warning is in order)  

Get your mask @Follyfoot

6 minutes ago, sidcow said:

Got in the house, switched the telly on. Goal

Go out and come back again please Sid!!

8 minutes ago, Leeroy said:

Only Villa could have such a poor record against such a team as Luton 

 

Really need to put records like these right starting today. 

SHA say hi. 

16 minutes ago, thabucks said:

I’m not afraid to sell one of our first XI to re-invest in the team as long as it doesn’t become the norm. We have a structure now whereby I trust the process and if they feel it’s the right move then so be it. 

In this context it shouldn’t be forgotten, that in 1981 and in 1982 two of our probsbly biggest if not definitely biggest stars of all time, ie. Andy Gray through moving on and Brian Little through injury were no longer playing for us but things turned out quite well in the end, a bit nervy at times perhaps but we got there in the end.  UTV!!!

On 01/03/2024 at 12:08, Nicho said:

We need a good team to get good attendances without you don’t have them

It’s a classic chicken and egg situation. We need a good team to sell the project but we need structure to exploit the product to increase the income, ok we have rich  and savy owners to help  euth the infrastructure but we’re not allowed to spend on the product, football, to justify the infrastructure so we have to think outside the box to some extent and I think that’s what Chris Heck has been brought in for to see the club and the football business in general through different eyes. When our owners started they needed an experienced English football executive to steady what was a rudderless ship and run us like a proper premier league football club and do bsck then Christian Purslow was just right for the job but time has passed and the club has moved on at a fairly rapid pace, certainly on the pitch, thanks to the appointment of Unai and now the football business needs have changed in regards to firstly what we need but also what is possible. I’m an older fan and largely due to no longer living in the area I don’t get to games very often anymore so my needs/desires have also changed but ultimately I want what’s best for The Villa and to see us win lots of games and silverware as I’m sure most of you do too.  UTV!!! 
P. S. It was my 61st birthday yesterday so a late birthday present from our wonderful team this evening would be very welcome! Please if it’s not too much to ask? I’m not gready, just a five or six goal difference victory with no injury problems and if there are any higher powered bodies listening then  if you could spare a hammering for Spurs and Man U too…….?

2 hours ago, thabucks said:

Leeds Utd are 16th in the WORLD for shirt sales… Sobering and shows how far we need to go 

https://www.leedsallover.com/revealed-leeds-united-making-30m-from-shirt-sales-more-than-aston-villa-and-newcastle-united/

I think it shows that the money isn’t in the traditional revenue streams, such as bums on seats, shirt sales etc and we have to be more clever than that eith sponsorships and TV revenue etc. Which I’m sure is one of the reasons there has been a shift in senior, none football, oersonel. We have to move with the times and meet fire with fire, outside of the box thinking which we may not understand fully or be comfortable with. Ultimately winning football matches is still important though and will remain our goal for lots of reasons both emotionally and financially UTV!!!

On 29/02/2024 at 13:11, Follyfoot said:

'Tiny' so legend has it, who was 6ft 7 

Well named then At merely 6’7” lucky we didn’t trip over him! 

Just now, DaveAV1 said:

Is A La Merse, the Spanish version of Paul Merson? 

The apparent Arsenal legend who said when leaving Aston Villa, that we were, “the only club he cried over leaving” the greatest club ever does tend to have that effect on anyone that comes under it’s spell. UTV!!!!

1 hour ago, ROTTERDAM1982 said:

So let me get this right. FFP is to make it fairer and more of a level playing ground, and yet the team who could finish 4th has to sell one of its best players to adhere to FFP rules. Its a farce, and a restriction on being able to manage your business.

I hope Citeeh take them to court, because i think they will win, and then the league will be more open and competetive.

Back to dreaming........a top quality No 10, a la Merse

Is A La Merse, the Spanish version of Paul Merson? 

3 minutes ago, DaveAV1 said:

I remember when trying to get into the away end vs Ipswich for the so called title decider,(it wasn’t!)in 1981 there was a huge crush, which was mainly Villa fans as the Holte was already full and none of us wanted to miss this one, by this point the old bill had already got plenty of horses out and one of them stood on a lads foot, not Pete’s I hasten to ad, however it must of really hurt as the lad let out a blood curdling yell and I remember that must have been the Horses revenge for the time one of his pals had met Pete! I’m not sure how old Pete was? At least he saw us win the league and the European cup. Would be good to put a trophy in the cabinet for him this season. Those were the days UTV!!!

Do you recall him going toe to toe with a well known face at the time a Millwall fan, who was said to be the hardest man in football, off the pitch. I believe this coming together was at Millwall I think in their end, I reckon when Ron said, “do you want to bet against us?” He probably had Pete in mind! I hope he had a peaceful and happy last years of his life and can RIP knowing his team are at last heading in the right direction RIP. HEITS UTV!!!!! I never met him and knew him only by reputation but they don’t make ‘em like him anymore. Terrace View on the Holte my arse!!!!!

10 minutes ago, Follyfoot said:

knackers yard soon after 

I remember when trying to get into the away end vs Ipswich for the so called title decider,(it wasn’t!)in 1981 there was a huge crush, which was mainly Villa fans as the Holte was already full and none of us wanted to miss this one, by this point the old bill had already got plenty of horses out and one of them stood on a lads foot, not Pete’s I hasten to ad, however it must of really hurt as the lad let out a blood curdling yell and I remember that must have been the Horses revenge for the time one of his pals had met Pete! I’m not sure how old Pete was? At least he saw us win the league and the European cup. Would be good to put a trophy in the cabinet for him this season. Those were the days UTV!!!

On 16/02/2024 at 13:11, Follyfoot said:

Been reported that Pete the Greek has passed away. Those who know will know.  

Headbutting police horses in heaven 

HEITS

Legendary in his time RIP Pete did the horse live this long? HEITS!!!

11 hours ago, S-Platt said:

Still the best game I have been to. A Roller Coaster of emotions that day.

 

It really was a fantastic game highs and lows it was so Villa, it had it all, probably great for neutrals too!so even the noses could enjoy it mate!!

On 20/02/2024 at 20:10, Brumstopdogs said:

 

Magnificent!!!

2 hours ago, WallisFrizz said:

I don’t think he leaves us for United. Especially if we get CL and they don’t.

I think it will be a Spanish club.

Villa is already a Spanish name. Panic over nothing, a classic VT thread!! Calm down, calm down as our former manager and CEO  would say. 

11 hours ago, villa89 said:

I can't imagine his role is that specific. 

I’d agree I’m sure he’d be involved with both attacking and defending set pieces. They’re the opposite sides of the same coin in effect, surely?