Okonokos
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Well, some of us think we'll finish mid-table or lower half. I think he'll surprise those people and we'll get at least a play-off place.
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Agreed. Well said.
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Yeah, absolutely. I'm sure they'll be keeping a close eye on things and will expect the best. I'm just relieved they haven't got stars in their eyes and gone down the big name route really. I think they know what they're doing.
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Now is not the time for radical change. Lets keep Bruce for the season. Steady the ship. Then by next summer we will have way more room for manoeuvre in the transfer market. So we can think of a more radical change then. I'm quite relieved the owners seem to have some sense though and haven't just gone for Henry because he's a big name. Maybe they do know how to run a club properly. It just seems like common sense to me. There, I said it.
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Right decision. I think he'll surprise a few of you this season. Glad he's here and he's got my full support. UTV
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Yes, that's right. I remember the Wet Spam game well and vividly remember collapsing in relief at the final whistle.
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What will?
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Used to like Tom but he's really started to annoy me recently.
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They wouldn't just invest in us purely to rescue us. They're not Villa fans so why would they? They've done it because its an unbelievable opportunity for them. Amazing value for money. 30 million pound for the founders of the football league. Amazing stadium. Huge fanbase. We genuinely have the potential to go to the top. It's a great project for an ambitious owner. And also Newcastle are pure ?
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Simple. Because they're Newcastle and we're Aston Villa. Not much competition really. Not even close.
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I have to say I'm quite excited about the idea of Henry being given a decent transfer budget.
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Exactly my sentiments. We very nearly didn't have a club to support. Thankfully we have so let's just enjoy the ride eh? If Bruce stays then fine. If not, then that's okay too.
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If your, I mean your friend's name is Henry then fine.
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Totally agree.
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So you're moaning about the excuses Henry might use IF he gets appointed and IF he does badly? Sounds like a pretty bad excuse for not wanting him as manager to me.
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But would you be happy that he'd done a good job? Surely that would be more important than personal hatred.
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And what if he doesn't?
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We very nearly didn't have a club to support this time last week. Now we have the third richest owners in the country. Personally I'm excited and whatever they decide I will support 100%.
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How reliable is that AgentDave?
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Before the takeover when it looked like we were in dire straits I was 100% Bruce in. Now, I'm on the fence. New owners may mean its best we aim for a new direction. Really not sure. Suppose it depends on who would replace him.
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I used to hate Jim White but he seems to genuinely like the Villa so he's alright.
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Yeah he lost me too but I get lost watching Dragon's Den so don't ask me on land valuation! But he definitely knew what he was talking about and I liked everything he said so HAPPY DAYS.
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I'm far from an expert on all things business and finance so excuse me if I misheard or misunderstood what he said but sounded to me like he said when we got relegated we took an "impairment hit" on all the land we own (including Villa Park) and now if we were to revalue that we could get well over 40 million. No idea if I understood that right but that's what it sounded like to me.
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Right, let's get spending then!!!
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Yeah, that bit sounded very promising. He seems convinced it's nowhere near as bad as has been made out.
