Morning General,
Many words have been written here since Saturday, some elequent, some in anger, some considered, some rousing, and all passionate. The undoubted mood of Villa fans seems to be unanimous for once, and not just the few who post on these message boards, but among the majority at the game, and out "there" in the Villa world. You, (the board) can be in no doubt how we, the fans, feel at the moment. Now, I dont know Randy or even claim to, but I am guessing as a succesfull business man he doesnt let short term pressure affect his thinking, and wont consider caving in to fan opinion to get rid of GED for many reasons. That may or not be the correct decision, only the next few weeks will tell that, I have always been a pragmatist and a believer in "we are where we are", and while your words were fine and inspiring I cant see that that mentality currently exists among a squad who have no sense of team, seem disjointed and apart from thier manager and clueless about how to play what is a relatively simple game. Simply put, I cant see how a manger who does not appear to have the squad with him can pull us back from the brink, your words are fine and yes, a squad shoudl fight together, but ours at the moment simply isnt...but the board have made a decision, and we must live with its consequences. On June 1st I would love to send you a message saying "Phew!, sorry for doubting you folks, now to next season" and I hope I can. You have sent men into combat and the pressure of this decision is little by comparison, but it means so much to so many of us.
Oh, I need to ask a question to ward off the mods.....Does US doctrine still dictate that there should be an ability to fight a 2 front war? with lack of budgets ATM, and the growing need to replace heavy equipment in the US forces (esp. the USAF), will this not place an even heavier strain on already shrinking resources?
Ta!