DelboyVilla Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Lambert an co. Will be thinking they will have a better team next season even if we stand still. Benteke coming back, Kozak, NZog, Bent, Hutton. I tend to agree it looks better on paper, will have to see what Lambert can make of it! I am sure he can make a dogs dinner out of it as he did last season when all but the Zog were available to him at some points during the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHY Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Off to a talk tonight on FFP which is being chaired by none other than Mr. Keith Harris. I will report back if I hear anything. what did you learn? Unless he has learnt how to time travel...nothing yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I am not a nervous wreck. I am not hanging on every potential pipe dream. But I enjoy the guesses that people make. I am entertained by the sleuthing some people do. (somewhere between amused, and appalled, actually). I even like it when they claim that whatever they are guessing is an absolute fact based on some supposed source... if it makes you angry and tense to hear the nonsense and hypothetical musings here, read the OS, or some other VT thread that is entirely factual or entirely optimistic. (if you can find one ) You can complain about supposed ITK,'s, (that's part of the entertainment) but please don't tell me I can't enjoy the entertainment they provide. I agree, I've just had a browse through while drinking a coffee and munching on two Rich tea biscuits. There was no ITK involved in the choice of biscuits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelboyVilla Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I am not a nervous wreck. I am not hanging on every potential pipe dream. But I enjoy the guesses that people make. I am entertained by the sleuthing some people do. (somewhere between amused, and appalled, actually). I even like it when they claim that whatever they are guessing is an absolute fact based on some supposed source... if it makes you angry and tense to hear the nonsense and hypothetical musings here, read the OS, or some other VT thread that is entirely factual or entirely optimistic. (if you can find one ) You can complain about supposed ITK,'s, (that's part of the entertainment) but please don't tell me I can't enjoy the entertainment they provide. I agree, I've just had a browse through while drinking a coffee and munching on two Rich tea biscuits. There was no ITK involved in the choice of biscuits. But a good choice for dunking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srsmithusa Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/477369/Paul-Lambert-DESPERATE-to-keep-Aston-Villa-s-stars-as-Randy-Lerner-caps-spending Has anyone read this yet? Lambert was told months in advance by Lerner that he was intending to sell but had to keep it private until the official announcement. "It was my job to protect the club, that's what I did," said Lambert. "How did I feel when I went over to New York at the weekend to speak with Randy Lerner? Tired. It had all been on my shoulders, all the problems of the season, I had to protect everything and I did that. "Even if we were to get off to a flyer to the new season, I don't think it would change Randy Lerner's mind about selling. The chairman has been great and honest but I don't think it'll change his mind. "With regard to selling players, Randy will let me decide. You have to understand and respect his good work here. That shouldn't be overlooked. But you have to respect he wants to do his own thing. "When the new owners come in they will judge what I've done with their own eyes. "I've never been one to be self-centred. The most important thing is this club. All I can do is my best. It's really unsettling but it is what it is. You can't change it. "I'm relieved it's out there, I knew what was happening but my job was to protect everything. "I don't regret anything. If it all ended tomorrow you would take an unbelievable experience. The pressure is big, but there's always something good to come out of it and Aston Villa can be big again." line 1. A blow to the "the first act toward selling the club happened on the monday after the season ended, nothing was in place or done before then." theory. line 2. Lambert does see himself as the guardian of Villa's status in an environment of very restricted by finances. line 3. He does not think the restrictions are reversible as long as RL is the owner. line 4. He's hoping that Lambert will continue to vouch for him as a loyal employee that does the best possible under the owners directives without complaining or undermining the owner. (as one who hires people, that's not a bad recommendation at all) the rest, he's basically repeating the 2nd,3rd, 4th, point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srsmithusa Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Off to a talk tonight on FFP which is being chaired by none other than Mr. Keith Harris. I will report back if I hear anything. what did you learn? That time machines still are badly needed Damn time zones !!!!! How am I supposed tot know when "tonight" is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Off to a talk tonight on FFP which is being chaired by none other than Mr. Keith Harris. I will report back if I hear anything. what did you learn? That time machines still are badly needed Damn time zones !!!!! How am I supposed tot know when "tonight" is? +6 hours 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingsombrero Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Off to a talk tonight on FFP which is being chaired by none other than Mr. Keith Harris. I will report back if I hear anything. what did you learn? That time machines still are badly needed Damn time zones !!!!! How am I supposed tot know when "tonight" is? +6 hours H.G Wells out!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelboyVilla Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Off to a talk tonight on FFP which is being chaired by none other than Mr. Keith Harris. I will report back if I hear anything. what did you learn? That time machines still are badly needed Damn time zones !!!!! How am I supposed tot know when "tonight" is? +6 hours H.G Wells out!! Marty McFly in! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarpie Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Is Harris involved with the sale? If he is, then I doubt he'd tell anything about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 It isn't just buying the club. Any new owner will have to rebuild a team a.s.a.p in order to secure PL status. It's a huge risk for any potential new owner. That's just not right though, is it? We've already done the "rebuilding a team to secure PL status" bit. Any players brought in now should (granted, should!) be of a better quality than before - be in with Lerner at the helm or a new owner. Obviously we haven't got the greatest team in the Premier League but I really don't understand the "we need a new owner or we're getting relegated next season!" chat. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Robbie09 Posted May 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2014 It isn't just buying the club. Any new owner will have to rebuild a team a.s.a.p in order to secure PL status. It's a huge risk for any potential new owner. That's just not right though, is it? We've already done the "rebuilding a team to secure PL status" bit. Any players brought in now should (granted, should!) be of a better quality than before - be in with Lerner at the helm or a new owner. Obviously we haven't got the greatest team in the Premier League but I really don't understand the "we need a new owner or we're getting relegated next season!" chat. I can't understand it either. I think some people like to focus on the negatives and over react unnecessarily. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 It isn't just buying the club. Any new owner will have to rebuild a team a.s.a.p in order to secure PL status. It's a huge risk for any potential new owner. That's just not right though, is it? We've already done the "rebuilding a team to secure PL status" bit. Any players brought in now should (granted, should!) be of a better quality than before - be in with Lerner at the helm or a new owner. Obviously we haven't got the greatest team in the Premier League but I really don't understand the "we need a new owner or we're getting relegated next season!" chat. I can't understand it either. I think some people like to focus on the negatives and over react unnecessarily. Where's Nicolas Cage when you need him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzap24 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Lambert an co. Will be thinking they will have a better team next season even if we stand still. Benteke coming back, Kozak, NZog, Bent, Hutton. I tend to agree it looks better on paper, will have to see what Lambert can make of it! I am sure he can make a dogs dinner out of it as he did last season when all but the Zog were available to him at some points during the season. Eh? Kozak didn't sign until summer deadline day and Okore did his knee 2 weeks later. Benteke was in and out, even before the season ending injury at the beginning of April and Kozak was done for at the beginning of Jan. Lambert's 3 most expensive signings - did they even start one game together? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 It isn't just buying the club. Any new owner will have to rebuild a team a.s.a.p in order to secure PL status. It's a huge risk for any potential new owner. That's just not right though, is it? We've already done the "rebuilding a team to secure PL status" bit. Any players brought in now should (granted, should!) be of a better quality than before - be in with Lerner at the helm or a new owner. Obviously we haven't got the greatest team in the Premier League but I really don't understand the "we need a new owner or we're getting relegated next season!" chat. I can't understand it either. I think some people like to focus on the negatives and over react unnecessarily. I remember reading similar to anyone who thought we'd struggle for the past two years. We finished last season in abysmal form, our best player will not start the season fit and the fans have turned against the manager. I think there's reasons to be concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Right who wants to do a bit of detective work. Assuming Robert Rich is the frontman of a US consortium and the lawyers M&S are representing someone in that consortium, who could that person be based on the following: Mr. Handler was counsel to a purchaser of a well known Major League Baseball franchise. Mr Handler from M&S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) It isn't just buying the club. Any new owner will have to rebuild a team a.s.a.p in order to secure PL status. It's a huge risk for any potential new owner. That's just not right though, is it? We've already done the "rebuilding a team to secure PL status" bit. Any players brought in now should (granted, should!) be of a better quality than before - be in with Lerner at the helm or a new owner. Obviously we haven't got the greatest team in the Premier League but I really don't understand the "we need a new owner or we're getting relegated next season!" chat. I can't understand it either. I think some people like to focus on the negatives and over react unnecessarily. I remember reading similar to anyone who thought we'd struggle for the past two years. We finished last season in abysmal form, our best player will not start the season fit and the fans have turned against the manager. I think there's reasons to be concerned. You know, simply saying "some negative predictions were right in the past" doesn't mean every single one will come true. People were convinced we'd go down at the end of last season and it didn't happen, so this line of thinking works both ways. Edited May 22, 2014 by Mantis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Richard Posted May 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2014 I remember reading similar to anyone who thought we'd struggle for the past two years. We finished last season in abysmal form, our best player will not start the season fit and the some fans have turned against the manager. I think there's reasons to be concerned. just to correct for accuracy 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I remember reading similar to anyone who thought we'd struggle for the past two years. We finished last season in abysmal form, our best player will not start the season fit and the majority of fans have turned against the manager. I think there's reasons to be concerned. just to correct for accuracy Corrected for even greater accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post theboyangel Posted May 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2014 I don't think it is the majority of fans against Lambert - they just seem to repeatedly shout loudest about it. (just my opinion!) 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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