smetrov Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Been following the villa since the early 70's - my first game was a div 3 match between Villa and Walsall - Ive followed the highs and lows since then.... I can honestly say Ive never felt so bleak about our future than I do now We have a bunch of players - most of which I don't feel will ever be good enough for the prem.. Theres a reasonable chance that a player whom, when absent we scarcely pick up a point will be sold Theres seems to be almost zero money for players, even the Albion can out muscle us in the transfer market Despite my optimisn at his appointment - the manager seems now to be overwhelmed by the task he is charged with The owner wants out - and given his track record at villa - than chances of the being a swift , clean, and beneficial sale seem remote.... Sure Ive seen us relegated before.....Ive even known us spend 8 years outside the top flight - but should my fears be realised next season - I don't see an easy route back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OutByEaster? Posted June 21, 2014 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2014 They say the darkest hour is right before the dawn. Things are pretty bleak right now, I believe we have enough quality to stay up and I think we have enough potential to attract a buyer, but the changes in the game mean I don't think we'll be challenging for anything in the next few years, no matter how lucky we are in the owner market. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bradarmstrong_ Posted June 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2014 This is nothing compared to turning on SSN and seeing Alex McLeish confirmed as Villa manager across the bottom of the screen. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 This is nothing compared to turning on SSN and seeing Alex McLeish confirmed as Villa manager across the bottom of the screen. Touche... but even then - you knew he wouldn't stay long... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mantis Posted June 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2014 Things aren't great but darkest hour seems like a massive exaggeration, especially when you consider we were once in the third division. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 The Mcleish appointment has been the single worst moment in my living memory of Villa. I was truly disgusted. Overall I do think this is becoming close to the darkest hour in my time. I'd say the one shining light is we still have a truly outstanding striker. I just wish he wasn't bloody injured! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nazvfc Posted June 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2014 You aren't old enough but in the 60's after the mercer minors we we being hammered. We were nearly bankrupt. We felt hopeless. We had to rely on the fans to help the club out. They did. They came in thier thousands and help renovate the ground. Thank god there was no sky sports then and no sky 6. That was bleak. We are no where near that scenario. We are a viable business. Most clubs are businesses now. No matter how you feel about lerner or lambert or how shit you perceive villa to be we are no where near where we were in the 60's and no matter what happens we will bounce back. Qpr did newcastle did man city did. Have faith. Thank god the younger ones did not experience those times. We will be safe. Most of us will still be here. Some will go but many will stay. Keep the faith. Keep the villa. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 The fact City were a league 1 side not that long ago gives me hope. Also seeing Atletico Madrid winning La Liga and nearly the European Cup gives us all hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 My worry is that in terms of under Lerner I am not sure we have seen our darkest hour yet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 My worry is that in terms of under Lerner I am not sure we have seen our darkest hour yet. Me to. I don't think he's done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers13 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 If this is actually your darkest hour, you aren't in bad shape 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 After all these years supporting the club, I have come to the realisation that the Villa way is always the hard way, we never opt for the easy route. At the same time, it is part of why I love this great club and why success (when it returns!) will be much more sweeter, it is such an important characteristic of Villa. I will happily take the night in Rotterdam for a cup defeat against Rotherham, if that is how it has to be. There is no need to be downbeat about our current situation. As others have mentioned, there has been desperate times that we have overcome (and soon after prospered). It is just a matter of time (and some tough love) before the Villa are successful once again. UTV. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 We'll be fine, I don't have any real fears of relegation next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dn1982 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 I think Darkest hour is extreme as we have been in a lot worse places and came back. The difference being though is social media tends fan even the smallest flame into an inferno. This time last year I was confident of a good season it didn't pan out the way I expected but I can still see us being ok next season even if we don't add anymore players. Last season we had a number of injuries to crucial players and we collapsed at the end and I doubt this will happen again and hopefully lessons learnt will benefit all at the club. I think Lerner will free up some money if it doesn't look like getting sold before the end of the window to protect his investment. There may not be light at the end of the tunnel but it's not the darkest hour by a long shot. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 The fact City were a league 1 side not that long ago gives me hope. We were in a similar situation in the late 60s/early 70s to City. Both clubs fought their way back to the top flight backed by huge crowds that refused to quit. I have time for Manchester City and their genuine supporters. They do deserve the success they are having right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 (edited) The fact City were a league 1 side not that long ago gives me hope. Also seeing Atletico Madrid winning La Liga and nearly the European Cup gives us all hope. Yeah but so does the fact that about 10-15 yrs ago Leeds and Sheffield Wednesday were seen as big clubs. Neither have been near the top flight for years due to awful management. We could be the next one. Edited June 21, 2014 by The Fun Factory 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 (edited) The fact City were a league 1 side not that long ago gives me hope. Also seeing Atletico Madrid winning La Liga and nearly the European Cup gives us all hope. Yeah but so does the fact that about 10-15 yrs ago Leeds and Sheffield Wednesday were seen as big clubs. Neither have been near the top flight for years due to awful management. We could be the next one. We are more like the Everton of the 90's, nearly going down every season but always staying up. The turd that cannot be flushed away Edited June 21, 2014 by GENTLEMAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 You can't just hope that things will be OK, you need a plan, and right now we don't have anything going for us. We have an idiot owner who has belatedly realised that he's not up to the job, trying to sell us but with nothing on the horizon. We have a poor, tactically inept manager, and a rubbish squad. The only hope we have is for a decent new owner, I just hope he doesn't arrive too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 You can't just hope that things will be OK, you need a plan, and right now we don't have anything going for us. We have an idiot owner who has belatedly realised that he's not up to the job, trying to sell us but with nothing on the horizon. We have a poor, tactically inept manager, and a rubbish squad. The only hope we have is for a decent new owner, I just hope he doesn't arrive too late. We got Bentake to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 (edited) This game should cheer people up a little bit. Edited June 21, 2014 by GENTLEMAN 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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