Dodgyknees Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 44 minutes ago, StanBalaban said: That's me mate. One more before I hang up my boots for the day... Brilliant. Great work! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Just saw a Villa fan walking down Fairlee Road on the Isle of Wight. If you read this, respect to you mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Dear Supporters First, on behalf of the Board, let me express my deep regret that I find myself writing this open letter to you, knowing just how much hurt and pain, anger and anguish will have been felt by you all after the Club lost its Premier League status this weekend. Your profound sadness is shared by everyone connected with the Club and while I know that will be of little consolation in the days ahead, it should be a source of reassurance as we rebuild the foundations for future successes. We must acknowledge that this weekend's confirmation has been the culmination of an unacceptably fractured season both on and on the pitch. That isn't down to bad luck. To make such a claim would be insulting to each and every one of you. I must add you have all displayed unyielding commitment in adversity. While it is of little solace at present, the process of identifying the root causes of our circumstances started long ago and the focus now has to be looking forward and making sure lessons have been learnt. The search for a new manager to provide drive, direction and immediate promotion has commenced. Together, we share the same goal. We intend to restore Aston Villa Football Club to its rightful place. It is a journey we must make together so we can bring success, enjoyment and exciting football back to Villa Park once more. Steve Hollis Chairman http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~5502832,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 means nothing if they dont identify the same root cause as the fans, if they openly name and shame and then try and sell players and worst case paid contracts out this summer (gabby, lescott, richards, bacuna, guzan etc) then that'd go a long way, if they try getting in a manager to get the best out of them then you can forget it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 3 hours ago, StanBalaban said: How about this? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted April 17, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted April 17, 2016 3 minutes ago, StanBalaban said: Dear Customers First, on behalf of the Bored, let me express my, er, regret that I find myself writing this open letter to you, knowing just how much hurt and pain, anger and anguish will have been felt by you all after the Franchise lost its valuable Premier League status this weekend. Your profound sadness is shared by almost everyone connected with the Club and while I know that will be of little consolation in the days ahead, it should be a source of reassurance as we rebuild the foundations for future profit making. We must acknowledge that this weekend's confirmation has been the culmination of an unacceptably fractured season both on and on and on and on, Don't Stop Believing... sorry, where was I...yes, and off the pitch. That isn't down to bad luck. To make such a claim would be insulting to each and every one of you. I must add you have all displayed unyielding commitment to purchasing match-day tickets in adversity. While it is of little solace at present, the process of identifying the root causes of our circumstances started about an hour ago and the focus now has to be looking forward and making sure lessons have been learnt. The Google-search for a new manager to provide drive, direction and immediate promotion has commenced. Together, we share the same goal (get it? because football!). We intend to restore Aston Villa Football Club to its rightful place. It is a journey (I love that band) we must make together so we can bring success, enjoyment and higher ticket prices back to Villa Park once more. Steve Hollis Air Guitarist; Oxford Comma Hater. http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~5502832,00.html 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColonelBlimp Posted April 18, 2016 Visiting Supporter Share Posted April 18, 2016 On 4/16/2016 at 23:54, sidcow said: A further problem is even assuming we can get back next year how the hell do we then compete in the PL and not go straight down again. The money now is so huge, the difference between the PL and Championship so enormous the yo-yo effect seen over the last several years will surely become more pronounced The same Yo-Yo effect that has seen Leicester, Southampton, West Ham, Swansea, Watford, Bournemouth and Palace not compete in the Premier League? Oh, wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 as a club who spunked £50m up the wall mainly on shit last summer i dont know why people are so concerned about other clubs having lots of money if you think they're all going to spend £100m on players i think you'll be mistaken, if you think they're going to spend £100m on quality players then you're definitely mistaken, remember the fuss when bournemouth signed iturbe? remember the fuss over his one sub appearance to date? thats £16m up the wall i think the quality in the PL has probably hit rock bottom this season so it will improve but not by that much, if we can set up the coaching and scouting properly while down there then we'll be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ColonelBlimp Posted April 18, 2016 Visiting Supporter Popular Post Share Posted April 18, 2016 Oh, and may I extend an official warm welcome to the Championship, feel free to jump on other fans forums for some insight on the league and players. Obviously I recommend http://dcfcfans.uk/ but also http://www.forestforum.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=6 ,and http://www.northstandchat.com/forumdisplay.php?20-The-Big-Board (Brighton) amongst the busiest ones. Join in, have fun, moan a lot (we all do it, particularly Forest ) Good luck next season, I'll be at VP in the Holte with my boy for the Derby game (That's county, not SHA) unless by some miracle we win the play-offs! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 i present to you a series of relegation clerihews Brad Guzan; as swift as a white van in a tar pit off his line, makes saves as if loaded on wine. Alan Hutton is haunted by a button that says 'do not touch' and which he never did touch. Joleon Lescott ate Hercules the Villa mascot and tweeted out the arse-steak by, he swears, mistake. Micah Richards sings the words Micah Richards in various styles for most of the day as he collects his absurd pay. Jordan Amavi, you were no Xavi, but while you were fit things didn't seem shit. Ashley Westwood eats unseasoned food and much prefers Superman to the too edgy Batman. Jack Grealish once signed Jack Grealish in Football Manager, for Manchester City then holidayed until 2020. Scott Sinclair, easily confused with air, spent most of his wealth on becoming an expert at stealth. Gabby Agbonlahor can't fit through a door now he eats twice as much as the population of Redditch. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted April 18, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted April 18, 2016 5 hours ago, ColonelBlimp said: The same Yo-Yo effect that has seen Leicester, Southampton, West Ham, Swansea, Watford, Bournemouth and Palace not compete in the Premier League? Oh, wait... Exeptions not the rule. Most promoted teams are relegated again the following year. This year especially looks mental. But overall it's usually a huge ask for them to compete and as I say they gap is going to be SO much wider in future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstonMartyn88 Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Probably more accurate marketing campaign... Taken for FB cover photo - Brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 17 hours ago, sidcow said: Exeptions not the rule. Most promoted teams are relegated again the following year. This year especially looks mental. But overall it's usually a huge ask for them to compete and as I say they gap is going to be SO much wider in future This isn't actually true IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) 17 hours ago, sidcow said: Exeptions not the rule. Most promoted teams are relegated again the following year. This year especially looks mental. But overall it's usually a huge ask for them to compete and as I say they gap is going to be SO much wider in future I'd be interested to know where you got this from? That is very much the exception. Just look at the last 6 years. From what I can recall, only two teams have gone down again the following season (Wolves and Wigan). In that same period two teams have come back up (West Ham and QPR). Burnley look likely too this season and so do Hull to a lesser extent. Statistically, it's more likely that we'll come back up, especially when you factor in the size of the club. Edited April 19, 2016 by Mantis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 well the last few days have given me no encouragement of us bouncing back up and I will be happy with a top 10 finish next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted April 19, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted April 19, 2016 10 hours ago, Mantis said: I'd be interested to know where you got this from? That is very much the exception. Just look at the last 6 years. From what I can recall, only two teams have gone down again the following season (Wolves and Wigan). In that same period two teams have come back up (West Ham and QPR). Burnley look likely too this season and so do Hull to a lesser extent. Statistically, it's more likely that we'll come back up, especially when you factor in the size of the club. I think you misread his post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: I think you misread his post So I did. Ignore that post then! What I will so though is that that isn't correct either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted April 20, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted April 20, 2016 9 hours ago, Mantis said: What I will so though is that that isn't correct either. Sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Bad news guys, if you can take anymore........... Richardson a doubt for tomorrow. That's the last straw for me. I think he was just about poised to er, ............... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 19 hours ago, terrytini said: Bad news guys, if you can take anymore........... Richardson a doubt for tomorrow. That's the last straw for me. I think he was just about poised to er, ............... No Clarke, gabby, okore or Richardson? We might actually play football today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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