Popular Post TRO Posted April 24, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted April 24, 2016 13 hours ago, Cliffy Biro said: Yes well done, they lined the pockets of these incapable, uninterested arseholes and spent their time there watching shit and holding up a piece of paper that nobody at the club took any sort of notice of. Its not an attack of fans because its obviously only because we all care but its just completely pointless. Have you a degree in cynicism I understand your point about stay-aways and they equally have a right to their action. but to criticise the protesters.....nah. I think they have done a great job and the media have taken notice, so has the club....when you see an image of the chairman with a poster in his grip, it was very poignant. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Perhaps we could have a different approach for the Final game against Newcastle "show em your arse, when they come off the grass" it might be something to remember us, by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chewie Posted April 24, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted April 24, 2016 (edited) ^ For those who haven't seen it/can't get the Vimeo link to work. Edited April 24, 2016 by Chewie 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 52 minutes ago, Chewie said: Was he filming this in an abandoned Arctic research station or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 That was a pretty impressive sight, the majority of the Holte with banners held aloft. Good effort again lads, it's definitely been noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 1 minute ago, Phumfeinz said: Was he filming this in an abandoned Arctic research station or something? I thought that, especially when I saw The Thing... then I realised that was just Lescott. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dont_do_it_doug. Posted April 24, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted April 24, 2016 Constructive criticism is sound, but let's put it this way; I man the Twitter account and we have been called pricks, words removed, clearings in the woods, arse clowns, pathetic, idiots, dick heads and in one memorable exchange somebody accused us of besmirching the good name of Acorns with our violent protest. On the other hand, the support not only from you guys but Villa fans in general has been heart warming. The amount of people who have come up to me and said to keep it up, that we are doing a good thing here has been a little overwhelming at times. That's before I begin to mention the support we have received from fans of other clubs. So yeah, criticism is cool and we've had a LOT of it. But if all this ever achieves is to restore my own faith in football and Aston Villa generally then it has been worth every single sleepless night, heated debate and stressful day (mostly down to delivery companies!). Put simply, Villa fans are golden. The club has all the love it will ever need from you lot. We'll keep the Lion's flag flying high, together. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 6 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: . . . we have been called pricks, words removed, clearings in the woods, arse clowns, pathetic, idiots, dick heads and in one memorable exchange somebody accused us of besmirching the good name of Acorns with our violent protest . . . . . . and that was just their wives, you should have heard what the fans had to say. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NoelVilla Posted April 24, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted April 24, 2016 Get him involved 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pilchard Posted April 24, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted April 24, 2016 (edited) You guys have done us proud, and banners out stuff has been a roaring success. Well done. This last week has been the worst week I can think of as a Villa fan. Relegation confirmed, the two people who looked like they knew what they were doing walking because of the ego driven owner. More Gabby antics. Another waffling statement telling us nothing. The one stand out candidate for the manager job more or less dropping out and then what seemed to be a really poisonous atmosphere at VP. The Newcastle game is going to be the last home game in the Premier League for what could be many, many years if things stay the way they are. Do we want to go out in another angry atmosphere, or do we want to go out with a smile on our faces? Yes - the caretaker manager is clearly not fit for the job. Yes - the attitude of players representing the club is terrible, as is their ability. The club is one big mess. But we are supporters of the club, not the players. Players come and go. As do managers, coaches, owners. Even stadiums. The only thing that stays constant at a football club is the name. Is it not possible to try and maintain the momentum but make it more positive - a celebration of the club, what it was and what it may be in the future? Ignore the unmotivated prats on the pitch and celebrate the club, pointing out that this is not acceptable, waffling statements from the club won't placate people. Wouldn't it be nicer to look back on our last home game in the Premier League with a smile rather than the hate like the past few home games? Also - we are going to be stuck with a large number of these pillocks next season. We are going to be relying on them to keep us up next year. Their attitude stinks already - by continuing the abuse towards them they aren't going to want to go all out like we want and need them too. It's just a thought and I'm poking my nose in where it isn't wanted, I know. And as part of my Lerner protest I'm staying away. But these horrible atmosphere at games is not a positive thing for anyone and I just wondered if you think such a thing as a 'positive protest' could exist. And yes - if you can, get Ian Taylor involved Edited April 24, 2016 by Pilchard 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted April 24, 2016 Moderator Share Posted April 24, 2016 8 minutes ago, Pilchard said: You guys have done us proud, and banners out stuff has been a roaring success. Well done. This last week has been the worst week I can think of as a Villa fan. Relegation confirmed, the two people who looked like they knew what they were doing walking because of the ego driven owner. More Gabby antics. Another waffling statement telling us nothing. The one stand out candidate for the manager job more or less dropping out and then what seemed to be a really poisonous atmosphere at VP. The Newcastle game is going to be the last home game in the Premier League for what could be many, many years if things stay the way they are. Do we want to go out in another angry atmosphere, or do we want to go out with a smile on our faces? ... Ignore the unmotivated prats on the pitch and celebrate the club, pointing out that this is not acceptable, waffling statements from the club won't placate people. Wouldn't it be nicer to look back on our last home game in the Premier League with a smile.... And yes - if you can, get Ian Taylor involved Totally agree. I said the same myself a while back, but not as well, perhaps. Personally I'd have done this from yesterday on, but like you I've stopped going, so respect the choice of the people organising etc. But I really really think this should be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Arse clowns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 18 minutes ago, Rob182 said: Arse clowns Only Dave @dont_do_it_doug. was called that and in fairness to who said it have you seen him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Some of the insults on the Twitter timeline are shocking. You'd think we were robbing a pre-school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMcKenna Posted April 24, 2016 Author VT Supporter Share Posted April 24, 2016 2 minutes ago, DK82 said: Some of the insults on the Twitter timeline are shocking. You'd think we were robbing a pre-school. Well done and Keep going Den, most of the insults and criticism/cynicism stems from those who no longer go to games. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbauer24 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I have been fully behind these protests, even if it achieves absolutely nothing at least it feels like you're doing something. Absolutely nothing to lose at the moment, season's finished and we need to do anything we can to give Lerner a push towards that exit. Hopefully it works. However, if I'm honest (and you may not have thought this far ahead), I think the point has largely been made. By all means let's go all out again in the final game of the season but I'd prefer to go to the first game of next season with a more united front. With a little luck a sale will have happened by then, but even if it hasn't I think the fans have made their point and need to group together for the fight in the Championship. Be nice to go to a game without protests and booing our own players, as much as they are both fully warranted. So once again I'll join in with anything against Newcastle (I grabbed a massive handful of posters from one of your guys and was handing them to anyone in the Trinity who didn't have one!) but I want to start next season with a clean slate, even if I am disappointed with Lerner still in charge or the individual players. Well done to all involved though, you've helped Villa fans make their point and hope it's helped give Lerner that last shove. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 1 minute ago, jackbauer24 said: I have been fully behind these protests, even if it achieves absolutely nothing at least it feels like you're doing something. Absolutely nothing to lose at the moment, season's finished and we need to do anything we can to give Lerner a push towards that exit. Hopefully it works. However, if I'm honest (and you may not have thought this far ahead), I think the point has largely been made. By all means let's go all out again in the final game of the season but I'd prefer to go to the first game of next season with a more united front. With a little luck a sale will have happened by then, but even if it hasn't I think the fans have made their point and need to group together for the fight in the Championship. Be nice to go to a game without protests and booing our own players, as much as they are both fully warranted. So once again I'll join in with anything against Newcastle (I grabbed a massive handful of posters from one of your guys and was handing them to anyone in the Trinity who didn't have one!) but I want to start next season with a clean slate, even if I am disappointed with Lerner still in charge or the individual players. Well done to all involved though, you've helped Villa fans make their point and hope it's helped give Lerner that last shove. We generally agree. Obviously, it will depend what actually happens in the summer but in the ground itself then yes, we will have to be united behind whatever team they manage to cobble together and float out there. We've never been against the team, as evidenced by our reluctance to do anything player related. It's just not our MO. We have thought that far ahead in other words, however we want to express caution. Things might get worse in the summer, lord knows how but they might. So we need to stay open to some degree. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stevo985 Posted April 24, 2016 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted April 24, 2016 Amazing effort again lads. Even if you don't agree with the protests, I find it amazing that anyone can fault the time and effort gone into this. Top work 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubby Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 (edited) A simple, effective means of protest might be to 'turnaround' on 74. Face away from the players, the board, the cameras. The Villa fans singing loud and proud amongst themselves whilst shunning the players for say seven minutes (one for each title) would be visual and damning of this shoddy season Could still hold banners up as well... Edited April 24, 2016 by Tubby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 If Black continues with playing the team he has been I hope someone makes a banner like this (change "think of" to "play": Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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