Popular Post dont_do_it_doug. Posted May 19, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted May 19, 2016 41 minutes ago, Jareth said: To be fair, he set the minimum at 20 mill and the max at 50 mill. I imagine most other clubs are expecting villa to buy their way back if they can. No harm done. He didn't set a budget at all. His point was to say that there isn't really one at the present time and it will depend entirely on the thoughts of the incoming manager. All people really have to do is listen beyond the numbers. Sorry to sound pissy about it, but it's frustrating that most people don't seem able to do so. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 (edited) Nice to see his interviews. More than we ever saw from Lerner. Sounds like he has done his homework. Exciting times to be a villa fan again Edited May 19, 2016 by mikeyp102 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted May 19, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted May 19, 2016 9 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: He didn't set a budget at all. His point was to say that there isn't really one at the present time and it will depend entirely on the thoughts of the incoming manager. All people really have to do is listen beyond the numbers. Sorry to sound pissy about it, but it's frustrating that most people don't seem able to do so. Glad it's not just me that thought that. There was a reason he said 20, 30, 40 and 50. There isn't a specific budget yet until the new manager is sounded out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 10 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: He didn't set a budget at all. His point was to say that there isn't really one at the present time and it will depend entirely on the thoughts of the incoming manager. All people really have to do is listen beyond the numbers. Sorry to sound pissy about it, but it's frustrating that most people don't seem able to do so. Yeah I think you're underestimating a whole lot of people's thought process there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 19, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted May 19, 2016 1 minute ago, Designer1 said: Glad it's not just me that thought that. There was a reason he said 20, 30, 40 and 50. There isn't a specific budget yet until the new manager is sounded out. Agree with this. I'd also be cautious about reading anything into his interviews. His English clearly isn't amazing, which means you have to take everything he says with a pinch of salt as it's not necessarily exactly what he means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStagMan Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 1 hour ago, Ryan. said: I didn't see much buisiness accumin in that interview. Maybe he's over eager to impress us by revealing a good budget? more worryingly though, he mentioned strengthening goalkeeper, midfield and striker but no defence.. Imagine spending 50 mill and still having Lescott and Richards in defence I would imagine / hope that if we are this fantastic club signing lots of players and trying to take the championship by storm, good players will WANT to come here, and will force the issue if the clubs are playing hardball. Imagine players WANTING to come here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meme Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Just now, TheStagMan said: I would imagine / hope that if we are this fantastic club signing lots of players and trying to take the championship by storm, good players will WANT to come here, and will force the issue if the clubs are playing hardball. Imagine players WANTING to come here.... You mean... players other than obscure French par-average footballers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic09 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Tony Xia out. Anybody? No? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStagMan Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 You mean... players other than obscure French par-average footballers? [emoji33] Not even sure they wanted to come here.... LOL. Proof will be if the ones we want stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Has spoken more in one day than Lerner in 10 years! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villanmac Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 He's adorable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 People (including me, I admit) are reading FAR TOO MUCH into that initial interview. It's just mood music at present and not to be taken literally. He certainly wasn't setting out a detailed budget or his definitive squad strengthening priorities for the summer.. The nitty-gritty will come when we have a manager in place. Calm down everyone (including me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I'm pleased its done and I hope he will be good for the club. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody1000 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I find myself daring to believe in him. In my mind, Aston Villa should be a top 10 club, and if he can put us back there then he will always have my support. I feel the most optimistic I've felt for about 9 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razor Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I doubt Lerner would have even put 20 million in so for him to mention that as a minimum is encouraging. It must be pretty annoying for other Championship clubs having us & Newcastle coming down in the same season as you would think both clubs would be operating on a completely different level to the rest of the league financially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Field Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 How depressing would it be if he failed the fit and proper test 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 3 minutes ago, Chicken Field said: How depressing would it be if he failed the fit and proper test It would be Aston Villa. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 5 minutes ago, Chicken Field said: How depressing would it be if he failed the fit and proper test Stop worrying...Cellino passed it! And Venkys....and Thaskin at Man. City with alleged issues in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rds1983 Posted May 20, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted May 20, 2016 7 hours ago, VillaChris said: Stop worrying...Cellino passed it! Celino failed the test and was banned from ownership. However it has hardly stopped him from doing anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 8 hours ago, Chicken Field said: How depressing would it be if he failed the fit and proper test He won't Hollis said he is 100% certain he will pas and I have no reason not to believe him...then we can all get romantically nourished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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