markavfc40 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 1 minute ago, snowychap said: I'm not sure he ought to have called them surly either. I think he just unintentionally described thousands of Villa fans mood if we fail to win again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 36 minutes ago, markavfc40 said: He has not long tweeted this. I am very surprised the manager is asking him to send a message/video to the players. That isn't right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) what does oppressed army mean? Edited September 29, 2016 by Zatman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mjvilla Posted September 29, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2016 3 minutes ago, Zatman said: what does oppressed army mean? It's at the other end of the body to the oppressed leggy 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) would l like to see that video!!! Edited September 29, 2016 by Gary Thomas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterms Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 28 minutes ago, Zatman said: what does oppressed army mean? It seems to be something from Lao Tzu, founder of Taoism. One of the google translations of the original phrase gives this, which perhaps makes more sense: "An army burning with righteous indignation is bound to win.； An oppressed army fighting with desperate courage is sure to win.； The oppressed will rise to win." An approximation would be if you're pissed off with being shafted week after week, maybe things will change, one day. Or, "We go again". 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Someone please get hold of that video! What could it be? A pep talk? Just a good luck message? Some chineese sayings? Mao quotes? And what would he wear on the video? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewieGriffin Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Concerns me greatly that the manager feels like he needs the owner (who has no football experience) to motivate his players for him... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 1 hour ago, Gary Thomas said: would l like to see that video!!! God yes! Hopefully the Telegraph can get us a copy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1974Centenary Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. Confucius 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dn1982 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 52 minutes ago, StewieGriffin said: Concerns me greatly that the manager feels like he needs the owner (who has no football experience) to motivate his players for him... Knowing you have the confidence of the owner can benefit the squad and it can't be negative so there's not an issue especially if RDM us ok with it. As the Doctor said before he has done loads of motivational speeches in his companies it not being football related doesn't matter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1974Centenary Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 This one is for RDM,and seems rather apt When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 2 hours ago, markavfc40 said: He has not long tweeted this. I am very surprised the manager is asking him to send a message/video to the players. Worried is one word. I think it's unbelievable . Points to the club being rudderless right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Richard said: Worried is one word. I think it's unbelievable . Points to the club being rudderless right now I don't know what is going on. Had it have been the owner interfering and sending a video is one thing but why would Di Matteo contact the owner and ask him to send a video message to the players. I mean for what purpose. Motivation, encouragement, reassurance, kick up the arse. Edited September 29, 2016 by markavfc40 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 3 hours ago, markavfc40 said: He has not long tweeted this. I am very surprised the manager is asking him to send a message/video to the players. Bit of a strange one...he did a motivational speech at Bodymoor at the start of the season to the players so not sure what will be different. I think the Wolves game could be the make or break one for RDM...Xia won't like him not winning that against their Chinese owners considering they're above us in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, StewieGriffin said: Concerns me greatly that the manager feels like he needs the owner (who has no football experience) to motivate his players for him... very strange...my understanding of his methods is that he is not very hand on in training and lets Clarke do the coaching, RDM is like more of an overseer, and a lure to attract players and sponsorship deals. Isn't working out that well so far... Edited September 29, 2016 by maqroll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Hang on isn't it the managers role to motivate the players not the owner? Worrying for me 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 1 hour ago, StewieGriffin said: Concerns me greatly that the manager feels like he needs the owner (who has no football experience) to motivate his players for him... This. I mean seriously what the ...? What sort of a manager asks the owner to do something like that. Bizarre. Might aswell ask Dr X. To pick the team, he might do a better job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post peterms Posted September 29, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2016 47 minutes ago, 1974Centenary said: Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. Confucius I think you'll find that was Chumbawumba, actually. 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 1 hour ago, 1974Centenary said: Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. Confucius Are you reading these? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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