deeps Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Exciting this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Hourihane out. Just a shit Ashley Westwood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted January 20, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted January 20, 2017 18 minutes ago, Deisler123 said: Welcome, Hourihane. Really look forward to the match vs Brentford. The Doctor has spoken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirSteveUK Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) On 1/13/2017 at 19:24, Zatman said: well not to play but sure we had Keano as assistant a while back as well Pat Saward was a Cork man - and the first one Edited January 20, 2017 by SirSteveUK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post poitier Posted January 20, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2017 Haven't been this excited since we signed Adama and Veretout... 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Nice one, Tony Welcome, Conor UTV! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 21 minutes ago, poitier said: Haven't been this excited since we signed Adama and Veretout... Lol bodes well then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 I quite like his progression for both clubs and divisions in his career. For some reason I have always quite liked Argyle and Barnsley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler123 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 2 hours ago, Godders said: Tony? Is that you?! I think that goes without saying, Godders. I am not. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phumfeinz Posted January 20, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2017 10 minutes ago, Deisler123 said: I think that goes without saying, Godders. I am not. That's exactly what Tony would say. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbauer24 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Phumfeinz said: That's exactly what Tony would say. Edited January 20, 2017 by jackbauer24 Wrong link! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginko Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 As much as I love our Tony, Deisler's English is far superior. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Deisler123 Posted January 20, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Jareth said: Deisler - you have a history since Tony took over of knowing stuff (the lowdown on types of Chinese football club owners), teasing stuff (Jedinak) and generally being on the forum at the crucial moments. I wouldn't want you to think we call you Tony simply for appearing to be Chinese. We know full well there is not a single person in this country, let alone abroad who would want to start following the villa at the exact moment you did. Therefore, your welcome to Hourihane coupled with the mutual following on twitter between Hourihane and Tony - has me reaching for another cider, happy to know that we have an owner who despite all they talk about business and money, has a natural and genuine understanding of football clubs and fans, and more specifically the villa. Jareth, I started to follow Villa, simply because of Tony. To be precise, because of him taking over Villa. Well, that was how it started, at least - now, I am well beyond that level as a Villa fan. I have been living overseas (from China) for many years, and like all of you, I am proud of my own country. Very often I came across some negative comments about my country (some do have grounds, some don't), and when that happened, I feel quite sad, and sometimes furious and helpless. I always want to prove a point, but sometime I actually think (and know) it is worthless to prove that point. Nevertheless when I saw Xia was about to takeover Villa, I came here to observe how people think about him. I want him to be successful (so to Villa ofc). Soon I became a villa fan, naturally and happily. I don't mind people call me Tony, not at all - I know people are having fun with it, so it is cool- although I don't think I have to clarify I am not Tony. To me, Tony is very different to normal Chinese businessmen (especially those who own football clubs), possibly due to his education background in western countries as well as his family background. That is key for him to be successful in European football imo, and why he may not be successful in football in China. It is just a pity that he does not have too many links with Chinese football, either through business or links between clubs. I have mentioned at VT a few times that I hope that his ownership of Villa can help football in China (in its most general sense). This was really my motivation of supporting Villa at the beginning, and still is. Last, let me say this forum is really a great place to be in. You guys' enthusiasm in football is simply amazing. Last season I saw how you 'celebrated' in the last home match, and I absolutely admire your love to your club. A club like this deserves, and needs, a top owner. Let's hope Xia is that person - he is not there yet, and certainly needs to do a lot more. Edited January 20, 2017 by Deisler123 48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 21, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) Yeah, I think the Deisler-is-Tony joke has run its course to be honest. Not every Asian bloke is Tony Xia. He's just one of the lads now. I think to say he's anything else diminishes the fact that he actually supports Aston Villa through choice! Really glad you stuck around D and hey, you get to watch this club rise from the ashes. Even if it may take a while yet. Edited January 21, 2017 by dont_do_it_doug. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted January 21, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted January 21, 2017 1 hour ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: Yeah, I think the Deisler-is-Tony joke has run its course to be honest. Not every Asian bloke is Tony Xia. I always preferred the Dave/Tom Fox ticklegate theory anyway. On topic, looking forward to us getting the Hourihane deal sorted. With him and Lansbury, I might even allow myself to feel optimistic when we have a free kick around the opposition's penalty area. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderball Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 8 hours ago, Deisler123 said: Jareth, I started to follow Villa, simply because of Tony. To be precise, because of him taking over Villa. Well, that was how it started, at least - now, I am well beyond that level as a Villa fan. I have been living overseas (from China) for many years, and like all of you, I am proud of my own country. Very often I came across some negative comments about my country (some do have grounds, some don't), and when that happened, I feel quite sad, and sometimes furious and helpless. I always want to prove a point, but sometime I actually think (and know) it is worthless to prove that point. Nevertheless when I saw Xia was about to takeover Villa, I came here to observe how people think about him. I want him to be successful (so to Villa ofc). Soon I became a villa fan, naturally and happily. I don't mind people call me Tony, not at all - I know people are having fun with it, so it is cool- although I don't think I have to clarify I am not Tony. To me, Tony is very different to normal Chinese businessmen (especially those who own football clubs), possibly due to his education background in western countries as well as his family background. That is key for him to be successful in European football imo, and why he may not be successful in football in China. It is just a pity that he does not have too many links with Chinese football, either through business or links between clubs. I have mentioned at VT a few times that I hope that his ownership of Villa can help football in China (in its most general sense). This was really my motivation of supporting Villa at the beginning, and still is. Last, let me say this forum is really a great place to be in. You guys' enthusiasm in football is simply amazing. Last season I saw how you 'celebrated' in the last home match, and I absolutely admire your love to your club. A club like this deserves, and needs, a top owner. Let's hope Xia is that person - he is not there yet, and certainly needs to do a lot more. Hahah, nice "back-story" Tony, but we are smarter than that! Now when is Conor arriving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted January 21, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted January 21, 2017 10 hours ago, Deisler123 said: Jareth, I started to follow Villa, simply because of Tony. To be precise, because of him taking over Villa. Well, that was how it started, at least - now, I am well beyond that level as a Villa fan. I have been living overseas (from China) for many years, and like all of you, I am proud of my own country. Very often I came across some negative comments about my country (some do have grounds, some don't), and when that happened, I feel quite sad, and sometimes furious and helpless. I always want to prove a point, but sometime I actually think (and know) it is worthless to prove that point. Nevertheless when I saw Xia was about to takeover Villa, I came here to observe how people think about him. I want him to be successful (so to Villa ofc). Soon I became a villa fan, naturally and happily. I don't mind people call me Tony, not at all - I know people are having fun with it, so it is cool- although I don't think I have to clarify I am not Tony. To me, Tony is very different to normal Chinese businessmen (especially those who own football clubs), possibly due to his education background in western countries as well as his family background. That is key for him to be successful in European football imo, and why he may not be successful in football in China. It is just a pity that he does not have too many links with Chinese football, either through business or links between clubs. I have mentioned at VT a few times that I hope that his ownership of Villa can help football in China (in its most general sense). This was really my motivation of supporting Villa at the beginning, and still is. Last, let me say this forum is really a great place to be in. You guys' enthusiasm in football is simply amazing. Last season I saw how you 'celebrated' in the last home match, and I absolutely admire your love to your club. A club like this deserves, and needs, a top owner. Let's hope Xia is that person - he is not there yet, and certainly needs to do a lot more. Nice one Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted January 21, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted January 21, 2017 2 hours ago, thunderball said: Hahah, nice "back-story" Tony, but we are smarter than that! Now when is Conor arriving? Darn it, beat me to in. Note to self, read to end of thread before posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 2 hours ago, thunderball said: Hahah, nice "back-story" Tony, but we are smarter than that! Now when is Conor arriving? I think you over estimate our collective intelligence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 We'll find out how close or not this is by this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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