Mark Albrighton Posted February 1, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted February 1, 2018 33 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: This is almost exactly my predicament; been with my gf, now wife, since 2009... just before the wheels came off! She doesn’t understand why I’m happy at weekends now, as it’s not something she’s ever known. “So is this new manager good then darling?” “Well yeah, the results are impro....” “I don’t understand why the players didn’t play well for the last manager.” A month later... “So did they get rid of that new manager who was winning all the time?” “Well, no there’s a number of things not worki...” “I don’t know why you don’t support someone else.” That conversation and the “What they won/drew/lost didn’t they? What else is there for you lot to talk about?” are favourites of mine. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A'Villan Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 3 hours ago, maqroll said: I think Bruce will be cut loose if we go up. Unless we barnstorm the rest of the season. What bigger name managers might be available do you think? Claudio Ranieri. "Slowly, slowly." Could be the man to win us the Premier League, afterall, he did it with the Foxes. Known as the tinkerman for a reason, and we have a very deep squad, riddled with talent, perfect for tinkering. Then there is Benitez. I doubt there is a bigger name, more easily attainable. I imagine Villa would be a bigger prospect than continuing to work with Newcastle. I'm quite happy for Bruce to rise to the occassion though. It's an unknown what he can do at a club of our size, with an owner of our backing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 37 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: This is almost exactly my predicament; been with my gf, now wife, since 2009... just before the wheels came off! She doesn’t understand why I’m happy at weekends now, as it’s not something she’s ever known. Crazy. I met my now wife early 2010 around the time we were in the league cup final and the FA cup semi final. Ever since we got together we have been shit. She could never understand why I supported Villa. I have to remind her how good we have been in the past and of the good times. Only now is she actually impressed by them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, omariqy said: Crazy. I met my now wife early 2010 around the time we were in the league cup final and the FA cup semi final. Ever since we got together we have been shit. She could never understand why I supported Villa. I have to remind her how good we have been in the past and of the good times. Only now is she actually impressed by them. You're from London right? Why on earth did you chose Villa? edit: I got married in 2010-11 season. (Houllier). Yes all downhill from there, and then there was the Villa. Edited February 1, 2018 by Vive_La_Villa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, omariqy said: Crazy. I met my now wife early 2010 around the time we were in the league cup final and the FA cup semi final. Ever since we got together we have been shit. She could never understand why I supported Villa. I have to remind her how good we have been in the past and of the good times. Only now is she actually impressed by them. Have you thought of getting another wife? Edited February 1, 2018 by TRO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 3 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: You're from London right? Why on earth did you chose Villa? He likes a challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 45 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: This is almost exactly my predicament; been with my gf, now wife, since 2009... just before the wheels came off! She doesn’t understand why I’m happy at weekends now, as it’s not something she’s ever known. When I talk to my wife about this she doesn't understand either. How I have gone from being angry each weekend to happy and enjoying football again. We ended our last discussion with me saying "Look love, you are in the same boat as Kate Middleton. You and Kate. The same." Which seemed to make everyone happy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, ciggiesnbeer said: When I talk to my wife about this she doesn't understand either. How I have gone from being angry each weekend to happy and enjoying football again. We ended our last discussion with me saying "Look love, you are in the same boat as Kate Middleton. You and Kate. The same." Which seemed to make everyone happy you prince charming ps my Mrs sits next to me.....Mine has lost weight in the last few weeks......every goal I have squeezed the life out of her. Edited February 1, 2018 by TRO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted February 1, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted February 1, 2018 29 minutes ago, ciggiesnbeer said: When I talk to my wife about this she doesn't understand either. How I have gone from being angry each weekend to happy and enjoying football again. We ended our last discussion with me saying "Look love, you are in the same boat as Kate Middleton. You and Kate. The same." Which seemed to make everyone happy I reckon I prefer Meghan Markle to Kate now... just a bit dirtier in the sack. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 1 hour ago, alreadyexists said: This is almost exactly my predicament; been with my gf, now wife, since 2009... just before the wheels came off! She doesn’t understand why I’m happy at weekends now, as it’s not something she’s ever known. Been with my wife since 2010 , all she has known is weekends of me pissed off and shouting at dodgy streams on a saturday afternoon .I have also had the ''why don't you support another team '' comment 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 2 hours ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: I mean this in as a genuine question - what's the point in that? I remember people saying it last season when we won 7 from 8 or whatever it was, around February/March time. The logic was that 'we' would end up heartbroken when we didn't off a miracle. Well I'm still here, still loving life. I didn't top myself, I got over it, just as I did multiple other painful moments as a fan. If I can't get excited now I'm not sure when I can. Scared they're gunna break my heart... **Runs aways crying on the corner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa82 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 5 hours ago, omariqy said: I've gone back to the spreadsheet of doom. 3 scenarios Realistic - we finish on 86 points Optimistic - we finish on 90 points Pessimistic - we finish on 78 86 points, Realistic? If we keep our current form yes. But we need 2 points a game, (87points) I say that is a bit optimistic. Do we have 2 points a game for the last 10 games, even with the last five wins? Think 30 points, 1,76 points pr game, is realistic. Guess the points needed for 2nd 'll be less than 86. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted February 1, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted February 1, 2018 22 hours ago, Hornso said: Afobe back to Wolves too. 22 hours ago, omariqy said: That will win them the league. 22 hours ago, TRO said: I thought they had won it He meant The Champions League 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Nabby said: Been with my wife since 2010 , all she has known is weekends of me pissed off and shouting at dodgy streams on a saturday afternoon .I have also had the ''why don't you support another team '' comment I got married in 1976.....so my Mrs thought I was some decision maker..... in the recent past , as you know, it has not being so good for Villa, so I bought her a season ticket as punishment for moaning at me......she sits next to me and doesn't have to second guess my mood anymore...It has been a competition as to who can be the grumpiest old fart. back on topic......promotion here we come. Edited February 1, 2018 by TRO 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 19 minutes ago, villa82 said: 86 points, Realistic? If we keep our current form yes. But we need 2 points a game, (87points) I say that is a bit optimistic. Do we have 2 points a game for the last 10 games, even with the last five wins? Think 30 points, 1,76 points pr game, is realistic. Guess the points needed for 2nd 'll be less than 86. Errr - we have 52 points from the last 26 games! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I’m enjoying this forum at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dont_do_it_doug. Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 1 hour ago, villa82 said: 86 points, Realistic? If we keep our current form yes. But we need 2 points a game, (87points) I say that is a bit optimistic. Do we have 2 points a game for the last 10 games, even with the last five wins? Think 30 points, 1,76 points pr game, is realistic. Guess the points needed for 2nd 'll be less than 86. If we continue our PPG of the season so far (1.82) we would end up on 84 points. You think 86 is unrealistic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Vive_La_Villa said: You're from London right? Why on earth did you chose Villa? edit: I got married in 2010-11 season. (Houllier). Yes all downhill from there, and then there was the Villa. Nope Birmingham born and moved to Leamington when I was 8. Only moved to London for work and just moved back to Leamington. There you go there's my life story. My dad supported Villa. Just glad he didn't have to see us get relegated in 2016. Edited February 2, 2018 by omariqy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 When's the last time we won 6 in a row? Gotta be going back some years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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