sheepyvillian Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 30 minutes ago, nick76 said: Still three days and not the night before or two nights before. He’s not a player that it affects his fitness. I’ve been on the same page as you for so long on wanting Gerrard out but this isn’t an issue for me much. You called it right, Nick. Fair play to you for that. Just a father and husband enjoying some downtime with family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 10 minutes ago, nick76 said: Interesting! Just shows the different perspectives. As long as it didnt affect his next day duties, it doesnt bother me. Obviously different for players because their fitness is their business but managers and staff, it's no biggy for me. If he turned up with a massive hangover I would have a big issue but otherwise no issue. I suppose it's more normal in my industry where discussing contracts over the space of a few days or more, you tend to socialise somewhat with clients at night and while never getting drunk we have a few drinks and then back to the grind of discussing the contract the next morning at 8am. I'm not currently doing that type of work at the moment but it was very successful part of my career and building client relations and business. This is different because he's having (or not having) drinks with his family and friends but it's still drink, food? and socialising at night with work the next day. If we put him on hunger strike will he last till the world cup? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 He doesn't look hammered to me. Looks like a dad that's only got 4 hours sleep due to a newborn. Much like the performance against Chelsea wasn't terrible, this isn't an issue. There are plenty of other issues though, and I'm shocked he still hasn't been sacked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Willard Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Wonder if there is a clause stating if we are in the relegation zone we don't have to pay the full compensation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepal_villan Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 7 minutes ago, Lord Willard said: Wonder if there is a clause stating if we are in the relegation zone we don't have to pay the full compensation was thinking the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 12 minutes ago, MrBlack said: He doesn't look hammered to me. Looks like a dad that's only got 4 hours sleep due to a newborn. Much like the performance against Chelsea wasn't terrible, this isn't an issue. There are plenty of other issues though, and I'm shocked he still hasn't been sacked. It’s not his baby, it’s the pub owners but there’s nothing I hate more than pearl clutching over normal private life things managers and players do. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Curious, as i can remember, how long was after smith got sacked that Gerard got announced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 1 minute ago, HeyAnty said: Curious, as i can remember, how long was after smith got sacked that Gerard got announced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadlyDirk Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Smith went on the Sunday afternoon and Gerrard was officially unveiled on the Thursday, although it was pretty obvious the day before who the new manager was.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 22 hours ago, Tommo_b said: Not sure why @TRO gets stick for being what I myself see as being quite neutral and open to debate. Everyone has a different point where they say enough is enough, it’s all very subjective and Tro just plays devils advocate more then defending Gerrard from what I have read on here. That's precisiely correct Tommo, but I don't care, if folk agree or not.....I just post my opinion. However, I do not dismiss, what the majority are saying on here, they might be right, even though I debate with them, to seek perspective.....I am just not convinced, by some of the claims, derived by deduction, only. SG is being hounded, just like SB was......and some of it is personal,which I am opposed to, but losing games, allows for the personal digs to be hidden behind.....some claiming to be driven by the football results, were having sly digs on day one. I wonder if so many claims would be made if we was winning most games. I see the " just lining himself for the Liverpool job, seems to have been archived"......just one of many snide, remarks to a young manager.....seems like young players, get a considerate stance, but young managers don't. The smart money is on him having 2 games.....and after that, the naysayers will have their way, because, I just can't see us getting anything against Brentford, and Fulham maybe a stretch too. You are bang on with your assessment of my comments......I cannot defend the numbers, 4 wins in 21 or 7 wins in 24 is no where near where we want to be.....but some of the stuff written, about him is just speculative. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Still worries me that we win the next 2, which would be great, but Purslow uses it as a reason to keep Gerrard in a job until January. Should be replaced regardless of what happens this week. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 8 minutes ago, TRO said: That's precisiely correct Tommo, but I don't care, if folk agree or not.....I just post my opinion. However, I do not dismiss, what the majority are saying on here, they might be right, even though I debate with them, to seek perspective.....I am just not convinced, by some of the claims, derived by deduction, only. SG is being hounded, just like SB was......and some of it is personal,which I am opposed to, but losing games, allows for the personal digs to be hidden behind.....some claiming to be driven by the football results, were having sly digs on day one. I wonder if so many claims would be made if we was winning most games. I see the " just lining himself for the Liverpool job, seems to have been archived"......just one of many snide, remarks to a young manager.....seems like young players, get a considerate stance, but young managers don't. The smart money is on him having 2 games.....and after that, the naysayers will have their way, because, I just can't see us getting anything against Brentford, and Fulham maybe a stretch too. You are bang on with your assessment of my comments......I cannot defend the numbers, 4 wins in 21 or 7 wins in 24 is no where near where we want to be.....but some of the stuff written, about him is just speculative. Which turned out to be the correct decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 22 hours ago, lexicon said: Look, @TRO has been on the forum for years, Dale - he might not be having a good time of it lately but I'm sure things'll pick up when we get a new manager in Hide contents Now that is funny......"Hark at the pot calling the kettle ,black" I must confess, I am beside myself, with the results.....I am just not as sure as some of where the whole blame lies. I don't know any Villa Fan, having a good time of it, unless you have a sadistic nature and just want a young manager gone, for what 11 experienced (International) players are dishing up.....or a recruitment team, that struggle to find players with an effective nature. I will support a new manager, with the same vigour as I support them all......but I, like any other fan, cannot preside over the number of losses and lost points, that we are accruing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 (edited) 38 minutes ago, a m ole said: It’s not his baby, it’s the pub owners but there’s nothing I hate more than pearl clutching over normal private life things managers and players do. Ahh thanks. I imagine he's having the same effect of sleepless nights from the mess he's making of his job. Guess my point stands, he looks tired not hammered. Edited October 18, 2022 by MrBlack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 1 hour ago, nick76 said: Interesting! Just shows the different perspectives. As long as it didnt affect his next day duties, it doesnt bother me. Obviously different for players because their fitness is their business but managers and staff, it's no biggy for me. If he turned up with a massive hangover I would have a big issue but otherwise no issue. I suppose it's more normal in my industry where discussing contracts over the space of a few days or more, you tend to socialise somewhat with clients at night and while never getting drunk we have a few drinks and then back to the grind of discussing the contract the next morning at 8am. I'm not currently doing that type of work at the moment but it was very successful part of my career and building client relations and business. This is different because he's having (or not having) drinks with his family and friends but it's still drink, food? and socialising at night with work the next day. I think that’s fine too, my comment was more about if he was getting wrecked and no doubt feeling it the next day. Wouldn’t be very professional. I very much doubt he was anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Didiersix said: Hasn't that photo already been debunked as being fake, old news? The pub has apparently Tweeted he was there and that was the managers baby. Nothing more to it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 5 hours ago, DevonIsAPlaceOnEarth said: I’m trying to identify a genuine highlight of Gerrard’s reign. I cannot think of one. The closest is probably the draw with City this season? Leeds mate. We gotta give him that at least. Was great giving leeds a pasting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Leeds mate. We gotta give him that at least. Was great giving leeds a pasting That was Beale not Gerrard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 How does this sound: Defeat to Fulham on Thursday Sacked on Friday Critchley in charge on Sunday New manager announced Monday/Tuesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marka Ragnos Posted October 18, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted October 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, duke313 said: How does this sound: Defeat to Fulham on Thursday Sacked on Friday Critchley in charge on Sunday New manager announced Monday/Tuesday We don't want to lose to Fulham.And sacked NOW, please. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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