darrenm Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Hi General. About a year ago when people were asking about an iPhone app I (and others) said that if you were looking to release an iPhone app you should also develop an Android app as market share was catching up. As it is now Android-based phones outsell iPhones in the US and UK and I think that while the iPhone is still a massively popular platform, you've missed an opportunity to reach more devices. Can you confirm or otherwise if you're planning on developing an Android AVFC app? I would pay for it. This is not an 'I told you so' or any kind of debate on the merits of either platform (there's other threads for that) but I do feel yourself (on behalf of the club) could draw on the resources in this forum a little more - there are people from all trades on here and some of them really know what they're talking about, willing to give advice for the good of the club. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasethevillain Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 General, will we be getting the TV back in the North Stand, as in the Holte, we can't really see replays or anything anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_avfc Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Hi General. About a year ago when people were asking about an iPhone app I (and others) said that if you were looking to release an iPhone app you should also develop an Android app as market share was catching up. As it is now Android-based phones outsell iPhones in the US and UK and I think that while the iPhone is still a massively popular platform, you've missed an opportunity to reach more devices. Can you confirm or otherwise if you're planning on developing an Android AVFC app? I would pay for it. This is not an 'I told you so' or any kind of debate on the merits of either platform (there's other threads for that) but I do feel yourself (on behalf of the club) could draw on the resources in this forum a little more - there are people from all trades on here and some of them really know what they're talking about, willing to give advice for the good of the club. Cheers General I know I asked you before if there would be official android app you replied sayiing only the iphone app, but please do seriously consider an android app. You will be surprised at the vast popularity of android phones and at how many android phones are sold in UK, US and worldwide It will increase revenue and increase branding for our great club. Dirk1978 (who I agree with entirely), myself and MANY others would pay for it. Please can an android app be considered with a view to having one in the near future ??? Thank you Sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarpet Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 General, Can I just say thanks for putting on the 'villa fun day'. Me and the old man went in and enjoyed ourselves (even if we are slightly older than what the target audiance probably was). I'm now the proud owner of a picture with the european cup! Its great that the club can put on things like this and I know it must be fantastic for the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_avfc Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 General I have read conflicting newspaper reports regarding David Moyes and a potential manager shortlist of 4 other names and Kevin Macdonald. I don't believe all that I read. I would like to believe some reports and would not like to believe others. I say to you, Randy and Paul that we are all trusting and relying on the board to appoint a manager who is best for our ambitions and values of our great club. Never have you all been relied upon so much. What you have all done is appreciated. Thank you for keeping us posted with updates. Hope we get David Moyes or Kevin Macdonald OR David Moyes as manager with kevin Macdonald as No.2; ie first team coach. Obviously Sir, you are busy and can only divulge certain things (for obvious reasons - fully understood) please continue to keep us posted with regular updates on our manager situation according to what you can say. Thank you Sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulver Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 General Just woke up to the news that MacDonald has declared his interest in taking the job. Is this wise seeing as he doesnt fit any of the criteria that you laid out last week in the qualities we're looking for in a new manager ? Unless we're now classifying a few games as 'experience' in being a proven premiership winning manager. Hopefully not Ulver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
under_the_bridge Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 General Please don't even consider K Mac for the job! He really seems out of his depth here and should stick to what he is good at ie coaching tue reserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fran_villa Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 If Kev Mac gets this job I can see Randys investment going down the pan,KeV isn't prem manager,and if you Randy and the gang can't see that you's don't know to much about football either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMcKenna Posted August 31, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted August 31, 2010 General I disagree with all his detractors. I would prefer KM to any of the usual suspects such as Sven, Curbishley and Allardyce unless you pull off a master stroke and can land Jol or Moyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaztonVilla Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I think we should have a seperate thread for castigating the board for a decision they haven't taken yet.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 General, The club has taken a bit of stick over the past few weeks. Some of it deserved, some not in my opinion. However, if Kevin MacDonald is appointed manager after the statement from the club saying that you wanted an experienced manager, then, you will lose my trust, and dare I say, quite a few others, as in essence, we would have been lied to. We had enough of that under Ellis. Actions speak louder than words. To appoint MacDonald will be a thousand times louder as a statement of our clubs ambition than anything you can say on an internet message board, or Paul can put on the Official website. Perhaps it might have been better for the club in the long term to have lost on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 General, I would also have massive concerns about the appointment of Kevin McDonald as our manager. The manager should be one that excites the fans, has proven premiership managerial experience and can take us to another level. Someone who is popular with the players but ultimately has done nothing as a manager is not someone I want us to be taking a risk on. The appointment of Kevin McDonald to me would have the impact of: a) Huge questions about the ambition of our club Attendances will drop or not improve c) Any feel good factor will be lost for most fans. Hopefully you can hear many fans genuine concerns about him being in the shortlist and appoint someone more worthy and experienced to take us forward? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1968 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 General, Can i thank you and the board for reducing the wage bill of players who were and are not playing any part in the first team on a regular basis. No club can sustain spending six figure sums per month on dead wood. If by the end of the season Mark Albrighton is one of two or three youngsters are cemented in the first 16 then this can only be to the good of the club. Keep up the good work ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycv Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 General, would you expect a full-time manager to be appointed before our next game against Stoke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisNichollsToe Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 General, Its been noted elsewhere that a certain Mr Keith Harris was sitting next to Randy last Sunday. Since Mr Harris deals in the aquisitions and sale of Football clubs, and also operates out of New York, it got me thinking. It certainly seems that Randy is trawling back his investment in the club, if rumours are to believed. I guess its something he would do, if he were were ready to sell up? I really dont mind one way or the other, since im grateful to Randy for what hes done and know he does have the clubs interests at heart. But i think we all know that for us to achieve the goals set by yourselves when you took over, extra investment is needed. To cut things short General, is there any significance in Keith Harris being there on Sunday, or is it complete bullshine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-krulak Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 General Krulak here: 1. Keith Harris is a friend...his attendence at Villa Park had ZERO to do with selling the Club!! "Trawling back his investment in the Club"...again, NOT accurate. As Randy has said, he is COMMITTED to AVFC. He is going nowhere!! 2. Randy will find the "right" Manager for the Club. He cannot and should not react to every thought of every fan or every thought of every Board Member. At the end of the day, he needs to do what he feels is right. Some will agree with his decision, some will not....but it will be his. I can honestly say that names in the media are just that....names in the media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-krulak Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 General Krulak here: 1. I will be off the site tomorrow and the next day...business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisNichollsToe Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Thanks for the answer General 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Dear General, would just like to express my dissappointment at us not being able to strengthen our squad, even if it had to be with loans, or stop gaps until even January I feel it was a huge mistake. I fully understand the fact that we have no manager in place and it would be wrong to blow money at this time, but surely the board must have had the expertise, or at the very least contacted consultants who could have had something done, as it stands we don't even have a left back cover, and If we get a couple of injuries, frankly, we are screwed! Teams around us have strengthened relatively significantly and it is quite disheartening to see some of the quality that has gone to competitors as loans or otherwise. I hope these decisions are fully justified and come January I have egg all over my face. UTV! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulver Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 If its taken 3 weeks to appoint a bloke that was already at the club and who doesn't fit the criteria we were told, it wont take long for people to put 2+2 together and think we've been led up the garden path just to avoid spending any money in the transfer market. We're 1 injury away from being decimated in the middle of the park due to our reluctance to dip into the market. Really can't wait until Osborne and Salifou have to play due to tiredness or injury to the other few options ... DOH A brilliant summer all round! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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