Oaks Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I think Randy still had enough good will in the bank to cash out, but if we don't sign another 3 players in thus window and we go into the season with a severely weekend squad that will evaporate very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I dont see why we dont get a stadium sponsor like Man City or Arsenal if I'm honest. I know we wont get a deal anywhere near as much but something has to better than nothing. Alot of German teams do it Chelsea have been looking for a ground sponsor for over a year and nothing. Newcastle have been looking for a ground sponsor for 2 years now, and nothing. Have we even had a look though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I dont see why we dont get a stadium sponsor like Man City or Arsenal if I'm honest. I know we wont get a deal anywhere near as much but something has to better than nothing. Alot of German teams do it Chelsea have been looking for a ground sponsor for over a year and nothing. Newcastle have been looking for a ground sponsor for 2 years now, and nothing. Have we even had a look though? No we haven't, Randy has said he wouldn't change the name of the ground. Can you imagine the uproar amongst fans if we were to change the name of Villa Park. We moan enough as it is, this site would be in total meltdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry'sboots Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I dont see why we dont get a stadium sponsor like Man City or Arsenal if I'm honest. I know we wont get a deal anywhere near as much but something has to better than nothing. Alot of German teams do it Chelsea have been looking for a ground sponsor for over a year and nothing. Newcastle have been looking for a ground sponsor for 2 years now, and nothing. Have we even had a look though? No we haven't, Randy has said he wouldn't change the name of the ground. Can you imagine the uproar amongst fans if we were to change the name of Villa Park. We moan enough as it is, this site would be in total meltdown. I certainly wouldn't moan if it meant we could sign an extra quality player! All revenue opportunities need to be exploited if we are to stand any chance of competing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I dont see why we dont get a stadium sponsor like Man City or Arsenal if I'm honest. I know we wont get a deal anywhere near as much but something has to better than nothing. Alot of German teams do it Chelsea have been looking for a ground sponsor for over a year and nothing. Newcastle have been looking for a ground sponsor for 2 years now, and nothing. Have we even had a look though? No we haven't, Randy has said he wouldn't change the name of the ground. Can you imagine the uproar amongst fans if we were to change the name of Villa Park. We moan enough as it is, this site would be in total meltdown. No doubt you're right about fan's reactions, but doesn't that mean that the same fans cannot then moan and carp at Randy for not spending the multi millions that a really good stadium renaming contract could bring in to Villa's coffers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry'sboots Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 about as popular as blind one legged midget with no teeth in a bikini would be at Spearmint Rhino It was only the one night and I was a bit drunk, honest. Besides the lack of teeth has its benefits! :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 No doubt you're right about fan's reactions, but doesn't that mean that the same fans cannot then moan and carp at Randy for not spending the multi millions that a really good stadium renaming contract could bring in to Villa's coffers. I don't think it would bring in enough to appease the fans anger. Chelsea are reported to be looking for £5m a season, Newcastle are reported to be looking for £1-2mill a season. I'd guess we'd get £2 a season max. but yes, every bit of revenue counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 about as popular as blind one legged midget with no teeth in a bikini would be at Spearmint Rhino It was only the one night and I was a bit drunk, honest. Besides the lack of teeth has its benefits! :winkold: LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted July 21, 2011 Moderator Share Posted July 21, 2011 Ooh, I've made it 50-50 Mine was 'approve' fwiw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macandally Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I cannot believe how close this is. I may not be happy with the appointment of McLeish or the current transfer status quo, but Randy has created an infrastructure for success at Aston Villa. Bodymoor Heath is state of the art and everything is in place for development, apart from the Manager and to some extent the squad! Minor things though ;-) I approve by the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted July 21, 2011 Moderator Share Posted July 21, 2011 Yay. Approve is winning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazdavies79 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Approve. They could do a few things better, but I feel the club's long term future is safe in their hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Disapprove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 about as popular as blind one legged midget with no teeth in a bikini would be at Spearmint Rhino It was only the one night and I was a bit drunk, honest. Besides the lack of teeth has its benefits! :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 The last 12 months have been pretty much shambolic in all areas. Disapprove at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMB Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 This poll... wow. Maybe Randy really has shot himself in the foot with appointing Mcleish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 This poll is flawed! 50% + 49% is not 100% representative. :? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowDoINotLikeThat Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Last 12 months have been a shambles. The board seemingly gone from well run to an utter mess and stumbled from bad decisions to bad decisions. Club is regression - as it stands no i certainly don't approve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I approve overall, because we could still be stuck with Ellis. But I'm concerned. For every good thing he's done (Acorns, Bodymoor Heath, Holte Hotel, initial willingness to spend, etc.), there has been a corresponding bad thing (Letting O'Neill go hog wild with his money, allowing the situation to develop where MON left the way he did, hiring GH, PAYING to hire AM, and turning the board's image as media savvy, fan friendly, communicative and accessible on its head). The owner must be accountable, and right now, Lerner is invisible. We deserve to hear what his plans are, what the financial status of the club is, and we need to hear it from him alone. Fans don't know what is going on, and it's frustrating. He needs to show a bit of leadership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 This poll is flawed! 50% + 49% is not 100% representative. :?I've never known a Villa poll add up to 100%. Something fishy somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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