lexicon Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 **** it, bring it on. Right now, it's the worst thing that could possibly happen to the club in the minds of the fans and the players - it'd be a good thing to correct the stupid expectations of some and a humbling experience for the club. If we keep Benteke and Weimann for a season, they'd probably get us back up on goals alone - and there's little chance of the good younger players like Westwood, Lowton, Clark, Baker and Bannan leaving - who we are trying to build a team around. I've accepted relegation now - it's been coming for some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Not a prayer benteke will stay. Guzan Lowton baker Clark Bennett Albrighton westwood delph ? Agbonlahor weimann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) You would win a small amount but lose an awful lot more(your soul)Would you honestly back against villa in any situation to win a measly £20-£25 ? Your team ? I wouldn't put any money ever on Aston villa been relegated or losing a match because what kind of fan would you be if you collect money based on the fact that Aston villa would be relegated I'm sorry mate but as a fan I think that's not right What the hell are you talking about? I regularly bet against Villa. Why? Not because I want Villa to lose or because I want to "lose my soul" but because it's FREE MONEY. Do you not understand how it works? When you bet against your team it doesn't mean you want your team would lose. I'm sure I speak for many here when I say that we'd rather lose money and have Villa win than the other way around. But given how shit we are, why not make some money out of it? You basically have three choices: Villa lose and you lose money Villa lose Villa lose and you win money Only a fool would bet on Villa right now, and it would be doubly foolish for a Villa fan to bet on Villa. I really do not understand this taboo against betting against your own team. It DOES NOT mean you want your team to lose. Me, you and R.I.C.O. are all upset about how Villa are doing. The only difference between us is that me and R.I.C.O. are getting money out of it whereas you're not. Might as well soften the blow a little bit. If you have a holiday you can't afford then start betting now and get yourself a couple of hundred pound before the season's over. Edited January 30, 2013 by Mantis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Not only are we down but it will officially happen some time before the end of the season imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I've an inkling there's a distinct possibility not only will we be going down, we'll be bottom of the pile too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted January 30, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted January 30, 2013 Yeah I've just had a bet on Villa to finish bottom. Lambert is an idiot. I don't think he has a clue how to get this team playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Agreed at this rate we are going to hit the bottom of league in next 2 weeks. Will put the club back years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 30, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted January 30, 2013 I think, assuming no-one joins the club in the next 2 days, relegation is now almost a certainty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmytheirishvillain Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 What the hell are you talking about? I regularly bet against Villa. Why? Not because I want Villa to lose or because I want to "lose my soul" but because it's FREE MONEY. Do you not understand how it works? When you bet against your team it doesn't mean you want your team would lose. I'm sure I speak for many here when I say that we'd rather lose money and have Villa win than the other way around. But given how shit we are, why not make some money out of it? You basically have three choices: Villa lose and you lose money Villa lose Villa lose and you win money Only a fool would bet on Villa right now, and it would be doubly foolish for a Villa fan to bet on Villa. I really do not understand this taboo against betting against your own team. It DOES NOT mean you want your team to lose. Me, you and R.I.C.O. are all upset about how Villa are doing. The only difference between us is that me and R.I.C.O. are getting money out of it whereas you're not. Might as well soften the blow a little bit. If you have a holiday you can't afford then start betting now and get yourself a couple of hundred pound before the season's over. Good man hope you make a nice few pound off villa been relegated fantastic fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Not only are we down but it will officially happen some time before the end of the season imo Norwich mate. Mark my words. The only good news is Norwich fans by and large are class so the taunting wont be as bad as it could be elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted January 30, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) Good man hope you make a nice few pound off villa been relegated fantastic fan. I really don't know how it makes you less of a fan to bet against your club. It means nothing really. If anything, you're betting on something you have knowledge of, isn't that the best way to bet? Edited January 30, 2013 by PieFacE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Any odds for bottom place? 3/1 Rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 **** it, bring it on. Right now, it's the worst thing that could possibly happen to the club in the minds of the fans and the players - it'd be a good thing to correct the stupid expectations of some and a humbling experience for the club. If we keep Benteke and Weimann for a season, they'd probably get us back up on goals alone - and there's little chance of the good younger players like Westwood, Lowton, Clark, Baker and Bannan leaving - who we are trying to build a team around. I've accepted relegation now - it's been coming for some time. agree with this Lex. I do have doubts about us being able to keep Benteke though. I think the certs for the door would be: Big Ron, Bent, Dunne (end of contract), and probably Benteke and Zogbia. We can build around the rest, and establish a really stong side to get us back up, and be competitive. If we could get Given and his horrendous wages out of the club, we'd be laughing. WE will try and shift all of the high earners, without doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Not a prayer benteke will stay. Guzan Lowton baker Clark Bennett Albrighton westwood delph ? Agbonlahor weimann Bowery too. Delphouneso will be back as well. Lichaj. Herd. Bannan. We'll shift the high earners, and have a squad good enough IMO to get us back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I think it would also put a lot of things in perspective, especially for those who seem to think that just because we have a great history, we deserve to have a great present. The cold reality is that nobody deserves anything in football automatically and as a fan, all you can do is enjoy the ride and hope that you win. If relegation happens, so be it - it's not as if it'll destroy the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 3/1 Rich. Easy money that. Giving it away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Right now, it's the worst thing that could possibly happen to the club in the minds of the fans and the players - it'd be a good thing to correct the stupid expectations of some and a humbling experience for the club. Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Bowery too. Delphouneso will be back as well. Lichaj. Herd. Bannan. We'll shift the high earners, and have a squad good enough IMO to get us back up. And then once we're back up? Then what? Another relegation battle? Become a yo yo club like west brom were a few years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 And then once we're back up? Then what? Another relegation battle? Become a yo yo club like west brom were a few years back. One thing at a time eh Big John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I do not agree that it would be a blessing in disguise. I do not think that people realise just how much shit we will be in. We cant compete with these clubs now and we have been in this league and getting this money for years, just how do you think we'll be able to compete with them when we miss out on the 60M next year? Even clubs like Cardiff and Hull if they come up will be ahead of us Sorry but we go down now, and we are by the way no ifs or buts, and in my humble opinion it puts us at a sever disadvantage for a generation. Then we would need an oil baron to rescue us Cheers Randy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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