Popular Post The Fun Factory Posted April 27, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 27, 2014 I just feel that 8 years on, we are back to square one. We are just existing, sure it's in the top division in the country, but we are just there. Because of the generally average players in our squad, we are too easy to play against and teams have us all figured out. I can understand that RL has had his fingers burnt somewhat, but the level of investment over the last 3 years has been ridiculous - you can't expect to move forwards while the spending goes backwards. I'm now firmly in the camp that hopes to God we manage to stay up on 35 points (because I can't see a win coming anytime soon), and that Lerner sells in the summer. I think back to 2008 and how proud I was to be a supporter, and it feels like it was 20 years ago. I disagree. We are in a worse position than in summer 2006. The squad is far worse- that team had international players who did not play to their abilities. This side is shite. Other teams since 06 have moved miles ahead of us- Man City, Liverpool, Spurs, Everton etc. In a few seasons time West Ham will be playing in a 60,000 stadium, and Man City and Liverpool in expanded grounds, plus Spurs may have a new ground. By standing still we are going backwards. Other than a few good years under MON, a nice training ground and a pub, Lerner has not moved Villa forward one inch. Where was the sports marketing we were told at Villa? Why is it still difficult to buy Villa shirts outside the midlands in shops? Why did the nike deal fall apart? Why is the North Stand redevelopment been shelved? Why are they treating the lions clubs like shit? Why do we still lack people with football experience at board level? Why does there appear to be any well thought out plans at the club regarding player recruitment? Why is our owner so ambivalent over the real chance we could go down and for himself to lose even more money at the club? Why? WHY? 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjacobjr Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Time for randy to put up or shut up now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Well I'd say he's shut up through-out his stay here and you can be damn sure the only "put up " will be putting us up for sale ! Randy Out !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 The Fun Factory, bang on the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Fantastic post TFF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 He won't lose loads of money if we go down. We get that 40 million balloon payment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrees Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 He won't lose loads of money if we go down. We get that 40 million balloon payment If we go down and stay down for a couple of years, then he would stand to lose around £150m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Cheers, I just had to have a bit of a rant- its been all too much! UTV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raver50032 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I was too young to remember the 80s so this is probably the darkest time I've experienced as a villa fan. Please somebody takeover our club. The 1980s were fab... "I was happy in the haze of a drunken hour... but heaven knows I'm miserable now..." The Smiths... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PussEKatt Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Lerner is doing to Aston Villa what he did to the Cleveland Browns.Sweet F.A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted April 28, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted April 28, 2014 Lerner is doing to Aston Villa what he did to the Cleveland Browns.Sweet F.A. Let's hope he sees it through and sells Aston Villa just like he did to the Cleveland Browns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PussEKatt Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Well, we are roughly in the same position the Browns were in when he sold them ( bottom of the table ) so look on the bright side.This could be a good sign ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Expect a statement to be released on the following day should we beat Hull on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted April 28, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted April 28, 2014 Expect a statement to be released on the following day should we beat Hull on Saturday. I expect a statement to be released at the end of the season. I don't think Randy will announce anything til the end of the season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Expect a statement to be released on the following day should we beat Hull on Saturday. I expect a statement to be released at the end of the season. I don't think Randy will announce anything til the end of the season. Why not? The mood will be more upbeat should we win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted April 28, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted April 28, 2014 Expect a statement to be released on the following day should we beat Hull on Saturday. I expect a statement to be released at the end of the season. I don't think Randy will announce anything til the end of the season. Why not? The mood will be more upbeat should we win. Because it's not Randy's style IMO. He said he will address the issue once the season has finished. He strikes me as the kind of guy who will keep to his word on things like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Expect a statement to be released on the following day should we beat Hull on Saturday. I expect a statement to be released at the end of the season. I don't think Randy will announce anything til the end of the season. Why not? The mood will be more upbeat should we win. Because it's not Randy's style IMO. He said he will address the issue once the season has finished. He strikes me as the kind of guy who will keep to his word on things like that. One week will not make a lot of difference IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted April 28, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted April 28, 2014 Expect a statement to be released on the following day should we beat Hull on Saturday. I expect a statement to be released at the end of the season. I don't think Randy will announce anything til the end of the season. Why not? The mood will be more upbeat should we win. Because it's not Randy's style IMO. He said he will address the issue once the season has finished. He strikes me as the kind of guy who will keep to his word on things like that. One week will not make a lot of difference IMO. Exactly. So I think he will do exactly what he said he will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Expect a statement to be released on the following day should we beat Hull on Saturday. I expect a statement to be released at the end of the season. I don't think Randy will announce anything til the end of the season. Why not? The mood will be more upbeat should we win. Will we bollocks win on Saturday. A draw would be a major bonus at present. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Will we bollocks win on Saturday. FFS! I think someone should petition Mr Lerner to order some white flags for our supporters on Saturday, most of them want to roll over and accept relegation without a fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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