P3te Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 We have replaced those players mentioned here. O'Neill brought in Downing with the money he got from the Barry sale. Houllier got Bent, Makoun, and Ireland for the Milner money. Most of last summer's recruits as well as Zog/Given/Hutton were bought from the Young/Downing money. Why should Lerner throw another few tens of millions in on top of that when he's seen how much is being wasted and how much financial trouble the club's in. I'd keep a few quid back for myself too. To be fair, none of that is true at all. For what you say to be the case, player signings would need to be the only expenditure of the club. The money brought in from those sales went on WAGES. Lots and lots of wages I know I'm being simplistic just to make a point, but we were paying the players that left hefty wages too. I don't know what Barry/Downing/Young etc were on when they were here but it can't have been that much less than what we replaced them with. Yeah we were paying those players who left good wages, and those who replaced them good wages too, but you're forgetting that the club runs at a massive loss. Money in from transfers does not mean the money is sitting around in a bank account for player purchases - it's used to keep the club paying bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulfromsutton Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 We have replaced those players mentioned here. O'Neill brought in Downing with the money he got from the Barry sale. Houllier got Bent, Makoun, and Ireland for the Milner money. Most of last summer's recruits as well as Zog/Given/Hutton were bought from the Young/Downing money. Why should Lerner throw another few tens of millions in on top of that when he's seen how much is being wasted and how much financial trouble the club's in. I'd keep a few quid back for myself too. To be fair, none of that is true at all. For what you say to be the case, player signings would need to be the only expenditure of the club. The money brought in from those sales went on WAGES. Lots and lots of wages I know I'm being simplistic just to make a point, but we were paying the players that left hefty wages too. I don't know what Barry/Downing/Young etc were on when they were here but it can't have been that much less than what we replaced them with. Yeah we were paying those players who left good wages, and those who replaced them good wages too, but you're forgetting that the club runs at a massive loss. Money in from transfers does not mean the money is sitting around in a bank account for player purchases - it's used to keep the club paying bills It's a good point you make to some who may not understand what you said. Lerner has pissed money away on paying off the previous two managers and has paid the price for a lack of planning/not getting people who know football working at board level for the club. As a point about revenue overall I wont be popular for saying this but if people want much better for the club like I do then we need to try and match the revenue of our competitors that means some sharp increases in ticket prices for a start expecially with FFP rules now in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel1Avfc Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 We have replaced those players mentioned here. O'Neill brought in Downing with the money he got from the Barry sale. Houllier got Bent, Makoun, and Ireland for the Milner money. Most of last summer's recruits as well as Zog/Given/Hutton were bought from the Young/Downing money. Why should Lerner throw another few tens of millions in on top of that when he's seen how much is being wasted and how much financial trouble the club's in. I'd keep a few quid back for myself too. IMO Chairmen in the Premier League should spend a minimum of 5-10mil each tranfer window. Selling 1 player to buy another player or other players for the same price, is the same as spending nothing in my eyes. Lerner is apparently worth half a billion since his ex-wife rinsed him, so I would say we need an owner worth a billion to be a top 10 side again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulfromsutton Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 In my opinon owners shouldnt be able to fund wages or play transfers, but they should SOLELY fund capital expenditure of normal assets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa87 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Lovely finish from the big man. Is that 19 now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Jonno Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Lovely finish from the big man. Is that 19 now? Yeah 19 for us, including Genk and Belgium he has scored 25 this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 6 games left, 5 goals needed to be the first Villa man in decades to get 20 league goals... one next week and a hat-trick against Sunderland please - give him reason to be hungry for the last game against Wigan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skruff Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Had 80 horrible minutes today, in my opinion. Think he got surprised by the physicality of Stoke. Glad to see that he grabbed a goal in the end though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Did **** all all game ...except score. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Did **** all all game ...except score. The mark of a quality striker in the making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Love you Tekkers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Showed good composure for the goal.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 We have replaced those players mentioned here. O'Neill brought in Downing with the money he got from the Barry sale. Houllier got Bent, Makoun, and Ireland for the Milner money. Most of last summer's recruits as well as Zog/Given/Hutton were bought from the Young/Downing money. Why should Lerner throw another few tens of millions in on top of that when he's seen how much is being wasted and how much financial trouble the club's in. I'd keep a few quid back for myself too. To be fair, none of that is true at all. For what you say to be the case, player signings would need to be the only expenditure of the club. The money brought in from those sales went on WAGES. Lots and lots of wages I know I'm being simplistic just to make a point, but we were paying the players that left hefty wages too. I don't know what Barry/Downing/Young etc were on when they were here but it can't have been that much less than what we replaced them with. Yeah we were paying those players who left good wages, and those who replaced them good wages too, but you're forgetting that the club runs at a massive loss. Money in from transfers does not mean the money is sitting around in a bank account for player purchases - it's used to keep the club paying bills It's a good point you make to some who may not understand what you said. Lerner has pissed money away on paying off the previous two managers and has paid the price for a lack of planning/not getting people who know football working at board level for the club. As a point about revenue overall I wont be popular for saying this but if people want much better for the club like I do then we need to try and match the revenue of our competitors that means some sharp increases in ticket prices for a start expecially with FFP rules now in action. What do mean by FFP rules in action ? - -They are only for clubs competing in Europe -The penalties they propose are largely though to contravene restrain on trade legislation -They can easily be bypassed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Does nothing all match but then makes one good play and gets a goal. Funny how things work for strikers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 19 goals in his first season. Absolute bargain and total credit to lambert for being able to spot a player. Outstanding transfer business by lambert for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa87 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 19 goals in his first season. Absolute bargain and total credit to lambert for being able to spot a player. Outstanding transfer business by lambert for us This. He took a gamble when others did not, and IF we stay up its down to this guys' goals. He looks like he is enjoying playing here too. Look at his celebration for our second goal today, and then how he celebrated his own pointing to the fans. I sincerely hope we get one more season out of him!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Bear Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Naughty of him to not square it for a 100% certain goal but great finish!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 But Benteke had it, therefore it was a 100% certain goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 But Benteke had it, therefore it was a 100% certain goal Yep. It's a long time since we had a striker you'd bet your house on to score in that situation. There was little doubt in my mind from the moment he ran clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 19 goals in his first season. Absolute bargain and total credit to lambert for being able to spot a player. Outstanding transfer business by lambert for us Henke or Lambert? A great signing for the club and it will be great if we can keep him for one more year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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