There’s not really much happening, but I thought I might go through a few things, just to see if they raise some discussion points.
First off is the news that AVFC have banned eleven members of Brigada 1874 from the ground on the basis that they’ve ignored warnings about the ground regulations.
Now I know that there are mixed feelings about this group, but it strikes me as a shame.
Yes, I know they can be a pain in the backside in being rowdy and obstructing the view, etc, but my experience is that they do help to create a better atmosphere; something that has been desperately lacking at Villa Park at times, in my opinion.
Football grounds are already too sterile and while I know the club will say they have to follow the rules, I do suspect they go out of their way to make examples of this sort of thing and it just alienates those who run the club from the fans even more.
But then, perhaps I’ve got things wrong?
The club has been awarded the “best fan engagement” at the Football business awards.
I’m not sure what to think about that, but it’s probably another irrelevant KPI box ticked.
We’ve been linked to various players already, but I’m not even going to go into those stories, as I think they’re all total rubbish.
I very much doubt Remi Garde has had time to properly assess the players we have got, seeing as he only met them face to face for the first time just over a week ago, let alone have made up his mind about who he wants in.
Perhaps of more interest is the story that Tiago Ilori could be on his way back to Liverpool, as Jurgen Klopp wants to see all the available players.
That part might make sense, but what doesn’t, is the news that the player is supposed to be injured or at least not fit.
So why they’d want to recall a player who isn’t ready, when we’re paying his wages, doesn’t make sense to me. No doubt we’ll see.
Talksport (yes, I know) ran an article about some super computer that has run an algorithm that predicts the final league positions.
We’re predicted to come 18th. That’s possibly an improvement on last months prediction.
They also ran an article about the average height of teams, where a quick glance showed we were around midtable and the conclusion was that height doesn’t matter.
Talk about irrelevant subjects, but I do have to laugh.
I don’t think I’ll bother putting links up for them.
In better news, the under-21s whupped Genk 1-6 in Belgium. Hepburn-Murphy bagged a couple and that’s a great result at any level.
Wilkins has said he can’t see us stopping up;
http://sport.bt.com/former-aston-villa-assistant-cant-see-route-to-safety-91364016613065
Thanks for the vote of confidence, you useless POS 🙁
Good riddance, imo.
I’m sure everybody is fed up of these ex employees, who did sweet FA for the club whilst pocketing thousands, being continually asked to comment on our club. Lambert and McLeish are like a screen saver, they’re on the box that much and that twonk, Greg Evans at the Mail, must have them on speed dial as they seem to be the go to men for a doom and gloom article slagging the club off.
Wilkins may well be proven right in time but we’d be absolute certs for the drop if it was left to him and sherwood. We will not be bottom at Christmas – that’s my meditation chant while I’m in the lotus position. Hummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Fuck fester we will stay up now we have a decent coach.
Wilkins – just rent-a-quote now. Don’t see anyone offering him a manager’s post, even in the lower divisions.
So Wilkins finally admits it – he’s a complete failure. If Garde keeps us up it will be no thanks to Wilkins completely useless contribution.
Festers a useless bastard offered absolutely fuckall,him & Sherwood was like the blind leading the blind.Sherwood can now compare notes with his good buddy Ramsey how to be a complete fuckup.LOL long live REMI UTV
There are a lot of pundits and British manager looking for Garde to fail I think there is a bit of jealousy toward overseas managers coming to the EPL. I honestly think we have the right man to take us up the table. Wilkins you failed.
Too true D67
Media are pissed off he joined us they want him at a sky 4 club. Garde will do for us what pochetino did for saints
Hey Giddy – stop pussyfooting around and say what you really think :-). 🙂
😀
We’ve not had a manager at Villa for years, we’ve had nodding dogs that say I’m a manager, I’m inclined to think its going to change with this guy, I very much hope so.
Thank you giddy and hitch.
Is there any update on Amavi s injury.
I’ve heard/seen nothing mate
Now we have Wilkins saying the squad are/were fit enough;
http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2015/11/14/ray-wilkins-comments-on-aston-villa-players-fitness/
When they patently aren’t, imo.
How can players who look fit to drop after an hour be fit enough?
The mind boggles and on the face of it, I’m wondering how Wilkins lasted 4 months at the Villa???
What Wilkins said is clearly stupid, they were dead after 60 minutes, half of them after the first half.
Then the writer claiming City deserved to win was hilarious. If Veretout and Gil decided to cross, we probably could’ve taken all 3 points ourselves. But bar a late flurry in which they hit the bar, they created near nothing.
https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12241586_418525101680455_7708964081582166388_n.jpg?oh=487953804ec51f19f0566e015780a813&oe=56B0B73D
picture going around where the Brigada sit, a few broken seats.
Or so people claim they sit there.
Can’t we recall Sissokho from load – the lad is a solid defender.
Nope, he wasn’t registered in the 25 man squad so he being recalled doesn’t allow us to play him.
What about Bennett? Is that the same for him? He has to be a better option than Richardson!
Same for him, he wasn’t added to the 25 man squad. We’re stuck with Richardson or bringing up Kinsella.
See the Adebayor rumours have resurfaced!
Hitch I was just reading that in the brum mail mate,I thought he was Sherwoods love child??
He must speak French Giddy 🙂 🙂
DSVilla, I’ve just seen yor comment was blocked.
I’m trying out a new anti spam program and it seems it’s too agressive. Apologies.
I’ve turned it off, but can’t reinstate your comment.
Feel free to try again
Can’t even remember what it was. Was it the one asking Andrew if Joe Cole going out on loan meant we had a spare space in the 25 man squad?
Just read that Amavi is out for the season. Gutted for us and for him
Yes, that was the one mate.
I’ve just put an article up about Amavi. Gutted