Popular Post TrentVilla Posted November 10, 2021 Author Moderator Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2021 Just now, DCJonah said: I'm not sure he is. I saw him jump off the roof at Villa Park. We’ve all been tempted over the years… 4 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dubliner Posted November 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Follyfoot said: A sweaty on talkSPORT said you can go to any city in the world and find a Rangers pub, His example was Australia and he said that you would never find a Villa in a pub in AustraliaThis makes them a much bigger club apparently I've not seen the Rangers pub in Dublin Or any other city I've been to apart from Glasgow 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted November 10, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, DCJonah said: I'm not sure he is. I saw him jump off the roof at Villa Park. What a second-half performance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 7 hours ago, Jareth said: And now they must deal with an unbalanced squad that the new manager will likely change - big money has been spent very recently - that we have to make changes is a failure of those making the big decisions. And now the same folks choose the new manager. I'm not sure our recent failings come down to the manager entirely. Every business will make wrong decisions and go on to regret the decision they made. However, good management will recognise when a bad decision was made and will rectify the problem and will learn from it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Villastine Posted November 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2021 Hopefully the Gerard stories are nothing more than paper talk. Some comments here remind of speculation around us appointing Ole before he went to Cardiff in 2014. The idea that he was a good midfielder so he'll 'sort out' our midfield is nonsense. If that was the case Roy Keane would be a great coach. Gerard has achieved the the bare minimum in Scotland. 1 trophy in 3 years, splurging money while Celtic imploded, is nothing to write home about. He didn't exactly bring through academy players at Rangers in a league where the opposition are tomatoe cans most weeks. He failed in Europe and domestic cup competitions, so knock out competitions don't appear to be his strong point. So why exactly wound Aston Villa be looking to replace Dean Smith with this lad? 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_down_under Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 16 minutes ago, dubliner said: I've not seen the Rangers pub in Dublin Or any other city I've been to apart from Glasgow Charles Dickens Tavern in Melbourne is a Villa pub!!. UTV!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterw Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 1 hour ago, TrentVilla said: You’d have gone for the backroom staff that we had 11 years ago? Including those that have retired and/or have health issues like Sid. Are you for real? And you say appointing Gerrard would be a backwards step? Sorry I can’t take this seriously. Reading not your strongest skill I see. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 10 hours ago, abdomlahor said: I’m not that keen but I think that’s harsh. An invincible season at Rangers is a great achievement alongside their European run… In your opinion is Gerrard the best candidate it off all available options? If not then it isn't harsh at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 The only people interested in the debate about Scottish football and the size of the club's are those who have an inferiority complex. Nobody cares apart from Rangers and Celtic fans. 'up here' they like to tell us the Old Firm is the greatest rivalry but around the globe nobody cares, because it's crap football. This is exemplified by Social Media, the difference in followers is telling. Re: Gerrard some of us either with him or against him but we should ALL be with Aston Villa and support whoever is Manager. They all need our SUPPORT. One thing about Gerrard is he is a winner and demands success, hopefully he can bring that success and mentality with him. The likes of Ole Solskjaer and Dean Smith and too nice for PL football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterw Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 I've never had an ITK and don't really take much of this but this sent to me by a mate - I work in Delhi, he in Belgrade both at High Commissions/Embassy (for context) - his message thus: Pal of mine working for Scot Govt who has close ties to the Rangers board reckons that Gerrard's reps, Rangers and Villa met last night. £7m compo on the table. Pretty much a done deal according to my mate. Only things left to negotiate is who Gerrard takes with him form the backroom and not leave Rangers too exposed without any first team coaches. Apparently...thought I'd share. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 (edited) I'm taking the Rangers fans bitterness toward us as a sign of how much they don't want to lose Gerrard, which is a positive. If Gerrard is to be the manager I'll certainly be giving him a chance. Of course it'll be a risk, but I can't imagine that he would come here if he wasn't going to be backed significantly in January. My only hope is that he doesn't go back and raid his former club for too many players. Edited November 10, 2021 by jacketspuds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tonyh29 Posted November 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2021 24 minutes ago, Follyfoot said: A sweaty on talkSPORT said you can go to any city in the world and find a Rangers pub, His example was Australia and he said that you would never find a Villa in a pub in AustraliaThis makes them a much bigger club apparently Bet Rangers don’t have a whole village in Ghana 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted November 10, 2021 Author Moderator Share Posted November 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, peterw said: Reading not your strongest skill I see. Yes, hands up I misread your post. Stay classy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacbuddies Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 46 minutes ago, Eastie said: Some rangers fans talk as though we are Kilmarnock Rangers fans have no perspective how big a club villa are - interesting on club size - rangers 647000 followers Twitter , villa 1.7m almost treble I bet they haven't got any fans in Ghana 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 It would be peak Villa to hire Gerrard and then not bring in the coaches due to the compensation who have probably done most of the work up there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoobs Posted November 10, 2021 Visiting Supporter Share Posted November 10, 2021 39 minutes ago, MaVilla said: i dont see why mate, if all fit we have loads of wingers, a few of whom are very good quality. I would much prefer it if we sorted the DM/MC issues, and maybe even some defensive frailties in Jan, if possible, with the money we have. Kent is not a winger. He primarily plays on left but has freedom to roam. As two footed a player as you will see. In the system Gerrard plays, also drops back to help out midfield when out of possession and works hard for team. By far, in my opinion, the outstanding player in Scotland in an attacking position. Held back this season by injury. I have no doubt SG will want to bring him if he is appointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 7 hours ago, Rossco76 said: Very positive video 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wezbid Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 47 minutes ago, Follyfoot said: A sweaty on talkSPORT said you can go to any city in the world and find a Rangers pub, His example was Australia and he said that you would never find a Villa in a pub in AustraliaThis makes them a much bigger club apparently Surely that just means plenty of them have escaped from Glasgow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Stoobs said: Kent is not a winger. He primarily plays on left but has freedom to roam. As two footed a player as you will see. In the system Gerrard plays, also drops back to help out midfield when out of possession and works hard for team. By far, in my opinion, the outstanding player in Scotland in an attacking position. Held back this season by injury. I have no doubt SG will want to bring him if he is appointed. ok fair point, but again, we have quite a few players who can play wide or in a 10, or a forward roaming position. Im not saying Kent isnt good, or that he wouldnt be a nice addition, but in reality, most Villa fans will say that if we have 50m, or even 100m in Jan to spend, right now there are other critical areas we need to upgrade before any of the front players, thats all im saying. Our squad is extremely top heavy right now when fit, up front (and in forward positions) we have Ings, Watkins, Traore, Bailey, Buendia, Bidace, as well as other players who could play a 10 or roaming role, where our midfield is quite a disaster right now and effectively made of paper mache, and even our defence is a bit ropey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 After a lot of thinking last night I’ve decided who my number one preference is… Welcome Ted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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