WOW - Ron Saunders on AVTV next week

[montague]

A couple of years ago he was at Villa Park (he went a few times - not sure he does now) and got talking to Randy's son who told him that he played himself. A few days later he receives a list of instructions from Mr Saunders on how to train properly.

Did it involve running up and down a lot of hills.

Seriously - the point of this thread was the sheer and unexpected thrill that at last we will see and hear Ron speak - a lot of us old ones never thought we would see the day. If Mr Taylor thinks this is just part of some club plot to appease us then he is not very familiar with the person that is Ron Saunders, I would suggest, and it frankly diminishes him to suggest that, after all these years of silence,he could be hoodwinked like this.

[cdbearsfan]

Agreed. Looking forward to this as someone too young to remember Ron at the time.

[lordmcgrath5]

That picture doesn't half warm the heart. Wow indeed. Takes me right back to the days of Rimmer, Swain, Evans.....

D'you wanna bet against us? Get in!

[The Laughing Policeman]

If Mr. Saunders, is the same Mr. Saunders that built the three best teams Villa teams I've ever seen. Then it will be worth watching. I know of one ex player who is still in awe of him.

[Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air]

- the point of this thread was the sheer and unexpected thrill that at last we will see and hear Ron speak - a lot of us old ones never thought we would see the day. If Mr Taylor thinks this is just part of some club plot to appease us then he is not very familiar with the person that is Ron Saunders, I would suggest, and it frankly diminishes him to suggest that, after all these years of silence,he could be hoodwinked like this.

Absolutely. The idea that the club is doing this in order to divert attention from other matters is taking cynicism to a plainly ridiculous level. Its called good PR, its giving supporters something they will be interested in and find enjoyable. However, as with almost everything that happens in life there is always someone who is willing to turn round and see some deep sinister motive and hidden agenda being operated. Indeed, many probably think Mr Woodall and his moderator cronies were instructed by the club to set up this site. Then gradually introduce sections like memories, off topic, and time wasters etc. Why ? As a way of distracting the attention of the supporter masses from the selling of players, season ticket increases, and the hidden agenda to take every last penny we have via shirt sales etc.  Yes, Brian is right...there should have been a supporters referendum to pick our managers, the coaching staff, match day stewards, and the team put out on the pitch each week.

[The Man With A Stick]

Looking well isn't he.  Can't wait to see this.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

What a great team he had and what an acheivment with so few players, a true legend glad he looks so well.

It wasn't about the final prize that was the joy of Saunders, it was the journey he took us on.

[The Left Side]

Looking well isn't he.  Can't wait to see this.

Exactly

[montague]

Yay finally worked it out. Here he is - and hes smiling!! Looks well.

[Pete3206]

What a fantastic photo.

[Dave Cooper please]

Looks great doesn't he? I nearly bowed!

[Corleone]

He looks fit and well for 78 years.

It's all about the Humanoids Primarily, and then the Prawns tbf

[gervilla]

Christ he's beaming.
Never seen a pic of him with a smile that big.....or a smile.
That man will still be a legend in a hundred years time.

[dave shelley]

Christ he's beaming.
Never seen a pic of him with a smile that big.....or a smile.
That man will still be a legend in a hundred years time.

Rightly so.

[Brian Taylor]

Ron?; I bow down too.
He created something out of a lot less.
Let's see it again. The crowd believe in that sort of history, and I do too.
The Ron got shafted for all his efforts
We are left footers now, restoration style. That is where the difference lies!