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Author Topic: The Big Ecks welcome to VP barometer  (Read 31349 times)

Offline Gaztonniller

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The Big Ecks welcome to VP barometer
« on: August 16, 2011, 09:03:35 AM »
Now that the summer uproar and protests against his appointment has settled down a bit, and the opening day draw away at Fulham (which aint the easiest of places to go), has A.M been fully accepted into the fold by you.

The pessimist side of me says NO. What ever he achieves at Villa be it FA Cup, League champions, Champions league winners there'll always be fans against him because of certain past club connections.

The optomistic side of me says that with good results on the pitch, the fair minded Holte Enders will one day come to chant his name, and those past connections will be serve as another source of irony and fun to wind-up those in the blue corner.

Im gonna let optomism rule and leave this poll open in anticipation of a fans swing in YES direction as those good results start rolling in this season, and Alex wins over the VP faithful.

Champions league footy here we come!!
 

Offline willywombat

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Re: The Big Ecks welcome to VP barometer
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2011, 09:07:45 AM »
He wasn't my first choice but I was certainly never 'against' him so there's not much winning over to do to be honest

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Re: The Big Ecks welcome to VP barometer
« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2011, 09:08:39 AM »
He's our manager. He has my full support.

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Re: The Big Ecks welcome to VP barometer
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2011, 09:10:06 AM »
Didn't want him, but he's here now so I will support him.

Never gave a fuck he was their manager and I think most people with a brain felt the same.

Offline Fergal

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Re: The Big Ecks welcome to VP barometer
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2011, 09:15:24 AM »
Considering the financial restraints I think he is as good we were going to get.

Offline ktvillan

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Re: The Big Ecks welcome to VP barometer
« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2011, 09:18:08 AM »
Too early to judge him properly but he certainly hasn't won me over yet.   So far I like the signings he's made but I haven't liked his playing down of expectations which have a hint of "getting your excuses in early" about them.  Also didn't like his selection on saturday, too much trying to shoehorn experienced players into roles and positions that they aren't suited for (Gabby and Heskey) and not enough creativity.

Offline manic-road

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Re: The Big Ecks welcome to VP barometer
« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2011, 09:18:35 AM »
He's the Villa manager and will try to do his best for the club. He has my support, but with the financial constraints put on him i fear he is on a hiding to nothing.

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Re: The Big Ecks welcome to VP barometer
« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2011, 09:22:17 AM »
I said when he was appointed that I would have on open mind and that stands. He's done everything right so far and while he might struggle to win the boneheads over I think most will give him a fair crack of the whip.

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Re: The Big Ecks welcome to VP barometer
« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2011, 09:26:49 AM »
Too early to judge him properly but he certainly hasn't won me over yet.   So far I like the signings he's made but I haven't liked his playing down of expectations which have a hint of "getting your excuses in early" about them.  Also didn't like his selection on saturday, too much trying to shoehorn experienced players into roles and positions that they aren't suited for (Gabby and Heskey) and not enough creativity.

I think he got it just right. Having the strength of Heskey and the pace of Gabby and their discipline to do the job asked of them allowed us to cover for N'.Zogbia's obvious lack of sharpness and unfamiliarity with team mares. It's horses for courses and it worked and helped get us a point at a ground where it is always a good result.

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Re: The Big Ecks welcome to VP barometer
« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2011, 09:26:49 AM »
He has done nothing to prove his worth yet.
I can't subscribe to 'as he is our manager I will be giving him my full support' because that implies having blind faith in someone, and I dont have blind faith.
I am indifferent towards him at the moment but I hope that he will do enough to convince me that the board made the club made the right choice.   

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Re: The Big Ecks welcome to VP barometer
« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2011, 09:27:35 AM »
It doesn't mean blind faith, it just means giving him a chance.

Offline Dr Butler

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Re: The Big Ecks welcome to VP barometer
« Reply #11 on: August 16, 2011, 09:28:46 AM »
on the tube home from Fulham on Saturday and in the next carriage were a few Villa and they unfurled a large banner which said LOVE VILLA,
HATE MCLEISH !!

AM was not my choice but he is the manager of my club so I do support him.

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Re: The Big Ecks welcome to VP barometer
« Reply #12 on: August 16, 2011, 09:30:04 AM »
Hope he does well, still don't think he will.  That team selection on Saturday was garbage, hope for much better from his first home game.

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Re: The Big Ecks welcome to VP barometer
« Reply #13 on: August 16, 2011, 09:37:48 AM »
He get's my support 110% we should get behind him he is trying to do his best for us on whatever budget he as at his disposal.

Offline stubbsyandy

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Re: The Big Ecks welcome to VP barometer
« Reply #14 on: August 16, 2011, 09:38:52 AM »
He has taken on the job and thats good enough for us to support him. He is restricted financially, but accepts that, so in return I feel we should be pleased he is being realistic and not 'getting his excuses in early'.Better to exceed expectations than under deliver!
Lets get together and be as one team, surely we can do better working all together?!

 


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