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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: remy on February 11, 2015, 11:58:54 AM

Title: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: remy on February 11, 2015, 11:58:54 AM
Whilst we wait for this disgraceful game of brinkmanship to be played out between Fox and Lambert - to see if Lambert gives up on £5m (estimated) as the club implodes or Fox grows a pair whilst staring at financial oblivion - I believe that from this experience in the future that the CLUB should be protected at all costs.

Protected from a "Custodian" that is never prepared to put the club's future at stake again and use it as a temporary vanity project to be discarded when it becomes an inconvinience.

Protected from players who are 90% mercenary with little or no affiliation for the club they are currently plying their trade. You play poorly, you get less money. Play well and win, you will be rewarded. Its a results business. 

Protected from a manager that cannot be rewarded for the team doing badly and to take money out of the club when things arent going well. Again a contract that stipulates certain results, behaviour and compensation.

Too many for too long are taking the piss out of our club. OUR Club!
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 11, 2015, 12:01:02 PM
Unless you have a billion quid down the back of the sofa how are any of those going to get done?
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: joe_c on February 11, 2015, 12:05:22 PM
Unless you have a billion quid down the back of the sofa how are any of those going to get done?

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Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on February 11, 2015, 12:09:49 PM
Unless you have a billion quid down the back of the sofa how are any of those going to get done?

Easy, we just get one billion Villa fans to each donate £1; or

One thousand Villa fans to each donate £1m.

Just think it through!
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: remy on February 11, 2015, 12:28:22 PM
We form a hard band of 'Ultras' that demand lower ticket prices.
Whistle when the opposition have the ball.
Destroy (or deface) the players cars after a home defeat.
Throw our programmes at the bench to express our disatisfaction at a poor performance.
Regularly surround the entrance at Bodymoor heath.
Use social media to threaten / take the mick out of the players after a poor performance - keep them on their toes.

Basically to let them "know" we wont take any shite.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 11, 2015, 12:30:06 PM
So constantly break the law. Yeah let's get banged up to protect the club.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: Holte L2 on February 11, 2015, 12:30:42 PM
We form a hard band of 'Ultras' that demand lower ticket prices.
Whistle when the opposition have the ball.
Destroy (or deface) the players cars after a home defeat.
Throw our programmes at the bench to express our disatisfaction at a poor performance.
Regularly surround the entrance at Bodymoor heath.
Use social media to threaten / take the mick out of the players after a poor performance - keep them on their toes.

Basically to let them "know" we wont take any shite.

I don't think my boss would take kindly to me spending all of my day outside Bodymoor.  But I'll float the idea.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: joe_c on February 11, 2015, 12:31:35 PM
We form a hard band of 'Ultras' that demand lower ticket prices.
Whistle when the opposition have the ball.
Destroy (or deface) the players cars after a home defeat.
Throw our programmes at the bench to express our disatisfaction at a poor performance.
Regularly surround the entrance at Bodymoor heath.
Use social media to threaten / take the mick out of the players after a poor performance - keep them on their toes.

Basically to let them "know" we wont take any shite.

Wow.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: dave.woodhall on February 11, 2015, 12:39:14 PM
And when the hard ultras are all in prison for malicious communication, threatening behaviour and criminal damage, what then? Not-so-hard ultras? Softy Walter ultras?
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 11, 2015, 12:40:59 PM
We form a hard band of 'Ultras' that demand lower ticket prices.
Whistle when the opposition have the ball.
Destroy (or deface) the players cars after a home defeat.
Throw our programmes at the bench to express our disatisfaction at a poor performance.
Regularly surround the entrance at Bodymoor heath.
Use social media to threaten / take the mick out of the players after a poor performance - keep them on their toes.

Basically to let them "know" we wont take any shite.

I don't think my boss would take kindly to me spending all of my day outside Bodymoor.  But I'll float the idea.

My boss would be all for it.

But then I am the Aston Villa correspondent for Sky Sports News*.




*I'm not.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 11, 2015, 12:44:28 PM
It sounds like we should be protecting the club from the OP. Going to form a human shield around Villa Park to keep the ultras out, or, to be really mean, do it once the game has started to keep them in.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 11, 2015, 12:46:40 PM
I'm going to mutter under my breath when we concede. That'll teach 'em! Forza Villa!
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on February 11, 2015, 12:48:35 PM
I'm going to mutter under my breath when we concede. That'll teach 'em! Forza Villa!

I tutted when Benteke got sent off against Spurs, and nearly swore at the home game against Arsenal when we let in three in four minutes.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: chrisw1 on February 11, 2015, 12:50:49 PM
We form a hard band of 'Ultras' that demand lower ticket prices.
Whistle when the opposition have the ball.
Destroy (or deface) the players cars after a home defeat.
Throw our programmes at the bench to express our disatisfaction at a poor performance.
Regularly surround the entrance at Bodymoor heath.
Use social media to threaten / take the mick out of the players after a poor performance - keep them on their toes.

Basically to let them "know" we wont take any shite.

WTF?
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: mrastonvilla on February 11, 2015, 12:52:52 PM
I'm going to mutter under my breath when we concede. That'll teach 'em! Forza Villa!

I tutted when Benteke got sent off against Spurs, and nearly swore at the home game against Arsenal when we let in three in four minutes.

I was part of the fans forum about match day catering.

I think you will find I've done my bit
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: PaulWinch again on February 11, 2015, 12:52:53 PM
We form a hard band of 'Ultras' that demand lower ticket prices.
Whistle when the opposition have the ball.
Destroy (or deface) the players cars after a home defeat.
Throw our programmes at the bench to express our disatisfaction at a poor performance.
Regularly surround the entrance at Bodymoor heath.
Use social media to threaten / take the mick out of the players after a poor performance - keep them on their toes.

Basically to let them "know" we wont take any shite.

This is a joke I assume?
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 11, 2015, 12:54:15 PM
I'm going to mutter under my breath when we concede. That'll teach 'em! Forza Villa!

I tutted when Benteke got sent off against Spurs, and nearly swore at the home game against Arsenal when we let in three in four minutes.

I was part of the fans forum about match day catering.

I think you will find I've done my bit

So have I. I reckon the reason we have no money is the amount of food I ate that night!
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: mrastonvilla on February 11, 2015, 12:57:35 PM
I'm going to mutter under my breath when we concede. That'll teach 'em! Forza Villa!

I tutted when Benteke got sent off against Spurs, and nearly swore at the home game against Arsenal when we let in three in four minutes.

I was part of the fans forum about match day catering.

I think you will find I've done my bit

So have I. I reckon the reason we have no money is the amount of food I ate that night!

Yeah, I made the most of the food + free drink as well. It our fault isn't it!
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 11, 2015, 12:58:31 PM
Those steak baguette things were awesome.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on February 11, 2015, 12:59:32 PM
When we deface the players cars, are we going down the 'Cock Piss Partridge' route or something more poetic? I'm going to start working on my similes, metaphors and personification to express my dismay Shakespeare style.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: Legion on February 11, 2015, 01:08:30 PM
We form a hard band of 'Ultras' that demand lower ticket prices.
Whistle when the opposition have the ball.
Destroy (or deface) the players cars after a home defeat.
Throw our programmes at the bench to express our disatisfaction at a poor performance.
Regularly surround the entrance at Bodymoor heath.
Use social media to threaten / take the mick out of the players after a poor performance - keep them on their toes.

Basically to let them "know" we wont take any shite.

Seriously?
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on February 11, 2015, 01:09:17 PM
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Could hire the Barras Bravas


Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: Chris Jameson on February 11, 2015, 01:11:01 PM
We form a hard band of 'Ultras' that demand lower ticket prices.
Whistle when the opposition have the ball.
Destroy (or deface) the players cars after a home defeat.
Throw our programmes at the bench to express our disatisfaction at a poor performance.
Regularly surround the entrance at Bodymoor heath.
Use social media to threaten / take the mick out of the players after a poor performance - keep them on their toes.

Basically to let them "know" we wont take any shite.

I'm going to just point and laugh at Agbonlahor's pathetic facial hair, he'll wish he'd never heard the words 'bum fluff' by the time I'm finished with him. I might shout things like 'that's a shit car you've got there, is it your mum's?' at some of them as well.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: rob_bridge on February 11, 2015, 01:12:05 PM
We form a hard band of 'Ultras' that demand lower ticket prices.
Whistle when the opposition have the ball.
Destroy (or deface) the players cars after a home defeat.
Throw our programmes at the bench to express our disatisfaction at a poor performance.
Regularly surround the entrance at Bodymoor heath.
Use social media to threaten / take the mick out of the players after a poor performance - keep them on their toes.

Basically to let them "know" we wont take any shite.

We would look (mainly) like a bunch of middle aged saddos suffering a mid life crisis of fairly epic proportions.

I've 'seen' the Ultras at Athletico Madrid. No Ta. 
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: joe_c on February 11, 2015, 01:13:47 PM
I'm going to mutter under my breath when we concede. That'll teach 'em! Forza Villa!

I tutted when Benteke got sent off against Spurs, and nearly swore at the home game against Arsenal when we let in three in four minutes.

I was part of the fans forum about match day catering.

I think you will find I've done my bit

So have I. I reckon the reason we have no money is the amount of food I ate that night!

Yeah, I made the most of the food + free drink as well. It our fault isn't it!

YOU'RE KILLING THIS ONCE GREAT CLUB!
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: tomd2103 on February 11, 2015, 01:26:44 PM
We form a hard band of 'Ultras' that demand lower ticket prices.
Whistle when the opposition have the ball.
Destroy (or deface) the players cars after a home defeat.
Throw our programmes at the bench to express our disatisfaction at a poor performance.
Regularly surround the entrance at Bodymoor heath.
Use social media to threaten / take the mick out of the players after a poor performance - keep them on their toes.

Basically to let them "know" we wont take any shite.

This is a joke I assume?

Either that or someone got The Sopranos boxset for Christmas. 
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: The Laughing Policeman on February 11, 2015, 01:33:06 PM
If we lose on Sunday, at the final whistle I'll tut very loudly stare knowingly at the dugout whilst shaking my head in despair.
If we all do this it would send a message that we're upset and the club wouldn't be able to ignore the barrage of tutting coming from the stands.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: Small Rodent on February 11, 2015, 01:35:00 PM
We form a hard band of 'Ultras' that demand lower ticket prices.
Whistle when the opposition have the ball.
Destroy (or deface) the players cars after a home defeat.
Throw our programmes at the bench to express our disatisfaction at a poor performance.
Regularly surround the entrance at Bodymoor heath.
Use social media to threaten / take the mick out of the players after a poor performance - keep them on their toes.

Basically to let them "know" we wont take any shite.

The way forward in warfare is tanks.

Especially for destroying the players cars.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: Chris Smith on February 11, 2015, 01:41:50 PM
Kidnap their children.
Bomb their houses.
Shit on their heads.
Start supporting Small Heath.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: bob on February 11, 2015, 01:42:29 PM
Destroy their cars.

Destroy them.

Or write on them with a pen or whatever.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on February 11, 2015, 01:43:34 PM
The way forward in warfare is tanks.

Especially for destroying the players cars.

You're wrong: it's placards.

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Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: Legion on February 11, 2015, 01:43:42 PM
I fully intend to tut, frown and sit with my head in my hands.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: UK Redsox on February 11, 2015, 01:49:07 PM

I don't think my boss would take kindly to me spending all of my day outside Bodymoor.  But I'll float the idea.

The only one of us that could get away with this would be Damon
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: Legion on February 11, 2015, 01:49:52 PM
I'm also going to fold my arms.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on February 11, 2015, 01:51:19 PM
Anybody up for some serious booing when we next lose a game? after our defeat against Leicester?
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: UK Redsox on February 11, 2015, 01:52:42 PM
I'm also going to fold my arms.

How can you have your head in your hands and your arms folded?

Do you have contortionist skills that we weren't aware of ?
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: martin o`who?? on February 11, 2015, 01:57:44 PM
Sod it, if the club doesnt care neither do i....(RL take note).
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: Legion on February 11, 2015, 01:58:43 PM
I will be alternating between the two styles of displeasure.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: Tom_Mc9? on February 11, 2015, 01:59:18 PM
I will be alternating between the two styles of displeasure.

You sound seriously hacked off.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 11, 2015, 01:59:28 PM
We can start a match thread on Legion's poses during the Leicester game. I'll keep you all updated.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: simboy on February 11, 2015, 02:03:55 PM
We form a hard band of 'Ultras' that demand lower ticket prices.
Whistle when the opposition have the ball.
Destroy (or deface) the players cars after a home defeat.
Throw our programmes at the bench to express our disatisfaction at a poor performance.
Regularly surround the entrance at Bodymoor heath.
Use social media to threaten / take the mick out of the players after a poor performance - keep them on their toes.

Basically to let them "know" we wont take any shite.

Some of you are going to die
Martyrs of course to the freedom i shall provide....
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: remy on February 11, 2015, 03:36:58 PM
We form a hard band of 'Ultras' that demand lower ticket prices.
Whistle when the opposition have the ball.
Destroy (or deface) the players cars after a home defeat.
Throw our programmes at the bench to express our disatisfaction at a poor performance.
Regularly surround the entrance at Bodymoor heath.
Use social media to threaten / take the mick out of the players after a poor performance - keep them on their toes.

Basically to let them "know" we wont take any shite.

This is a joke I assume?

When did you twig.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: remy on February 11, 2015, 03:49:17 PM
This predicament wouldnt happen in another european country. Imagine the Prime Minister and heir to the throne as fans there.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: Holte L2 on February 11, 2015, 04:22:51 PM
Those steak baguette things were awesome.

I really loved the Cajun Chicken ones that were around about 6 years ago. 
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: brian green on February 11, 2015, 05:31:08 PM
My fantasy is that half a dozen of us, maybe more, go to America and sit in Randy Lerner's office until he listens to our grievances face to face.   If we got PR bullshit and platitudes from him I would press the nuclear button and throw myself out of his window.   All others present would then point at our owner and say "you made him do that". 
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: aj2k77 on February 11, 2015, 05:36:20 PM
My fantasy is that half a dozen of us, maybe more, go to America and sit in Randy Lerner's office until he listens to our grievances face to face.   If we got PR bullshit and platitudes from him I would press the nuclear button and throw myself out of his window.   All others present would then point at our owner and say "you made him do that". 

I'll be one of the six if you pay for the flights and accommodation.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: brian green on February 11, 2015, 05:40:02 PM
Are you good at pointing aj2k77 while making a very angry face at my sad splatting on the sidewalk?   There could be no tittering.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: Pat McMahon on February 11, 2015, 05:40:22 PM
My fantasy is that half a dozen of us, maybe more, go to America and sit in Randy Lerner's office until he listens to our grievances face to face.   If we got PR bullshit and platitudes from him I would press the nuclear button and throw myself out of his window.   All others present would then point at our owner and say "you made him do that". 

Swap you for David Cameron and I'm in on this
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: brian green on February 11, 2015, 05:43:04 PM
Cameron is too fat.   The window might only be ajar and I am dead skinny.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: Pat McMahon on February 11, 2015, 05:45:23 PM
We will use Cameron to break the window then throw you out through the Cameron shaped hole. Mission accomplished.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: brian green on February 11, 2015, 05:49:21 PM
That I like.   If I can persuade Damon to come he can film it and as the living ones stalk out of the office he can say "that was my dad, now I have got to go and scrape him up.   Damon Green ITV News Wall Street."
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: silhillvilla on February 11, 2015, 05:49:40 PM
We could go and sit in his restaurant in the hamptons order pizza eat it and do a runner
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: brian green on February 11, 2015, 05:51:07 PM
My other son has an account there, they would put it on his tab.   I thought of that.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: ROBBO on February 11, 2015, 06:12:47 PM
On the positive side can you imagine the crowd response to a new manager i reckon the Holte would be buzzing.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: aj2k77 on February 11, 2015, 06:47:20 PM
On the positive side can you imagine the crowd response to a new manager i reckon the Holte would be buzzing.

What if it was Lee Clark......
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: Damo70 on February 11, 2015, 06:49:25 PM

I don't think my boss would take kindly to me spending all of my day outside Bodymoor.  But I'll float the idea.

The only one of us that could get away with this would be Damon

If we did something dramatic they might send him.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: Damo70 on February 11, 2015, 06:52:29 PM
I'm also going to fold my arms.

We need a round of Blazing Saddles style 'Harumphs' from everyone.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: dave.woodhall on February 11, 2015, 07:50:16 PM
I think I might go out and buy a drink tonight.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: cheltenhamlion on February 11, 2015, 07:59:12 PM
Not for someone else though. I don't believe you would be that radical.
Title: Re: Protect the Club at all costs
Post by: Exeter 77 on February 11, 2015, 09:46:06 PM
I think I might go out and buy a drink tonight.
I am I right in thinking you heard a whisper of an announcement a bit early?
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