The General C. Krulak Thread XV

[Toronto Villa]

It isn't "all about money" but to think that we can just throw money around...keep players on the wage bill that aren't going to get on the Pitch

So it wasn't just us that saw that!

[usav]

I think everyone saw that apart from a certain ex-manger of Aston Villa and Chris Smith.

[Dave Clark Five]

General Krulak here:

  It isn't "all about money" but to think that we can just throw money around...keep players on the wage bill that aren't going to get on the Pitch...and have a successful Club is not reasonable or good business.  Adding players without respect to the total outlay of the Club is the quickest way to get into danger...and this was reiterated many times over the past weeks.  It was NOT a case of spending money...it WAS a case of the weekly wage bill.  This was not a shock to Martin or anyone else...it is just smart business and something that even the wealthest Clubs must watch.

General

Those words make a great deal of sense. They will be good news to those fans who spend hundreds / thousands of pounds a year watching football and seeing it, effectively,  get pissed up the wall, also to those who can't afford to go. I am glad to see that you all saw what we saw and had the same views as many of us.
That is a good starting block for the future.

[Chris Smith]

I think everyone saw that apart from a certain ex-manger of Aston Villa and Chris Smith.

Bollocks, why the need for sly digs?

[usav]

Says the master of digs.

Joke, obviously wasted.

[Chris Jameson]

I think everyone saw that apart from a certain ex-manger of Aston Villa and Chris Smith.

Bollocks, why the need for sly digs?

Says the man who may well have cost me the chance of my dream part time job at Villa Park teaming up with Fletch and Chico in a managerial triumvirate jobshare.

[pauliewalnuts]

That's a bit unfair on Chris.

At least on this thread. Fair game everywhere else, mind.

*wink*

[Chris Smith]

Says the master of digs.

Joke, obviously wasted.

You must be one of those alternative comedians because I completely missed the part of your joke where the funny bit was. Sorry, Alexi.

[Dave Clark Five]

General

I don't expect you to answer this on here. (A PM will be quite acceptable).

How long were the Board prepared to allow their discontent with the way the Club's money was seemingly being squandered by the Manager without taking action?   

[villainjock]

i would imagine that a lot of the players who have been bought and not played are so frustrated that they would have gone to see the top man,lerner,faulkner or whoever, at the club and say look your manager has signed me but won't play me or plays me out of position, whats the point in me being here ,and when your paying them 30-40 grand a week, you have to think,well why i am i paying for you to be here .From what curtis davies said today that sounds possible.

[mozza]

Evening General - like many others on H&V & VT can I thankyou for taking time to respond -

Over the last four years I have seen improvements too numerous to mention which have been
brought about by Randy Lerner and his staff -

Unfortuneately as in all walks of life there will be those who will want to criticise and can be
more vociferous than those giving praise -

Having witnessed Randy taking time to speak with supporters in the main stand following
our friendly with Bohemians in Dublin I know how much he cares for our club -

       

[Mazrim]

General, this board has been united in a new found Esprit de Corps recently. Can we expect a new manager to be appointed shortly who will once again cause us to tear strips off each other?

And as we're offering our suggestions, may I suggest Guss Hiddink as the best possible manager we could feasibly imagine getting. He's currently managing Turkey for christ's sake!
Its like Sir Ian McKellan being in Coronation Street.

[howesy]

General - thank you so much for explaining the departure of MON. This transparent relationship with fans can only help build stronger relationships between ourselves and the board.

Best of luck in your search for a new manager - personally I think David Moyes would be a great choice!!

[Phil from the upper holte]

General I know you don't discuss transfrers but in light of recent comments are we to believe there will be NO new signings unles the deadwood goes?

[Griffy1987]

Evening General - like many others on H&V & VT can I thankyou for taking time to respond -

Over the last four years I have seen improvements too numerous to mention which have been
brought about by Randy Lerner and his staff -

Unfortuneately as in all walks of life there will be those who will want to criticise and can be
more vociferous than those giving praise -

Having witnessed Randy taking time to speak with supporters in the main stand following
our friendly with Bohemians in Dublin I know how much he cares for our club -

Any excuse to mention your jollys away eh Mozza!!!!