The General C. Krulak Thread XV

[The Situation]

Hi General;

Would Martin O'Neill like to get Stephen Ireland in a part exchange deal if we sell Milner? It's vital we would need to replace quality with quality and it's important to get Ireland in return if we sell Milner.

Also, Is O'Neill fully aware he needs to buy a striker this summer? We need to start acting swiftly in this transfer window because yet again we've missed out on players we were linked with and we need to sign genuine proven quality i.e. Ireland, Flamini, Keane, Huntlaar, Rodallaga etc... I hope O'Neill can see that.

[ckrulak]

General Krulak here:

1.  Dave Cooper:  I did not ignore your question...just didn't see it.  There have been a few large issues out there.  I know you are a big fan of the Senior Cup but it obviously is not high on the Manager's mind.

2.  I posted the numbers, not to praise Randy but, rather, to indicate that as an owner, he has continually invested to make YOUR Club and his a top Club.  His goal has not changed.  He is as charged up about Villa as they day he purchased it.  Yes, we have laid out a good deal of money to move up in the tables...from the beginning of Randy's ownership.  With us on the journey has been the Fans (God bless them), the Staff, the Manager and the Coaches and Players.  We can and should question every step we take to make sure they are the right ones.  When we screw it up, we need to admit it and learn from the mistakes.  Right now, we need to look at the current wages paid and make sure that we are paying them to the right folks.  As I indicated, Randy has been over almost all of June and July and he is on the way back to B'ham next week.  His head is in the game and his passion is as high as it has ever been.

3.  I am going to be off the site for just a short period of time...I am traveling to pick up my grandchildren (5 of them...ages 3-14) to watch over them whilst their parents move to new locations in the US.  I am NOT ducking you all...I will be back very soon.

[Toronto Villa]

General, good to see you back in action. I don't think you need to reiterate Randy's desire, committment or intent. It's there for all to see.

What I think we all need right now is some reassurance that we will still invest and challenge in every competition. It's the third summer in a row that one of our key players has been linked with a move away, and two in a row where it is going to happen. Just gets a little deflating at times.

I know things will be just fine, but it would good to hear MON emphasize that a little more. So far, it hasn't been very inspiring.

[Legion]

Hi General;

Would Martin O'Neill like to get Stephen Ireland in a part exchange deal if we sell Milner? It's vital we would need to replace quality with quality and it's important to get Ireland in return if we sell Milner.

Also, Is O'Neill fully aware he needs to buy a striker this summer? We need to start acting swiftly in this transfer window because yet again we've missed out on players we were linked with and we need to sign genuine proven quality i.e. Ireland, Flamini, Keane, Huntlaar, Rodallaga etc... I hope O'Neill can see that.

As stated many times previously:

Please note that the General cannot and will not comment on team or managerial matters.

[BannedUserIAT]

General, when you're back on deck....

Given that Milner has said that he wants to go to Man City and that, as they've not yet met our valuation of the player, I'm assuming that they've made an illegal approach. I'm sure there's no way that MoN or Randy would have given Man City permission to talk to him.

So, will a call be made to the FA about this?

[peter w]

General,

             To date how many season-tickets have been sold to households withing a one0mile radius of Villa park?

             Second, I've read that valencia are due to be oplaying at Man City - a game televised by ESPN - on Saturday 7th. One day after they are due to play us. Now i appreciate that they can, and will, play whoever they wish against us but before people go and get tickets would you be able to clear up if the club have any assurances from Valencia that they are not going to play a team full of reserves against us?

[Dr Butler]

General Krulak here:
3.  I am going to be off the site for just a short period of time...I am traveling to pick up my grandchildren (5 of them...ages 3-14) to watch over them whilst their parents move to new locations in the US. I am NOT ducking you all...I will be back very soon.

Hi General, everyone has to do their bit of babysitting sometime........

I know you are busy answering quesations from other fans but if you could take a look at my question on page 2 about retro kits it would be much appreciated.

UTV
The Doc

[Dave Cooper please]

General Krulak here:

1.  Dave Cooper:  I did not ignore your question...just didn't see it.  There have been a few large issues out there.  I know you are a big fan of the Senior Cup but it obviously is not high on the Manager's mind.

Bigger than the Birmingham Senior Cup??!!

[boboonthecorner]

General,

             To date how many season-tickets have been sold to households withing a one0mile radius of Villa park?

             Second, I've read that valencia are due to be oplaying at Man City - a game televised by ESPN - on Saturday 7th. One day after they are due to play us. Now i appreciate that they can, and will, play whoever they wish against us but before people go and get tickets would you be able to clear up if the club have any assurances from Valencia that they are not going to play a team full of reserves against us?

Seriously, do you think ESPN would pay them if they were going to field a weakened side against City? Without a doubt we will face a Valencia XI.

[sfx412]

Given that Milner has said that he wants to go to Man City

Is that fact now ???

I had thought there was some question as posed by the player, in the veracity of Mon's statement.

Great to have you back, even for a brief while and wonderful to see you confirming Randy's continued enthusiasm and backing remains. I might be reading your comments incorrectly but it seems at last, some common sense has been shown and RL has dealt well with the situation.

Whilst its given some fans a chance to gloat that they were right to affirm Villa had no money for transfers, despite your assurances, otherwise, at least the vacuum of recent weeks has been lifted, thanks.

[Chris Smith]

Given that Milner has said that he wants to go to Man City

Is that fact now ???

I had thought there was some question as posed by the player, in the veracity of Mon's statement.

If he doesn't want to go he can clear it up in 10 seconds.

[ADVILLAFAN]

General Krulak here:

1.  Dave Cooper:  I did not ignore your question...just didn't see it.  There have been a few large issues out there.  I know you are a big fan of the Senior Cup but it obviously is not high on the Manager's mind.

Bigger than the Birmingham Senior Cup??!!

I admire the way you don't give up Dave :-D

[Dave Cooper please]

General Krulak here:

1.  Dave Cooper:  I did not ignore your question...just didn't see it.  There have been a few large issues out there.  I know you are a big fan of the Senior Cup but it obviously is not high on the Manager's mind.

Bigger than the Birmingham Senior Cup??!!

I admire the way you don't give up Dave :-D

It's a personal crusade.
First trophy Villa ever won you know.
1880, beat Saltley College 3-1 in the final.
Proud history and all that.

[sfx412]

Given that Milner has said that he wants to go to Man City

Is that fact now ???

I had thought there was some question as posed by the player, in the veracity of Mon's statement.

If he doesn't want to go he can clear it up in 10 seconds.

If he has any sense he should jump at the chance, but that doesn't mean he has said he wants to go. Too many people are jumping on to a bandwagon that may not exist. Playground mentality no doubt

[Archieavfc]

Hi General,

Thank you for everything, your patience and commitment to speaking directly to the fans is very much appreciated even though i am sure your limits are tested at times.

Archie