The General C. Krulak Thread XV

[regular_john]

Season is most probably a write off now. Three weeks left in the transfer window, no money, Milner (and probably Young) going, no manager (or assistant). General, you know what this club means to the fans, the board have done well so far but this is the first real challenge they've face, don't let us down!

[VinnieChase84]

General, you posted this only 5days ago!!

3.  Randy is on the way over and will be in the UK and at the Club and training ground.  As most of you know, he has been spending quite a bit of time at the Villa this summer.  He has NOT lost his passion for the Club, the game or the fans!  His goal has not diminished.  He would not be over here almost the entire summer if he weren't totally behind the Club .  Let's give MON and Randy a chance before we start jumping off the bridge.[/quote

How times change in a week hey!? Please can someone at the club (Yourself or Randy) make a statement asap as this is a complete mess and once again making the mighty Villa a laughing stock/joke like the good old Ellis days

[ozzjim]

I am not sure the General will be in any position to comment, but I would like to note on here General that the club needs to clear up the growing rumours that Martin has walked due to being given very little funds in the transfer market this summer.

[Phil from the upper holte]

I am not sure the General will be in any position to comment, but I would like to note on here General that the club needs to clear up the growing rumours that Martin has walked due to being given very little funds in the transfer market this summer.

Indeed, he should have at least been told he can use the Milner money.

Come on General. We need the truth

[Nirog72]

General

I don't work in marketing or PR but I'm thinking having a statement on the official site about MON leaving 5 days before the season starts, with a picture of the club badge ('prepared'!!!!), is a touch ironic? Perhaps an image of Hercules with his head in his hands might be better?

[Dave Cooper please]

General, I've heard a rumour that O'Neill walked because the players wanted to enter the Birmingham Senior Cup, is this true?

[TimTheVillain]

IF MON resigned because he was told the Milner money wasn't to be spent, then MON was forced out I'd say.

This is a money game - risk / reward scenarios are VERY different to any other business.

I'm sorry to see MON go in this way but more upset that Villa are starting the season in such a mess:

>No Manager
>2 KEY players leaving ??

Give us some positive news General please bud.

[Dave]

I am not sure the General will be in any position to comment, but I would like to note on here General that the club needs to clear up the growing rumours that Martin has walked due to being given very little funds in the transfer market this summer.

Indeed, he should have at least been told he can use the Milner money.

Come on General. We need the truth

I'm sure that when the General is next online then he will answer the questions. I don't think the same question needs asking again and again though.

[yrksvillan]

Whatever Randy's next trick is, it had better be a bloody good one.

Explain!!

[Drummond]

Whatever Randy's next trick is, it had better be a bloody good one.

Explain!!

That's just disrespectful.

[Irish villain]

General,

the club's owners will need to make some sort of statement to steady the ship within the next 24 hours. We need to see something concrete and re-assuring. MON will probably get his story out and it will be important that villa have there version spot on.

No top manager will want to join a club that seems to be in turmoil.

[The Situation]

WTF?!

I'm not pissed at O'Neill walking away (well, I am a bit) but what is he thinking resigning a few days before our first game of the season?! I have no idea what has happened (although we'll find out soon) but what needs to be done to rectify this is make sure the Milner transfer goes through with Ireland coming to us, refuse any bids for Ashley Young and hire either Martin Jol or Slaven Billic ASAP.

I'm kind of in shock now because I was feeling chirpy knowing we'd be selling Milner for a lot of money and getting Ireland in return and possibly signing a striker going into the new season... now it looks like none of that is going to happen. FUUUU.

[Mrshann]

Gutted now we can see what randy is made of,now we will need to sort club from top to bottom,the new manager will want his own players
I am really worried and this could be a disaster,if randy doesn't have the funds is he the right man,has he considered selling villa if he can't take us forward

[PaulMcGrathsNo5Shirt]

General.

I don't want to come across as all doom and gloom, but I really do believe the next few days are make and break for many supporters in seeing how ambitious Randy and the board are in what they want for Aston Villa.

If finances are an issue, at least tell us so we don't have unrealistic expectations. If we are still striving for the European Greed League then the likes of Curbishley or Southgate (with all due respect) aren't going to do it for me or many others I'm sure.

Good luck, I trust in Randy and the board to do the right thing.

[sfx412]

General Krulak here:
4.  sfx412:  I am sorry you are disappointed.  I am not sure what I can do to change that for you.

Well apart from the timing today's news was a start and as I'm sure you and RL will appreciate it can only be mediated by the correct decision in O'Neill's successor.

I'm not concerned overly much with short term questions, like who gets sold, just apprehensive the disgraceful last minute decision by Mon, makes choosing a replacement  more difficult than normal because of the time pressure.

I have faith RL will make the right decision, and will take his time over making it, and I'm sure use all the advice available.
May I take this chance to wish him well