The General C. Krulak Thread XV

[stevenjos]

Hi General, can you clear up the situation regarding transfers whilst we are managerless.

Will there be anyone sold before the new manager has been able to look at what is at his disposal?

[Risso]

Could we confine thoughts about various possible replacements to the correct threads please.

[Malandro]

Hi General, can you clear up the situation regarding transfers whilst we are managerless.

Will there be anyone sold before the new manager has been able to look at what is at his disposal?

Or indeed bought. If the speculation regarding a part exchange was correct.

[VillaZogmariner]

General,

Thanks for the reply on here so soon after MoN resigned.

I'm sure you can appreciate this Summer seems to have been hardly anything but negativity coming from news reports around Villa Park. From the probable sale of Milner to the possible sale of Ashley, added to this the lack of signings. If ever there was a time for Randy to release a statement now would be it.

Another point that I have seen raised by a number of people is the lack of "footballing" people on the board, a point I happen to agree with. Is this something the club would be looking into addressing when it comes to the appointment of a new manager? For example someone like Sir Graham Taylor who could offer words of advice to Randy.

[Irish villain]

Thank you General for posting. We need to move on from this as a club as we are bigger than one man.

[sid1964]

Hello General

Dont know if this has been asked but can you confirm the number of season tickets that we have sold to date, only a national newspaper is reporting that Season Ticket sales are down 40%

Thanks

[ktvillan]

I'm very impressed that you have come on the fans sites to give a bit of background to the resignation.

I'd just like  to say I'm appalled at the nonsense being spouted in the media and by so-called pundits that not enough backing was given to O'Neill, conveniently ignoring the unprecedented sums that O'Neill was given to spend. 

However, do you think, with hindsight, in giving the manager full control over football matters, it was perhaps a mistake to include the financial side in his remit?

[myf]

MON has the Media wrapped around his little finger.  He can do no wrong it seems.  Its quite comical how little the Media and wider footballing world know about his dealings / failings over the past 4 years. 

To leave us in the shite so soon before a new season is unforgiveable.  I'm fully behind Randy on this.  Keep up the good work General and take your time in finding someone a better replacement.

[Namaste]

These latest comments from the General on Villa Talk sum it all up for me:

"As an aside, no one person is bigger than our Club...not me, not Randy, not Paul, not Martin. What is interesting is that, apparently, only three of those named understand that fact."

I always thought O'Neill was an arrogant fool to be honest and leaving only a few days before the season starts justifies that further.

[Dazvillain]

General, not since the tenure of Randy and yourself has the club been on such a positive upwards curve.
We are privilidged for the following reasons , i believe, based on your continued comments on here ;

1. An owner who supports and believes in the club....on and off the field.If he wasn't we would never have had the Holte pub, Holte end mosaic etc to the detail and quality they are
2. So fortunate to have such a high profile person attached to the club, like yourself, to continually talk to fans and keep us informed...which other club can boast that ?
3. We did have one of the best managers around, but he has repeatedly walked away from other clubs before ours.What could he have really thought of the club and fans leaving us at a time like this ?

The majority were shocked at yesterdays news and some may have made rash statements or asked questions it is not right for you to publicly answer at the moment....in the main that is down to us being passionate fans who want the best but get frustrated at never  being able to quite get where we want, knowing how close we have been recently makes that harder to take.
It seems that MON and RL have had a fall out probably over finances (through Paul Faulkner) and MON feels he does not have more backing that he desires, even after spending £120 million of his cash so steps aside for someone else to have a go.........NOW MY QUESTION...

I understand you never have or never will speculate on potential player transfers and would therefore be in the same predicament re the new manager appointment, but please promise us this.....RANDY will seek the right advice from those available with football knowhow in making the appointment.

Those with Villa in their heart such as Graham Taylor, Kev MacDonald and Sid Cowans might be good starting points. With other clubs attracting and spending on  players pre Aug 31st, it now worries us on here that we are going into a season with a much lighter squad than anticipated and not in a position to enhance our current squad. The more sensible footballing brains amongst us may have to accept that we will appoint correctly with a vision of just getting by until January where we can then add if need be.

I feel a little better having got all that off my chest to know that you listen and care just as Randy cares....a massive couple of weeks now in Villa's history.
Keep the faith and Up the Villa
Regards
Darren

[adam#1]

General. The next time a manager resigns can Randy please ensure he is in the UK. The carbon footprint of this whole process has been horrendous. Thank You.

[dave.woodhall]

General. The next time a manager resigns can Randy please ensure he is in the UK. The carbon footprint of this whole process has been horrendous. Thank You.

And thanks adam for making me smile.

[Oscar Arce]

Dear General.
Thank you for posting on here, it is most appreciated.
But if you can pass anything on to Mr. Lerner, I feel most supporters would welcome some sort of statement from him to keep us informed, we all know he likes to keep a low profile but now is the time to reassure and clarify the situation from the man who matters.
From a season ticket holder of thirty years.

[villa `cross the mersey]

These latest comments from the General on Villa Talk sum it all up for me:

"As an aside, no one person is bigger than our Club...not me, not Randy, not Paul, not Martin. What is interesting is that, apparently, only three of those named understand that fact."

I always thought O'Neill was an arrogant fool to be honest and leaving only a few days before the season starts justifies that further.

MON really does think he is Brian Clough ! Smacks of Cloughie when he left Derby. Perhaps he`s being watching "Damned United" on his BBC I - player?

[pmk1981]

Hi General,
You have probably seen this but a vote from villa fans

Our next permanent manager?
Jol 90 (42.9%)

ask mr lerner to GO GET HIM !!!