The General C. Krulak Thread XV

[cdbearsfan]

General,

is 'bonkers' a commonly used term in America?

[villanois]

Dear General,
            After 4 years of marriage my wife (MONA), has just left me. I gave her everything she ever asked for. When we first married she complained her friends cars were all bigger than hers and they each had more than one car. I let her buy a new car every year, she was overjoyed every time she got a new car and told everybody our marriage was great. Just recently a neighbour offered me double the price for one of her favorite cars (she has two favorite cars, the others she got mad at and keeps locked in the garage and won't look at them). The neighbour, not only has offered me more money than the original value of the car, but is part exchanging his car in the deal, which in actual fact is probably better suited to our needs than the car we're selling.
            My wife wanted to use the money to pay over the odds, for an average car that I seriously suspected would have been left in the garage unused, while I would be paying taxes and insurance for along with the other unused cars. I told her that she could buy a new car but would have to agree to sell one or two of the unused cars first. Well she didn't say anything to my face but walked out while I was gone, leaving a message that I was being selfish and we didn't communicate anymore.
            I'm moving on and looking around for a new relationship, but the only person I have much interest in is living in Holland and is in a rocky relationship and could break up at any time. My question is have you ever come across anything like this before ?

[Salsa Party Animal]

Who do Randy talk to for football related advice. ie ex villa player or what. No name is needed.

We must make sure the new manager is hungry and upcoming. What we need is to find a next generation version of Arsene Wenger joining Arsenal and transform the club for Aston Villa. 

[VillaZogmariner]

Who do Randy talk to for football related advice.

Greg Nash. 

[BannedUserIAT]

Dear General,
            After 4 years of marriage my wife (MONA), has just left me. I gave her everything she ever asked for. When we first married she complained her friends cars were all bigger than hers and they each had more than one car. I let her buy a new car every year, she was overjoyed every time she got a new car and told everybody our marriage was great. Just recently a neighbour offered me double the price for one of her favorite cars (she has two favorite cars, the others she got mad at and keeps locked in the garage and won't look at them). The neighbour, not only has offered me more money than the original value of the car, but is part exchanging his car in the deal, which in actual fact is probably better suited to our needs than the car we're selling.
            My wife wanted to use the money to pay over the odds, for an average car that I seriously suspected would have been left in the garage unused, while I would be paying taxes and insurance for along with the other unused cars. I told her that she could buy a new car but would have to agree to sell one or two of the unused cars first. Well she didn't say anything to my face but walked out while I was gone, leaving a message that I was being selfish and we didn't communicate anymore.
            I'm moving on and looking around for a new relationship, but the only person I have much interest in is living in Holland and is in a rocky relationship and could break up at any time. My question is have you ever come across anything like this before ?

I think I saw this on Jerry Springer once....or twice.

[alan_clarke]

General,

When you and Randy make your mind up over the manager, can you announce it to me by private message first so I can lump lots of money on it with the bookies. I could do with the cash. I will also buy a few season tickets.

And since you asked, my recommendation goes to Ottmar Hitzfield for the job. A tasty 25/1 right now.

[sfx412]

great news General, but can't think why any Villa fan would be talking about new managers.
Seriously it is important to get the right man one with experience of PL or top European sides, ideally a modern tactical thinker the players can respect, one with winning experience and no fear of overseas players, but a diverse knowledge of the same.
I'm sure Jose or Sir A would please the majority of the fans General and whilst I appreciate that's just a dream I'm sure RL can find the right man from within the mass of Europe.
Out of interest when Mon quit did his team of coaches quit en masse to, little even nothing has been mentioned.

[Namaste]

Hello General,

Great performance by all concerned today; I have not seen Villa play with such skill and attacking intent in a long time. Whatever the outcome regarding Milner there is still much to be positive especially due to the outstounding performance of a future star in Marc Albrighton. Also Ciaran Clark looked very assured too.

It poses the question of whether Kevin MacDonald should be given the manager's job full-time considering his great start. Villa have often played it safe in hiring managers previously with characters such as O'Neill, O'Leary etc and where has that got us, maybe it is time to take a chance? We might find it prudent to bring in some kind of Director of Football or 'old head' to help Mac Donald with tactics and signings etc but MacDonald would if given the job remain as boss overall.

Maybe I'm getting too positive after just one performance but look what happened this time last season against Wigan.

All the best General,
Namaste.

[BannedUserIAT]

The players want to play for him, that much is for sure.
And his pre-match write-up got very close to Ron Saunders quality, too.

[Mr Diggles]

General,
I sit in the Trinity end and whilst I applaud improvements to Villa Park generally (although the tannoy job seem to be taking an age) are there any plans to put the big screen back in above where the 'superbox' was between the North and Witton Lane stands? I enjoyed seeing the highlights, the team sheets and the match statistics over the past few years and really missed them today.

[old man villa fan]

General,

In what has been a turbulent week for the club, I would like to reiterate what others have said in that it is very helpful to supporters to receive your words on what is happening within the club.

Changes of manager do not usually affect players too much as they are concentrating on their own game.  It is the club management that take the brunt of the change, whether it be looking for a new manager, team managers stepping up to cover for the departing manager or PR staff satisfying the media constant demand for information.

Todays result is a fitting reward for Randy, yourself and all the staff at the club in these difficult times.  I am sure that in time we will be back on an even keel and moving on.  Keep up the good work (and give it to them when necessary!).

OMVF

[ckrulak]

General Krulak here:

1.  Randy takes "football advice" from many people and locations...but he is his own man (as it should be) and in the end, the decision re. next manager will be his.  He will take input, take time, evaluate and then decide.  I don't think any of us want to rush such an important decision unless time is crucial which, in my opinion, it is not.

2.  I thought today's game was about as consistent and well played as I have seen the Villa play in some time now.  The lads obviously went out with a purpose in mind...and they did what they needed to do.  I thought our Manager put out a strong team...I think they played in their proper positions and I think they all contributed.  Albrighton, Downing, Young...as well as the entire team played extremely well.  I was very impressed with the crosses...and I thought our passing was crisp and sure.  One game does not make a season but I thought we really showed a spark.

[paul_e]

2.  I thought today's game was about as consistent and well played as I have seen the Villa play in some time now.  The lads obviously went out with a purpose in mind...and they did what they needed to do.  I thought our Manager put out a strong team...I think they played in their proper positions and I think they all contributed.  Albrighton, Downing, Young...as well as the entire team played extremely well.  I was very impressed with the crosses...and I thought our passing was crisp and sure.  One game does not make a season but I thought we really showed a spark.

Spot on analysis general, the passing and crossing today was miles above what it has been in more than fits and starts for the last year or 2.

I think I can speak for everyone on here by asking you to give our congratulations to Kevin Mac, the coaches and the players.  Excellent performance when a lot of the media expected us to lie down and give up.  Also a big credit to the academy staff, the 2 youngsters who started both looked comfortable on the ball and mentally prepared for the big stage, anyone who didn't know would never have picked them out as players making their first and second league starts.

[pauliewalnuts]

General

Can you ring Man City and tell them the price just went up 5m, please?

Ta

[Dazvillain]

GK, were you there today ?
Someone parked a lovely new blue Rolls Royce next to Doug's in players car  park and i was told it was you that had got out of it ?
If not, do you know who that belongs to ?