The General C. Krulak Thread XV

[Billy Walker]

The previous post is spot on.  Kevin Mac's work with the youngsters and reserves is priceless.  If we move him "up" we will have a gaping hole to fill at youth/reserve level.  I see Kevin's role more along the lines of helping blood our talented youngsters - a link between the first team and the Academy.  It is a vital role that requires specialist expertise.

If we were to make Kevin manager, and he does not succeed, our club will then have two vital holes to fill: manager and reserve/academy guru.

In my considered opinion (!) we need a top, top drawer man to build on the investment and momentum of the Martin O'Neill years with Kevin Mac continuing in his current role - producing the next generation of claret and blue thoroughbreds. 

[saunders_heroes]

General, what's happened to the video wall that was removed from the North/Witton corner, is it going to be replaced? I really hope so because I sit in the Trinity block B and cannot see the Holte End wall. They'll be plenty of disappointed fans if we permanently lose one of the video walls. There's still plenty of space for it to fit back in it's old position.
Please have a re-think!!

[pauliewalnuts]

I found that weird, too. Kept looking for it.

[nechells]

I thought this thread was for questions to the General-Not a platform for every up & comming "master tactition" to tell him who he should or shouldn't appoint as next manager?

[K3Villa]

I agree on the Video Screen General. I sit in the Upper Holte and really missed it yesterday. Please can it be replaced? Keep up the good work General.

[exigo]

The previous post is spot on.  Kevin Mac's work with the youngsters and reserves is priceless.  If we move him "up" we will have a gaping hole to fill at youth/reserve level.  I see Kevin's role more along the lines of helping blood our talented youngsters - a link between the first team and the Academy.  It is a vital role that requires specialist expertise.

If we were to make Kevin manager, and he does not succeed, our club will then have two vital holes to fill: manager and reserve/academy guru.

In my considered opinion (!) we need a top, top drawer man to build on the investment and momentum of the Martin O'Neill years with Kevin Mac continuing in his current role - producing the next generation of claret and blue thoroughbreds. 

General, do you know much about Liverpool's boot room in the 70s and 80s? You may want to pay particular attention to Messrs Shankley, Paisley and Fagan. And then see how they could compare with MacDonald and Cowans.

[The Walshmeister]

I thought this thread was for questions to the General-Not a platform for every up & comming "master tactition" to tell him who he should or shouldn't appoint as next manager?

It's a thread for discussions with the General......yours was not even addressed to the General so I win. Naw naw nee nawnah!

[Irreverent ad]

General,

Firstly please pass my gratitude to the team and management for a very good performance yesterday.
On a different note I thought it was great to read Randy's comments in the Mail on Sunday today. It was nice to read him speak freely and not by a prepared club statement. I thought his determination and passion came through in buckets. He seems to be a real fighter and it is the first time I have seen a glimpse into his character. Actions speak louder than words and Randy has proved this to the hilt BUT actions and words are a blockbuster combo!

Many thanks

[Coopers Injury]

General,

Just wanted to congratulate the club with respect to the launch of the 1874 lounge. Really nice facility respecting the tradition and heritage of the club, great service and the 442 offer made it great value for money.

Please keep the offers coming !

[nechells]

I thought this thread was for questions to the General-Not a platform for every up & comming "master tactition" to tell him who he should or shouldn't appoint as next manager?

It's a thread for discussions with the General......yours was not even addressed to the General so I win. Naw naw nee nawnah!

Great-I'll just go & stand in the corner with a dunces cap on for an hour shall I?

Don't let me stop you in your role of advisor to Kruklak,Lerner & Faulkner

[ckrulak]

General Krulak here:

1.  Big screen.  I hear you loud and clear...same comments from other sites.  At the present time, there is no plan to bring the big screen back.  We have one already but I do understand it is hard to see from certain parts of the stadium.  I will pass on all your comments asap.

2.  A word about the fans yesterday. They could have showed up totally deflated but, instead, they showed up and cheered the lads on.  Both fans and team were totally fired up!!  Thanks for your support...it meant a great deal.  I just wish there were more folks there.

3.  A word about James Milner.  When told he was playing, he didn't "beg off"...worried about being injured or anything.  He laced up his boots and went out and played his socks off!!!!  He was a real pro...and I was very proud of him.


4.  I won't be saying anything about the selection of the manager other than to say we will not rush it...we will spend the time necessary to get the right person for the Club.  We  will look near and far...and will get advice.  At the end of the day, we will pick someone who will be good for the Club.

[JUAN PABLO]

It was great to see that performance yesterday..   Proud to be a Villain...

[JUAN PABLO]

General , If Kev Mac does not get the job , I would love to see him as somebody's right hand man...   Jol, Kev Mac and Sid would be awesome....






and has Randy gone to Milan and is it for a new manager or a new signing?   

[Virgil Caine]

General,

My son, Corey, had the honour of being one of the mascots for yesterdays game-can I thank, through you, Angela and her team for making the day so memorable for both myself and especially my lad. Also please pass on my appreciation to Colin Gibson and Andy Blair for giving their time and making all the mascots feel part of the Villa family.

[kieron]

General,

Consider me another one missing the big screen, sat in upper Holte and not having a long enough neck to bend around to see the one between Holte and Trinity.

Please consider putting it back, it feels something is badly missing by its omission.

Ta.