The General C. Krulak Thread XV

[Oscar Arce]

I'm with Ads fully on this one, I'm totally pissed off and i have this afternoon kicked the shit out of my garden fence whilst the Villa players sit in thier mansions counting their money, I have to suffer endless windup texts from twats who support Man Utd and have never been to Manchester in their lives. It means so much to me and it has for the last 45 years that was the biggest shambles i have ever seen. Can anyone tell me where is Mr. Lerner tonight ? Good on yer Ads.

[levico]

general

Today was totally unacceptable - this our worse experience since Randy took over and I include Moscow and Chelsea. All connected with the first team should hang their heads in shame.

Sort it out now or don't - it's up to you. If the latter, then sell the club to somebody who doesn't really care but has more money than sense. That's preferable to current situation.

[PaulWinch again]

general

Today was totally unacceptable - this our worse experience since Randy took over and I include Moscow and Chelsea. All connected with the first team should hang their heads in shame.

Sort it out now or don't - it's up to you. If the latter, then sell the club to somebody who doesn't really care but has more money than sense. That's preferable to current situation.

Sorry but that is not true. I'd rather have someone who cares about the club and doesn't try and run us into the ground.

[lovejoy]

General people on the forum are rightly angered and disappointed today. A lot of what is being posted is clearly "heat of the moment" stuff. I do think that not having a permanent manager is not helping the situation but I also think it needs to be the right decision not a quick decision. Are you able to let us know what sort of timeframe you are working to in finding Martin's replacement?

[villajk]

Just got back home.

It was a very disappointing performance and result but I do not want my money back.

I'd like to think this was a one off (forget Chelsea away last season) and that the powers that be are in the process of sorting things out.

I'm sure we will not have to endure such a dire performance again.

Did we actually have a shot, on or off target?

Had a good weekend up in Newcastle despite the football.  Now need to recover from that and the trip to Vienna.

[TimTheVillain]

I see ambition, but not necessarily the experience within the club to fulfil it.

We need an experienced Manager and quickly General / board, as a good Coach is rarely going to succeed in the toughest ride in thr game over 38 gruelling games - all winnable - all losable.

UTV General.

[sid1964]

General

I stated on this site before the season began and with MON in charge that I was worried that we would struggle this season!!

And after today's deplorable result I see no reason to change my mind, we need positive action now from the owner of the club!! there is no point waiting until the middle of September before deciding who should be the Manager - unfortunately the choice of available managers is not too good,and it seems that Mr Lerner agrees with this because he would have appointed them already.

So it seems to me that we may have to go for a Manager who is currently employed and therefore we will have to pay compensation to get the right man for the job - if that is what is needed do it NOW, if the board thinks that 36000 was a poor attendance for the opening game, then just wait until we are playing Bolton, Fulham etc... and there are only 29000 people there!!

[villainjock]

ok so kevin has had a go, just like everyone wanted him to. now its the boards fault because we lose 6-0.

[Tom_Mc9?]

Did we actually have a shot, on or off target?

I think Carew had one off target.

[Salsa Party Animal]

I think it is strange to have one wonderful performance in one week then next week a very poor performance.

Have the interview for manager job started yet ?

[sfx412]

All these seem appropriate to most of the comments above.

I do ponder sometimes that some people seem to think the board/club/manager's job is just to make them happy and as soon as they don't the policy should change.

Blimey..........do you live on your own ?

Where is the panic, its the same manager that was a hero last Saturday and in the week. Its the same squad that played in both.
Several important players were out injured, players from a  squad that achieved the magnificent 6th place and went to Wembley twice. Admittedly without Milner.
Talk about fickle.
Yes it was a disgraceful performance, especially defensively, but many of you crying in your beer wanted KM as manager, want young kids to be played week in week out, so the wheels come off and all of a sudden Faulkner, RL, are to blame??
Seriously get a grip.
Sorry General, I know you and RL fully appreciate the disappointment and I'm sure you will come back with answers for calmer heads in time.

[ckrulak]

General Krulak here:

1.  Like everyone else, I was terribly disappointed in today's result.  It was NOT what was expected and it certainly was a low point!!  Rest assured, NO ONE is happy about the result...not the owner, not the manager, not the Board and not the players.  Believe me, there is not a single player on the squad who wanted a result like that.  They are professionals and want to do a professional job.

2.  The idea that we must run out and get a manager just to say we have a manager does not make sense to me.  To mention a specific name and expect that specific person to show up on monday does not make any sense.  To hint that Randy will not name a manager until the window is closed because he wants to save money is pure nonsense!  To claim that Randy won't spend money is pure nonsense.  All one has to do is look at what he has spent...he is not cheap.

3.  I wish I could answer all your comments and address all your concerns.  I wish I could say we have the world's best manager and he will be at Bodymoor Heath on Monday.  I wish I could say that Messi will be on the Pitch for us next week.  I wish I could say alot of things but I can't.  What I can say is that we are NOT as bad as we showed today....and that we have better days coming.  One good game....one bad game....does NOT a season make.

[Dazvillain]

GK, you know that following todays game that most posts on here are going to be negative and a lot are written just out of frustration. Most wanted KMac as new boss after last Saturday.
It is going to feel that any players we sign from a new boss are going to be panic buys if we are not careful in giving him a few days.
Even if  a new boss was appointed by Thursday, giving him 2 games to cast his eye over the squad before making decisions next weekend, it only leaves him Monday and some of Thursday (does window close at 5pm?), to sign anyone. Currently we have a weaker squad in numbers than the last couple of years which was widely acknowledged....the current squad is now wafer thin.

We also know that you dont comment on players or match strategies but PLASE could you do what you do best and inform us as best as possible on how the New Manager selection is going and by when it might be concluded.?
Cheers
Darren

PS, it seems i was typing at the same time as you.....we'll just keep hoping for the best..MOn has dropped us right in it with his timing...the new boss is going to have to be bloody good to challenge for anything this season now

[ckrulak]

General Krulak here:

1.  DazVillan:  I feel exactly the same way you do.  It was a bitter pill to swallow today...and I didn't have a good lager to wash it down with.  NO ONE is happy!!!  NO ONE!!!  Without going into any details, we are working hard on the Manager issue...as you would expect.  Randy is not afraid to get the right man...that has been demonstrated in the way he went after the current manager of the Browns.  When we get there, it will be announced.  At the same time, I think it might be a tad unfair to KM to have everyone turn on him as a result of one performance by the lads.  Again, one game doesn't make a season...whether it is an exciting win or a dreadful loss.

[eastie]

General , have we a shortlist in place and have we started interviews yet? We have had 2 weeks and heard nothing about how the process is going - the situation requires more haste because the transfer window closes in a week.