The General C. Krulak Thread XV

[dicedlam]

Oh , General. With respect. Don't call your people or us fans; "Blokes". Somehow it just does not work. No offence. Man. Dude. etc.   

With respect. I am sure the General is a 'good oke' and does not mean to offend anybody.

[jay71]

Theres a quote from simba on page 76 saying its our club,not no more we r just customers who pay our money up front no matter wot they do or say! we have no say or choice,but we all still do it and they know that!!!!!!!!!

[mrshnn]

general just a quick note about steve staunton i have seen him blank people when asked for autographs by fans on many occasions and i know of him being rude and abusive to fans,this is not the type of person we want at the villa

[TheFoolio888]

I do like this thread. It must be one of the few places out there where a company director talks so candidly with concerned stakeholders.

On the other hand it's beginning to annoy me. The General comes on here and posts something trying answer people's concerns and ensure us that Randy has the clubs best interests at heart for the VERY long term. All some people seem to care about is that we are taking too long. Long term is 10 years or 50 years, not just this season or next.

They way some talk about some names in such black and white terms as if there can see the future and foresee what will happen is just plain silly. For god's sake don't give X the job he'll be a disaster etc. People succeed and fail for any number of reasons, not just what happened in their last job or that one they had 5 years ago. Isn't it possible that people change or that they were hamstrung by their previous board?

Re: Randy and the General are great blokes, doing a fantastic job but haven't got a clue, they're going to ruin the club type posts...see cognitive polyphasia.

All-in-all...some people need to realise that it's not as easy as they think it is getting a new manager. It's even harder getting the right manager. I don't just mean a big name I mean the manager who is going to work well with the board, take us forward and build something for the long term. or would you rather have the wrong one two weeks ago?

[Olneythelonely]

General, don't listen to us with regards to whether we should sign a player/employ a manager (as suggested by a poster above). Continue getting advice from people who clearly know about football. We, as Villa fans, have never spoken with one voice.

I'm sure you didn't need that advice, but anyway.........

Can I just point out you are giving him advise should he listen to you? :-))))))))))

Good point, errrm yes he should make an exception just this once.

[charleeco7]

General

The board have done enough in the past to show they deserve our trust. It's all very well having an opinion on the next manager but sometimes people go over the top.

IMO those involved will do what's best for the club all round.

[kipeye]

If we appoint Houllier I can only say I get the same feeling when we signed Harewood and Heskey.
People with names beginning with 'H' for horror.

[Dave Cooper please]

Yo their credit.

Blood.

[villa `cross the mersey]

Whilst it appears to be a great idea to have a Director communicating directly with the fans I am beginning to doubt the wisdom of "airing our washing in full public gaze" - by that  I mean, it is now evident that the press are wise to the General`s postings on here and other sites and using his comments as official club statements, although General Krulak points out they are his thoughts and not those of the board.
On the other hand we have posters making derogatory comments on this site that they would not dream of making face to face to this individual. Furthermore I have lost count of the number of inane questions put to the forum - I sometimes doubt the intelligence of some of our fellow posters and so called Villa fans.
I think it may be prudent for the General to stop posting on here and Villa Talk until the new management team is in place and for posters to get a sense of reality as to who we can attract as manager and the quality of player who wants to play for us.

[Clampy]

Whilst it appears to be a great idea to have a Director communicating directly with the fans I am beginning to doubt the wisdom of "airing our washing in full public gaze" - by that  I mean, it is now evident that the press are wise to the General`s postings on here and other sites and using his comments as official club statements, although General Krulak points out they are his thoughts and not those of the board.
On the other hand we have posters making derogatory comments on this site that they would not dream of making face to face to this individual. Furthermore I have lost count of the number of inane questions put to the forum - I sometimes doubt the intelligence of some of our fellow posters and so called Villa fans.
I think it may be prudent for the General to stop posting on here and Villa Talk until the new management team is in place and for posters to get a sense of reality as to who we can attract as manager and the quality of player who wants to play for us.

Could'nt agree more Mersey.

[midnite]

I do like this thread. It must be one of the few places out there where a company director talks so candidly with concerned stakeholders.

On the other hand it's beginning to annoy me. The General comes on here and posts something trying answer people's concerns and ensure us that Randy has the clubs best interests at heart for the VERY long term. All some people seem to care about is that we are taking too long. Long term is 10 years or 50 years, not just this season or next.

They way some talk about some names in such black and white terms as if there can see the future and foresee what will happen is just plain silly. For god's sake don't give X the job he'll be a disaster etc. People succeed and fail for any number of reasons, not just what happened in their last job or that one they had 5 years ago. Isn't it possible that people change or that they were hamstrung by their previous board?

Re: Randy and the General are great blokes, doing a fantastic job but haven't got a clue, they're going to ruin the club type posts...see cognitive polyphasia.

All-in-all...some people need to realise that it's not as easy as they think it is getting a new manager. It's even harder getting the right manager. I don't just mean a big name I mean the manager who is going to work well with the board, take us forward and build something for the long term. or would you rather have the wrong one two weeks ago?

Wish I could express myself in the same way. Well said!

[TheEgo]

I do like this thread. It must be one of the few places out there where a company director talks so candidly with concerned stakeholders.

On the other hand it's beginning to annoy me. The General comes on here and posts something trying answer people's concerns and ensure us that Randy has the clubs best interests at heart for the VERY long term. All some people seem to care about is that we are taking too long. Long term is 10 years or 50 years, not just this season or next.

They way some talk about some names in such black and white terms as if there can see the future and foresee what will happen is just plain silly. For god's sake don't give X the job he'll be a disaster etc. People succeed and fail for any number of reasons, not just what happened in their last job or that one they had 5 years ago. Isn't it possible that people change or that they were hamstrung by their previous board?

Re: Randy and the General are great blokes, doing a fantastic job but haven't got a clue, they're going to ruin the club type posts...see cognitive polyphasia.

All-in-all...some people need to realise that it's not as easy as they think it is getting a new manager. It's even harder getting the right manager. I don't just mean a big name I mean the manager who is going to work well with the board, take us forward and build something for the long term. or would you rather have the wrong one two weeks ago?

Wish I could express myself in the same way. Well said!

I think the key to all that is WHO we appoint. The board have had their time (whether us fans like it or not) now it's over to them to produce the goods. As previously stated ACTIONS speak louder than words. I guess the board have done enough to warrant the time and respect to make the right appointment, I'll reserve judgement until then. Big big decision though and needs to be a good one, hence the delay hopefully.

Over to you Randy, please deliver.

[abc123cox]

General,

their is rumours that an announcment will be made on Monday or Tuesday regarding an appointment of Manager....if this is true could you please advise that the process has been completed and that Randy has finaly got his man?

look forward to your response and thanks for all the hard work you have been doing keeping us informed!

[ckrulak]

General Krulak here:

1.  I understand that a paper indicated I called the fans "vipers"....I would like to know where I said that.  My respect for the fans is known by all.

2.  Posting on these sites probably is too dangerous right now.

[PaulWinch again]

General Krulak here:

1.  I understand that a paper indicated I called the fans "vipers"....I would like to know where I said that.  My respect for the fans is known by all.

2.  Posting on these sites probably is too dangerous right now.

Don't worry General I think the majority of fans understood what you were saying.