The General's thread has been locked

[armra1972]

Our Mods on this site do NOT need the sort of vitriol aimed at them and certainly not in this thread, and neither does the General.  The General's thread has been one of the things we have boasted about for a few years now, no other club had such a close rapport, now a minority want to destroy that. As a serviceman myself I find it absolutely disgusting the Generals credentials are called into doubt. Also our Mods on this site, they have worked hard to keep this site up and running beyond just the paper version sold at VP, the last thing they need is criticism from the doom mongers.

[villanois]

Our Mods on this site do NOT need the sort of vitriol aimed at them and certainly not in this thread, and neither does the General.  The General's thread has been one of the things we have boasted about for a few years now, no other club had such a close rapport, now a minority want to destroy that. As a serviceman myself I find it absolutely disgusting the Generals credentials are called into doubt. Also our Mods on this site, they have worked hard to keep this site up and running beyond just the paper version sold at VP, the last thing they need is criticism from the doom mongers.

Who you kidding ? Our mods love the abuse surely ? Please don't make us stop

[brontebilly]

the general thread is pointless now, the awe shown by others on this thread towards him was embarrassing anyway.

fixing issues with the ticket office in Villa Park dont really matter a f*ck after appointing Alex McLeish.

[pooligan]

After the events of the last few weeks and its outcome i dont think there will be to many fans asking the General anything as it seems he does not answer when the going gets tough and as a poster earlier said goes to ground.

[AV82EC]

Personally I hope he carries on. Some people here seem to think AVFC is some sort of democracy. It isn't. Randy owns the club and makes the decisions and whether you like it or not its what we've got.  Just because the General posts on here doesn't mean he's going to listen and anyone who thinks he is, is naïve in the extreme.

[Dave Cooper please]

*Wonders what PFE is but is too embarrassed to ask*

Piss Fart Everall

[Rip Van We Go Again]

However,  his attitude has stunk over the last few days with the outbursts that he has been prone to. I hope he never comes back - the dissenters were right. The Board really have lost the plot and it will all end in tears.

Correct Lee.
It seems to me that they now have nothing but contempt for the supporters.
I really don't want to hear his views on the appointment anyway, he'd only try and spin it like Shane Warne.

[adam#1]

After the events of the last few weeks and its outcome i dont think there will be to many fans asking the General anything as it seems he does not answer when the going gets tough and as a poster earlier said goes to ground.

Exactly. I'm sure he's shown a lot of bravery and leadership in his military career - but thats not extended out to effective communication with the troops/fans when life is tough. Disappearing when the troops are restless is hardly an act of good leadership or bravery.

[tim]

After the events of the last few weeks and its outcome i dont think there will be to many fans asking the General anything as it seems he does not answer when the going gets tough and as a poster earlier said goes to ground.

Exactly. I'm sure he's shown a lot of bravery and leadership in his military career - but thats not extended out to effective communication with the troops/fans when life is tough. Disappearing when the troops are restless is hardly an act of good leadership or bravery.

Thing is, his past has no relevance to the present - this is not a life or death situation for your country, it's just a job in a sport that he appears to have little knowledge of. I do a job that is alright but I don't care enough about it to take abuse for something the director has done... I too would dodge it or get argumentative.

[Kevin Dawson]

the general thread is pointless now, the awe shown by others on this thread towards him was embarrassing anyway.

fixing issues with the ticket office in Villa Park dont really matter a f*ck after appointing Alex McLeish.

Sorry, but I'm in awe of anyone who has put their life on the line in the service of their country. If you've met the General you will also find him to be an extremely polite and humble man who wants to do everything he can for fellow Villa fans. I remember ManUre fans threatening to send back season tickets when they signed Cantona from Leeds. That worked out ok. Not saying that McLeish is the right man because personally I don't think he is, but it's time to stand together and support him and our club, and not abuse either a member of the board or the mods on this site. If you don't like what the Mods say or the decisions they make then try VillaTalk.
I hope the General returns, and wish him well.

[lovejoy]

Buying Cantona and appointing McLeish are two entirely different things - surely you can see that?
Also whilst I admire the General's intentions and the time he's given to the site, I am not sure what fighting in a war does to train you to appoint a good manager of a Premier League football team.

[davevillan]

was there any point in the general replying to the comments? Too many had made their minds up with their vitriolic mindless comments, and nothing he was going to say would make them think otherwise!
Ok, AM wasnt our 1st choice, but, many better judges then us in the game, rate him highly, and think working for an owner who believes in him, and backs him then he will do well. That seems to be who Randy has taken notice off, and not those who maybe dont know as much as professional football people.
He has shown guts to leave that other lot, to join us, and unlike others, he obviously wants to manage us.
Lets get behind him now, show our support and see what he can do. Judge him on results, nothing more, nothing less!

[not3bad]

Ultimately, after appointing Alex Mcleish, what else was the subject going to be about on his thread?  It would be nice if the General was allowed to make at least one response to all of the points that have been made, however similar many of them have been.  But I supose he could always do it through Facebook.

[martin@ardenley]

He has here

[Rip Van We Go Again]

He makes it sound like he and the board have been betrayed.