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Author Topic: Are We Alex McLeish's Claret & Blue Army Now?  (Read 193682 times)

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Re: Are We Alex McLeish's Claret & Blue Army Now?
« Reply #705 on: February 07, 2012, 05:15:42 PM »
I am originally from Walsall which is by Wolverhampton.

Is it ok if i support the villa too.

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Re: Are We Alex McLeish's Claret & Blue Army Now?
« Reply #706 on: February 07, 2012, 05:17:05 PM »
I am originally from Walsall which is by Wolverhampton.

Is it ok if i support the villa too.

There is a waiting list. And a series of interviews and background checks.

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Re: Are We Alex McLeish's Claret & Blue Army Now?
« Reply #707 on: February 07, 2012, 05:18:16 PM »
During my absence we lost against Liverpool, Arsenal, Swansea, Arsenal (again) and Newcastle. It's not like I came straight here on Sunday when we lost against Newcastle.

I've come back today (only to lurk mind) because I'm thinking that the majority of members have to come to their senses that McLeish shouldn't be manager, but I come in this thread with alot of excuses and I see a post where he thinks we're getting better.

I couldn't let that go. Just madness at all levels. 1 win out of 4 league games and people still have nice things to say about him.  :o

We must pick up at least 2 wins against either Wigan, Blackburn, Fulham or Bolton. If we don't we could be in deep shit. The spring fixtures aren't pretty. Do I have faith in McLeish's ability? Nope! Not with his blueprint relegation management. Need to get rid quickly.

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Re: Are We Alex McLeish's Claret & Blue Army Now?
« Reply #708 on: February 07, 2012, 05:18:31 PM »
I am originally from Walsall which is by Wolverhampton.

Is it ok if i support the villa too.

no those born in good hope hospital only!

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Re: Are We Alex McLeish's Claret & Blue Army Now?
« Reply #709 on: February 07, 2012, 05:24:40 PM »
During my absence we lost against Liverpool, Arsenal, Swansea, Arsenal (again) and Newcastle. It's not like I came straight here on Sunday when we lost against Newcastle.

I've come back today (only to lurk mind) because I'm thinking that the majority of members have to come to their senses that McLeish shouldn't be manager, but I come in this thread with alot of excuses and I see a post where he thinks we're getting better.

I couldn't let that go. Just madness at all levels. 1 win out of 4 league games and people still have nice things to say about him.  :o

We must pick up at least 2 wins against either Wigan, Blackburn, Fulham or Bolton. If we don't we could be in deep shit. The spring fixtures aren't pretty. Do I have faith in McLeish's ability? Nope! Not with his blueprint relegation management. Need to get rid quickly.

Missed out the ones we didn't lose, I see. Nicely selective. And yet again you're insulting anyone who doesn't agree with you. Feel free to re-continue your absence.

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Re: Are We Alex McLeish's Claret & Blue Army Now?
« Reply #710 on: February 07, 2012, 05:25:44 PM »
Damn it, your so lucky! I will try the saddlers then! :)

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Re: Are We Alex McLeish's Claret & Blue Army Now?
« Reply #711 on: February 07, 2012, 05:43:14 PM »
During my absence we lost against Liverpool, Arsenal, Swansea, Arsenal (again) and Newcastle. It's not like I came straight here on Sunday when we lost against Newcastle.

I've come back today (only to lurk mind) because I'm thinking that the majority of members have to come to their senses that McLeish shouldn't be manager, but I come in this thread with alot of excuses and I see a post where he thinks we're getting better.

I couldn't let that go. Just madness at all levels. 1 win out of 4 league games and people still have nice things to say about him.  :o

We must pick up at least 2 wins against either Wigan, Blackburn, Fulham or Bolton. If we don't we could be in deep shit. The spring fixtures aren't pretty. Do I have faith in McLeish's ability? Nope! Not with his blueprint relegation management. Need to get rid quickly.

Missed out the ones we didn't lose, I see. Nicely selective. And yet again you're insulting anyone who doesn't agree with you. Feel free to re-continue your absence.

yet one defeat and here you are again, stamping your foot and decrying anyone who thinks differently to you.

You made the assumption I come back by just one by defeat. The list was to counter that ridiculous claim. We had back to back defeats, I wasn't here then. We had that disgraceful defeat against Swansea as well, but I didn't bother returning. Nor when we lost 3-2 from 0-2. Even when we lost against Newcastle I didn't come straight here on Sunday. I wouldn't even bothered posting here until I saw that one post of where they think we're getting better. It's just funny man, it's like they watch one half of where we're doing well and then fall asleep of the next half we do badly.  :D

But sure, carry on supporting a relegation manager. Let's see how you and others are supportive of him when he does relegate us. ::)

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Re: Are We Alex McLeish's Claret & Blue Army Now?
« Reply #712 on: February 07, 2012, 05:55:27 PM »


  Stan has just been on TS, and talks a lot of sense.Hinted that there will be a few going in the summer, and a few,surprising signings.

  He sounded quite positiv, and come out with a few stats.Only Chelsk and Ure have lost fewer away games than we have.Mentioned the home form, intimated that we don't help, and may have to accept that McL is here for at least 12 more months.

 Personally when i see, hear, read what McL has to say, i tend to agree with him.Hes not as negative as a lot on here seem to suggest, and if we take away the ridiculously stupid errors that Warnock/Dunne have been responsible for, then you could probably add 10 points to our tootal.The problem is we have no immediate replacements.

 I did'nt want McL, i'm still not overly enamoured, but i'm prepared to give him a chance.

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Re: Are We Alex McLeish's Claret & Blue Army Now?
« Reply #713 on: February 07, 2012, 06:00:57 PM »
During my absence we lost against Liverpool, Arsenal, Swansea, Arsenal (again) and Newcastle. It's not like I came straight here on Sunday when we lost against Newcastle.

I've come back today (only to lurk mind) because I'm thinking that the majority of members have to come to their senses that McLeish shouldn't be manager, but I come in this thread with alot of excuses and I see a post where he thinks we're getting better.

I couldn't let that go. Just madness at all levels. 1 win out of 4 league games and people still have nice things to say about him.  :o

We must pick up at least 2 wins against either Wigan, Blackburn, Fulham or Bolton. If we don't we could be in deep shit. The spring fixtures aren't pretty. Do I have faith in McLeish's ability? Nope! Not with his blueprint relegation management. Need to get rid quickly.

Missed out the ones we didn't lose, I see. Nicely selective. And yet again you're insulting anyone who doesn't agree with you. Feel free to re-continue your absence.

yet one defeat and here you are again, stamping your foot and decrying anyone who thinks differently to you.

You made the assumption I come back by just one by defeat. The list was to counter that ridiculous claim. We had back to back defeats, I wasn't here then. We had that disgraceful defeat against Swansea as well, but I didn't bother returning. Nor when we lost 3-2 from 0-2. Even when we lost against Newcastle I didn't come straight here on Sunday. I wouldn't even bothered posting here until I saw that one post of where they think we're getting better. It's just funny man, it's like they watch one half of where we're doing well and then fall asleep of the next half we do badly.  :D

But sure, carry on supporting a relegation manager. Let's see how you and others are supportive of him when he does relegate us. ::)

Which he won't. But if you're so sure, how much will you put on it? 

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Re: Are We Alex McLeish's Claret & Blue Army Now?
« Reply #714 on: February 07, 2012, 06:22:10 PM »

As you are aware and I didn't want to mention it again AM is not my choice of manager and not becuase of the fact he is ex blose. Just look at his record (overall) we could all have won trophies in Scotland it isnt difficult etc etc.


How many have won one in England recently?

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Re: Are We Alex McLeish's Claret & Blue Army Now?
« Reply #715 on: February 07, 2012, 06:24:48 PM »
MON's (*spits*) record in 1st yr: P26 W7 D11 L8 F26 A31.

McLeish so far: P24 W6 D10 L8 F32 A30.

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Re: Are We Alex McLeish's Claret & Blue Army Now?
« Reply #716 on: February 07, 2012, 06:25:44 PM »
Compass, do you honestly believe that marches, protests, banners, websites etc from a small minority will have one tiny bit of influence on the board? Do you really think it will make them suddenly "come to their senses" and reconsider their decision? Or is it possible that it will only help create a more tense atmosphere during what will already be a very difficult game? Your actions and proposals are nothing but counterproductive. You and the likes of that other tool dazzyg have never given him a chance. And you never will.

And then what? Let's look at the remote possibility that your wishes come true and he does get fired. You and your merry bunch will be stroking each other in joy and glee. Do you think the board will then consult the "told you so" crowd and ask you who should be next? You'll be as irrelevant then as you are now. Get used to it.

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Re: Are We Alex McLeish's Claret & Blue Army Now?
« Reply #717 on: February 07, 2012, 06:31:37 PM »
Compass, do you honestly believe that marches, protests, banners, websites etc from a small minority will have one tiny bit of influence on the board? Do you really think it will make them suddenly "come to their senses" and reconsider their decision? Or is it possible that it will only help create a more tense atmosphere during what will already be a very difficult game? Your actions and proposals are nothing but counterproductive. You and the likes of that other tool dazzyg have never given him a chance. And you never will.

And then what? Let's look at the remote possibility that your wishes come true and he does get fired. You and your merry bunch will be stroking each other in joy and glee. Do you think the board will then consult the "told you so" crowd and ask you who should be next? You'll be as irrelevant then as you are now. Get used to it.

Well said, TV. If only the home fans would get behind the players as the away support usually do, the reaction to N'Zogbia's substitution on Sunday being a disappointing exception.

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Re: Are We Alex McLeish's Claret & Blue Army Now?
« Reply #718 on: February 07, 2012, 06:35:46 PM »
Indeed well said TV.
Don't forget grown men, who should know better, making complete c***s of themselves by climbing on top of the gates of Villa Park, trying to lead a crowd of thickos into a chorus. Also people desecrating the wall outside Bodymoor Heath. By the time they have finished, McLeish will have more people on his side than ever.

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Re: Are We Alex McLeish's Claret & Blue Army Now?
« Reply #719 on: February 07, 2012, 06:41:59 PM »

As you are aware and I didn't want to mention it again AM is not my choice of manager and not becuase of the fact he is ex blose. Just look at his record (overall) we could all have won trophies in Scotland it isnt difficult etc etc.


Didn't he get Small Heath relegated twice or something? I am sure someone mentioned it.

 


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