Are We Alex McLeish's Claret & Blue Army Now?

[Dave Clark Five]

Are you reading this Dave Woodhall? I thought offending a fellow forum member was not allowed? Or is it a case of one rule for one and one rule for another.

In answer to Toronto Villa why have you suddenly piped up out of the blue? Your right I have never given him a chance but how much longer are you and the rest of the clan prepared to give him? What is it with some fans you really get narked when anyone has a pop at AM there are far more fans off this site who cannot wait to see the back of him you must be blinkered if you think me and a few others are the only one's.

The only one's what? What does one want?

[Dave Clark Five]

How come Sir Graham's in there and Ron Saunders isn't then?

Because he went to Blues so is instantly disliked by 'everyone'.

[The Laughing Policeman]

How come Sir Graham's in there and Ron Saunders isn't then?

Because he went to Blues so is instantly disliked by 'everyone'.

Yeah, the dirty turncoat. And you're not a proper fan if you disagree with that.

[Neil Hawkes]

Here's a question:-  how much better would this Villa side be if the defence was sorted?

We're certainly capable of scoring ourselves and the recent performances (probably since Arsenal at home in the league) have shown some good, if not consistent, attacking play.  If we cut out the stupid mistakes at the back how far up the table would that propel us?

And in the answer to that I think you find the true direction of where McLeish is taking us.  Due to finances he hasn't been able to put his own stamp on the back 4, so if and when he does, I think we'll see a pretty useful Villa side.

John,
It's probably already been answered, but I'm playing catch-up. With a decent defence you'd be able to knock off at least 50% of our goals against, surley that would have us in pretty good stead.

[not3bad]

In answer to Toronto Villa why have you suddenly piped up out of the blue?

Fair point, can anybody who has not previously contributed to this thread desist from doing so now, as you would only be 'piping up out of the blue' and we don't want to startle dazzy.  I mean what do you think this is, some kind of open internet forum?!

[Ger Regan]

In answer to Toronto Villa why have you suddenly piped up out of the blue?

Fair point, can anybody who has not previously contributed to this thread desist from doing so now, as you would only be 'piping up out of the blue' and we don't want to startle dazzy.  I mean what do you think this is, some kind of open internet forum?!

To be fair to the apparently homophobic twat, I'd imagine that was a pun on the "oiling" typo!

[not3bad]

In answer to Toronto Villa why have you suddenly piped up out of the blue?

Fair point, can anybody who has not previously contributed to this thread desist from doing so now, as you would only be 'piping up out of the blue' and we don't want to startle dazzy.  I mean what do you think this is, some kind of open internet forum?!

To be fair to the apparently homophobic twat, I'd imagine that was a pun on the "oiling" typo!

Fair enough.  I think this should be a platform for everyone.  Otherwise it would be far from a barrel of laughs.

[hawkeye]

We all know where the Dip Stick is

[Dave Clark Five]

The feeling amongst a large section of fans is nearing oiling point

That's pretty slick.

Did Derrick speak?

[Ian.]

The feeling amongst a large section of fans is nearing oiling point

That's pretty slick.

Did Derrick speak?

Speak or squeak?

[Dave Clark Five]

The feeling amongst a large section of fans is nearing oiling point

That's pretty slick.

Did Derrick speak?

Speak or squeak?

His favourite band is WD40. The did Kingston Town if I am right.

[LeeB]

This thread's really going down the sump.

** knows far too much about lubrication and being taken from behind

Please desist with this homophobia. It maybe ok on other websites, but here we're more refined.

[SheffieldVillain]

Got to admit when I look ahead I cannot see the association between Alex Mcleish and Aston Villa ending well.  At that point I guess Dazzy and Compass will be very happy and expecting people to thank them when they say "I told you so".

I will never ever say "I told you so " but I tell you what that day cannot come quick enough. The feeling amongst a large section of fans is nearing boiling point . I don't know who is arranging the protest on Sunday or where exactly it is etc but do people on here not realise that this is really happening becuase I honestly think that some fans think it's a minority of fans it really isn't.

Given that you've taken your views almost word for word from the front page of the protest website, I think you do know about the protest on Sunday.

As for it being a minority of fans, we'll see after Sunday won't we. My guess is 12. Of the others 8 will have been grounded by their parents, 3 won't have been able to find an appproriate bedsheet to write on and 4 will have got lost and given up shortly after leaving their front door. I'm sure you'll be along slightly after it's finished/not actually happened to lend them your support.

[willywombat]

Having read most of the thread it's my view that the people protesting are  a motley collection of spoilt children and deluded wankers. How can you fail to see that the club needs your support now? They should all be sprayed with indelible paint so that we can recognise and ridicule them in the future

[MarkM]

With regard to protesting....

When Ellis was in charge there was a near univeral opinion that he was the route of all our problems and he was the focal point of the anger / dissapointment / negativity, the manager in place did get flak but usually Ellis bore the brunt of all the protests.

Now we have an owner who is still regarded by many as still having allot of credit in the bank so the protestors aim elsewhere. Unfortunately for McL its him.

I am no fan of the manager but I would like him to succeed because if he succeeds then we do as well. But without the proper backing from above he is always likely to struggle [and his style of play also adds to the problems] but would another manager have faired any better?

I think that the board gave him a simple guide 'Keep us up, and get rid of the deadwood' and thats exactly what he will do.

Its a very short term strategy and who knows maybe it is all part of RL's exit strategy [its what I would do] so maybe if they are going to protest how about protesting against the overal strategy and direction of the club, and stop making it only about the manager.

Perhaps its time we got behind him, and made our feelings known to the board that we want him backed not sacked.