Protest? Not in my name...the football match is the main event

[Clampy]

I don't think anyone is pining for Houiller as such, it's maybe just a touch of curiosity as to what might have happened if the likes of Cabaye and Ba had come in and what he would have done with the defence. His man-management did leave a lot to be desired though.

[MonsXI]

I don't think anyone is pining for Houiller as such, it's maybe just a touch of curiosity as to what might have happened if the likes of Cabaye and Ba had come in and what he would have done with the defence. His man-management did leave a lot to be desired though.

Yeah definitely I think Houllier was intent on building the club rather than a MON style instant hit, shame we'll never get to see what he had planned!

[garyshawsknee]

Also the fact that he identified our problem players and was looking to get shot of them,and by chance they are the same ones who are letting us down most weeks this season. But you're right,its mainly the what if thing which gets our mind wondering what could've been different this season.

[Witton Warrior]

So much talk of protest. I reckon the atmos will be more a continuation of the QPR game even though we're playing the probable champions and will probably lose. Its the Blackburn and Bolton games when the fans will be expecting/demanding wins and the pressure will be on.

We have to pick and choose a few games a year so always target the so-called 6-pointers such as last season's "scarf day" vs Newcastle. We will be at the Bolton game and then see whaich match end of season is the most important to the team.

We seldom attend "big" matches just to see "star" players. I go to watch the Villa.

[Shoody]

Think we need more things like that this year. After Man City we have four games to really save our season imo. After that we dont have an easy game or point until next season.

City, Wigan, Blackburn, Fulham, Bolton, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Stoke, Utd, Sunderland, WBA, Spurs, Norwich.


Looking at that, if we have a run of draws again between Wigan-Bolton we could be seriously in the shit. The home games (Chelsea, Stoke, Spurs, Sunderland) could all do with big inputs of support like we had at times last season.

[Lowendbehold]

I'd protest if I thought there would be the slightest chance of McLeish going as a result, but there isn't.

I can't wait for this season to be over, it's been an absolute nightmare, especially at Villa Park. I understand those that want to vent their frustration even if I do think it's a wasted enterprise. My protest will be to not renew, and when they no doubt call me to ask why I've stopped going after 16 years my answer will be very straightforward.

Do you really understand those that want to protest?

I don't think they know why they are protesting,certainly what they are trying to achieve beyond the demise of AM.  Probably seems a good idea to them, like a kebab of a dirty van when pissed at 2.00am

[villasjf]

I wonder how many will protest? I will go for 53

[Pete3206]

I wonder how many will protest? I will go for 53

I'll go for a handful of twats carrying bed sheets

[Shoody]

My guess is 8

[Ian.]

I wonder how many will protest? I will go for 53

I'll go for a handful of twats carrying bed sheets

Is Kenny Daglish and Surez going along then?

[ez]

I'm more concerned about the club getting more points on the board to be bothered about a protest. Is the football match still the main event tomorrow?

[martin o`who??]

I think the protests a great idea, in fact, i think to really fuck the club up, we should start with 10 men tomorrow, no, bollox, make it 9, and really go for it, GIVE THE BLOKE A CHANCE!!!!, this was always going to be a dodgy season, we lost 4 first team regulars and we were always going to feel it, i`m more concerned with the lack of investment during January. A protest just further undermines everything, wait till the seasons over and then take stock.

[Big Dick Edwards]

The time to protest will be in the summer if there's no sign of Randy releasing funds for new players. That is the real problem. Fans who feel so strongly can hold back renewing their season tickets until there's signs of some transfers in. Until then, we all need to back the manager to get the best out of the players we are stuck with for the remainder of the season. Any new manager at this stage will still have the same problems as McLeish.

Back McLeish, back the team, up the Villa.

[dave.woodhall]

The last three posts sum up my feelings entirely.  "Is the football match still the main event tomorrow?" is the most pertinent thing I've heard.

[spangley1812]

The time to protest will be in the summer if there's no sign of Randy releasing funds for new players. That is the real problem. Fans who feel so strongly can hold back renewing their season tickets until there's signs of some transfers in. Until then, we all need to back the manager to get the best out of the players we are stuck with for the remainder of the season. Any new manager at this stage will still have the same problems as McLeish.

Back McLeish, back the team, up the Villa.

Mate well said thats the best post I have read on here for months......take a bow