Concrete Ron deal done

[olaftab]

It's one of those situations where neither side is in the right or wrong and that could have been resolved by better communication from each side.

He's been quoted as saying the Villa 'apologised for the way they acted' so that suggests we fucked something up.

Or he's trying to save face.

May be  its just a cultural thing. If a colleague says to me "sorry about not being around yesterday but can we sort this job now?" they are just being polite rather than making an outright apology. Maybe that's what we said and Ron said we have apologised?

[gervilla]

Everybody apologises to Concrete Ron.

[VILLA MOLE]

sorry ron

[Toronto Villa]

Does seem from his interest in Cresswell that PL is after a left back and if Ipswich want to be silly he will look elsewhere

The fact that Ipswich have already gone and purchased a new left back leads me to believe that the Cresswell deal isn't too far off.

Is he a Left Back then? I've heard his name on here a bit but do you know what he's like? Is he any good?

Apparently. Bit of a cultured left foot. I've heard him being compared to Baines and we'll all be delighted if that's the case. Apparently Ipswich fans are little gutted which is always a great sign

[timeoutbigbar]

Concrete fucking Ron.

[UK Redsox]

Concrete Ron was the fifth Beatle

[GordonCowansisthegreatest]

Looks like our "Team" Captain is sorted now!!!

Far from it. 

He's a squad member as it is is the way I see it.  A number of sterling performances and an ability to lead and show his passion for the club might get him to that position at some stage later.

Through all the friendlies so far, the armband has been shared around, to me Lambert has been keeping it warm till his own man came in.
Now he's here. I don't think it'll be long before he's wearing it.

[timeoutbigbar]

Looks like our "Team" Captain is sorted now!!!

Far from it. 

He's a squad member as it is is the way I see it.  A number of sterling performances and an ability to lead and show his passion for the club might get him to that position at some stage later.

Through all the friendlies so far, the armband has been shared around, to me Lambert has been keeping it warm till his own man came in.
Now he's here. I don't think it'll be long before he's wearing it.

Otherwise it'll be given to that famous 'leader of men' - Darren Bent.  I think if he has a bit about him and is the sort of vocal character he seems like then I'd have no complaints with him as captain.

[Dave]

Not that it matters who wears the piece of black elastic any more than it matters who washes their shorts the day before the match.

[PeterWithesShin]

I have no problem with a new signing getting the armband.

[jeowje]

Concrete fucking Ron.

Shut up Stompy

[villadelph]

I have no problem with a new signing getting the armband.

New gaffer and new captain to light a spark under some players who have been in cruise control these last few years. I don't see why he shouldn't get the armband. He gave up Champions League football to join an above average English side. We must praise him for that, and if he shows he's capable of properly leading the team than so be it.

[*shellac*]

To quote The Pointer Sisters, I'm So Excited.

[willywombat]

 I'm absolutely delighted with the way Lambert is setting about the job and I really believe Concrete Ron is just the type of character we need about the place at this point in time

[Matt Collins]

That sort of dominant centre back is exactly what Clark needs. Not the fastest pair though are they?