Randy Lerner

[kippaxvilla2]

Actually if it is Chaka Demus he will be yet another one that teases us until we lose control.

[adrenachrome]

From The Sun. Hilarious witticisms comparing Villa with the the U.S. military omitted.

The Sun

General Charles Krulak says Aston Villa will summon the spirit of the US Marines to escape the drop

Home Garde told: Don’t panic!

GENERAL Charles Krulak says Aston Villa will summon the spirit of the US Marines to escape the drop.

The rock-bottom Midlands outfit are marooned on eight points — a whopping 11 adrift of safety.

And they have had more managers than wins this season!

Tim Sherwood at least guided Villa to a 1-0 victory at Bournemouth on the opening day of the Premier League season.

Following Sherwood’s sacking, new boss Remi Garde has picked up just four points from nine games.

But board member Krulak — reclusive owner Randy Lerner’s right-hand man — claims Villa should draw inspiration from his own glittering military career.

The 73-year-old was a commander in the first Gulf War and also served in Vietnam.

He told SunSport: “I faced way bigger 'losing battles' than this — and won them.

“You can’t tell me this is impossible. Three wins in a row and we are back in the mix.

“That’s what Randy believes and what everyone at the Villa believes. The day you don’t believe is the day you quit.

“Let’s just look at Desert Storm. It was 4am and we were standing next to minefields separating Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. There were trenches filled with gas, massive artillery ready to rain down on us and the threat of chemical attack.

“My next in command looked at me and said, ‘How are we gonna get through this?’

“I said, ‘We’re gonna do it, we’re gonna go through this like a knife through butter’.

“It’s easy to give up but you can’t do that. We fought our way through those minefields and the rest is history.

“Never forget that Randy’s father was also in the US Marines and he shares these values, these beliefs.”

A belief in miracles would probably be handy right now.

Villa have gone 19 games without a Premier League win and still need four points to pass Derby’s record low of 11 points during a Prem season, set in 2008.

There are suspicions Villa will keep their powder dry in this month’s transfer window and save their money for the Championship.

But Krulak added: “I speak to Randy almost every day.

“He is a man of high values and integrity — the equal of anyone I have ever known.

“His word is his bond. Nobody has their sights set on anything other than staying up and Randy is backing the manager 100 per cent.”

[Sexual Ealing]

Well thank fuck for that. I was starting to think we were in a terrible mess.

[Malandro]

From The Sun. Hilarious witticisms comparing Villa with the the U.S. military omitted.

The Sun

General Charles Krulak says Aston Villa will summon the spirit of the US Marines to escape the drop

Home Garde told: Don’t panic!

GENERAL Charles Krulak says Aston Villa will summon the spirit of the US Marines to escape the drop.

The rock-bottom Midlands outfit are marooned on eight points — a whopping 11 adrift of safety.

And they have had more managers than wins this season!

Tim Sherwood at least guided Villa to a 1-0 victory at Bournemouth on the opening day of the Premier League season.

Following Sherwood’s sacking, new boss Remi Garde has picked up just four points from nine games.

But board member Krulak — reclusive owner Randy Lerner’s right-hand man — claims Villa should draw inspiration from his own glittering military career.

The 73-year-old was a commander in the first Gulf War and also served in Vietnam.

He told SunSport: “I faced way bigger 'losing battles' than this — and won them.

“You can’t tell me this is impossible. Three wins in a row and we are back in the mix.

“That’s what Randy believes and what everyone at the Villa believes. The day you don’t believe is the day you quit.

“Let’s just look at Desert Storm. It was 4am and we were standing next to minefields separating Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. There were trenches filled with gas, massive artillery ready to rain down on us and the threat of chemical attack.

“My next in command looked at me and said, ‘How are we gonna get through this?’

“I said, ‘We’re gonna do it, we’re gonna go through this like a knife through butter’.

“It’s easy to give up but you can’t do that. We fought our way through those minefields and the rest is history.

“Never forget that Randy’s father was also in the US Marines and he shares these values, these beliefs.”

A belief in miracles would probably be handy right now.

Villa have gone 19 games without a Premier League win and still need four points to pass Derby’s record low of 11 points during a Prem season, set in 2008.

There are suspicions Villa will keep their powder dry in this month’s transfer window and save their money for the Championship.

But Krulak added: “I speak to Randy almost every day.

“He is a man of high values and integrity — the equal of anyone I have ever known.

“His word is his bond. Nobody has their sights set on anything other than staying up and Randy is backing the manager 100 per cent.”

General Krulak, you sir are a fool.

[Deano's Mullet]

What planet are these Villa executives on? Really?

[Sexual Ealing]

No, but it's like the first Gulf war. Just like it. Remember, all the might of the Iraqi army was bearing down on the plucky Americans, who were only armed with catapults and wet bog roll and yet they STILL WON. That's clearly what we'll do. Well done, the US Marine Corps, and well done us.

[German James]

From The Sun. Hilarious witticisms comparing Villa with the the U.S. military omitted.

The Sun

General Charles Krulak says Aston Villa will summon the spirit of the US Marines to escape the drop

Home Garde told: Don’t panic!

GENERAL Charles Krulak says Aston Villa will summon the spirit of the US Marines to escape the drop.

The rock-bottom Midlands outfit are marooned on eight points — a whopping 11 adrift of safety.

And they have had more managers than wins this season!

Tim Sherwood at least guided Villa to a 1-0 victory at Bournemouth on the opening day of the Premier League season.

Following Sherwood’s sacking, new boss Remi Garde has picked up just four points from nine games.

But board member Krulak — reclusive owner Randy Lerner’s right-hand man — claims Villa should draw inspiration from his own glittering military career.

The 73-year-old was a commander in the first Gulf War and also served in Vietnam.

He told SunSport: “I faced way bigger 'losing battles' than this — and won them.

“You can’t tell me this is impossible. Three wins in a row and we are back in the mix.

“That’s what Randy believes and what everyone at the Villa believes. The day you don’t believe is the day you quit.

“Let’s just look at Desert Storm. It was 4am and we were standing next to minefields separating Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. There were trenches filled with gas, massive artillery ready to rain down on us and the threat of chemical attack.

“My next in command looked at me and said, ‘How are we gonna get through this?’

“I said, ‘We’re gonna do it, we’re gonna go through this like a knife through butter’.

“It’s easy to give up but you can’t do that. We fought our way through those minefields and the rest is history.

“Never forget that Randy’s father was also in the US Marines and he shares these values, these beliefs.”

A belief in miracles would probably be handy right now.

Villa have gone 19 games without a Premier League win and still need four points to pass Derby’s record low of 11 points during a Prem season, set in 2008.

There are suspicions Villa will keep their powder dry in this month’s transfer window and save their money for the Championship.

But Krulak added: “I speak to Randy almost every day.

“He is a man of high values and integrity — the equal of anyone I have ever known.

“His word is his bond. Nobody has their sights set on anything other than staying up and Randy is backing the manager 100 per cent.”

I'd almost forgotten about that baffling old spin-c***. How unpleasant to be reminded.

He still comes across as someone doing a bad ventriloquist act with the corpse of Chemical Ali. How's that for a military fucking allegory?

EDIT: I mean Comical Ali... Chemical wasn't quite so amusing.

[Malandro]

 Sic semper evello mortem tyrannis.

[tomd2103]

What planet are these Villa executives on? Really?

It beggars belief.  Just when you think it can't get any more embarassing, Villa's very own 'Uncle Albert' pops up with one of his war stories.  Is he even still involved with the club in any capacity?

[django]

Maybe he's right! Maybe just like desert storm we think we're up against it but maybe the other teams will actually run away when it comes to it!

I feel better already. Thanks General! You utter bellend.

[luke95]

I'm genuinely starting to think these people are purposely taking the piss out of us fans.

[ROBBO]

Having the likes of him on the board is one of the reasons we are in such a mess, what an absolute fkwit.

[Irish villain]

What planet are these Villa executives on? Really?

It beggars belief.  Just when you think it can't get any more embarassing, Villa's very own 'Uncle Albert' pops up with one of his war stories.  Is he even still involved with the club in any capacity?

These people running the villa have been an embarrassment for a very long time. The mask slipped in 2010 and the performances on the pitch, an the negative records we have absolutely smashed in the meantime, bear testimony to the consequences.

[Gareth]

Just what was required another own goal in the form of the crass stupidity statement from the one who ran away nearly as quickly as MON when the going got tough!  Sticks and stones may have broke his bones but names always hurt him, skin as thin as tracing paper!

Whoever is managing the PR strategy needs a good talking to, now is not the time for brainless tub thumping statements it is time they show some humility and admit THEY have failed this club and map out to all and sundry a plan for the short / medium & long term that might give us some hope.

Short term - how they plan on managing the transfer window in terms of starting the garbage clear out & beginning to give the club some pride back in itself.  Admit what everyone knows, this club is definitely getting relegated & they need to take responsibility for that scenario playing out.

Medium term - how we plan on getting back to the Premiership, at the moment I see the same level of arrogance being being applied, you can imagine the comments would be 'will only be for a year' blah blah!

Long term - how we make sure this doesn't not happen again should we get back to the Premier

There are only three things I want to hear from any member of our board at the moment;
1. The club is sold
2. Sorry
3. I quit

Anything else is meaningless.

[ChicagoLion]

We are building something very special here, a home for bullshitters cowards and nut jobs.
I can gaurantee you one thing, he is way more frightened of facing genuine Villa fans than a bunch of Iraqui conscripts that would run if you shouted bang.
Old demented cowardly fool.