Randy Lerner

[dave.woodhall]

This is making us into a proper dysfunctional basket case. This man is an a***h*** of the highest order. We have become the number one  laughing stock in football world based on our performance and Krooklock gives more material to the detractors out there. Thanks a lot.

And you'd say that to him would you?

This is making us into a proper dysfunctional basket case. This man is an a***h*** of the highest order. We have become the number one  laughing stock in football world based on our performance and Krooklock gives more material to the detractors out there. Thanks a lot.

And you'd say that to him would you?

Wouldn't you ?, you being the voice of H&V & cleary his words have not gone down with plenty on here.

This is why these Fans Forums are usually rubbish. The attendees often have the intention of getting onto the board so they only say what the board will like to hear, instead of what they have been elected for. I can see there is a point in people trying to ensure that a forum, such as this, is not anti-club. But when conversation is stifled, it is poor.

You've been on here five minutes and you've already said anyone who wants dialogue is after being made a director and we're stifling dissent.

[mr underhill]

 sadly every recent blunder can be traced back to Randy - we're up to our necks in shite because of stupid decisions he's made directly or those of others he recruited.

[Clampy]

This is making us into a proper dysfunctional basket case. This man is an a***h*** of the highest order. We have become the number one  laughing stock in football world based on our performance and Krooklock gives more material to the detractors out there. Thanks a lot.

And you'd say that to him would you?

This is making us into a proper dysfunctional basket case. This man is an a***h*** of the highest order. We have become the number one  laughing stock in football world based on our performance and Krooklock gives more material to the detractors out there. Thanks a lot.

And you'd say that to him would you?

Wouldn't you ?, you being the voice of H&V & cleary his words have not gone down with plenty on here.

This is why these Fans Forums are usually rubbish. The attendees often have the intention of getting onto the board so they only say what the board will like to hear, instead of what they have been elected for. I can see there is a point in people trying to ensure that a forum, such as this, is not anti-club. But when conversation is stifled, it is poor.

If you find fan's forum's rubbish, then why are you posting on one?

[Bad English]

This is why these Fans Forums are usually rubbish. The attendees often have the intention of getting onto the board so they only say what the board will like to hear, instead of what they have been elected for. I can see there is a point in people trying to ensure that a forum, such as this, is not anti-club. But when conversation is stifled, it is poor.

I'm only here for the women over-40 thread and Celebrity Deathwatch.

And "Where are you right now?" I love that one.

[PeterWithe]

The British have always been cynics and this board is more cynical than most Brits, it can spot bullshit a mile off and the kind of corporate, 'up and at 'em' babble the General specializes in was never going to go any way to answering the questions about what the fuck has happened.

The Comical Ali analogy was an good one.

[Chris Jameson]

And "Where are you right now?" I love that one.

I've started a Kickstarter campaign to have that made into a film.

[Chris Harte]

Every Villa fan I've spoken to in the real world today seems really annoyed with Gen. Krulak for his words. Some are calling him rude names while others are saying, to paraphrase, "what has Randy's old man being an ex-marine got to do with the Villa?" and the like.

It doesn't sound that different to what is going on in here.

[auntiesledd]

Amongst the rest of the drivel I've just seen from The General, there appears to be a a real peach of an experience he had before givin' the conscripts what-for. Howsabout turning BH into one large minefield & getting the hearty Mr K to get our squad of wasters to attempt to navigate their way through the naughty obsticles - whilst doin' a few keepy-uppies? Captain Micah can show his leadership qualities by going first...

[LeeB]

Amongst the rest of the drivel I've just seen from The General, there appears to be a a real peach of an experience he had before givin' the conscripts what-for. Howsabout turning BH into one large minefield & getting the hearty Mr K to get our squad of wasters to attempt to navigate their way through the naughty obsticles - whilst doin' a few keepy-uppies? Captain Micah can show his leadership qualities by going first...

I bet Guzan wouldn't trip one mine, the fucking hologram.

[Virgil Caine]

Amongst the rest of the drivel I've just seen from The General, there appears to be a a real peach of an experience he had before givin' the conscripts what-for. Howsabout turning BH into one large minefield & getting the hearty Mr K to get our squad of wasters to attempt to navigate their way through the naughty obsticles - whilst doin' a few keepy-uppies? Captain Micah can show his leadership qualities by going first...

Gabby would be safe as he doesn't move much. Westwood can point to where he thinks the mines are, Adama would last one sprint and set them all off, as would Gestede with arms and legs everywhere, NZogbia would be safe, camouflaged in natty green threads.

[kippaxvilla2]

So Dave he cant be a responsible person and as he has now had a long disconnect from the club just turn round and say "No comment"

He could, but as I said, he sees his 'son' being unfairly (in his eyes) attacked. What would you do in that position?

Except does he have any basis for saying that Randy is 100% in support of the survival plan - because the evidence thus far would suggest they are circling the wagons in preparation for relegation.  Just sayin'.

[hvkfa1]

This is making us into a proper dysfunctional basket case. This man is an a***h*** of the highest order. We have become the number one  laughing stock in football world based on our performance and Krooklock gives more material to the detractors out there. Thanks a lot.

And you'd say that to him would you?

This is making us into a proper dysfunctional basket case. This man is an a***h*** of the highest order. We have become the number one  laughing stock in football world based on our performance and Krooklock gives more material to the detractors out there. Thanks a lot.

And you'd say that to him would you?

Wouldn't you ?, you being the voice of H&V & cleary his words have not gone down with plenty on here.

This is why these Fans Forums are usually rubbish. The attendees often have the intention of getting onto the board so they only say what the board will like to hear, instead of what they have been elected for. I can see there is a point in people trying to ensure that a forum, such as this, is not anti-club. But when conversation is stifled, it is poor.

If you find fan's forum's rubbish, then why are you posting on one?

I was referring to forums where elected fans have meetings with the board. The problem is that many of them only represent themselves when they get into such an environment, usually encouraged by the board members present.

[peter w]

So Dave he cant be a responsible person and as he has now had a long disconnect from the club just turn round and say "No comment"

He could, but as I said, he sees his 'son' being unfairly (in his eyes) attacked. What would you do in that position?

So someone in his position cannot use the tiny bit of tact and diplomacy that is necessary? Just because who he is and how old he is doesn't give him carte blanche to say stupid things. He said he's learnt from the pig in mud episode but clearly not.

Yes, he probably could but we all know he is what he is and he isn't going to change now. He shouldn't have said it, he shouldn't have said a lot of things but it's not worth getting worked up about.

In isolation I'd agree. But in a season of humiliation heaped upon humiliation its too easy to get angry and the slightest thing. Even when what has been said is innocuous in the extreme. But, that there has been a reaction from many people here reflects the general mood of 'Oh just fuck-off' that follows just about everything that is being seen. I really don't think that third goal at Sunderland has helped anybody's mood and there is still a general feeling of anger, shame, bitterness, and outrage. That is why he really hasn't caught onto the prevailing mood and why he really ought to have known better.

[cdward]

Is there a survival plan?
The reason we are spending so much time talking about the General, is because no one from the club has told us what the plan is in this transfer window.
Twist or stick?

[sirlordbaltimore]

Imagine not being able to sell an established football club in the Premier League with all the wealth that entails. And then thinking you'll be able to sell it once you've got it relegated ...