Stanley Victor Collymore

[Axl Rose]

Some of the behaviour in his personal life has been bad. I'm sure it's the same for most people. I cannot condone his beating of a woman, and rightly so.

However, as a football player, I liked him a lot. I remember one particular game against Spurs in 1998 (Dublin's debut), where he was on fire. Him, Dublin and Merson-jesus christ, what I'd give for that trio now.

As for twitter and the media-Twitter in general seems absolutely rammed with degenerates. Some attitudes and opinions are truly laughable-that some people can get away with murder on there as regards to what they say(bigotry, hatred, racism, homophobia) means I'll never be setting up an account whilst I live on this Earth. Maybe it's just the football media side of Twitter and certain fans that post that I'm referring to, as I've never looked at any other topics/news items.

Anyway, I like Stan for the simple reason that he will not stop having a dig at our dreadful board and their ineptitude. Fair play to him for that.

[Pat McMahon]

I thought SVC had sacked Twitter off a while back after they'd refused to act on racist abuse he'd received.

Regarding who he supported, I'd always assumed it was Wolves in the past - during his Liverpool days when they'd not got a Saturday game he'd regularly be seen watching games at The Molyneux. His performances for Villa didn't make me change my mind much. Additionally, I used to work with someone who knew him from school. He described him as a Wolves fan who was always in fights.

An important point was made earlier that hasn't been dwelled on; one of the attendees suggesting that there was no laughter. Was SVC being played up by someone, or is it an attempt at self promotion?

I gather he is still on medication for his depression. Not and excuse for battering a former weather presenter, but perhaps an explanation for his out-of-sorts form for Villa.

You're never cured of depression once you've had a severe depressive episode, you're always a depressive waiting for the next episode.

Most psychiatrists these days will prescribe a lowish dose of a mild anti depressive as a preventive measure and to soften the blow when the inevitable happens. It will also make ramping up to full dosage quicker if required.

Spot on Villa in Denmark.

[brian green]

Well said VID. Much needed voice of informed maturity.

[Villafirst]

Collymore tells it from the heart. He's right, almost too much apathy and acceptance from some sections of the support. Lerner deserves both barrels on his tenure which has dragged the club into a complete mess over the last 5 years.

[Smirker]

Yeah live and let live, he only hit a woman. Can't think why anyone finds that the actions of a scumbag.

He was punished for it and as far as I know he's never done it again. Perhaps he's been rehabilitated. Has that crossed your mind at all?

I'll stick to thinking that anyone that punches and kicks a woman in the head multiple times and threatens to kill her is a scumbag.

Is this true? I remember him saying he struck her once with an open hand and would have gone to court over it but Ulrika didn't want to. I think this was about three years ago.

[Smirker]

Regarding the Ulrika incident, I think we can all agree what a disgusting thing it was that he did. He can have absolutely no excuses for it but it was a long   time ago and it's something I think and hope he'll regret every day for the rest of his life.

As for his rant today, well it was all a bit 'me me me' wasn't it really? I mean, what's with all this 'I'm off to concentrate on the other 91 clubs' all about? Can you imagine someone like Ian Taylor coming out with a comment like that? What he should be doing instead of getting on his high horse and picking fights with the board on the eve of a local derby, is using his platform to encourage every Villa fan to get behind the team tomorrow and for the rest of the season. 'See you at Bescot' just doesn't cut it from a man who says 'my team Aston Villa' on Talksport every 5 minutes.

I've seen that sort of stuff from Villa fans on my Twitter feed.

[ZhongYi]

Some good views here particularly the Dwight Yorke comment earlier. Was TV show once where Stan's intention of making his views forthright first cae when he did a realiity tv show as a member of a celebrity mock jury including Jeffrey Archer and Micheal Portillo. He was a strong voice on that although he did ask for the barrister with 3 kids' phone number.  Dspite that it was clear even then he fancied himself as a person to get his views across. And re talkSPORT any Villa link on TS imo is good as we have had a few good ones down the years, Houghton, Townsend, Gray etc. Dont think many other clubs have that kind of link with that station certainly not presenter wise anyway.

[brontebilly]

Tbh I'll never forgive his antics while a player at AVFC. He ruined our best side in 20 years and Brian Little never recovered as a manager from dealing with him either. Look at the pests in our dressing room now, Gabby, Nzogbia etc, SVC trumps them and more with his outrageous unprofessionalism.

Showed his outrageous talent at Forest but the warning signs were firmly on when his stint at Liverpool was coming to an end.

[Nev]

There is no point blaming Collymore for being crap at Villa, the signs were there. It was a risk buying him and it didn't pay off.

I was one of the few that were less than enthused about his arrival, and then had to sit and watch my fears played out on the pitch.

Although it's nice to have such a rare thing as a positive voice regarding Villa in the media, I think he takes it too far, particularly cheering in the press box. It's unprofessional and calls into question his ability to view the game from a neutral standpoint.

Is he really Villa? It appears that he has contradicted his current loyalty on many occasions but that is probably down to his complex, and ultimately flawed personality.

As for his outburst this week, it's pretty juvenile and does him no favours.

Still, after hearing those two clowns post Leicester last week on Talksport, Collymore is like a giant of broadcasting and a genius at reading the game.

[kippaxvilla2]

A lot of people have been asking for one of us to be representative of us either in the boardroom or in the press. 

We get one here and because he's annoyed some people a few times he isn't the right sort of snow on the lines so to speak.  We do come across as whinging gits at times (and I'm one of them).

[FarEastVilla]

From what I can remember Stan had the choice of us or Liverpool at the time , and he went to Liverpool , and thereafter us. We never saw the best of him for us and as fans we and the manager at the time we thought he was the missing link in the team that season to push us towards the title or top 3 finish - I could be wrong on all above - HOWEVER , whether its Prince William, Cameron,  Our Nige (Nigel Kennedy) Tom Hanks , I treat them as a Villa brother - Stan always sings our praises and is a genuine fan. And as an ex  Villa  player I may not appreciate him as much as a high profile  / successful commentator/pundit /journalist. quite  I am proud that this well known celebrity pundit  is a Villa fan ...and one of us. When I turn on to Talk Sport and hear Stan , the first thing through my mind when I hear is voice is 1- Villa Fan 2 - Football Pundit 3 - Ex Villa Player.  (Sorry to all those other Villa celebs I left out...)

[Rigadon]

I have no feelings either way for Stan Collymore.   The rant is pathetic though.  As if we;re supposed to be grateful he's a fan and says so on the radio.  Deary me.

[IAmTheOneIanOlney]

It all seemed to spring from one person tweeting about the "erupted with laughter" thing, despite many others then discrediting that.

He can be very good (as a football pundit) or very embarrassing (as a social/political commentator), and this abdication as King of the Villa Fans is just a bit childish.

[UK Redsox]

Walking up the slope to The Hawthorns I overheard a bloke say that SVC should be on the Board

[aj2k77]

I wouldn't want someone on the board, involved in any decisions, who is likely to throw a tantrum and his toys out of the pram at the smallest of slights or when he doesn't get his own way.