Riley - When Will It Happen

[kippaxvilla2]

Then the club need to come out with a strong rebuttal then given the nature of the allegations.  I bet they don't.

[Hoppo]

Which part/parts are wrong Dave?

[Ian.]

Well when you read that article it goes a long way to understanding how alarmingly terrible we have become. We have been quite poor for a while but when you think it could not have got any worse after Lambert left we have nose dived at an incredible rate.

I get the impression Garde has been handed a complete raw deal, probably Sherwood too. Although the I'm not too sure the later quite understood the real depth to our problems.

Thank fuck we appointed Hollis and co when we have. If this would have gone any longer we would surely free fall for longer. I'm not saying we won't but at least the truth and real issues are being uncovered.

[peter w]

That's the last thing they should do.

[kippaxvilla2]

Why?  If this article is bullshit then they need to say so.  How many times have we had to take guff like this from local and national media alike only to standby and let it happen?  Not that I think it is all crap of course.

[dave.woodhall]

Why?  If this article is bullshit then they need to say so.  How many times have we had to take guff like this from local and national media alike only to standby and let it happen?  Not that I think it is all crap of course.

Equally, how many clubs deny bullshit/exaggerated stories?

[wozwebs]

Potential buyers this says http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/aston-villa-deadlock-boss-remi-7636558

[Ian.]

There probably is some bullshit in that story, however there's probably also a lot of truth, hence the obvious problems being witnessed every game.

[PeterWithesShin]

Why?  If this article is bullshit then they need to say so.  How many times have we had to take guff like this from local and national media alike only to standby and let it happen?  Not that I think it is all crap of course.

Equally, how many clubs deny bullshit/exaggerated stories?

How many clubs have as much negative press as we have this season? Almost seems like open season on us, would be nice for the club to fire back occasionally.

[dave.woodhall]

Why?  If this article is bullshit then they need to say so.  How many times have we had to take guff like this from local and national media alike only to standby and let it happen?  Not that I think it is all crap of course.

This season, last season, every season. Our media relations are dreadful but again, other clubs don't seem to bother denying stuff either.

Equally, how many clubs deny bullshit/exaggerated stories?

How many clubs have as much negative press as we have this season? Almost seems like open season on us, would be nice for the club to fire back occasionally.

[Matt C]

Why?  If this article is bullshit then they need to say so.  How many times have we had to take guff like this from local and national media alike only to standby and let it happen?  Not that I think it is all crap of course.

Equally, how many clubs deny bullshit/exaggerated stories?

How many clubs have as much negative press as we have this season? Almost seems like open season on us, would be nice for the club to fire back occasionally.

Much like the team we meekly roll over.

[peter w]

There are certain things that have to be kept to a degree in-house. You start responding to one thing then you have to reply to everything because the first time you don't it will be interpreted negatively. Its counter-productive. The fact that we have the right people investigating what the bloody hell is going on is a major boost and it does feel invigourated behind the scenes.  But real questions must be asked of randy Lerner in taking so long to even try and deal with the problems behind the scenes.

We're now in a bit of a paradox. We get Lerner to sell up and the new buyer will want to bring his own people in and we've seen how that's worked. Stick with Lerner and we have a better chance of getting right with the current set-up.

[Toronto Villa]

Not defending the players here but when you see the club behind the scenes in such disarray then is it wonder it makes it down to every other area of the club? I'm sure Hollis, King and Bernstein are walking the corridors of Villa Park every so often shaking their heads and saying "fucking hell" under their breath at the newest discovery. Some intern scurrying behind hastily making notes.

[croatian]

For the first time in a long time I can almost see a ray of sunshine.
 
Shocking news today, but if the truth, all the truth, comes out, whether it be by carefully placed leaks or club statements  then I can see bridges being built betwixt fans and club.

It's an opportunity for the hierarchy to put behind them obfuscation, papering over the cracks and silence. (Listening Randy?)

Overstating perhaps, but almost like the Truth and Reconciliation exercise in South Africa, where cards are put on the table, an acceptance that we've hit rock bottom and the rebuilding can commence in an open and honest manner.

Ask any alcoholic, rock bottom is a great place to build solid foundations.

I can see an opportunity to begin the long trek back to where we belong. Just an opportunity. That's all it is.

Just a thought........

[West Derby Villan]

Unbelievable, what a shambles our club has become. Hollies has his work cut out to stop the rot. yes Lerner does seem culpable but the guys he hired were just taking the piss