Seats on 7

[Risso]

No. They're starting to like the sound of their own voice.

Far from it mate. Non of us involved in this protest group want to be doing this. There are only three home games left this season though and as we have no desire to have to protest at the start of next season we want to try to keep the focus on Randy Lerner now, call on him to make a statement regarding the concerns we have raised in an open letter to him and also get him to action the three requests with in that open letter. By protesting now we'd like to think it will help ensure the club is in much better shape next season which will mean there is no need to protest.

I disagree. There's been changes to the board and on the managerial side and whilst there's a lot of hard work to be done, it's a start and hopefully a step in the right direction. Leaving the new people to get on with it for now would be the best way forward.

Great. We're still getting relegated with the worst team in memory so I think I'll wait and see if the new board makes any difference first. Bernstein or whoever it was wittering on about the importance of an English boss suggests to me they've learned nothing.   

[Clampy]

No. They're starting to like the sound of their own voice.

Far from it mate. Non of us involved in this protest group want to be doing this. There are only three home games left this season though and as we have no desire to have to protest at the start of next season we want to try to keep the focus on Randy Lerner now, call on him to make a statement regarding the concerns we have raised in an open letter to him and also get him to action the three requests with in that open letter. By protesting now we'd like to think it will help ensure the club is in much better shape next season which will mean there is no need to protest.

I disagree. There's been changes to the board and on the managerial side and whilst there's a lot of hard work to be done, it's a start and hopefully a step in the right direction. Leaving the new people to get on with it for now would be the best way forward.

Great. We're still getting relegated with the worst team in memory so I think I'll wait and see if the new board makes any difference first. Bernstein or whoever it was wittering on about the importance of an English boss suggests to me they've learned nothing.   

Of course we have to wait. Where's the fairness in having a pop at the board when some of them have only been there for a couple of months?

[Chris Smith]

If people want to show their frustration then that is there prerogative and entirely understandable. I am sure that in the scheme of things it will make no material difference and that they probably realise as much. However, with watching  the football being so mind numbing if this is how they want to alleviate the boredom then why not?

[olaftab]

Covering the pitch with white towels at kick off is an excellent idea. Need a hero  to get this going.

[Percy McCarthy]

I think they're running out of ideas. As Edwyn Collins sang, 'too many protest singers, not enough protest songs.'

Or for even older readers, '22 singers, and one microphone'.

[luke95]

When are we protesting against the protesters?

[greenwichvilla]

Don't know if this has been mentioned before but does anyone think that protesting might be actually putting off potential buyers?

"Yeah, mate. Can't be arsed in dealing with that if it all goes wrong".

Just a thought.

[PeterWithe]

As ever, fair to play to those putting effort into these protests. I cant help but think it's all got a bit muddled though.

[olaftab]

Don't know if this has been mentioned before but does anyone think that protesting might be actually putting off potential buyers?

"Yeah, mate. Can't be arsed in dealing with that if it all goes wrong".

Just a thought.

No. Buyers are much more savvy than that.

[VillaAlways]

Don't know if this has been mentioned before but does anyone think that protesting might be actually putting off potential buyers?

"Yeah, mate. Can't be arsed in dealing with that if it all goes wrong".

Just a thought.

Well if the owners were thinking they might be needed to be protested against at some point I wouldn't want them anyway.

I'm sure any prospective owner can see why we are so pissed off now, just like the media can.

[curlytailavfc]

If I was a potential buyer It would be in my favoure all the protests, as lerner will in the end sell for a lower wedge, but Lerner must have dementia as he dont know what the fucks going on

[Des Little]

We could always dump millions of pounds worth of horse shit on the pitch?


Oh.

[Boz]

No. They're starting to like the sound of their own voice.

Far from it mate. Non of us involved in this protest group want to be doing this. There are only three home games left this season though and as we have no desire to have to protest at the start of next season we want to try to keep the focus on Randy Lerner now, call on him to make a statement regarding the concerns we have raised in an open letter to him and also get him to action the three requests with in that open letter. By protesting now we'd like to think it will help ensure the club is in much better shape next season which will mean there is no need to protest.

I disagree. There's been changes to the board and on the managerial side and whilst there's a lot of hard work to be done, it's a start and hopefully a step in the right direction. Leaving the new people to get on with it for now would be the best way forward.

Great. We're still getting relegated with the worst team in memory so I think I'll wait and see if the new board makes any difference first. Bernstein or whoever it was wittering on about the importance of an English boss suggests to me they've learned nothing.   

Of course we have to wait. Where's the fairness in having a pop at the board when some of them have only been there for a couple of months?

Does anyone think these protests are causing Lerner any concern, they don't seem to have so far?

The Protest Group statement speaks about their remit not covering the players, who are a disgrace to the club and a major factor in why we are where we are.  IMO, the only impact at a match to have an effect is to show those players who don't give a toss about Villa they are not wanted at VP, and are the ones who should be targeted.

[Irish villain]

No. They're starting to like the sound of their own voice.

Far from it mate. Non of us involved in this protest group want to be doing this. There are only three home games left this season though and as we have no desire to have to protest at the start of next season we want to try to keep the focus on Randy Lerner now, call on him to make a statement regarding the concerns we have raised in an open letter to him and also get him to action the three requests with in that open letter. By protesting now we'd like to think it will help ensure the club is in much better shape next season which will mean there is no need to protest.

I disagree. There's been changes to the board and on the managerial side and whilst there's a lot of hard work to be done, it's a start and hopefully a step in the right direction. Leaving the new people to get on with it for now would be the best way forward.

Great. We're still getting relegated with the worst team in memory so I think I'll wait and see if the new board makes any difference first. Bernstein or whoever it was wittering on about the importance of an English boss suggests to me they've learned nothing.   

Of course we have to wait. Where's the fairness in having a pop at the board when some of them have only been there for a couple of months?

Er, I think the protests are mostly about the owner. The one common denominator though the villa decline. If he had been more hands on for the last four seasons (being kind) he'd have seen Fox and various other personnel were not up to the job. He wasn't paying attention to the club he owns and this is where we are as a result. The new board with football knowledge is four years too late.

[Nelly]

Lets not forget, these protests aren't a council run thing, it's just a group of fans who have stepped up. They don't owe anyone anything but as far as I can see are just trying to help.