The Pit of Misery (All mess in here)

[brian green]

This is all so depressingly reminiscent of the communication lock down Lerner imposed when MON left.  Because nothing is said and because any official pronouncements are robot generated all we have are wild rumour and counter rumour each more corrosive tan the last.

[VinnieChase84]

This is very much similar to th the radio silence under Lerner. The fact that Xia hasn’t even come back to country during the crisis (so far) speaks volumes of his intentions imo.

[Meanwood Villa]

I can't believe no-one called out Stuart for describing McLeish as "not spectacular but did OK". What planet was that on? He was the first of the dross, as everyone knew he would be.

[Risso]

I'd be surprised that we have committed to a contract with Hutton if we're to enter administration.

Maybe he’s handling the administration as a sideline?

[Hookeysmith]

This is very much similar to th the radio silence under Lerner. The fact that Xia hasn’t even come back to country during the crisis (so far) speaks volumes of his intentions imo.

His money and presumably any money issues will be in China so its no surprise he is there.
I would imagine there are serious levels of effort behind the scenes with him trying to cut deals and negotiate money release through various ways.
If images or reports came out he was on holiday then I would be worried but at present I suggest we let him get on with it.

[Clampy]

This is all so depressingly reminiscent of the communication lock down Lerner imposed when MON left.  Because nothing is said and because any official pronouncements are robot generated all we have are wild rumour and counter rumour each more corrosive tan the last.

On the other side of the coin though, I don't see why they should respond to every article John Percy and the like come out with. Anyway, any statements they do make are normally shouted down by people on Facebook and Twitter. I think letting the dust settle is best for now.

[The Edge]

I can't believe no-one called out Stuart for describing McLeish as "not spectacular but did OK". What planet was that on? He was the first of the dross, as everyone knew he would be.

He had a 42% win ratio. One of the highest in donkeys years. Just sayin

[mr underhill]

not with us he didn't - it was 21.4% and we avoided relegation by 2 points. Only 4 home wins. The guy was a total fuckwad.

[Lastfootstamper]

I can't believe no-one called out Stuart for describing McLeish as "not spectacular but did OK". What planet was that on? He was the first of the dross, as everyone knew he would be.

He had a 42% win ratio. One of the highest in donkeys years. Just sayin

We won 7 games. Try 18%.

[eamonn]

I think he included his Rangers tenure.

[The Edge]

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not with us he didn't - it was 21.4% and we avoided relegation by 2 points. Only 4 home wins. The guy was a total fuckwad.

Fookin hell where did I get that stat from then? I stand corrected.

[shipscat]

A mate who works at VP in the offices,  told me the word on the street is we will go into administration next week.

Unfortunately...I've heard something very similar off someone who's been on the money on a number of happenings at Villa Pk and BMH...Although he's saying the important dates are around about the 28/29th.

[JUAN PABLO]

Going back to the Bruce vs Smith debate

I would say Smith for me

Is it four meeting between the two managers the last two seasons

Bruces big squad on big wages vs low budget Smiths team

14 Sep 2016   Aston Villa v Brentford   D   1-1   
31 Jan 2017   Brentford v Aston Villa   L   3-0   
09 Sep 2017   Aston Villa v Brentford   D   0-0   ( brentford the better team by far )
26 Dec 2017   Brentford v Aston Villa   L   2-1

Brentford's football was a lot more dynamic passing the ball quick around the pitch compared to Bruces hoof ball in the game . We made Ryan Woods look Iniesta compared to some of our players and Bruce is yet to beat him .

so with no money and the young players is a yes for Smith to me , out of the two.

[Steve67]

A mate who works at VP in the offices,  told me the word on the street is we will go into administration next week.

Unfortunately...I've heard something very similar off someone who's been on the money on a number of happenings at Villa Pk and BMH...Although he's saying the important dates are around about the 28/29th.

I've heard this too, from the original consortium of British people who want to buy the club. 

[achilles]

I'd be surprised that we have committed to a contract with Hutton if we're to enter administration.

Yes, that would be negligent of duty, if true, but to be honest, absolutely nothing would surprise me any more concerning this joke of a club!