Fans Worried Over Villa Future

[JD]

To be honest Dave when it became more organised it became less indiscriminate IMHO and firms tended to want to take each other on. Prior to it being organised it seemed anyone was fair game.  ](*,)

[peter w]

What's it like at games in New Zealand JD? Australia, Robbo? In whatever sport it manifests itself. I suppose its different in countries where away fans aren't prevalent.

[fatron]

I'm a bit worried this thread has been hijacked by football hooligans!!!  :smt002

At least it lessens the worry of what to worry about now that Doug has gone!!!!  :-k

[peter w]

Not so fatron. Its just that us professional worriers are constantly looking to broaden our worrying horizon. I worry even more now that Doug has gone (3 words I didn't hink I'd ever put together in a sentence). We're all getting excited a believe that the new wave of Villa world dominance is upon us. What if, what if it doesn't happen? How many false dawns will we have. What if we lose tonigt and that goodwill and momentum grind to a shuddering halt. What if the money we have earmarked for the 'right' players in Jan, becomes panic money to get us out of trouble? You think we've stopped worrying Not on your nelly mate.

[dave.woodhall]

I'm worried that as our 250 approaches some Johhny Come Lately will come out of nowhere and grab the glory.

[peter w]

I'm worried that as our 250 approaches some Johhny Come Lately will come out of nowhere and grab the glory.

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[MysticRaven]

Its nice to see that we still have something to worry about even now that DoogieDastardly has gone. Hope you are all well & enjoying the new era at VP!  :scarf:  :scarf:

[JD]

Not really a problem here Peter, never seen any violence at any sport in NZ. A bit of banter between Kiwis and English at a Cricket International & Rugby when the lions came over, but nothing more than that.
Have been to Canterbury v Otago rugby matches (the South Island derby) and fans are not segregated and generally have a beer together and a laugh (all the violence happens on the pitch).

The only complaint I've ever heard is from Aucklanders, who don't get a good reception in Christchurch and that is only because the Canterbury fans boo the Auckland players etc (they got upset with it, bless 'em).

[peter w]

Morning JD.

Is New Zealand really just like a sleepy village? As thats the impression I get of it. There should be more Moaris v Whites in any sport. That may get the pulses going for the true locals. The foreign folk could play for the Treaty of Waitangi (sp) to be re-introduced. Moaris could play for calling New Zealand what they like, and holding the reigns of government. Might end in a civil war fair enough, but at least it would shake the place up a bit.

Or is it okay as it is?

[Willie Anderson]

Ian Taylor played for Forest Green, i remember now! #-o

Ian Taylor played for Moor Green

[Simon Barron]

I think Tony Daley and Nigel Spink played for Forest Green

[JD]

NZ a sleepy village Peter.  8-[  Are you kidding. Queenstown is known as the adventure capital of the world. If you want an adrenalin rush come to NZ.  \/  

Yeah you're right, it is a bit sleepy and that's just the way I like it.  :smt015  

As most Maori's are now interbred with the White folk it is hard to know who is pure Maori/part Maori or neither (they could be Samoan or Tongan). My brother in law is a very white red haired European, who is also one eighth Maori (you wouldn't think so to look at him).

[peter w]

I tell you what is a truly bizarre sight- white pakistani's. There's one who works in our Club behind the bar who looks like Boris Becker. Thanks to the legacy of Alex The Great I guess. But in the Northern areas there are many white locals. Very very strange.

[ROBBO]

I am so glad it's Friday.

[peter w]

I am so glad it's Friday.

Who are you again?