Unbelievable

That's my optimistic assessment as well, otherwise Kinnear not signing the contract doesn't make sense. I am still nervous about the appointment they actually do make though. Hopefully we will be "pleasantly surprised". Yep, because all of their 'cunning ploys' so far have turned out so well... How many times have we thought 'they must have a plan', 'they wouldn't be so stupid as to do what they seem to be doing, it must be part of some elaborate behind the scenes motive'... It's not, there's no plan, no decoy, they are stupid f***ing idiots who risk destroying the club by making THE WORST managerial appointment in our club's history. Agreed. What 80 and Big Tron are saying redefines wishful thinking. Unfortunately, there's not much evidence to support their theory and I fully expect Kinnear to take them up on their offer if and when he recovers to full fitness.

The only thing Llambias meant when he was talking about "being an Aston Villa" was that their owner didn't spent very much at all in their first two seasons, helped balance the debt, and then slowly moved forward. But, if you hate Ashley you're not really willing to look at that anyway. Ashley won't make money until we are challenging in the league, why can't anyone see that? The past regime pocketed over 150 millions pounds while Ashley has pocketed ZERO so far. He's not penny pinching for the sake of lining his own pockets, he's making sure the club is on an even keel before we push forward and make our moves up the table. It has been almost three years since Lerner bought the Villains and they are just now moving up the league. Cut Ashley some slack and let him balance the books before we start calling for his head. In the next year or two we're going to have one of the best academies producing youngsters in the country and we'll be making our way up the table. That's what their "five year plan" is all about; keep us in the Prem, funnel through very useful youngsters, and slowly invest in the team in a competent and responsible manner. For real!? We'll undoubtedly be challenging for WORLD DOMINATION in five years time! It's funny how other clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea and Man U haven't figured out how easy it is to bring the world's best 17-18 year olds in.. Oh, what's that you're saying? They are? And they actually spend real money on getting the very best ones in as well..? Bugger..

This post stands out like a diamond amongst the dirt surrounding it. Well done.

This has been done before..

Ameobi was anything but decent. Absolutely shocking performance.

If the clause will be activated after 10 matches...what the f*** is this? Give him a decent chance if you're gonna play him... He could have come on for Ameobi earlier like.. There never was a clause it was rubbish paper talk I'm not saying there was... Ameobi being shocking the entire match, why wait till injury time to give Xisco a chance?

Yes, 3 points!!

If the clause will be activated after 10 matches...what the f*** is this? Give him a decent chance if you're gonna play him... He could have come on for Ameobi earlier like..

Xisco..? Wtf

Lovenkrands looks a good addition to the squad. If he remains fit, will we keep him longer? Looks like a better forward player than most of our recognised strikers..

15 minutes of this..? We'll never last..

Oh shit...

Ameobi a constant threath..? Wtf..

Good play Duff again.. Ameobi needs shooting. It will be so frustrating seeing him after this season knowing all we had to do is not offer him a new contract..

AMEOBI FFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why? We're 2 goals in the clear and they're not exactly running us over atm..

Uh oh, kiss of death..

Too right.. Offence punishable by straight jacket as far as I am concerned..

We've spent money have we? we wish!

Have you forgotten how bad Smith was?

Ameobi wizwardry.. Wasn't a foul either..

Great corner..

Yes, Saylor scores!!!!