Villa Fans Have Feet On The Ground

He will install hunger and desire

I bet 32RED cannot believe their luck, all this publicity and they haven’t paid a great deal for it. Just proves Doug is not as sharp as he thinks, he’s had it like a kipper.

I am not expecting miracles this first season, a lot depends on whether we get new owners and the transfer budget available now and in January. And injuries of course. But even assuming the squad remains the same, with O'Neill and his two assistants in charge, we could reasonably expect a top 7-10 finish, and no more Darlington-type humiliation in the domestic cup competitions.

If we have a good start and something to give confidence back to the players we can reach top 10. Im a lot more excited than I was a month ago anyway

i believe the contract was on a yearly renewal, failing that, we'll have a billionaire so contracts mean jack when your swimming in dollars !!!. i'm hoping with an amercican in charge we'll get some nubile young cheerleaders. what would be your dream cheerleader team? rules are, 5 in the team and conforming to euro regs, 3 must be homegrown talent. i anticipate your responses.

u have the right man in oneil but done expect too much too soon, he's only just got here

Tylervilla, I think that this argument is absolute bo***x. He doesn't need to spend between £32 and £64 million on a football club in order to build a casino, there are many easier and cheaper ways and he wouldn't have to deal with Ellis either.

I think as supporters go we are a pretty realistic bunch. Lets face it, only a few weeks back we were all readily admitting that we feared a fairly worrying season, culminating possibly in the dreaded drop. We're all obviously setting our sights much higher now, but without getting carried away.

Lets not get too carried away! He isnt going to turn us into champions over night. I'd be happy with a top 2 finish! ;) lol

We have at least two reasonable players for every position, except right midfield. Defintely enough in the locker for a top ten finish and with the luck of the draw, a good cup run. However I believe it will be next season before we will be able to se what is really achieveable. The new owners will be in place and MON will have had a full season to see exactly what is required. Do not be surprised if we play 5-3-2 in the first instance, although we have a manger who has the ability to adapt and change if required. One of the most important aspects though is the level of support the team receives. With new owners in place, MON as manager and some of the best admission prices in the league there should be 40,000 every game. If not, we can then not complain if players want to go and play on a bigger stage. It looks as if it about to come right both on and off the pitch, shame on any supposed supporters who do not get there hand in their pocket and buy a season ticket. Not only for themselves, but there wives/girlfriends and kids. Now we will really see who supports the club and those who just pretend to by making excuses as why they can not attend. As for my earlier point on formations I think the first game of the season we will see 5-3-2 with the line up likely to be (subject to injury/availability) ....... Sorenson, Delaney, Hughes (Laursen if fit), Mellberg, Ridgewell, Samuel - Hendrie, Davies, Barry - Angel, and Baros. Subs: Berson, Bouma, Moore, Agbonlahor, Taylor. This leaves Berger, Phillips, Cahill, Gardner, McCann, Whittingham and The Twins. Just a thought.