Manager Attempts To Calm Supporters

Hard to bear at the moment, but actions speak louder than words. I don't think there's any need to panic, but this period of time can be likened to christmas. Waiting to open presents is one thing but we all knoe you save the big surprise till last as it always leaves a lasting impression. UTV

Keep the faith. Scouse Red Fans are panicking about there lack of spending too. They're getting really edgy. There's no need for us to do the same. In MON we trust (well at least some of us do!).

Be patient for god sake, these things take time, most players and managers are only just getting back off holiday. Deals have been done, they just need to be finalised. There are some big signings about to be unveiled, all is fine. Don't prove O'Dreary wright by acting fickle. Preperations for a big press conferance are already under way, so something is about to happen. I can assure people they will be smiling soon, very soon. UTV

I agree that prices are ridiculous and that Villa should probably stay well away,but if we are stalling because prices are too high another team will come in and pay the asking price.There is overcharging on every player except with ones we sell (if Davis goes for 4 mil).We started the summer needing about 4 players at least,how many do we need now?If O Neill hasn't got signings already done then he's made a mess of this window.

Well said yamyam. Act in haste. Repent a leisure. All good things come to those who wait. Patience is a virtue. He who laughs last, laughs longest.The proof will be in the pudding. It is a marathon not a sprint. I have just put on a bubble perm wig and a big moustache for this next bit ............. calm down, calm down, day do do dat doe dont day (only works in a scouse accent but you can guess what I am getting at). Keep the faith. No doubt 48 will come on here to shoot me down in flames but he is as entitled to his opinion as I am mine, and I actually think he does it with a good heart and with the best of intentions, no matter how we think he comes across.

What about the people stuck on the Titanic waiting for it to sink? Not a good outcome for those poor *****ers was it? Or what about when you were naughty at school and you were waiting for your dad to get home, to give you a few slaps. I never enjoyed waiting for that.

Interesting point of view macka except the people who suffered most on the titanic were the ones that jumped ship first. Those that put their faith in the safety rafts faired the best. As for waiting for your Dad to come home, it is all in the wording. When I got into trouble as a kid my Mom used to whack me. To avoid this, before she would whack me I would say "whatever you do, don't tell Dad". So she assumed telling the old man was a bigger punishment! In reality, the old man was a big softie who used to tell me not to do it again. So it actually worked out better to wait for my Dad rather than immediately take the punishment my old lady was dishing out. So fella. Stand firm in the trenches and wait until you see the whites of the eyes of those who mean you harm, then let them have it with both barrels. The alternative is to panic, and try to convince everybody to be as negative as possible. Unfortunately this is how Villa fans have been over years and the club felt a few panic buys would keep the supporters quiet. Times are a changing and the Ellis philosophy has gone. The club have reitterated that there is a five and ten year plan. They have said we should expect exciting transfer activity. They never said it would happen by a certain date. Keep the faith.

Am I on the right site - trenchs, titanc (rhymes with panic) and a billion metaphors! She'll right on the night! No Worries mate.

Deflated,i`d had a tip off 2 were coming in today but we don`t look in the same league as Spurs,Newcastle. Big headline today is Berger extending deal when i thought he already had!

In all things AVFC I fully and firmly believe. New signings will most certainly arrive as indicated by MON and the board, and this great club of ours will be in a stronger, healthier position, ready to face the trials and tribulations that the upcoming campaign has to offer. Sit tight me hearties!!

I wonder of there is a strategy here: the players we want are at big clubs. Once these clubs sign players then some of their existing ones will become available and in we go. After all we cannot compete for those seeking CL football, we want those in the next tier down who are not looking to move - yet!

Things do seem to be moving slowly but honestly can you see Villa NOT signing anyone after letting so many players go.

reo-coker is a good player, but you need another good striker to work alongside carew who is a class act and has only shown glimpses of his true ability so far.