Poyet cool with budget (From The Argus)
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Poyet cool with budget
5:00pm Wednesday 23rd May 2012 in Sport By Andy Naylor
Gus Poyet is relaxed after talks with Tony Bloom
Gus Poyet has quelled fears that budget restrictions could hasten his departure from Albion.
And he has saluted his flourishing partnership with head of football David Burke.
Poyet made constant references to the bottom-half budget last season while trying to keep the Seagulls in play-off contention in the Championship.
Seeing their ambitious Uruguayan manager linked with other jobs has become a fact of life for Albion but Poyet has revealed a relaxed frame of mind after thrashing out the budget for next season with chairman Tony Bloom.
He said: “Like always we are not going to tell everyone but it is the way it is and I know where I am standing, so everything is clear, no surprises. Everything is fine.
“It’s not about increasing or not increasing, it’s about how you use the budget, if you use part of the money to buy or not, so it depends on things that happen.
“It’s very difficult to know if we are going to get more (money) but I suppose it could be a little bit more and we are going to try to manage the situation in a different way.”
Poyet has developed a close working relationship with Burke, who Albion poached in January from Southampton.
He said: “We need to start thinking in the long term and players finishing contracts.
“That is something a club needs to have sorted out. There have been different people in the head of football operations role. When I arrived it was Barry Lloyd, then it was John Stephenson for a little while, now David has been at the club for six months.
“With the academy coming and things like that you need to start thinking when we make contracts how many finish at the same time. It happens at so many clubs, you have got ten finishing contracts one year and then no one and you have got 25 players under contract, which is a nightmare.
“Those situations, now that we are settled, are going to be easier to manage.
“It’s very, very good with David and I think it’s going to get better and better. He understands what I want. We have got a great relationship. We speak to each other every day and the more we get to know each other the better it will become.”
Comments(55)
Seagull83
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5:29pm Wed 23 May 12
Hovite
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5:49pm Wed 23 May 12
Gus is in a much better position here with complete knowledge of our club philosophy and project ethic.
Villa Park is dated as a stadium and cannot be compared to the Amex, so it would be quite underwhelming working there as a manager.
mark by the sea
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5:53pm Wed 23 May 12
Alfie T
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5:55pm Wed 23 May 12
7Rookie wrote:Forget Villa,I've got more money for transfers than they have.Gus won't want to follow an empty cart,a northern saying I'm informed!
Wish Villa would hurry up and appointment someone so any rumours can be put to bed regarding them
davidinsouthampton
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6:10pm Wed 23 May 12
gordongull
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6:30pm Wed 23 May 12
Ken from Beamish
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7:09pm Wed 23 May 12
mark by the sea wrote:MBTS - think you sum it up well. Gus has demonstrated he can organise a side to compete in the Championship, so Tony ready to increase the budget to push for promotion. Expecting some experienced signings - I think he may need 5 rather than 3, and hope most will appear in the next month. Gus seems very relaxed at the moment, so management and board clearly on same wavelength. Interesting to hear today that he has been in touch with Di Matteo, maybe there is an interest in a Chelsea youngster, perhaps on season long loan ... ?
play down the budget, However I have been told Gus has enough to win the league, promotion is now the only thing that matters for next season, The extra seats need to be filled to take the club forward... that means getting players who will fill seats. three top players of excellent quality needed.
HOVEPARKRESIDENT
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7:19pm Wed 23 May 12
Clean Sheet
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7:25pm Wed 23 May 12
Albion In Staffs
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7:34pm Wed 23 May 12
Hovite wrote:Compensation is only based around the value of the contract not a figure plucked out of the air!
Any club that wanted Gus would probably have to compensate us with about £5m and entice him with a substantial budget to spend on players. Plus it is a shambles there player wise, the whole team needs to be re-built very quickly.
Gus is in a much better position here with complete knowledge of our club philosophy and project ethic.
Villa Park is dated as a stadium and cannot be compared to the Amex, so it would be quite underwhelming working there as a manager.
And forget the budget, Villa is actually a club that would suit an up and coming manager. There's no leverage for a major name but they're in a position where the only way is up. A move to that club for someone like Gus would be low risk. Your thoughts on the stadium are blinkered. Dont be fooled, but like you, I'll be glad when they appoint elsewhere.
ballantrrae
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8:00pm Wed 23 May 12
mark by the sea wrote:I believe season ticket sales have been going well at BHA with most of the 3,200 extra seats in the East stand sold.
play down the budget, However I have been told Gus has enough to win the league, promotion is now the only thing that matters for next season, The extra seats need to be filled to take the club forward... that means getting players who will fill seats. three top players of excellent quality needed.
Based on that, roughly an extra £1,600,00 revenue has been generated against a year ago.
It is therefore not unreasonable to suppose that Poyet's budget will be up on last year by £600,000 to £800,000.
Poyet's net spend 12 months ago was around £3 million (CMS £2.5 mill., Buckley £1 mill., Hoskins £500,000, Harley £250,000, Vincelot £100,000 with around £1,500,000 coming from the sale of Bennett).
Given a budget approaching £4 million and the quality of some players being released, Poyet ought to be able to make some interesting signings.
Remember that arguably Poyet's best signing last year Vicente didn't cost anything (no fee to another club).
Hovite
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8:06pm Wed 23 May 12
Albion In Staffs wrote:Ok, how much do you think it would cost to buy out a manager with a four year contact? I suspect that it is a lot more than you think.
Hovite wrote:Compensation is only based around the value of the contract not a figure plucked out of the air!
Any club that wanted Gus would probably have to compensate us with about £5m and entice him with a substantial budget to spend on players. Plus it is a shambles there player wise, the whole team needs to be re-built very quickly.
Gus is in a much better position here with complete knowledge of our club philosophy and project ethic.
Villa Park is dated as a stadium and cannot be compared to the Amex, so it would be quite underwhelming working there as a manager.
And forget the budget, Villa is actually a club that would suit an up and coming manager. There's no leverage for a major name but they're in a position where the only way is up. A move to that club for someone like Gus would be low risk. Your thoughts on the stadium are blinkered. Dont be fooled, but like you, I'll be glad when they appoint elsewhere.
Big club, out of date stadium, def not blinkered.
http://en.wikipedia.
org/wiki/File:Villa_
Park.jpg
If Gus wanted to get into the Prem fast Villa could be a way, but if the club is not secure in itself it could also be his downfall.
Martin O'neill, a manager who I rate highly, left Villa after 4 years because of lack of budget ambition and direction.
fairweathersupporter
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8:07pm Wed 23 May 12
HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:They sell lager as well but i guess you were working and couldn't drink anyway. Which stand do you look at? Yellow or orange fluorescent?
Hasten his departure!! The only reason he hasn't gone is because nobody else actually wants him. Being linked is totally different to being wanted. I was linked to buying a disgusting pint of Harvey's at the Amex. Truth is I wouldn't touch that muck even if it was free. Whatever the budget is, it is not in safe hands. I wouldn't trust him with a quid for a loaf of bread. He'd come back with an out of date reduced mouldy old baguette.
Perhaps you should work behind the bar. Then of course you would be the bar steward.
fairweathersupporter
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8:12pm Wed 23 May 12
Hovite wrote:I think Villa will look to Premier experience. There's a lot of good managers out there with a better CV than Gus.
Albion In Staffs wrote:Ok, how much do you think it would cost to buy out a manager with a four year contact? I suspect that it is a lot more than you think.
Hovite wrote:Compensation is only based around the value of the contract not a figure plucked out of the air!
Any club that wanted Gus would probably have to compensate us with about £5m and entice him with a substantial budget to spend on players. Plus it is a shambles there player wise, the whole team needs to be re-built very quickly.
Gus is in a much better position here with complete knowledge of our club philosophy and project ethic.
Villa Park is dated as a stadium and cannot be compared to the Amex, so it would be quite underwhelming working there as a manager.
And forget the budget, Villa is actually a club that would suit an up and coming manager. There's no leverage for a major name but they're in a position where the only way is up. A move to that club for someone like Gus would be low risk. Your thoughts on the stadium are blinkered. Dont be fooled, but like you, I'll be glad when they appoint elsewhere.
Big club, out of date stadium, def not blinkered.
http://en.wikipedia.
org/wiki/File:Villa_
Park.jpg
If Gus wanted to get into the Prem fast Villa could be a way, but if the club is not secure in itself it could also be his downfall.
Martin O'neill, a manager who I rate highly, left Villa after 4 years because of lack of budget ambition and direction.
mark by the sea
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8:27pm Wed 23 May 12
ballantrrae wrote:three top players of the calibre of Heskey, centre mid and another striker all ex premiership .. then another big centreback, and quality keeper.. lots are around on a free but wages may be a stumbling block.. Heskey or Carew would be great signings, Heskey would be a real force at this level.
mark by the sea wrote: play down the budget, However I have been told Gus has enough to win the league, promotion is now the only thing that matters for next season, The extra seats need to be filled to take the club forward... that means getting players who will fill seats. three top players of excellent quality needed.I believe season ticket sales have been going well at BHA with most of the 3,200 extra seats in the East stand sold. Based on that, roughly an extra £1,600,00 revenue has been generated against a year ago. It is therefore not unreasonable to suppose that Poyet's budget will be up on last year by £600,000 to £800,000. Poyet's net spend 12 months ago was around £3 million (CMS £2.5 mill., Buckley £1 mill., Hoskins £500,000, Harley £250,000, Vincelot £100,000 with around £1,500,000 coming from the sale of Bennett). Given a budget approaching £4 million and the quality of some players being released, Poyet ought to be able to make some interesting signings. Remember that arguably Poyet's best signing last year Vicente didn't cost anything (no fee to another club).
Chip of Goring
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8:29pm Wed 23 May 12
Hovite wrote:You write some crap Hovite. Villa may have a dysfunctional first team and no manager but, if you were more knowledgeable, and not so parochial, you'd know that Villa Park was chosen as an Olympic Venue but turned it down and is hosting the Charity Shield. You need to go there and see for yourself before making silly comments. Gus would certainly make a step up by going to Villa. No contest.
Any club that wanted Gus would probably have to compensate us with about £5m and entice him with a substantial budget to spend on players. Plus it is a shambles there player wise, the whole team needs to be re-built very quickly.
Gus is in a much better position here with complete knowledge of our club philosophy and project ethic.
Villa Park is dated as a stadium and cannot be compared to the Amex, so it would be quite underwhelming working there as a manager.
Albion In Staffs
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8:30pm Wed 23 May 12
Hovite wrote:If only you knew mate......
Albion In Staffs wrote:Ok, how much do you think it would cost to buy out a manager with a four year contact? I suspect that it is a lot more than you think.
Hovite wrote:Compensation is only based around the value of the contract not a figure plucked out of the air!
Any club that wanted Gus would probably have to compensate us with about £5m and entice him with a substantial budget to spend on players. Plus it is a shambles there player wise, the whole team needs to be re-built very quickly.
Gus is in a much better position here with complete knowledge of our club philosophy and project ethic.
Villa Park is dated as a stadium and cannot be compared to the Amex, so it would be quite underwhelming working there as a manager.
And forget the budget, Villa is actually a club that would suit an up and coming manager. There's no leverage for a major name but they're in a position where the only way is up. A move to that club for someone like Gus would be low risk. Your thoughts on the stadium are blinkered. Dont be fooled, but like you, I'll be glad when they appoint elsewhere.
Big club, out of date stadium, def not blinkered.
http://en.wikipedia.
org/wiki/File:Villa_
Park.jpg
If Gus wanted to get into the Prem fast Villa could be a way, but if the club is not secure in itself it could also be his downfall.
Martin O'neill, a manager who I rate highly, left Villa after 4 years because of lack of budget ambition and direction.
Chip of Goring
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8:32pm Wed 23 May 12
Hovite wrote:More spherical objects from a local numpty
Albion In Staffs wrote:Ok, how much do you think it would cost to buy out a manager with a four year contact? I suspect that it is a lot more than you think.
Hovite wrote:Compensation is only based around the value of the contract not a figure plucked out of the air!
Any club that wanted Gus would probably have to compensate us with about £5m and entice him with a substantial budget to spend on players. Plus it is a shambles there player wise, the whole team needs to be re-built very quickly.
Gus is in a much better position here with complete knowledge of our club philosophy and project ethic.
Villa Park is dated as a stadium and cannot be compared to the Amex, so it would be quite underwhelming working there as a manager.
And forget the budget, Villa is actually a club that would suit an up and coming manager. There's no leverage for a major name but they're in a position where the only way is up. A move to that club for someone like Gus would be low risk. Your thoughts on the stadium are blinkered. Dont be fooled, but like you, I'll be glad when they appoint elsewhere.
Big club, out of date stadium, def not blinkered.
http://en.wikipedia.
org/wiki/File:Villa_
Park.jpg
If Gus wanted to get into the Prem fast Villa could be a way, but if the club is not secure in itself it could also be his downfall.
Martin O'neill, a manager who I rate highly, left Villa after 4 years because of lack of budget ambition and direction.
Chip of Goring
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8:39pm Wed 23 May 12
Hovite wrote:Another idiotic comment here about O'neill. Spent millions on rubbish players and caused the financial issues by paying silly money to the likes of Habib Beye. Walked out because he asked for more and was told that he was not going to waste any more. Remember that Houllier signed Bent for 20 mill in the following Spring so it wasn't that funds werent there for the right players. Played poor defensive football style. Out if football for over a year. Had a honeymoon few months at Sunderland and then did the same as he did at Villa. Bombed in the last two months. Crap manager and even crappier person.
Albion In Staffs wrote:Ok, how much do you think it would cost to buy out a manager with a four year contact? I suspect that it is a lot more than you think.
Hovite wrote:Compensation is only based around the value of the contract not a figure plucked out of the air!
Any club that wanted Gus would probably have to compensate us with about £5m and entice him with a substantial budget to spend on players. Plus it is a shambles there player wise, the whole team needs to be re-built very quickly.
Gus is in a much better position here with complete knowledge of our club philosophy and project ethic.
Villa Park is dated as a stadium and cannot be compared to the Amex, so it would be quite underwhelming working there as a manager.
And forget the budget, Villa is actually a club that would suit an up and coming manager. There's no leverage for a major name but they're in a position where the only way is up. A move to that club for someone like Gus would be low risk. Your thoughts on the stadium are blinkered. Dont be fooled, but like you, I'll be glad when they appoint elsewhere.
Big club, out of date stadium, def not blinkered.
http://en.wikipedia.
org/wiki/File:Villa_
Park.jpg
If Gus wanted to get into the Prem fast Villa could be a way, but if the club is not secure in itself it could also be his downfall.
Martin O'neill, a manager who I rate highly, left Villa after 4 years because of lack of budget ambition and direction.
Albion In Staffs
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8:53pm Wed 23 May 12
Chip of Goring wrote:Hovite. When was the last time you went to villa park?
Hovite wrote:Another idiotic comment here about O'neill. Spent millions on rubbish players and caused the financial issues by paying silly money to the likes of Habib Beye. Walked out because he asked for more and was told that he was not going to waste any more. Remember that Houllier signed Bent for 20 mill in the following Spring so it wasn't that funds werent there for the right players. Played poor defensive football style. Out if football for over a year. Had a honeymoon few months at Sunderland and then did the same as he did at Villa. Bombed in the last two months. Crap manager and even crappier person.
Albion In Staffs wrote:Ok, how much do you think it would cost to buy out a manager with a four year contact? I suspect that it is a lot more than you think.
Hovite wrote:Compensation is only based around the value of the contract not a figure plucked out of the air!
Any club that wanted Gus would probably have to compensate us with about £5m and entice him with a substantial budget to spend on players. Plus it is a shambles there player wise, the whole team needs to be re-built very quickly.
Gus is in a much better position here with complete knowledge of our club philosophy and project ethic.
Villa Park is dated as a stadium and cannot be compared to the Amex, so it would be quite underwhelming working there as a manager.
And forget the budget, Villa is actually a club that would suit an up and coming manager. There's no leverage for a major name but they're in a position where the only way is up. A move to that club for someone like Gus would be low risk. Your thoughts on the stadium are blinkered. Dont be fooled, but like you, I'll be glad when they appoint elsewhere.
Big club, out of date stadium, def not blinkered.
http://en.wikipedia.
org/wiki/File:Villa_
Park.jpg
If Gus wanted to get into the Prem fast Villa could be a way, but if the club is not secure in itself it could also be his downfall.
Martin O'neill, a manager who I rate highly, left Villa after 4 years because of lack of budget ambition and direction.
Hovite
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8:58pm Wed 23 May 12
Chip of Goring
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9:04pm Wed 23 May 12
Hovite wrote:Resorting to put downs now eh Hovespite?
Now now girls, stop pulling hair pinching and scratching!
Now, now little man. Go to bed. It's past your bed time.
Albion In Staffs
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9:05pm Wed 23 May 12
Hovite wrote:Thought so. It's past your bedtime....... Night night.
Now now girls, stop pulling hair pinching and scratching!
Hovite
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9:18pm Wed 23 May 12
Idiotic, local numpty? Writing crap?
I am telling you the reasons why Gus is better off at Brighton because of the better and fresher setup we have here Full Stop. you're the ones that want to argue about it with put downs.
Read what is written and what you write.
Chip of Goring
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9:30pm Wed 23 May 12
Hovite wrote:You should be in bed Hovespite. With your Nightly ovaltine and a nice ginger biscuit. You might be able to write sense tomorrow.
Who resorted to put downs?
Idiotic, local numpty? Writing crap?
I am telling you the reasons why Gus is better off at Brighton because of the better and fresher setup we have here Full Stop. you're the ones that want to argue about it with put downs.
Read what is written and what you write.
perran seagull
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10:09pm Wed 23 May 12
DGee
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10:12pm Wed 23 May 12
perran seagull
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10:15pm Wed 23 May 12
Chip of Goring
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10:16pm Wed 23 May 12
perran seagull wrote:I reckon HPR and Hovespite are the same person. Jekyll and Hyde.
Hoveparkresident puts a smile on my face whenever he makes a comment, just enjoy his satire and chill out (he's not the Anti-Christ)
Hovite
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10:20pm Wed 23 May 12
Albion In Staffs wrote:I haven't got a problem with what you have written, French Fry of Boring made the most of it by jumping in on the back the quotes.
Hovite wrote:Thought so. It's past your bedtime....... Night night.
Now now girls, stop pulling hair pinching and scratching!
I can see how he works now, one to look out for the future.
pte
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10:26pm Wed 23 May 12
Chip of Goring
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10:28pm Wed 23 May 12
Hovite
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10:41pm Wed 23 May 12
Willie, Willie Irvine
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10:42pm Wed 23 May 12
mark by the sea wrote:Noo, not Heskey! A real force at this level? Real farce more like. Let Leicester have him.
ballantrrae wrote:three top players of the calibre of Heskey, centre mid and another striker all ex premiership .. then another big centreback, and quality keeper.. lots are around on a free but wages may be a stumbling block.. Heskey or Carew would be great signings, Heskey would be a real force at this level.
mark by the sea wrote: play down the budget, However I have been told Gus has enough to win the league, promotion is now the only thing that matters for next season, The extra seats need to be filled to take the club forward... that means getting players who will fill seats. three top players of excellent quality needed.I believe season ticket sales have been going well at BHA with most of the 3,200 extra seats in the East stand sold. Based on that, roughly an extra £1,600,00 revenue has been generated against a year ago. It is therefore not unreasonable to suppose that Poyet's budget will be up on last year by £600,000 to £800,000. Poyet's net spend 12 months ago was around £3 million (CMS £2.5 mill., Buckley £1 mill., Hoskins £500,000, Harley £250,000, Vincelot £100,000 with around £1,500,000 coming from the sale of Bennett). Given a budget approaching £4 million and the quality of some players being released, Poyet ought to be able to make some interesting signings. Remember that arguably Poyet's best signing last year Vicente didn't cost anything (no fee to another club).
mark5
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10:43pm Wed 23 May 12
mark5
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10:56pm Wed 23 May 12
pte wrote:I suspect the temptation may prove irresistible now!! Anyhow, HPR comments tonight were quite amusing. Long way to equal Mr Carrots offerings, but you never know, practice perhaps makes perfect!
I'm surprised HPR hasn't had a go at CMS and the fee Gus paid. Every neutral I speak to say that 2.5 rising to 3.25 was too much as the going rate for a Championship striker (which until this season CMS wasnt) is about 1.5m. Think everyone thinks this without daring to mention it. Still Reading were prepared to give us our money back and he might click this season. Here's hoping
championshipgull
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11:27pm Wed 23 May 12
Hovite wrote:The same comedy as park bench resident,
Chipolata of Goring, you're funny.
Pip the squeak
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11:48pm Wed 23 May 12
Captain Haddock
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1:34am Thu 24 May 12
Have met Burke and was generally impressed by what he had to say and how he said it - he is a measured character who knows his stuff. What he said about the nature of his fledgling (at the time) relationship with Gustavo was reassuring and sensible, now reinforced by Gus's comments on the matter above.
I have a lot of enthusiasm for and faith in what is happening in this regard and all bodes well for the future...contracts will be sensibly configured for one thing!
Secondly, New Monk's Farm is alluded to by Gus which reminds me: anyone heard further word of the application's progress? Maybe one for MBTS here, as he has his nose to the ground in these type of matters.
The aforementioned MBTS suggests we'll have a budget to aim with sincerity and firepower for autos (if I read it correctly).
If this is true, it would be very exciting news. I wonder if perhaps there will be a marquee signing pending (as well as the more anticipated few signings in the Assulin / Mattock mould?
Baldseagull
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7:50am Thu 24 May 12
Pip the squeak wrote:We mostly are, but some are Stewards or Bog Brushers that think their staff pass is a season ticket.
I think it's time, to cast aside the doom and gloom merchants.!!Lets talk about the Albion in a positive light,after all we are all supporters are we not.
Baldseagull
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7:55am Thu 24 May 12
HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:If you actually buy a pint, instead of making one up from the half time left overs, you might find it pleasant.
Hasten his departure!! The only reason he hasn't gone is because nobody else actually wants him. Being linked is totally different to being wanted. I was linked to buying a disgusting pint of Harvey's at the Amex. Truth is I wouldn't touch that muck even if it was free. Whatever the budget is, it is not in safe hands. I wouldn't trust him with a quid for a loaf of bread. He'd come back with an out of date reduced mouldy old baguette.
Too many Harveys
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10:03am Thu 24 May 12
pte
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11:59am Thu 24 May 12
Afraid that HPR in his current guise has run out of funny quips and one liners.
All the good gags have already been said.
I'm hoping he can surprise me but he's running out of steam
Yogi
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1:29pm Thu 24 May 12
Captain Haddock wrote:At last, a decent comment on here!!!! (+MBTS)
A few quick points:
Have met Burke and was generally impressed by what he had to say and how he said it - he is a measured character who knows his stuff. What he said about the nature of his fledgling (at the time) relationship with Gustavo was reassuring and sensible, now reinforced by Gus's comments on the matter above.
I have a lot of enthusiasm for and faith in what is happening in this regard and all bodes well for the future...contracts will be sensibly configured for one thing!
Secondly, New Monk's Farm is alluded to by Gus which reminds me: anyone heard further word of the application's progress? Maybe one for MBTS here, as he has his nose to the ground in these type of matters.
The aforementioned MBTS suggests we'll have a budget to aim with sincerity and firepower for autos (if I read it correctly).
If this is true, it would be very exciting news. I wonder if perhaps there will be a marquee signing pending (as well as the more anticipated few signings in the Assulin / Mattock mould?
Chip of Goring
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1:44pm Thu 24 May 12
Hovite wrote:Thanks Hosepipe
Chipolata of Goring, you're funny.
BobbyZamoraIsALegend
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2:15pm Thu 24 May 12
Anyway back to point of post - i agree with MBTS, 3 positions are key (if we can keep our current squad), hopefully The Lizard will cough up the reddies in transfer fees or wages as if the aim is to go up, we need to start competing with the "bigger" teams. Plus the 3 teams coming up from league one will all have a decent wage structure and attract players due to their facilities, so for me we have to strike early, get the players in and have a cproper pre season to hit the ground running again come 1st games of season.
CAKEBEARD
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4:42pm Thu 24 May 12
HOVEPARKRESIDENT wrote:Quality HPR! I'm really sorry everyone but HPR is a legend..
Hasten his departure!! The only reason he hasn't gone is because nobody else actually wants him. Being linked is totally different to being wanted. I was linked to buying a disgusting pint of Harvey's at the Amex. Truth is I wouldn't touch that muck even if it was free. Whatever the budget is, it is not in safe hands. I wouldn't trust him with a quid for a loaf of bread. He'd come back with an out of date reduced mouldy old baguette.
Billyboyarnold
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9:29pm Thu 24 May 12
Clean Sheet wrote:HPR I am sick to death of your pathetic comments, grow up, as a previous owner of an award winning pub 3 times "Pub of the Year" Harvey's is an award winning beer, don't get me on this subject because you obviously know sod all about beer and everything else. I have had enough now I am definitely going to get you thrown off of this site.
HPR, I normally ignore your rants and drivvle, but to call Harvey's disgusting is going too far.
Brighton Bill Yorkshire Seagull
Billyboyarnold
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9:29pm Thu 24 May 12
Clean Sheet wrote:HPR I am sick to death of your pathetic comments, grow up, as a previous owner of an award winning pub 3 times "Pub of the Year" Harvey's is an award winning beer, don't get me on this subject because you obviously know sod all about beer and everything else. I have had enough now I am definitely going to get you thrown off of this site.
HPR, I normally ignore your rants and drivvle, but to call Harvey's disgusting is going too far.
Brighton Bill Yorkshire Seagull
Vince
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11:14pm Thu 24 May 12
rolivan
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7:13pm Fri 25 May 12
Billyboyarnold wrote:I think Mr Carrot and HPR are the same person.HPR is not a Fan because he often uses the term You Fans or something similar and Mr Carrot has either been banished or passed on.
Clean Sheet wrote:HPR I am sick to death of your pathetic comments, grow up, as a previous owner of an award winning pub 3 times "Pub of the Year" Harvey's is an award winning beer, don't get me on this subject because you obviously know sod all about beer and everything else. I have had enough now I am definitely going to get you thrown off of this site.
HPR, I normally ignore your rants and drivvle, but to call Harvey's disgusting is going too far.
Brighton Bill Yorkshire Seagull
Chip of Goring
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7:27pm Fri 25 May 12
Chip of Goring wrote:Hey Hosepipe. Check out the Stadium Hospitality Awards. Held at the Amex this week. 7 awards to - you guessed it - Aston Villa, including Overall Matchday Hospitality, beating Wembley and the rest. Not bad or a 100 year old stadium.
Hovite wrote:Thanks Hosepipe
Chipolata of Goring, you're funny.
Hovite
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9:13pm Fri 25 May 12
The hospitality at the Amex must be pretty useful itself considering the awards were held there. At the best new stadium.
In any case Stadium Hospitality Awards doesn’t come up on Google so at least give us the link.
And in your rant after cheaply piggybacking on other users comments, you will find that all of it was just trapped wind, or do you want to back them up?
Hovite
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10:00pm Fri 25 May 12
Aston Villa were delighted to receive a bronze award in the prestigious M&IT Awards. The Club was a finalist in the category of ‘Best UK Unusual Venue’.
and
Aston Villa Chefs Scoop Gold Award
7Rookie says...
5:18pm Wed 23 May 12