Sunday, 10 August 2014
Friday, 8 August 2014
Lambert signs yet another left back in Aly Cissokho
Aly Cissokho is the latest player to attempt to fill the troublesome left back berth at Aston Villa having signed from Valencia.Despite having specialist left-backs Joe Bennett, Enda Stevens and Antonio Luna (currently loaned out to Hellas Verona) on the books and also having signed occasional left back Kieran Richardson in the summer, Paul Lambert - who brought in Ryan Bertrand on loan to sort the issue in the second half of last season - has felt the need to plunge into the market again.
Cissokho spent last season on loan at Liverpool but failed to make a positive impact. He struggled to justify his place in the team, losing his place to the likes of Glen Johnson and Jon Flanagan. As a consequence he made only 12 Premier League starts with 3 sub appearances, so may still have some adapting to do if he is to hold down a regular first team place.
Monday, 4 August 2014
Tony Moon buggers off to Verona
In a deal which has dragged on all summer, Antonio Luna has finally left for Hellas Verona on a season long loan. There had been rumours that he was leaving on a permanent deal, but this hasn't happened after seemingly protracted negotiations.
The Villa misfit initially won over fans, scoring on his Premier League debut against Arsenal but it quickly became apparent the he lacked enough technical ability, tactical nous and positional sense to be an effective left back at Premier League level and he lost his place in the starting place, Villa borrowing Ryan Bertrand to plug the gap.
The left back remains an issue for Villa, with assorted and various options being tried in pre-season, including Joe Bennett (who was dropped to the Under 21s on Saturday), Enda "Bomb Squad" Stevens (who couldn't break in Doncaster's starting line-up), Kieran Richardson and even Ciaran Clark.
We wish Antonio well in Italy and will follow his progress with interest.
The Villa misfit initially won over fans, scoring on his Premier League debut against Arsenal but it quickly became apparent the he lacked enough technical ability, tactical nous and positional sense to be an effective left back at Premier League level and he lost his place in the starting place, Villa borrowing Ryan Bertrand to plug the gap.
The left back remains an issue for Villa, with assorted and various options being tried in pre-season, including Joe Bennett (who was dropped to the Under 21s on Saturday), Enda "Bomb Squad" Stevens (who couldn't break in Doncaster's starting line-up), Kieran Richardson and even Ciaran Clark.
We wish Antonio well in Italy and will follow his progress with interest.
Full-back @AntoniiioLuna has joined @HellasVeronaFC on a season-long loan. #avfc
— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) August 4, 2014
Sunday, 3 August 2014
THAT Code of Conduct
The Birmingham Mail today ran a story : Villa fans' backlash over 'gag' - fan club organisers ready to quit
Here's the 20 point Code of Conduct for those of us who haven't seen it:
Lions Club Chairman Code of Conduct
1. You will always be courteous, polite and respectful when dealing with anyone associated in anyway with Aston Villa FC (other supporters, Lions Club members, fellow Lions Club Chairmen/Chairwomen and all Club employees).
2. You will always be courteous, polite and respectful when dealing with third parties on behalf of your Lions Club i.e. when booking transport, venues, accommodation, etc.
3. The Chairperson shall comply fully with the Data Protection Act 1998 including, without limitation, the use of data of members of the Supporters' Club and their client reference numbers; This data and reference numbers must only be used for the persons to whom they relate.
4. The Chairperson SHALL NOT, in any capacity whatsoever, sell or distribute tickets to the Club's home or away games to the general public or to any person other than the member of the Supporters Club who the tickets were originally purchased for. These tickets MUST NOT, under any circumstances,, be advertised for sale on any form of social media.
5. With the exception of when you are buying official merchandise from the Club shop or official online store (ie the Club merchandising department), the Chairperson SHALL NOT sell any merchandise to any members of the Supporters Club nor to the general public which includes the official Aston Villa Club logo nor the logo of any official Club Partner and furthermore shall not attach any other logo or device to such merchandise. The Club badge/logo MUST NOT be altered or edited in anyway nor should it be added to your own Lions Club merchandise.
6. The chairperson shall NOT seek personal gain from the sale of merchandise and tickets.
7. You will not partake in any abusive conversations towards anyone associated with the Club in any public forum, whether this is on a page that is personal to you and bears your name OR on a page that bears the name of your Lions Club (including social media, Facebook, Twitter, etc).
8. Whilst attending away games, you will comply with all rules and regulations set by the away Club and treat everyone with respect and courtesy, and without harassment.
9. Whilst attending away games, you will comply with all rules and regulations set out by the Football Liaison Officer and his team and treat them and anyone associated with them with respect and courtesy, and without harassment.
10. You will not steal or falsify any Lions Club documentation for personal gain.
11. Whilst representing your Lions Club, you will not use any form of inappropriate or discriminatory language (sexist, racial or any other discriminatory or disparaging comments).
12. Whilst representing your Lions Club, you will not partake in any violent activity or behave in an aggressive manner towards any other person(s).
13. The Lions Club should be run as a non- profit making organization. ANY profit made should be used for the benefit of the branch and its members.
14. The Chairperson MUST keep in regular contact with the Supporters Club Coordinator and must treat him with respect and courtesy, and without harassment at all times.
15. Any Branch not corresponding with the Football Club will be notified in writing and if non responsive to three attempts of contact the Branch will be removed from the website and assumed vacant.
16. The fact that Supporters' Clubs play a huge part in the perception of Aston Villa at home and abroad means that the Chairperson shall at all times use best endeavors to ensure that all members of the Supporters Group behave reasonably, appropriately and lawfully when attending any football match or function/event which they may attend to support or represent Aston Villa.
17. When attending Lions Club Chairman’s meetings, you will respect the opinion and views of all other attendees and treat them respectfully at all times.
18. Above all, you will work hard to grow the fan base in your geographic area and behave in a way that upholds the values, integrity and good reputation of Aston Villa Football Club.
19. In the case any Chairman is deemed out of line, the Steering Group will recommend any action to be taken against that individual.
The Steering Group will review the offence and vote as to whether the offender is given a warning about their conduct or asked to step down.
The decision by the Steering Group will then be forwarded to the Clubs Liaison Officer for Aston Villa Football Club to approve the decision.
20. In the event that a Chairman is asked to step down the Football Club reserve the right to advertise that Branch has “vacant possession” and seek new Chairmanship
Failure to adhere to the Chairman’s code of conduct may result in you being asked to step down.
Here's the 20 point Code of Conduct for those of us who haven't seen it:
Lions Club Chairman Code of Conduct
1. You will always be courteous, polite and respectful when dealing with anyone associated in anyway with Aston Villa FC (other supporters, Lions Club members, fellow Lions Club Chairmen/Chairwomen and all Club employees).2. You will always be courteous, polite and respectful when dealing with third parties on behalf of your Lions Club i.e. when booking transport, venues, accommodation, etc.
3. The Chairperson shall comply fully with the Data Protection Act 1998 including, without limitation, the use of data of members of the Supporters' Club and their client reference numbers; This data and reference numbers must only be used for the persons to whom they relate.
4. The Chairperson SHALL NOT, in any capacity whatsoever, sell or distribute tickets to the Club's home or away games to the general public or to any person other than the member of the Supporters Club who the tickets were originally purchased for. These tickets MUST NOT, under any circumstances,, be advertised for sale on any form of social media.
5. With the exception of when you are buying official merchandise from the Club shop or official online store (ie the Club merchandising department), the Chairperson SHALL NOT sell any merchandise to any members of the Supporters Club nor to the general public which includes the official Aston Villa Club logo nor the logo of any official Club Partner and furthermore shall not attach any other logo or device to such merchandise. The Club badge/logo MUST NOT be altered or edited in anyway nor should it be added to your own Lions Club merchandise.
6. The chairperson shall NOT seek personal gain from the sale of merchandise and tickets.
7. You will not partake in any abusive conversations towards anyone associated with the Club in any public forum, whether this is on a page that is personal to you and bears your name OR on a page that bears the name of your Lions Club (including social media, Facebook, Twitter, etc).
8. Whilst attending away games, you will comply with all rules and regulations set by the away Club and treat everyone with respect and courtesy, and without harassment.
9. Whilst attending away games, you will comply with all rules and regulations set out by the Football Liaison Officer and his team and treat them and anyone associated with them with respect and courtesy, and without harassment.
10. You will not steal or falsify any Lions Club documentation for personal gain.
11. Whilst representing your Lions Club, you will not use any form of inappropriate or discriminatory language (sexist, racial or any other discriminatory or disparaging comments).
12. Whilst representing your Lions Club, you will not partake in any violent activity or behave in an aggressive manner towards any other person(s).
13. The Lions Club should be run as a non- profit making organization. ANY profit made should be used for the benefit of the branch and its members.
14. The Chairperson MUST keep in regular contact with the Supporters Club Coordinator and must treat him with respect and courtesy, and without harassment at all times.
15. Any Branch not corresponding with the Football Club will be notified in writing and if non responsive to three attempts of contact the Branch will be removed from the website and assumed vacant.
16. The fact that Supporters' Clubs play a huge part in the perception of Aston Villa at home and abroad means that the Chairperson shall at all times use best endeavors to ensure that all members of the Supporters Group behave reasonably, appropriately and lawfully when attending any football match or function/event which they may attend to support or represent Aston Villa.
17. When attending Lions Club Chairman’s meetings, you will respect the opinion and views of all other attendees and treat them respectfully at all times.
18. Above all, you will work hard to grow the fan base in your geographic area and behave in a way that upholds the values, integrity and good reputation of Aston Villa Football Club.
19. In the case any Chairman is deemed out of line, the Steering Group will recommend any action to be taken against that individual.
The Steering Group will review the offence and vote as to whether the offender is given a warning about their conduct or asked to step down.
The decision by the Steering Group will then be forwarded to the Clubs Liaison Officer for Aston Villa Football Club to approve the decision.
20. In the event that a Chairman is asked to step down the Football Club reserve the right to advertise that Branch has “vacant possession” and seek new Chairmanship
Failure to adhere to the Chairman’s code of conduct may result in you being asked to step down.
Saturday, 2 August 2014
Thursday, 31 July 2014
Under 21 fixtures and venues for the coming season
Only the home games v Arsenal, West Brom, Newcastle and Brighton will take place at Villa Park, while there will two Monday lunchtime kick-offs at Bodymoor Heath.
The away fixture v the Baggies takes place at The Hawthorns.
| Mon Aug 18 | H | Stoke City | 1pm | Bodymoor Heath |
| Mon Aug 25 | A | Blackburn | 7pm | Leigh Sports Village |
| Thur Sep 11 | H | Arsenal | 7pm | Villa Park |
| Mon Sep 22 | A | Derby | 1pm | Derby County Academy |
| Mon Sep 29 | H | Bolton | 1pm | Bodymoor Heath |
| Thur Oct 16 | A | West Brom | 7pm | The Hawthorns |
| Tue Oct 28 | H | Wolves | 7pm | Pirelli Stadium |
| Mon Nov 3 | A | Newcastle | 7pm | St James' Park |
| Mon Dec 1 | H | Reading | 7pm | Pirelli Stadium |
| Mon Dec 15 | H | Middlesbrough | 7pm | Pirelli Stadium |
| Mon Jan 5 | A | Brighton | 7pm | Amex Stadium |
| Fri Jan 9 | A | Stoke | 7pm | Moss Rose Ground |
| Mon Jan 26 | H | Blackburn | 7pm | Pirelli Stadium |
| Wed Feb 11 | H | Derby | 7pm | Pirelli Stadium |
| Mon Feb 23 | A | Arsenal | 7pm | Boreham Wood |
| Mon Mar 9 | A | Bolton | 7pm | Macron Stadium |
| Mon Mar 16 | H | West Brom | 7pm | Villa Park |
| Mon Apr 6 | A | Wolves | 7pm | AFC Telford |
| Mon Apr 20 | H | Newcastle | 7pm | Villa Park |
| Fri May 1 | A | Reading | 7pm | Madejski Stadium |
| Fri May 8 | A | Middlesbrough | 7pm | Riverside Stadium |
| Mon May 18 | H | Brighton | 7pm | Villa Park |
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