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All they are saying is that we have made preliminary contact, according to 'Sky Sources'. In other words they know nothing. Edit: My point exactly.

They talk utter nonsense. Hate them as much as talksport.

Where has all this Ranieri talk come from all of a sudden? He would be an absolute disaster.

I'd be happy enough with Coyle. I'm just a bit worried about how badly Bolton collapsed last season. But then again, he might bring Daniel Sturridge here with him.

Well the only thing that has ruled out Ancelotti so far is a small Italian newspaper article which was using quotes from a few weeks ago. Nowhere has there been an official statement from him and of course he did accept a reduced payoff from Chelsea to remove that clause that said he couldn't work for 12 months, making it strange for him to then say he won't work for 12 months anyway. It's not that unrealistic to think it might still be on.

I'm not sure whether you are joking or not but we have been liked with Sanchez Flores.. Indeed. I couldn't care less who we were linked with. It's who we actually get that matters. This.

Out of those options, Moyes is by far the best candidate. He would do a great job here.

But if he knew more why would he not write it...Journalists want to sell papers and he knew something good what reasons would there be not to publish it? He kept quiet about the Bent deal, so why wouldn't he do the same now? Maybe he has been told what to report and what not to report in exchange for other information in the future. The last thing Kendrick wants is to upset the club and risk not receiving any more information so if they've said keep quiet, I'm sure he will.

source my good man ?? MM said it won't be Hughes or McClaren.

I am convinced that is exactly what has happened. If it is, then who is the mystery manager and will it be of Darren Bent proportions? I honestly believe we are going to be in for a big surprise when the manager is announced. Carlo it is. Maybe :winkold:

Well MM did say that Villa weren't happy that the Houllier and Ancelotti stories were released prematurely.

I am convinced that is exactly what has happened. If it is, then who is the mystery manager and will it be of Darren Bent proportions? I honestly believe we are going to be in for a big surprise when the manager is announced.

I am convinced that is exactly what has happened.

:shock: Are they actually saying that McClaren is bigger than Aston Villa? I know they talk a load of rubbish but they aren't seriously saying that are they?

He just makes things up. MM has already said it won't be Hughes. I know who I believe. Forgive my ignorance. Who is Simon Morley? Some random person on twitter who pretends he's ITK.

He just makes things up. MM has already said it won't be Hughes. I know who I believe.

It's on Heroes and Villains.

I still think Ancelotti is in the running. But the best thing I've read all day is MM saying it won't be McClaren.

I would be very happy with that. It has been surprisingly quiet on the Moyes front.

Also, I might be mistaken, but didn't he receive a smaller payoff from Chelsea so that they would remove the clause that said he could not manager another team for 12 months? Why would he accept less money to remove this clause and then just decide to have 12 months off? Very strange. Where did you read/hear about this clause? Could be very very relevant... I think I first read it on here and then found this article about it. I'm not sure how reliable it is though. ExpressandStar I'm sure there was a better article that went into more detail about him accepting less compensation but I'm not sure where that is, sorry.

Also, I might be mistaken, but didn't he receive a smaller payoff from Chelsea so that they would remove the clause that said he could not manager another team for 12 months? Why would he accept less money to remove this clause and then just decide to have 12 months off? Very strange.

Rijkaard would be brilliant.

I was thinking that too. He could do a good job here I think.