YankeeinMadrid

We were in for Monreal before Malaga signed him. He's a little bit overrated, but is much better than Warnock (not saying much). Rondon would be a great signing.

Firesale at Malaga. I'd try to sign Rondon. 10million should do it.

Laudrup wasn't a good player, he was one of the best ever. He also has had success in the 2nd best league in the world, La Liga, which is also the most technical league. OGS has had success, albeit in a much smaller league. I agree with you about Laursen.

Interesting. Who do you think we are after? I like the look of Laudrup. I know we contacted FSW, and Klinsmann but they were always going to be longshots. Klinsmann VERY unlikely...and FSW-depends on how desperate he is to get back into coaching. I can see it being someone not previously contemplated tbh. Laudrup would be great!! It would be a statement of intent and the fans would forget about the OGS snub (if we even got to the point of offering him the job in the first place)!! The good news is that whoever we appoint will be an improvement. Provided we don't name MM, Bruce, McClaren etc...most fans will be happy. Laudrup or anyone who has had success managing in LaLiga appeals to me.

Laudrup was one of the greatest players ever, is a much more established coach than OGS (He got Getafe playing VERY attractive football and they got far in the Uefa Cup) and would be a great choice. I am 99.99% certain that we aren't after Martinez and never were (this time around).

Forget AVB. Why would he reject Valencia, then come here?? I just don't see it.

We've approached FSW, as I mentioned the other day. I still don't think he'd come, I'm not a huge fan of his...but it'd be HUGE because that would mean RL is ready to spend the $$$ and back a manager to get us back towards Europe.

Valencia's Sporting Director has said AVB was their first choice to replace Unai Emery (I wouldn't mind him) and they were turned down. Valencia probably pay their manager similar to what we would and have better talent and CL football. Unless AVB really wants to prove to the world he can crack it in the PL, there's less than no chance he'd come to Villa.

If FSW were to be appointed, it would be HUGE news...not so much because he's a great manager (which imo he's overrated), but if he was appointed he'd be given a huge (Villa huge) warchest of 40-50m.

I know for a fact that OGS is not the only target, if indeed he is one. Another foreign manager who can be described with 3 letters has been contacted by the club.

Do we still play Walsall??

Juan Ignacio is Levante's manager and I doubt he'd want to leave...they've qualified for Europe and he's a God now. I also highly doubt he speaks English. Quique Sanchez Flores however....

Cuellar is healthy by the way...

I'd suggest the Old Joint Stock Theatre opposite the Cathedral. Quality pub food and an impressive building. Then you just need to catch the 7 bus from Colmore Row (20 yards away) which takes 10-15mins to get to Villa Park. If they're visiting from the US, suggest a pie (they have a separate pie menu) or fish and chips.

Is the Royal the Royal Hotel on the High Street in Sutton? I've just moved here and want to watch the match!! Thanks!