Stratvillan

Spot on.

When is his return date? After the international break?

He is a midtable defender in a midtable team. We need an upgrade at some point, probably in the summer. I can cope with his odd mistake, it's him continually slowing the pace of the game down by taking 4 touches that annoys me.

7/10 as a defender 2/10 as anything going forward. With Gerrards style if play with the front 3 being narrow, your fullbacks need to ge attacking. I'd suggest tge first signing in hand will be to replace targett.

Spot on. There's more to this dislike than football.

My understanding is that if one was filled in for Burnley, that's still valid.

Anyone want a xxl villa top? Just had one delivered, unfortunately I had ordered a 14 Yr olds white training top!!! Fanatics are bloody useless!

I agree. The elements of the ground which are positive are outweighed by the negative. Before anyone attacks North stand - crap Witton - crap Holte - isn't what it was Trinity- destroyed in redevelopment. The feel of our ground could easily be recreated to a better standard in a better location.

Not saying he did, but what league were Rangers in when he look over, what financial position were they in. I'm not saying he's what Cruyff was to Barca but surely you can admit that he has done a good job?

And? Why does this bother you?

There's some bizarre responses on here. He is a young hungry coach, who has dragged a team to the top of Scottish football. OK , it's Scottish, does that mean we shouldn't sign Scottish players either? He is a Scouser who is clearly a Liverpool fan. I don't care! The only way he is getting to Anfield is if he does a super job with Villa. In terms of him not supporting the club, when is they a prerequisite for being a manager? I'm assuming Dean Smith will work again. Is Klopp a Liverpool fan? We were never going to attract a top manager because we are not a top team. We are battling relegation haven't been in Europe in decades haven't won a trophy in 25 years. The fact that some posters are being so critical is hilarious. Do you know something that no one else does?

I'd consider Gérard a genuine possibility.

Based on 15 games. He might end up being amazing, but it's too early to hold him as a new wenger.

I think we were all wrong. Bailey, Buendia have looked poor, there was clearly no rationale behind Ings. The failure to improve the midfield......well.

Can't believe people are suggesting viera etc, he fulfills none of the criteria

I'm always amazed at posters wider football knowledge. (genuinely). I have no idea of Foncescas Favre etc footballing philosophy. It's about continuing to create an identity for our play / club. I'm not sure what that is at the moment. I do wonder how many injuries will suddenly clear up with a new manager to impress. As much as Smith got himself sacked the players haven't covered themselves in glory.

Really sad. Inevitable given the results. Genuinely worried who we are going to get next. If anyone thinks this squad is challenging for anything but survival, they're hideously misinformed.

Pathetic. Go and support the blues.

Can understand the calls for Smith to go, and tbh I'm not sure that even his biggest fans could argue against it. But, with 4/5 starters absent, 2/3 starters hideously out of form, and subs bench full of kids. I wouldn't bank on whoever comes in doing much better.

Well I think he'll be gone soon. It's part of the same argument, do you think DS should be sacked? Yes who do you think should replace him? I'm not telling you. Its a discussion forum. To share opinions and the rationale behind them. You only sack someone with someone better ready to come in. I hope you have a lovely evening.

Ah come on now. You're not shy at suggesting he should be sacked which is the owners job.

Who would you suggest?

Problem is the captain is meant to be the steadying force _ that isn't mings! He appears as stressed during games as villa twitter.

Based on?

No it isn't.