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When I saw House coming on I thought we were going to go to a back 3 and add an extra player in Midfield. We might as well have done as the two full backs were absolute garbage today. Bree does not have the skill to play the role Dean wants, and Taylor is just not good at all.

Both our full backs are a liability. Bree has given the ball away every time he has it. Taylor is so poor.

BB just too slow, just seams to meander around the field not doing a great deal. Slows the game down.

So who is going to take the penalties now? I don't think Tammy missed one.

It's a loan with an option to buy.

On a positive note: Lansbury looked good when he came on in the DM role

Our two wide players were very poor today. Adomah - Just downright lazy and a yard behind the pace all the time. El Ghazi - Looks good going forward but offers nothing defensively and was to blame for the second goal.

Bree - Terrible today. I can't remember one decent cross he put over

Very poor the weekend. I don't see him fitting in to this side long term. Not quick enough, not sharp enough and not clever enough.

If you're wondering why O'hare is not in the squad, it's because he's injured.

Back in January. Trust Me.

West Brom are running all over the place. They can't keep this up for 90 minutes.

Wouldn't be surprised if Bolasie doesn't even make it on the coach on Tuesday, he was Dog S*** on Saturday. Kodja wasn't far behind.

When Bolasie came on, I said to the guy next to me to expect some fireworks. How wrong was I. Not sure his ego and work rate are going to fit in to this team.

This is a top interview with a Brentford supporter who gives a great breakdown on the style of soccer we should expect to see, and the type of man and manager we now have. It's 30 minutes long, but it's a great listen:

Dean Smith Coaching - The Early Years (Prior to Walsall)

https://www.facebook.com/nikefootball/videos/1187933092361/

18 hours ago, DaveAV1 said:

Just imagine for a moment how this bloke is going to feel a week on Saturday when he walks to the dug out. Lifelong Villa fan, now the manager, the whole ground on their feet, The Holte End singing his name. It makes me feel quite emotional. Live the dream Deano, live it for the rest of us. 

I must have read this post 10 times, and each time it gives me chills.

Looking forward to next Saturday and welcoming our next manager. It's going to be emotional. I can't wait.

Great Post.

Today will be the day when they start talking with managers that are currently employed. Think about it, it's the International break and most likely players will have been given today and possibly tomorrow off as they don't have a game for another week.

No-one is going to contact the club and ask for permission to speak to a manager unless it's to negotiate a financial package and compensation. Instead, clandestine meetings will be held in directors and chairman's homes. 

Henry and Terry have most likely already been spoken with. Today and tomorrow will Rodgers and Smith. One of these could just wow the owners.

It's not a done deal yet.

58 minutes ago, wilko154 said:

Petrov - No 

Henry - Maybe

Henry/Terry - Yes

Rodgers - Big Yes

 

No room for sentiment here with Petrov I'm afraid.

Smith - Yes

Honestly, I would prefer a Dean Smith / JT combo. At least we would have some coaching and championship experience in there.

One experienced coach is one thing, two is another. Be careful what you wish for.

Either / or, I am conformable with. Both, I'm not so sure.

I'd still pick Dean Smith - Experienced coach

Following on from KMac's comments, Brentford play Leeds at 12:30 tomorrow. Therefore, Dean Smith could be watching the game from the comfort of a hotel room, prior to final negotiations on Sunday. Just a thought.

My thoughts on a number of the names discussed so far:

Smith - Would jump at the chance of managing Villa. The 'I'm happy at Brentford' talk is just that.

Rodgers - Won't come to the Villa. Wants a Premier League job next, and why wouldn't he get one?

Henry - Just don't know if he has the coaching background to succeed. Does he have his UEFA-Pro License? Does he see himself starting in the Championship?

Foreigners - No idea. Don't know enough on any of them to offer a constructive comment

I would give it to Dean Smith.

I think the cabbage might be skewing the votes in the poll somewhat.

This is the first game I will be looking forward to for a long while. The future is bright .......... whoever is in charge

Brentford don't have a player on more than 10 grand a week and look where they are and how they play. Give Dean Smith our squad and all our wishes will be granted.

1 minute ago, Mav_86 said:

With compensation being an issue, if Bruce is to leave- I'd definitely have a look at Alan Pardew.
Experienced, achieved promotion, plays decent attacking football and is currently looking for work.

This has to be a wind-up surely?

1 hour ago, ForfarVillan said:

Tinfoil hat time. I'm not at the seething stage yet despite it getting closer. He's done better and brought a better squad together than the last few managers. He's not got long with me to get flying but I think it's easier to slam him for being boring etc because he's not a young good looking stylish manager which is all the rage these days. Like I say I understand the patience running out for some fans but I'm not there yet. The constant chopping and changing isn't doing the club any good 

How's the view from that island of yours?