villan-scott

I'm fully behind Houllier and delighted that a breath of fresh air is blowing through VP now. I'm delighted that RL didn't let his heart rule his head and he didn't appoint Mac, as that could have been potentially disasterous. Proud History. Bright Future. Indeed it is!

Fair play to Matt Kendrick, hats off. A new era officially begins and I can't wait!!

At last!! Welcome Gerard! Bon chance!

To be fair Heskey was good under Houllier!!

Time is running out for Matt Kendricks prediction to happen...

The countdown begins... 55 minutes and counting. *Switches over to SSN in anticipation...*

Is he swimming back from France? Jeez get on with it already, I'm fed up of refreshing every 5 minutes!!

Feck! Shit! Bollocks! Drink!

I would be disappointed if Thompson doesn't come. I don't think it's definite yet though is it? All just sky still, although you would think they would know his employment status!

My point wasn't about transfers at all though it was about young players comming through . My post wasn't aimed at you personally, it was aimed at every fan whose only argument against Houllier is the fact he signed some shit players at Liverpool, and I was just pointing out that every manager in the league signs some shit, and every manager in the league signs a gem, it's part and parcel of football. And to your point about Houllier not bringing through youth I suggest you research his role with the FFF, and his role in setting up Clarefontaine, and his influence over Carragher, Gerrard and Owen, 3 of the best Liverpool players of the last decade. If the youngsters are good enough they will get their chance, if they're not they won't, simple.

With everybody listing Houllier's poor signings for Liverpool I think we should try and collate a list of all Wenger's, SAF's, and Mourinho's doughnut buys, I'm sure there are also some pretty scary names on that list. How about: Reyes Grimandi Manniger Jeffers Djemba x2 Kleberson Forlan (who is class in Spain) Tiago Pizarro Belletti Sidwell Del Horno Jarosik The list is endless. Those 3 managers are the most successful in the Premier League era, and have signed their fairshare of crap, so judging Houllier on his bad signings is neither here nor there. We need to give him a chance and allow him time, as I'm sure he has what it takes to make us a success.

Lock your cars, doors and windows boys, it's a scouse invasion!

Me too, I think we'll smaasshhhh them 1-0 Stevie Ireland to get his first goal! A diving header from the halfway line! Something tells me you're taking the piss?? In all honesty if we get it on the deck and utilise those 3 and have Collins and Dunne monumental at the back we can't go wrong, however, I do realise this is easier said tha done!!

I imagine he has an army of scouts that will now be working for us which is exciting in itself. However, with regards to coaches etc. I'm not sure who else he had with him, maybe Sammy Lee will want to reunite with PT and GH? I doubt we will hear much about who else comes in with him until we see them all sat in the dugout, and we all turn to each other and ask 'Who are they??'.

Come on FFF wave that white flag and let Houllier go so he can sign a contract with us and we can all move forward!! Really looking forward to his tenure, quite excited by the prospect of foreign signings again to add to our solid British base. As long as he doesn't take to to the complete opposite end of the spectrum of course.

This boy will shine for us this seaoson. I think Houllier and Thommo will see the potential of Young, Ireland and Gabby combining and their mouth's will be watering at the prospect. I think Stoke better beware as the boys will have something to prove to the new management team, and I think we will play them off the park.

I have no problem with a Houllier Thompson combination. They are winners that have been there and done it at the highest level, and bringing that experience to Villa is only a good thing imo. What Thommo says on Soccer Saturday is his opinion, and it's now his perogative to sort what he see's wrong with Villa and if he does this and we improve we can't complain. I think they will do a great job and improve us. I can't wait for it all to be official so Aston Villa FC can move forward and forget about what has happened, and focus on winning football matches and to continue to improve the team and club.

Its not his employers, its a French football Journo, who says Houllier has talked to him "on the record" and then basically blabbed to whoever he could hawk the story to, so he gets maximum exposure for his "scoop" Unwise, if you ask me My mistake. Well if that's the case then, yes, most definitely unwise!

It's not Houllier speaking though, it's his current employers, so there is no reason for Villa to judge him and get their knickers in a twist about it, not all things can be kept out of the limelight, there is always a leak from somewhere.

Interesting!! Is it just me or does anyone else reckon there could be a few more twists and turns before a new manager is appointed? Yeah those quotes have made me think that it isn't as cut and dried as SSN have made out. Will be interesting to see how it develops, but it has dragged on long enough now, without it eating up most of this week as well.

That's where my money went today. Got odds of 1.7 earlier in the day though . Emptied my betfair account on him, which to be fair, isn't that much, only 8 of the queens english.

i'd say they are all pissing themselfs laughing,from what i have heard from other fans they think we are a joke. I don't think it matters one bit what other fans think or say. We can do our talking by winning football matches, and Houllier will get us doing this. Who gives a shite if we're being laughed at. The majority of fans are pleased with the appointment and realise he's possibly the best candidate there was, however, there is simply no pleasing everybody is there.

I hope it gets announced tomorrow and there is a big hoo-hah at VP as I'm working at Tesco in Aston all day tomorrow and wouldn't mind popping over to see the arrival of our 'Special One', and Pete Colley potentially interviewing fans for their verdict, I'd get involved

To be honest I wouldn't mind that as long as Baros' heart was in it this time. On his day he can be a very good goalscorer, but that doesn't come too often. I think I would prefer Baros to Heskey, but a combination of the 2 is quite scary... for us.

I will welcome him and give him a chance. Vastly experienced, great contacts, well respected, and ambitious, what more could we want? I'm happy to have Houllier at the helm as I believe he has what it takes and the know-how to be allow us to continue our challenge for fourth. I'm looking forward to seeing what he does in the transfer market in January, I wonder if Djibril Cisse fancies another crack at the Premier League I have every confidence he will show to be a good appointment, and we could have definitely done a lot worse!! Everybody needs to give the guy a chance! UTV!!