KHV Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 So has Laudrup been linked?I don't think so? Only on VT as far as I have seen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-Reacho Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I think Almstadt is calling the shots If a former Arsenal employee who has a background in the commercial sector is calling the shots then we are totally ****. He shouln't even be a our sporting director let alone calling the shotsThat's Collymore spouting nonsense - Almstad's clearly fit for purpose otherwise Fox wouldn't have put him there. You don't hand out jobs to your unqualified mates when your own position is on the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I think Almstadt is calling the shots If a former Arsenal employee who has a background in the commercial sector is calling the shots then we are totally ****. He shouln't even be a our sporting director let alone calling the shotsThat's Collymore spouting nonsense - Almstad's clearly fit for purpose otherwise Fox wouldn't have put him there. You don't hand out jobs to your unqualified mates when your own position is on the line.No it isnt, he worked in the commercial department at Arsenal and was keen on data analysis so moved into player stats analysis. Arsenal used his stats analysis to sign 1 player which was Gabriel Paulista then he left Arsenal and is now our Sporting Director. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry88 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Marco Bielsa - top drawerHopefully the new manager will start with our best 11 and give them a chance to gel instead of bottling it like Dim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 At Arsenal, Wenger has absolute control though and will generally go via his personal scouts. It doesn't mean Almstadt's recommendations were not up to scratch. As with Collymore, the argument against this guy hinges on him not being a 'football man'. Nobody is privy to the job he is actually doing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gharperr Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 from what i heard about laudrup....is that hes a pretty terrible coach/manager.Name/connections is a slight pull but we dont need him to bring in players soooo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 It does feel like amongst the hierarchy that the man they consider their 'football' man is Almstadt - it was highlighted that he and Sherwood were not speaking and soon after Tim goes - it just felt like they were waiting for the grounds on which to dismiss Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-Reacho Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I think Almstadt is calling the shots If a former Arsenal employee who has a background in the commercial sector is calling the shots then we are totally ****. He shouln't even be a our sporting director let alone calling the shotsThat's Collymore spouting nonsense - Almstad's clearly fit for purpose otherwise Fox wouldn't have put him there. You don't hand out jobs to your unqualified mates when your own position is on the line.No it isnt, he worked in the commercial department at Arsenal and was keen on data analysis so moved into player stats analysis. Arsenal used his stats analysis to sign 1 player which was Gabriel Paulista then he left Arsenal and is now our Sporting Director. That amount of information doesn't tell you how good he is at his job. The fact that he's from a commercial background is irrelevant. If he's so unqualified for the position why would a club like Arsenal let him anywhere near their recruitment policy let alone signing players. Was he sacked from his role at Arsenal?(BTW who's quoting who is all over the show here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PompeyVillan Posted October 28, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted October 28, 2015 The term 'Premier League experience', is ambiguous and I won't use it again. Because in context, I said we need Moyes, because or his experience. What I really mean is we need Moyes' proven track record of (relative) success. Much like fat Sam, I'm 99% sure he would come in and keep us in the league. I'm not against Garde, indeed, I find the prospect interesting. But I do think he represents more of a risk than Moyes. Moyes has proven he can do it, in similar circumstances and over a prolonged period. Both are good options, but if I had a choice, I'd take Moyes because I'd be confident that he would keep us up and progress us. I also realise that Moyes may not be an optional, because he may not want the job. I'd be more than happy to take the risk on Garde than recruit a middling failure like Poyet or Pearson. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyjavfc Posted October 28, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted October 28, 2015 from what i heard about laudrup....is that hes a pretty terrible coach/manager.Name/connections is a slight pull but we dont need him to bring in players sooooDidn't Laudrup get sacked from Swansea for cancelling training after a defeat to take a two day jolly to Paris? Not the kind of commitment we need from our manager at the moment. Would love an Arsene Wenger / Gary Monk workaholic type who will put the hours in until this mess is sorted out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Our CEO and Sporting Director are ex-Arsenal, players we've just recruited were at some point on Arsenal's list, and now we are targeting a manager touted as the natural successor to Wenger. I'd be quite happy with us being the aston gooners... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted October 28, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted October 28, 2015 Ha, l'aston gooners.Any chance of Garde being at the game tonight would you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted October 28, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted October 28, 2015 The term 'Premier League experience', is ambiguous and I won't use it again. Because in context, I said we need Moyes, because or his experience. What I really mean is we need Moyes' proven track record of (relative) success. Much like fat Sam, I'm 99% sure he would come in and keep us in the league. I'm not against Garde, indeed, I find the prospect interesting. But I do think he represents more of a risk than Moyes. Moyes has proven he can do it, in similar circumstances and over a prolonged period. Both are good options, but if I had a choice, I'd take Moyes because I'd be confident that he would keep us up and progress us. I also realise that Moyes may not be an optional, because he may not want the job. I'd be more than happy to take the risk on Garde than recruit a middling failure like Poyet or Pearson.This perfectly sums up my opinion too.I think given the choice between Moyes and Garde, I'd choose the former for safety.But I'm happy with either to be honest. Garde is more exciting, but also more risky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 (edited) Did Brian Laudrup ever go into management? Edited October 28, 2015 by Wainy316 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 (edited) Did Brian Laudrup ever go into management?Nope, He is available as a coach on Football Manager but I don't think he ever went into that side of the game. Edited October 28, 2015 by sexbelowsound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Did Brian Laudrup ever go into management?Nope, He is available as a coach on Football Manager but I don't think he ever went into that side of the game.Your avatar is really sexy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Did Brian Laudrup ever go into management? Nope, He is available as a coach on Football Manager but I don't think he ever went into that side of the game. Your avatar is really sexy. Cheers boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyVillans Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Some great discussions/debates on this thread. Has been enjoyable to read. Would be great to see a manager announced before the match tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piav_k4 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Newsnow is a completely depressing read for Villa fans atm, steer clear.First the bombshell that Redknapp has ruled himself out followed up by news that Gus is choosing AEK despite being on the Villa short list.McGrath help us! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted October 28, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted October 28, 2015 I wonder if the any new manager will be stuck with the present fitness coaches? They have been brought in by Our upper management just like the transfer committee.There's plenty of unanswered question's , Sherwood would know but his 2m pay off would stop any answer being given. Tom Fox needs to be asked these questions but none of the media seem interested in getting to the bottom of our problems. Maybe a leak to the press would help . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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