Villarocker Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I reckon Martinez will end up back in Spain for his next job. Rodgers has the knowledge of the Championship that we are looking for but surely he would see us as too far a backward step? Our next manager depends entirely on a takeover. If we get sold and the buyers plan any sort of major rebuilding, the likes of Moyes and Rodgers might see a rejuvenation of Villa has a good job. If we're stuck with Lerner, even the Chuckle Brothers would see us as a risk to their careers and sanity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Straggler Posted May 11, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2016 14 hours ago, theboyangel said: that's fair enough Dave Personally, I think the appointment will be overshadowed by the inevitable Media Circus, baying for another Ostrich quote and ready to knock him off the pedestal of praise for 'building' the Champions Leicester as soon as things don't go well. I've never been impressed with Pearson's tactics, wherever he has managed - be it Hull, Southampton or Leicester (twice) and I wasn't impressed with the manner in which he behaved on the sidelines and in the press conferences during his second stint there (the throttling, shoving and telling his own fans to eff-off and die - classy). To me, in interviews and press conferences he comes across as wanting to be Jose Mourinho but he's more Mike Basset - the media love this and will goad him relentlessly. I acknowledge he played his part in assembling the squad that have just won the league (at a canter) but cannot help but see that they've done much better without him at the helm - for instance Jamie Vardy, under Pearson scored 5 league goals in 2014/2015 season in 34 appearances.... Do I think he could do any better with our current squad - No. The influential players don't care for the club and to me, is beyond repair in the fans eyes. If we're to get rid of those troublemakers, why hire a 'ball-buster' like Pearson? I personally would prefer someone to come in and establish a style of play, from top to bottom including the youth set-ups. This would take time but would benefit us more than a 1-3 season fix with Pearson. Ultimately, I don't want the Manager's behaviour overshadowing what is going on on the pitch - yes, a year out may have mellowed him but we may be walking into a years pent-up frustration and angst. My problem with this argument is the idea that Pearson was a ball buster at Leicester. He didn't go in there and transform the bad attitude players by throwing his weight around. What he did was exactly what you say you want to happen, he got rid of the trouble makers. He actually got a fair bit of flack from the fans because some of the people with bad attitudes were considered the more talented and the people he brought in with better attitudes were unknown or considered less capable. One of his main priorities was creating a strong team ethic and anyone who wasn't on board was ditched regardless of reputation or talent. I'm not denying that he thinks of himself as a bit of a tough guy, and if all you look at is the surface then this is all you will see. However if you look at what he actually did beyond the headlines and soundbites he stops looking like a mindless sergeant major and more like the sort of man we need now. All that said my first choice is Moyes, but I shall not be devastated if Pearson comes in. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 3 hours ago, villarocker said: If we're stuck with Lerner, even the Chuckle Brothers would see us as a risk to their careers and sanity. . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 11 hours ago, thabucks said: I see Rodgers is being linked with WBA. Surely with new owners and with even being in the championship we are a bigger draw. He got Swansea promoted playing attractive attacking football. Did ok at Pool. And I believe he could get the best out of out attacking talent. Rogers would have to be a **** idiot to come here. His stock hasn't fallen that low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 25 minutes ago, John said: . They're already here surely? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 This thread is making me sad. IF Lerner sells, in time, then Moyes will be the man and I'll be delighted to have him. If he doesn't, then somebody who can get the most out of the dregs of a terrible squad that won't be improved nearly enough to get us back up regardless. So that we at least win a few games. I'd probably take Pearson on that basis because despite thinking he's a bit of a charlatan I do think he's a passhun manager who would achieve mediocrity with most squads, at least initially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midian Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) Di Matteo 1/2F with Betfair now and only 2/1 with 365. I wouldnt mind him if im honest. Edited May 11, 2016 by midian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykeyb Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Just No Di Matteo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 11, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted May 11, 2016 18 minutes ago, midian said: Di Matteo 1/2F with Betfair now and only 2/1 with 365. I wouldnt mind him if im honest. Wouldn't surprise me. He lives in the Midlands and must be thinking about getting back into work, but probably wouldn't be able to get a prem job. I wouldn't be too against it, bit of a risk though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted May 11, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted May 11, 2016 Hmmm unsure on Di Matteo. Not sure he's got the personality to sort out our squad to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfcwills10 Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I've got dejavu, wasn't somebody adamant that Di Matteo was going to be the manager a few years back?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) No against Di Matteo but would be a gamble. His overall stats look OK (50,7 % Wins, 21,1 % Draw, 28,2 % Losses) http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/roberto-di-matteo/profil/trainer/6783 But I was just reading about his departure from Schalke 04, which put me off a bit........don't know, maybe worth a punt but risky Quote http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/confirmed-di-matteo-resigns-as-coach-of-schalke/view/news/198581 The 44-year-old, speaking to the official club website, said: "We had been talking about how to face the upcoming season and I presented a plan for a possible successful future. "But although the talks with sporting director Horst Heldt were always constructive, it became clear that the club wants to focus on different points." Di Matteo was appointed in October last year. The Bundesliga outfit won just five games in the second half of this Bundesliga campaign and the coach had been lately criticized strongly. Edited May 11, 2016 by Gary Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam3773 Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-rumour-shock-betting-11317994 Quote Some bookmakers have this afternoon suspended betting on the next man for the job A new odds-on favourite for the Aston Villa role has this afternoon emerged in the form of former Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo. The Italian has been out of work since resigning as boss of Bundesliga side Schalke 12 months ago, having led Chelsea to Champions League glory in 2012. Di Matteo left MK Dons for Albion in the summer of 2009, and in his first season at the club oversaw promotion from the Championship. He was replaced by Roy Hodgson at the Hawthorns helm in February 2011 as Albion slid towards the relegation zone. He then returned to work as assistant to Andre Villas-Boas at Stamford Bridge and ultimately replaced him. Di Matteo has also previously been linked with replacing Quique Sanchez-Flores at Watford. Edited May 11, 2016 by Sam3773 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Jesus not RDM - he's another namby pamby bloke like Remi. OK - he won CL with chelsea - but then died on his ass shortly after ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 RDM yes please this would be a great appointment, but cant see it tbh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted May 11, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) So do Damien Comolli and Roberto Di Matteo have any previous links? Edited May 11, 2016 by PieFacE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyrusr Posted May 11, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted May 11, 2016 Nice to see different names being linked now with Rodgers, Di Matteo and the Chuckle Brothers. All of them a massive improvement on Black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 The names being mentioned don't get any better do they? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) 14 minutes ago, hippo said: OK - he won CL with Chelsea.... ....and oversaw Albion's promotion from the Championship in his first season at the club .....but he's not good enough for Villa ? Here we go again..... Edited May 11, 2016 by Gary Thomas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Di matteo has a great managerial record in england. He may have no done that well with Schalke, but Schalke were an absolute mess when he was in charge, and he still managed to have a positive win percentage there. I'd be very very happy with Di matteo. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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