Gary Thomas Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) To have a top manager like Moyes, with serious financial backing from Xiu, God, that would be an absolute dream. For starters it would help us in the transfer market, and in terms of retaining our best players. Suddenly we're not the rock bottom pariah club to avoid, but one of the clubs to be at if you have aspirations of playing in a top half premier league team - Newcastle are in that bracket as well if they keep Benitez. I know there's a load of work to do to reach that goal, but without taking anything for granted, that combination would give me a LOT of hope we could win promotion next year. No guarantees but surely we would be there or thereabouts. Edited May 22, 2016 by Gary Thomas 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dr_Pangloss Posted May 22, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2016 Moyes would be a great coup for the club. An infinitely better choice than Pearson. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Moyes would be perfect, and he'd only come if the owner's ambition matched his and had the level of investment needed, so this is promising if it turns out to be true. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted May 22, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted May 22, 2016 Moyes will not get a better offer unless he wants to go abroad again. Its fate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfingers Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Pre takeover, Pearson was my ideal candidate. Post takeover, the idea of Moyes is growing by the hour. I echo everything that Gary Thomas says, we could almost overnight change from being the sinking ship to avoid like the plague, to the stand out club in the division who all championship players would want to play for. My only nagging doubt is Moyes failures in his last 2 posts, although following on from Ferguson was a thankless task. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeVillan Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 United had a poor squad and Moyes could only attract Felliani. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 What I wouldn't give to have Fellaini in our midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Its quite remarkable to think that David Moyes and Rafa Benitez could both ply their trade in the Championship next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuwabatake Sanjuro Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 13 minutes ago, Butterfingers said: Pre takeover, Pearson was my ideal candidate. Post takeover, the idea of Moyes is growing by the hour. I echo everything that Gary Thomas says, we could almost overnight change from being the sinking ship to avoid like the plague, to the stand out club in the division who all championship players would want to play for. My only nagging doubt is Moyes failures in his last 2 posts, although following on from Ferguson was a thankless task. I'd have the same reservations, a good start would be absolutely crucial for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisagg75 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) if it is moyes i hope he brings phil neville with him Edited May 22, 2016 by krisagg75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 1 minute ago, krisagg75 said: if it is moyes i hope he brings phil neville with him I hope he doesn't tbfh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meme Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) Moyes has constructed entire squads before (what he did during his first few years at Everton were amazing) and is generally a nice guy (makes friends with a lot of his players, so much that some of them follow him; perfect for us). With the right backroom staff, he is a top manager. Only failed at Man Utd because the player's weren't on his side and failed at Real Sociedad probably due to the language barrier and not being adapted to Spanish football. Much better than Pearson, and our chances at getting Di Matteo is slowly fading away. Also has a reputation. I'm sure the Chinese/Asia know of him. With a few good results, he could change his reputation over there from bad to amazing within two years. Edited May 22, 2016 by meme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meme Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) 42 minutes ago, bannedfromHandV said: Not sure he's one of their best managers of all time (Everton) He had some moments but they used to be a very successful club, sounds familiar doesn't it? Wasn't Everton in huge debt and relegation contenders when he took over? Or am I just going mad as per usual? Edited May 22, 2016 by meme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 45 minutes ago, Paul33 said: Pearson is best bet to get us up fast but Moyes is the only choice for longer term planning ..... I can't see Pearson doing anything in the Prem and I'm not convince DeMatteo would even get us up. Is he? Pearson is far less proven than Moyes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 17 minutes ago, krisagg75 said: if it is moyes i hope he brings phil neville with him Probably,y not most likely steve round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Ideally Pearson goes boro rdm goes lazio we get moyes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 22, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted May 22, 2016 One short close season is probably not enough to salvage our team and get us promoted at the first attempt. Whoever is the manager I hope he doesn't become a casualty of a crazy owner with unrealistic expectations throwing his weight around. I'd take a top half consolidation to stop the rot, and then storm promotion the following year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) Just speculating but if we get Moyes does anyone else think this Dr X's choice alone or the Reccomended Choice by the previous board? I have a feeling Pearson was the previous preferred candidate. Edited May 22, 2016 by dounavilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imavillan Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Moyes as the manager = statement of intent to back up the words from the new owner onwards and upwards 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Aston Villa managerial latest: David Moyes edges closer to Villa Park vacancy 16:51, 22 MAY 2016 BY MAT KENDRICK The former Everton, Manchester United and Real Sociedad is now the favourite David Moyes David Moyes is said to be weighing up a formal offer to become Aston Villa's next manager. Moyes reportedly met with representatives of prospective new Villa owner Tony Xia on Thursday. The former Everton, Manchester United and Real Sociedad's boss is believed to have impressed Xia's associates at the meeting at the Scot's home. Moyes has now edged in front of favourites Roberto Di Matteo and Nigel Pearson in the running to be Remi Garde's successor at Villa Park. MORE: What Tony Xia's latest interview tells us about the Aston Villa owner Watch Tony Xia's first Villa interview CLICK TO PLAY Play 0:00 / 0:00 Fullscreen Mute Share Keith Wyness during his time as Everton chief executive with manager David Moyes and chairman Bill Kenwright. His odds to take the job have shortened to 6/4 with many bookies today. Keith Wyness, who is expected to become Villa's new chief executive, worked with Moyes at Goodison Park. http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-managerial-latest-david-11369603 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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