meme Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 (edited) 13 minutes ago, VILLAMARV said: Okay Villa, Ive pulled my fingers from my ears and stopped saying lalalalalalalalala. I think I might be ready to start listening again. It's a shame that sticking your fingers in your ears damages your hearing, especially if it's been done consistently over the past 6 years. Edited June 2, 2016 by meme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Well, I'm happy. Re-assures me further on the take-over, and with Clarke as a number 2, assuming he's not like Wilkins and just enjoying a pay-day ( I suspect not, but just my typical caution ) then bully for us. That's a stable combo and now we can start to look forward with a bit more certainty. Hopefully it's arrivederci to micah, joleon, gabby and others. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted June 2, 2016 Moderator Share Posted June 2, 2016 2 minutes ago, JPAngel said: It's interesting that the BBC have said that Clarke will take on the hands-on approach for the squad don't you think? I wonder what role Di Matteo will play in this? The best first team coaches usually do from a training POV. Not sure he'll be deciding who we're buying though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasgowVilla Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 4 minutes ago, JPAngel said: Very please with RDM and Clarke! It's interesting that the BBC have said that Clarke will take on the hands-on approach for the squad don't you think? I wonder what role Di Matteo will play in this? RDM will tell them what he wants them to do, Clarke will slap them silly until they do it 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post meme Posted June 2, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2016 All of Villatalk on the OS at the moment: 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 I'm very pleased with both appointments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Just now, meme said: All of Villatalk on the OS at the moment: I actually just have my Newsnow:Aston Villa open 24-7. http://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport/Football/Championship/Aston+Villa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meme Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 (edited) 2 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: I actually just have my Newsnow:Aston Villa open 24-7. http://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport/Football/Championship/Aston+Villa Don't worry, so do I. Just taking a backup hands-on approach to further grow my 'good news wood'. Pun wasn't intended until found. Pun then intended. Edited June 2, 2016 by meme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykeyb Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 I am not sure that this means the fit and proper test is done and dusted. Who else could they appoint since the old boards number 1 target is now at Derby. Clarke is a good appointment though. Perhaps Ossie Ardilles will join as well (I cannot remember any other boing boing managers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasgowVilla Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 I would like to believe that RDM wouldn't even sit down to talk terms without certain 'assurances' regarding the takeover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stevo985 Posted June 2, 2016 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2016 I enjoy this bit from the BBC article Quote The first task for Di Matteo and Clarke will be to eliminate underperforming players on long contracts 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 5 minutes ago, meme said: It's a shame that sticking your fingers in your eyes damages your hearing, especially if it's been done consistently over the past 6 years. cant be that good for your sight either 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Pleased with this. Hope he's given time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyrusr Posted June 2, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted June 2, 2016 Birmingham Mail suggesting Massimiliano Marchesi (also known as 'Sheikh of the Muscles'!) as will be brought in as well as fitness coach Quote Roberto Di Matteo will bring fitness guru known as the 'Sheikh of the Muscles' to Aston Villa BY GREGG EVANS Gregg Evans reports on how Roberto Di Matteo's backroom team is shaping up Roberto Di Matteo will recruit Inter Milan fitness coach Massimiliano Marchesi to his backroom staff at Aston Villa. Di Matteo, who will be assisted by fellow former West Bromwich Albion boss Steve Clarke, will turn to a man known as the 'Sheikh of the Muscles' to whip Villa into shape for the Championship. Marchesi has also worked in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Dubai. Di Matteo will succeed Remi Garde as Villa manager and will be tasked with returning Villa to the Premier League. He is believed to have agreed a two-year contract. Di Matteo played with Clarke at Chelsea. The new Villa assistant has been out of work since being sacked by Reading last December. Link 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 ^ I for one welcome our new Italian overlords. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted June 2, 2016 Moderator Share Posted June 2, 2016 1 minute ago, Stevo985 said: I enjoy this bit from the BBC article Yes, interesting turn of phrase. My choice of elimination would be trebuchet them into a burning fire pit. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa_southerner Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 1 hour ago, omariqy said: You're a tough one to please. I believe Kevin Bond is there or thereabouts to being done, and come on Tonyh29 Steve Clark wasn't mentioned once same old VT ha! but great appointment the hard work begins! UTV. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daweii Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 He's only been in the job 25 minutes and we're already signing exotic names. Granted it's a fitness coach but more of this please, more raiding of Inter Milan as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meme Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 2 minutes ago, VILLAMARV said: cant be that good for your sight either You saw nothing. shhh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meme Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 1 minute ago, Mantis said: ^ I for one welcome our new Italian overlords. I for one welcome our new WORLDWIDE overlords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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