bobzy Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 3 minutes ago, Mr.Messy said: Where did this 'fact' come from in that Clarke is going to be RDM's assistant? Was it a reliable source? I would be gutted if this don't happen now. Pat Murphy on BBC I believe: Roberto di Matteo appointed Aston Villa manager - Steve Clarke as assistant http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36435484 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Messy Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 OK thanks seems reliable enough. Fingers crossed this gets official confirmation soon then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-steve-clarke-perfect-11424243 Gregg Evans. Updated 14:47, 3 Jun 2016 Aston Villa: Why Steve Clarke is the perfect No.2 for Roberto Di Matteo The former Albion and Reading manager will be confirmed as the assistant manager to Di Matteo. Steve Clarke will fit into a No.2 role with ease - it’s why Roberto Di Matteo pushed so hard to add him to his team at Aston Villa .The tried and trusted assistant manager has worked with some of the best managers in the land and will bring vital knowledge and experience with him to the Midlands. But why he is so respected and why is he seen as such an important addition? PLAYING CAREER. Clarke was a two-club man, making over 200 appearances for Scottish side St Mirren before spending 11 years at Chelsea. During his time with the Blues he won the FA Cup, the League Cup and the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup. NO.2 EXPERIENCE. Is there a better assistant out there? If so, you’d be pushed to find one. Clarke worked with Jose Mourinho and Claudio Ranieri at Chelsea where he picked up on their meticulous ways and moulded them into his own way of working. Kenny Dalglish was a man he had huge respect for and during his time at Liverpool he helped lead the Reds to two cup finals and into Europe. Sir Bobby Robson (Newcastle) helped shape his future while he also dealt with crisis at West Ham under Gianfranco Zola when the club hit deep financial trouble. The Scot has certainly done his time in the trenches and will know exactly how to make things tick at Villa. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted June 3, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted June 3, 2016 Sounds like it's all going on then. Pleased with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 3 hours ago, alreadyexists said: Sounds like it's all going on then. Pleased with this. Hope so.....quite keen to see this confirmed on the OS. Him and Bob will be a great combo I think 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gary Thomas Posted June 4, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted June 4, 2016 SSN breaking news - done deal will be confirmed Monday. Brilliant news. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 4 hours ago, Gary Thomas said: SSN breaking news - done deal will be confirmed Monday. Brilliant news. It's one of those dream appointments you wish your club makes as a fan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supervillan78 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) Ciaran...your dad's here! Welcome Steve! Edited June 4, 2016 by Supervillan78 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 think its a very good appointment and definite positive approach for next season. just need some good signings and I be too pumped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 (edited) On 6/2/2016 at 16:29, Delphinho123 said: I don't mind Di Matteo but he doesn't strike me as the kind of person that would take a baseball bat to Joleons knees. Clarke does. Good addition. Or a rubber dildo, Hatchet Harry style Edited June 5, 2016 by sne 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Clarke is a solid choice and some speculation Kevin bond will be joining too . Good to see plenty experience in the backroom team . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 If we can't do it with that managerial set up, time to get rid of the players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 I think he's a very astute football coach, I think he's probably more suited to the no.2 role than no.1. I think he has great knowledge of the game and will add greatly to our football club. He has worked with some of the biggest names in football and that experience will only stand us in good stead. I am very excited about this appointment 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted June 5, 2016 Moderator Share Posted June 5, 2016 34 minutes ago, foreveryoung said: time to get rid of the players. Fixed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Quality No2 its whether these bits of good news turn in to success fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted June 5, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted June 5, 2016 8 minutes ago, TRO said: Quality No2 its whether these bits of good news turn in to success fingers crossed. Indeed. I remember Wilkins being a good appointment and being promised the world by Lerner. The optimism is back though and hugely infectious. I'm just looking forward to winning games and being competitive again first and foremost. Clarke is a great addition and a shrewd move by RDM. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 24 minutes ago, villan-scott said: Indeed. I remember Wilkins being a good appointment and being promised the world by Lerner. The optimism is back though and hugely infectious. I'm just looking forward to winning games and being competitive again first and foremost. Clarke is a great addition and a shrewd move by RDM. Same. I had a dream last night that it was the last game of the season just gone and we lost 13-1 to Swansea. We were already down but I was almost inconsolable with rage because even I didn't think we could be that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 13 minutes ago, Mantis said: Same. I had a dream last night that it was the last game of the season just gone and we lost 13-1 to Swansea. We were already down but I was almost inconsolable with rage because even I didn't think we could be that bad. Suprised we even managed to score 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted June 5, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted June 5, 2016 14 minutes ago, Duck said: Suprised we even managed to score I'd assumed an O.G. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 5 hours ago, villan-scott said: Indeed. I remember Wilkins being a good appointment and being promised the world by Lerner. The optimism is back thought and hugely infectious. I'm just looking forward to winning games and being competitive again first and foremost. Clarke is a great addition and a shrewd move by RDM. true about Wilkins but he came here for a last payday from the game, I think Clarke be here to hope get his credibility back up and get another job on his own which can only help us as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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