maqroll Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 B'Ham Mail saying odds slashed on Bruce... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tismyk Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 1 hour ago, Ikantcpell said: Who is he ? Fat git Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 It's going to be either Bruce or they will give the job to Steve Clarke. Any article linking Dyce to the job must be on crack- why would he leave a well run top flight team to this shambles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted October 6, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted October 6, 2016 It's not going to be Bruce now is it. If it was I am sure they would have got him in by now. They would want a quick appointment I think. In fact regardless I am disappointed no one has been appointed yet, they surely did not start this process from scratch with the sacking of RDM? I would have hoped they had some feelers out before and knew their preferred targets and how receptive they might be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 3 hours ago, TRO said: The Next Villa Manager should be one who has done his homework on us and can clearly demonstrate that in his presentation. One who spends little time telling the interviewer what he has done in the past, but spends his time, energy and enthusiasm of what he is going to do to improve us (based on his research to date) in the coming weeks. He needs to illustrate his short, medium and long term goals. He needs to deal in concise and feasible explanations of method and structure that he intends to apply and a timescale for the progress to bear shoots. He needs to demonstrate his ability to monitor individual player development by appraisal on a timely and consistent basis and implement a rewards system for outstanding dedication to duty. He needs to be able to communicate clearly to board and fans, when/if necessary,why he does what he does, when he does it. He needs to have an open policy on training and be free to explain his methods to those within the club. While results are the holy grail, The new manager needs to be able to present a set of core values that illustrate to the board that despite results not being what they are he has a complete handle on all the key elements that are crucial to achieving success.....Luck is not measurable but important and no manager should have to rely wholly and soley on it.....for the good or bad. Any manager worth his salt and confidence in his own ability, should have no problem with this......opportunists with large ego's may struggle. Hey Tro why make it so complicated? pick a system for our squad/1st 11 to play. Get them fit. Motivate them and get 3wins 2draws allowing 1 loss every 6 games. Then - Win the play-offs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 The Telegraph sting has changed the dynamic regarding managers/coaches appointments. Imagine appointing "Ivor Badge" only to find he also "had-a-bung"? Not only that but can you imagine the interest we create sacking/looking for a manager. Not only in the media but also in the "manager/coach circles". Clarke can Caretake, so Our dreamteam can note who applies, who distances themselves and who they feel we could go for. No hurry for 2weeks (Some of the squad are away). Who knows who applies? What if Clarke (coach in waiting) wins a few including the Vermin and the S***? Does he not deserve a crack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Should be announced soon. Bruce's remit will be to make playoffs. This will be the biggest challenge of his managerial career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djemba_Villan Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Make of it what you will but I have seen a photo of Houllier in Birmingham today. Could just be a coincidence, as I really can't see him being in the hat with his dodgy ticker but seems odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 8 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Should be announced soon. Bruce's remit will be to make playoffs. This will be the biggest challenge of his managerial career. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 3 minutes ago, Djemba_Villan said: Make of it what you will but I have seen a photo of Houllier in Birmingham today. Could just be a coincidence, as I really can't see him being in the hat with his dodgy ticker but seems odd. He won't leave his sweet Red Bull gig for a managerial role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 23 minutes ago, Grasshopper said: What if Clarke (coach in waiting) wins a few including the Vermin and the S***? Does he not deserve a crack? Well i'd chip in a few quid for that - if that's he's into like. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 9 minutes ago, dounavilla said: Want a bet? £10 to VT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 1 minute ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Want a bet? £10 to VT. To be honest I was just waiting for the opertunity to use yet another Wagner gif. So are you ITK with this ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) 5 minutes ago, dounavilla said: To be honest I was just waiting for the opertunity to use yet another Wagner gif. So are you ITK with this ? I just realised it was Wagner! I'm not ITK. Every bookmaker is. Edited October 6, 2016 by Vive_La_Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: I just realised it was Wagner! I'm not ITK. Every bookmaker is. They'd have suspended betting. Edit - I'm not saying it won't happen, only that they're not ITK. They follow the bets. Edited October 6, 2016 by dont_do_it_doug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted October 6, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted October 6, 2016 Dunno who this bloke is whose picture people keep posting. THIS is Wagner: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villakram Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Bruce.... McLeish II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam3773 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Dyche is probably the only candidate who both reassures and excited me. For that reason he probably isn't a candidate. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted October 6, 2016 Moderator Share Posted October 6, 2016 53 minutes ago, Djemba_Villan said: Make of it what you will but I have seen a photo of Houllier in Birmingham today. Could just be a coincidence, as I really can't see him being in the hat with his dodgy ticker but seems odd. He was in Manchester last week for Soccerex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted October 6, 2016 Moderator Share Posted October 6, 2016 22 minutes ago, mjmooney said: Dunno who this bloke is whose picture people keep posting. THIS is Wagner: Wouldn't be surprised if it was him in the current political climate.* *I appreciate this joke is quite niche... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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