Zatman Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 58 minutes ago, Jareth said: I think Henry would excel in this league. We've been sheeeeeeeeet defensively, and drawn a ton, but with a sprinkling of va-va-vooom we could have nicked most of those games. It's not like Bruce leaving means we'll be any worse defensively. Despite our shitness we are one of highest scoring teams in the league 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Just now, praisedmambo said: I'd argue it's the complete opposite. If we had been able to keep the shit awful goals out we'd have won a fair amount of games comfortably. Imo not replacing Johnstone was the thing that cost Bruce his job. Agree. Keeper has cost us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sam3773 Posted October 6, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 6, 2018 I seem to recall big calls for Wagner last time from large sections of the fan base as he was doing well at Huddersfield and playing great football. When Bruce was appointed, some accepted a certain style of play, as Bruce was tried and tested and would get us promoted, as opposed to Wagner's relative inexperience. Wagner is now competing in the Premier League and Bruce failed. The point I'm trying to make isn't that Wagner was better than Bruce, it's that we shouldn't fall foul of requiring lots of experience again. As TRO said, just because they've done it, doesn't mean they can do it again, and just because they haven't done it, doesn't mean they won't. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Only 1 clean sheet but only team to have scored in every game. It will be clear to the new manager what he is working with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Sam3773 said: I seem to recall big calls for Wagner last time from large sections of the fan base as he was doing well at Huddersfield and playing great football. When Bruce was appointed, some accepted a certain style of play, as Bruce was tried and tested and would get us promoted, as opposed to Wagner's relative inexperience. Wagner is now competing in the Premier League and Bruce failed. The point I'm trying to make isn't that Wagner was better than Bruce, it's that we shouldn't fall foul of requiring lots of experience again. As TRO said, just because they've done it, doesn't mean they can do it again, and just because they haven't done it, doesn't mean they won't. I don’t think we need a manager with years and years of experience. But a manager with at least some experience as opposed to non at all would be ideal. Regarding Henry. He has had experience as a coach and assistant manager while playing under probably the best manager around so it wouldn’t be a complete gamble. Edited October 6, 2018 by Vive_La_Villa 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 4 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: I don’t think we need a manager with years and years of experience. But a manager with at least some experience as opposed to non at all would be ideal. Regarding Henry. He has had experience as a coach and assistant manager while playing under probably the best manager around so it wouldn’t be a complete gamble. Henry is this years Ole Gunner solsaker.....thankfully cardiff took that bullet for us. I think Henry will have one abortive stab at management ....before returning to tv and the shadows of coaching and assistant manager roles. I dont think it will be Henry myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JamesBCFC Posted October 6, 2018 Visiting Supporter Popular Post Share Posted October 6, 2018 57 minutes ago, villalad21 said: What are you basing that on? All Henry has ever done is being assistant manager. I wouldn't go for either Terry or Henry, too big of a gamble. Rodgers, if we can even get him is the safe choice. Rodgers who currently has Celtic 5th in a 1 horse race? Incredibly overrated manager. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 16 minutes ago, praisedmambo said: I'd argue it's the complete opposite. If we had been able to keep the shit awful goals out we'd have won a fair amount of games comfortably. Imo not replacing Johnstone was the thing that cost Bruce his job. I'd say Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 9 hours ago, Villan4Life said: Love a bit of this down Villa Park Great Analysis I think we've got the players for this level to play like that, if that's the style that Henry would try and bring. It's not exactly rocket science either, and just needs a bit of proper work in training, something it looks like we've been missing under Bruce. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaCas Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 16 minutes ago, hippo said: Henry is this years Ole Gunner solsaker.....thankfully cardiff took that bullet for us. I think Henry will have one abortive stab at management ....before returning to tv and the shadows of coaching and assistant manager roles. I dont think it will be Henry myself. I desperately wanted Wagner last time and expected Bruce to fail This time round I’ve not got such a clear favourite in my mind but I wouldn’t be averse to Henry - he’s played at the very top level, worked under the very best managers, he’s helped take a team to World Cup semis and I’m sure if he comes it will be because he thinks it is exactly the right move for him - he will only get one chance of failure before his brand is tainted so he will choose very very carefully. If the owners go for him they will back him financially and his name will attract players and his reputation and contacts would bring in top quality loans I’m far from sure but I’d be happy to give him a go 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 46 minutes ago, Zatman said: Despite our shitness we are one of highest scoring teams in the league Going forward, we’re a dream, we have the best forward in The Championship, it’s just at the back we have problems and in goal but I think these can be sorted providing that the right man comes in as manager, I have no idea who Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted October 6, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted October 6, 2018 This thread just went 25 minutes without a posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintpotvilla Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 8 minutes ago, mjmooney said: This thread just went 25 minutes without a posting! Wish we could go 25 minutes without conceding!! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DaveAV1 Posted October 6, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 6, 2018 10 minutes ago, pintpotvilla said: Wish we could go 25 minutes without conceding!! We haven’t conceded since Tuesday and I recon there’s a few hours yet before we let one in. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 1 hour ago, praisedmambo said: I'd argue it's the complete opposite. If we had been able to keep the shit awful goals out we'd have won a fair amount of games comfortably. Imo not replacing Johnstone was the thing that cost Bruce his job. To be fair to Bruce, I think he would have wanted to keep Johnstone, but financial restrictions under Xia prevented him from doing so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 3 minutes ago, AntrimBlack said: To be fair to Bruce, I think he would have wanted to keep Johnstone, but financial restrictions under Xia prevented him from doing so. Johnstone isnt getting rave reviews at rhe albuon. They are conceeding quite a few goals with him between rhe sticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 I would definitely prefer Arteta to Henry. He at least has the assistant experience behind him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewieGriffin Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Would be funny after the rumours of the new manager having a presence/spies at the game today if the away end have an assortment of Henry/Rodgers/Fonseca/Arteta/Smith masks to turn to... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Just now, hippo said: Johnstone isnt getting rave reviews at rhe albuon. They are conceeding quite a few goals with him between rhe sticks I know. He was not that great here either a lot of the time. But I was solely responding to the post about Bruce not retaining Johnstone, not commenting on his abilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 2 hours ago, Jareth said: I think Henry would excel in this league. We've been sheeeeeeeeet defensively, and drawn a ton, but with a sprinkling of va-va-vooom we could have nicked most of those games. It's not like Bruce leaving means we'll be any worse defensively. Just worrying a bit over what evidence there is that Henry could make our defence better. Also the scoring stats are a bit deceptive. We have rarely turned spells of dominance into substantial leads and that’s really how to win matches. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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