KHV Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 14 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: I'm excited by the prospect of a new manager but also worried by who we could end up with. I know the "anyone is better than..." line is thrown around on VT. But it really could be worse than Bruce. I'm worried about how a rookie manager would cope with a squad that contains one centre back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 21 hours ago, privateer said: Hold on, lads, maybe we are panicking over nothing and it's all a muddled message. He was a tasty centre half and we need one... so was Steve Bruce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I would hope we at least take a chance on trying to get Rodgers out of Celtic. For me, this appointment will be a good indication of our new owners plans for this club. A Mick McCarthy, Sam Allardyce, Nigel Pearson, Dean Smith or Alan Pardew would be a big concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 1 minute ago, KHV said: I'm worried about how a rookie manager would cope with a squad that contains one centre back I’m worried about how any manager would cope with this - especially given that Bruce just didn’t at all. It’s a problem irrespective of experience surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Tony Adams is available. Worth a punt? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Massive test for the new owners, cannot repeat the same mistakes of the past regime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Long live Kevin MacDonald. Fully expect us to go to Millwall playing a 4-6 formation with Hogan, Tammy, Jimmy, RHM, Davis and O'Hare. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 theyve cleaned all of Bruce's coaching staff out. Kevin Mac back in charge in the meantime https://www.avfc.co.uk/News/2018/10/03/club-statement-steve-bruce Quote Aston Villa Football Club can confirm that manager Steve Bruce and his assistants Colin Calderwood, Steve Agnew, Stephen Clemence and Gary Walsh are leaving their posts with immediate effect after having their contracts terminated. The process to appoint a new manager is under way. A Club statement issued on behalf of the Board said:“We would like to place on record our gratitude to Steve and his team for their hard work and commitment. We wish them well for the future. “The process of recruiting a new manager has begun. In the meantime, Kevin MacDonald, Aston Villa U23s manager, will be in charge of the team for our trip to Millwall on Saturday.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjay Posted October 3, 2018 Visiting Supporter Share Posted October 3, 2018 Id be quite envious if you got Quique Sanchez Flores. WOn trophies as a manager for big clubs, won trophies as a player for big club, wont be intimidated by being at Villa. And did a really good job at Watford. Was who i wanted us to get (before Bielsa became a possibility of course). 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 3 minutes ago, KHV said: I'm worried about how a rookie manager would cope with a squad that contains one centre back What if that new manager can also play centre back? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 JT as player manager... big gamble but I don't THINK he'd get us relegated. I think Bruce would have got us playoffs (and I think most good managers would with this squad), I'm not sure who we can get that makes automatic promotion likely, so the most important thing is not someone catastrophic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Platt Posted October 3, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted October 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, AndyM3000 said: What if that new manager can also play centre back? JT with Ranieri would suffice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Hope we have recall options on our loans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 3 minutes ago, Rodders said: theyve cleaned all of Bruce's coaching staff out. Kevin Mac back in charge in the meantime The night of the long cabbages 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 God i hope Kmac isn't in charge for long. The last time i remember he was manager we got spanked by Newcastle 6 - 0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 25 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: I'm excited by the prospect of a new manager but also worried by who we could end up with. I know the "anyone is better than..." line is thrown around on VT. But it really could be worse than Bruce. Possibly. I find it hard to believe many could do much worse with this squad. If the owners are for real, we should be able to attract an exciting person. I'm sure mendes will be asked for some advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BleedClaretAndBlue Posted October 3, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2018 Cabbage In. Deserves his shot after single handedly taking out the previous cucumbent 12 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 30 minutes ago, sidcow said: As usual, they will be saying whatever people are betting on. Yep it's almost as if that's exactly how it works. Still doesn't stop people not understanding that fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted October 3, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted October 3, 2018 15 minutes ago, KHV said: I'm worried about how a rookie manager would cope with a squad that contains one centre back I'm assuming he'll promote the best u23 centre backs and try and sign a couple of centre backs, like a non mental person might. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 went for Flores, but him or Rodgers would be great options - if we are able to attract them obviously. Absolutely no ex players nor any of the useless old guard. No scots or northerners, unless they are actually good. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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