OutByEaster? Posted October 4, 2018 Moderator Share Posted October 4, 2018 I think all we're learning so far is that we don't know. Regurgitated rumours about Henry from the summer, despite them having not been true, rumours of a man who hates our CEO and is well known for holding onto a grudge and the usual half hopers and perma-applicants. The need for speculation is a long way ahead of the knowledge of potential candidates I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 8 minutes ago, NurembergVillan said: Imagine that at the interview - "So, Thierry, thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to come and see us today. Before we get started, though, how do you explain 85-year old Robert Pires being a terrible signing for us over 8 years ago, some 4 years after you'd last played together for Arsenal?" "I, erm..." "Sorry, Thierry. This just isn't going to work." Hence why you obviously can't tar everyone with the same brush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praisedmambo Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) 12 minutes ago, hippo said: Henry would be act of gross stupidity - coming close to Remi Garde proportions. It might a statement of intent - but it would probably be a very short lived one..........all IMO of course. Garde had some experience. He had done well before coming to us. Edited October 4, 2018 by praisedmambo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 1 minute ago, praisedmambo said: Garde had some experience. He had done well before coming to us. He had done average at a very small club in a minor league - things picked rapidly after he left. I would doubt Henry would last a full season TBH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Platt Posted October 4, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted October 4, 2018 10 minutes ago, hippo said: Henry would be act of gross stupidity - coming close to Remi Garde proportions. It might a statement of intent - but it would probably be a very short lived one..........all IMO of course. Henry alone but with the right support staff he would be fine. Played under Wenger and Pep won everything in the game at club and country. Should be attack minded bearing in mind where he played. Apparently knows players from all over Europe. There was defiantly something in those rumours before the start of the season so I don't see anyone but him to be honest. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post deeps Posted October 4, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2018 1 minute ago, hippo said: He had done average at a very small club in a minor league - things picked rapidly after he left. I would doubt Henry would last a full season TBH. Wouldn’t call Lyon a small club 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentfordnylons Posted October 4, 2018 Visiting Supporter Share Posted October 4, 2018 2 hours ago, hippo said: Well it looks like Fonseca and Smith have ruled themselves out. I think Rafa and Rodgers will shortly follow suit. - so the feasible shortlist is shaping up. The big unknown is they will gamble on a rookie (Terry, Henry) - or go for someone with a track record QSF / Cavallho - my bet is on the latter. Smith hasn’t ruled himself out,He said he is happy at Brentford and hasn’t had any contact with Villa.I think if Villa offer him he will take the job which In my opinion will be a bad move for him and Villa,of course I would say that but as some on here have acknowledged he is part of a big structure that would be impossible to transfer and replicate.Smith is a great fit for us and has now had 3 seasons that has produced top ten finishes which is more than acceptable for the majority of our fans but wouldn’t be for your club.The only way it might work is it sounds like you have cleared the decks for the new manager to bring in a big support team which could mean your DOF has people lined up and build a team around Smith. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junxs Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 21 hours ago, Demitri_C said: Is forest in work a5 the mlast meant. He would definitely be one of m6 top picks If it helps, you can get onto the M6 toll from at A5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USA_Villa Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 I think the cabbage might be skewing the votes in the poll somewhat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 1 minute ago, S-Platt said: Henry alone but with the right support staff he would be fine. Played under Wenger and Pep won everything in the game at club and country. Should be attack minded bearing in mind where he played. Apparently knows players from all over Europe. There was defiantly something in those rumours before the start of the season so I don't see anyone but him to be honest. If he is that good - why are the support staff a pre requisite? - If he isn't ready to manage in his own right - he shouldn't be coming. Lets face it this would be an old boy appointment as the major shareholder at Villa is an Arsenal Fan - its moving away from choosing the best man for the job, which won't end well (or start well ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 5 minutes ago, deeps said: Wouldn’t call Lyon a small club OK - He managed those giants at Lyon, with there massive staduim playing in front of 70k every week. But for some reason couldn't hack at villa - and ran home crying to his mom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Farlz said: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6239417/Arsenal-legend-Thierry-Henry-No-1-choice-charge-Aston-Villa.html Is Dominic King a reliable journalist or another Nursey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) 28 minutes ago, hippo said: Henry would be act of gross stupidity - coming close to Remi Garde proportions. It might a statement of intent - but it would probably be a very short lived one..........all IMO of course. Not sure how you can compare a manager being thrown into the deep end of a swift sinking titanic in the Premier League with no life boat or even so much as a pair of floaties to a young aspiring coach with a brilliant footballing mind funded and backed by extremely wealthy owners, probably with a strong team and DOF in the Championship? Edited October 4, 2018 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, hippo said: If he is that good - why are the support staff a pre requisite? - If he isn't ready to manage in his own right - he shouldn't be coming Modern managers are more like head coaches these days. A support network is becoming common place and the managerial appointment is no longer the most important job at a football club. The model is one where if a manager leaves there is still continuity and the club's strategy is not torn up every time a new one comes in. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post praisedmambo Posted October 4, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, hippo said: OK - He managed those giants at Lyon, with there massive staduim playing in front of 70k every week. But for some reason couldn't hack at villa - and ran home crying to his mom. Jeeze I thought it would make a nice change to see this site void of cynicism for a change. The truth is we'll never know what potential Garde had. He walked into the worst job in world football and had zero backing in January (we were meant to buy that young world cup winning right back for example until all deals were pulled as I remember it). We were doomed months before he arrived. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HeyAnty Posted October 4, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) 37 minutes ago, hippo said: Henry would be act of gross stupidity - coming close to Remi Garde proportions. It might a statement of intent - but it would probably be a very short lived one..........all IMO of course. See you, you never say anything enjoyable to read. Edited October 4, 2018 by HeyAnty 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 11 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Not sure how you can compare a manager being thrown into the deep end of a swift sinking titanic in the Premier League with no life boat or even so much as a pair of floaties to a young aspiring coach with a brilliant footballing mind funded and backed by extremely wealthy owners, probably with a strong team and DOF in the Championship? The results will be comparable - getting your mates jobs never works out. Wait and See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Salty Wolves fan, i was blocked for saying this back to him 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, HeyAnty said: See you, you never saying anything enjoyable to read. Appoint a decent manager and I will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsky_11 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 19 minutes ago, USA_Villa said: I think the cabbage might be skewing the votes in the poll somewhat. If anything, it's not skewing it enough. Cabbage in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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