foreveryoung Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 The coaches he brings in will be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted July 24, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted July 24, 2018 Just now, foreveryoung said: The coaches he brings in will be interesting. I'm quite partial to a Leyland 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingsombrero Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Why would Henry take this job if he is destined to fail? His managerially career would be over before it even started. For him to turn down mega money to be a Pundit he must either be paid ridiculous money or been given assurances he will have all he needs to succeed. I'm not against the idea in principle. I think he could potentially turn out to be a great manager but we'd be repeating the same mistake we've made over and over. Other than a couple of howlers we have not had a string of "bad" managers but we consistently fail to pick a manager suited to the circumstances we find ourselves in at that given time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 27 minutes ago, sidcow said: Yes, if we were going to take a gamble I would much rather do it with an ex villa man who has already had managerial success/experience even in a lesser league. Exactly, and not just any ex-Villa man but someone who had/has a genuine connection with the club beyond just pulling on a jersey and collecting a paycheque. People have used Zidane, Guardiola and Pochettino as examples of big name players who have 'made it' (use the term loosely for Zidane) as successful Managers but all of those began at clubs they had a great affiliation with. You tell me we're hiring Olof Mellberg and I'll happily tow the line. Tell me we're bringing in billy big bollox Henry and I'm sorry but I have nothing but deep reservations and pessimism. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 19 minutes ago, dubbs said: It boils down to the fact a lot of fans aren't happy with Bruce's style of football and want a change. With change comes the possibilities that it'll be better or it'll be worse. if you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got. Don't mean to be pedantic but not actually true. You could end up on the same amount of points 5 seasons running and on one of those seasons you finish 1st and another you finish 5th. You can be consistent whilst inconsistencies occur around you. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 59 minutes ago, Supervillan78 said: Va Va Voom So the Villa Engine will be a Renault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, Rob182 said: So the Villa Engine will be a Renault. Meh.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 15 minutes ago, Jareth said: I'm quite partial to a Leyland Van Hool is the way to go if you all want all the bells and whistles, but it comes at a cost (I'm not a coach-spotter, its an industry segment I specialise in) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Weather it's a good move or not, will be an amazing feat for him to get us to the Premiership in his first managerial role. Meaning, even if he ends up being good, promotion first season ain't happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowlersrs Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Everyone's talking like he's signed... Have I missed a trick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted July 24, 2018 Moderator Share Posted July 24, 2018 31 minutes ago, flamingsombrero said: So we take someone with no experience and put them into a situation where they have to replicate or better the previous season Are people really expecting us to better or equal last season? I see this as year 1 of 3 - I think we're looking at 10th this year. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Can we get Pat Rice as well as Steve Bould 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingsombrero Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: Are people really expecting us to better or equal last season? I see this as year 1 of 3 - I think we're looking at 10th this year. I think most people would agree with that right now, I doubt it would take much or long for it to unravel Edited July 24, 2018 by flamingsombrero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 7 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: Are people really expecting us to better or equal last season? I see this as year 1 of 3 - I think we're looking at 10th this year. I think if Henry takes over the aim will be to challenge for playoffs this season. Automatic next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Prob bin dunne... Henry spotted ay Bodymoor Heath Spoiler Sorry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Even if Henry doesn't end up joining he's got a thread worthy of the VT Hall of Fame. Seriously wtf have i just read 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 14 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: Are people really expecting us to better or equal last season? I see this as year 1 of 3 - I think we're looking at 10th this year. if bruce stays no if someone new comes in then maybe stoke should be 1st, after that its anyones again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 16 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: Are people really expecting us to better or equal last season? I see this as year 1 of 3 - I think we're looking at 10th this year. Nah . Championship invincibles this season, then hounded out in 5 years because settling for 4th and an FA Cup every year is beneath us . Book it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 22 minutes ago, Fowlersrs said: Everyone's talking like he's signed... Have I missed a trick? no you have missed a presumption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only2McInallys Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Can you imagine the reception we are going to get when we play away at Millwall, Brentford etc We are going to be playing against teams desperate to put one over a weathly club .The only thing Henry will bring is a lot of media coverage - and maybe this is the intention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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