ender4 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 I wonder how involved NSWE will actually be in the hiring of the next Head Coach? They will probably leave most of it to Purslow and just rubber stamp the recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 1 hour ago, TrentVilla said: This isn’t a criticism of our owners but you cannot be serious about wanting to challenge for Europe and make a profit in a summer window. I think if we could have got smith Rowe or JWP we would have. The summer profit was more down to not being able to get the higher level of player we are after. Hopefully a foreign coach can get us a few gems in from the continent. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted November 7, 2021 Moderator Share Posted November 7, 2021 1 minute ago, villa89 said: I think if we could have got smith Rowe or JWP we would have. The summer profit was more down to not being able to get the higher level of player we are after. Hopefully a foreign coach can get us a few gems in from the continent. Yes I know but the point still remains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sne Posted November 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2021 Not too long ago this, how time flies 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 What they've shown today at least is they're not prepared just to write seasons off needlessly being in bottom six and potentially battling relegation. Refreshing change from second part of Lerner era at least. Interesting what they come up with next now, this will be very interesting week as assume they've taken decision with some of favoured candidates saying they'd be interested in job now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Well, they don't mess about, do they. I think Edens has a reputation for ruthlessness. We all saw the writing on the wall, and it is good that they did not hang about. It will be very interesting to see who they bring in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottaloo Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Just now, AntrimBlack said: Well, they don't mess about, do they. I think Edens has a reputation for ruthlessness. Exactly what I think. To quote that boss in Reggie Perrin..."I didn't get to where I am today without (sacking)...." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubbs Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 58 minutes ago, sne said: Not too long ago this, how time flies Both have been painted over. Dean before today. Cruel bastards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 1 hour ago, sne said: Not too long ago this, how time flies The fairytale is over. You can't buy those kind of good vibes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Massive job for them to get the right person now. Who they get will be a real indicator of their ambitions for this club in the future. Lets see who comes in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 I suspect they are now seeing they can't compete and win. The rules make it impossible to do so. If I were to bet they will look to sell up in the summer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Just now, Pissflaps said: I suspect they are now seeing they can't compete and win. The rules make it impossible to do so. If I were to bet they will look to sell up in the summer Thats always worried me . We will find out in January when the window opens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_avfc Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Just now, Pissflaps said: I suspect they are now seeing they can't compete and win. The rules make it impossible to do so. If I were to bet they will look to sell up in the summer I mentioned elsewhere but I think that Grealish going was a tough one for them to take. The fact that we made money on transfers in the summer rather than invest further suggests to me that they had given up hope of competing a little. I’m still hoping for a Favre or a Potter to suggest that we’re still an exciting, ambitious place to be. However I fear that we’ll see a Gerrard or Terry come in which won’t fill me with confidence that they haven’t given up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 1 minute ago, MWARLEY2 said: Thats always worried me . We will find out in January when the window opens. They didn't spend a penny in the summer tbf. It was just the Grealish money. But I'm sure they will back the new manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 2 hours ago, VillaChris said: What they've shown today at least is they're not prepared just to write seasons off needlessly being in bottom six and potentially battling relegation. Refreshing change from second part of Lerner era at least. Interesting what they come up with next now, this will be very interesting week as assume they've taken decision with some of favoured candidates saying they'd be interested in job now. On the other hand every member of the coaching team that got us 11th has now left. The two that weren't part of that remain. You couldn't make it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted November 7, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 7, 2021 They've got big kahoonies that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 17 minutes ago, hippo said: On the other hand every member of the coaching team that got us 11th has now left. The two that weren't part of that remain. You couldn't make it up. I agree on that. Time will tell if DS comes out with what happened with the coaching changes (guess confidential clauses would be part of agreement of him leaving but certainly O'Kelly being demoted wouldn't have been his decision at all). Think McPhee is a big part of the problem so would be disappointing if club put pressure on next manager to keep him on when I really don't see what he's offering now the long throws have been shown as worthless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 33 minutes ago, Pissflaps said: I suspect they are now seeing they can't compete and win. The rules make it impossible to do so. If I were to bet they will look to sell up in the summer Thought the same since Jack went and we only spent the proceeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 3 hours ago, TrentVilla said: Yes I know but the point still remains. If another club had finished 11th and added Ings, Buendia and Leon Bailey would they not be confident of rising a few places higher? Don't see what's so different to say West Ham being barely above bottom 3 and adding Soucek, Coufal and Benhrama and in 18 months suddenly they're a serious top 4 contender. Of course if they sold Rice they'd dip a bit but don't think it would be that dramatic. I think we've got some really good players in final third, just need a manager who can work it all out as DS was tying himself in knots with some of his decisions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 2 hours ago, VillaChris said: What they've shown today at least is they're not prepared just to write seasons off needlessly being in bottom six and potentially battling relegation. As things stand this at least doubled our chance of relegation, from very slim to very possible. So really hope they get the appointment right! I’d say it more as it shows they are ambitious enough they’d gamble chasing the Europa League (which is only a couple of wins away) vs an increased risk of relegation from where we are today. Whether that’s good or bad in this instance remains to be seen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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