Popular Post hippo Posted August 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2021 Just now, a m ole said: I’m just glad that VillaTalk isn’t going to hypothesise wild scenarios with no basis about why he left because that would be silly. Yeah there's no need to debate the reasons for a departure of an assistant manager 2 days before the season starts - esp on a villa forum 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 In terms of the three assistant coaches, Shakespeare was always the star of that show - I do wonder if we've simply got to a point where O'Kelly was getting a little left behind in terms of quality. I've absolutely no idea or basis for that, though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Errr. OK. That's a strange one. Not sure what's driven this. Losing him and Terry is a bit worrying, I'd assumed he would step up in Terry's absence if anything. Perhaps Dean is in the process of recruiting younger coaches with different philosophies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejs1111 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Just now, a m ole said: I’m just glad that VillaTalk isn’t going to hypothesise wild scenarios with no basis about why he left because that would be silly. until I see something from that 'beacon of truth' Villareport i'm not going to speculate 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 minute ago, hippo said: Yeah there's no need to debate the reasons for a departure of an assistant manager 2 days before the season starts - esp on a villa forum You’re right, maybe Terry shagged his daughter. He’s 64. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 My guess was that CP was so angry at jack's departure - some things were said in the heat of the moment. He sat on it for a week. But what was said - couldn't be unsaid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 6 minutes ago, a m ole said: I’m just glad that VillaTalk isn’t going to hypothesise wild scenarios with no basis about why he left because that would be silly. I think he was a hologram all along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted August 12, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 12, 2021 6 minutes ago, a m ole said: I’m just glad that VillaTalk isn’t going to hypothesise wild scenarios with no basis about why he left because that would be silly. I’ve heard that Elon Musk has snapped him up to be assistant on Space X. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adman Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 minute ago, theboyangel said: I suggest all the dreamt up bits (so all of it ) Grealish said that he decided to leave after a conversation with Terry about playing in the CL. Terry then leaves unexpectedly, followed by Grealish unexpectedly...those are the facts. It is my belief that the owners would have been pleased about that and that it may have triggered a decision. It is also only my opinion that not many people were bothered when Terry left. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rightdm00 Posted August 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, a m ole said: I’m just glad that VillaTalk isn’t going to hypothesise wild scenarios with no basis about why he left because that would be silly. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 I wish Richard all the best for the future. I know this won't be a popular view but I've felt for some time that he had too much input on the touchline during matches. It was usually him leading discussions and I would love to have seen Smith being more vocal and pro active. I believe that while R O'K is a smashing guy, his lower league experience has meant that his coaching and tactical input has a lower ceiling than is needed to take the next step. I hope that we now see Dean and Craig implement a more progressive style of play and a greater awareness and for example the need to use earlier subs and tactical changes during matches, probably with the assistance of a new more technical coaching replacement for JT and R'OK. This is the season when we will see if Dean can make the step up that our recent investment requires. I think he can, but results and performances will decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejs1111 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 oh stop. obviously AVFC found out RoK is Pakistani like Hourihane. Which meant he lied on his CV. Either quit or be sacked. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Willard Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Strange, gone from the dream team of assistant managers to just the one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerner's Driver Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 9 minutes ago, a m ole said: I’m just glad that VillaTalk isn’t going to hypothesise wild scenarios with no basis about why he left because that would be silly. Isn't that the whole point of the site? If we were actually all ITK it would be a team meeting. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody1000 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 11 minutes ago, Adman said: Which bit? All of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hippo Posted August 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2021 They have run out of the letter 'o' at the club shop. No alternative really 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Richard you will forever be a Villan now but sometimes things change for whatever reason, best of luck to you and thanks for helping us on this journey back to where we belong. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, Adman said: Grealish said that he decided to leave after a conversation with Terry about playing in the CL. Terry then leaves unexpectedly, followed by Grealish unexpectedly...those are the facts. It is my belief that the owners would have been pleased about that and that it may have triggered a decision. It is also only my opinion that not many people were bothered when Terry left. Have you actually read what Terry said?? Grealish said: I spoke to John Terry at Villa and he said when you’re standing there and hear the anthem playing, there’s nothing better. That is far from him telling him to leave and a complete click bait headline piece of journalism (fact ) I’ve heard/read nothing to suggest ROK/Terry were disliked around the club and as you say, this is your belief (not fact ) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Well this thread is getting weird quickly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Didn't see that coming, we have plenty of coaches but odd to leave it this late. No idea what's going on behind the scenes to warrant two coaches leaving pre season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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