Marka Ragnos Posted September 1, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted September 1, 2022 When there's wide speculation about an imminent sacking, a club board that supports its embattled manager releases a statement of support. No such statement has appeared. I'm hoping to see a version of this other kind of "club statement" by noon GMT on 2 September: Quote Ole leaves with our sincerest thanks for his tireless efforts as Manager and our very best wishes for the future blah blah blah ...Michael Carrick will now take charge of the team for forthcoming games, while the club looks to appoint an interim manager to the end of the season ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 you watch Gerrard not even start Dendoncker or Bednarek, would be prime Gerrard. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anything11 Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 I don't think he is going as quickly as everyone would like to him to unfortunately. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marka Ragnos Posted September 2, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted September 2, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Anything11 said: I don't think he is going as quickly as everyone would like to him to unfortunately. Any reason why, or just a hunch/worry? Unless I'm mistaken, he's already lowered the bar for poor performance compared to our last several sacked managers. Edited September 2, 2022 by Marka Ragnos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anything11 Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Just now, Marka Ragnos said: Any reason why, or just a hunch/worry? Unless I'm mistaken, he's already lowered the bar for poor performance compared to our last several sacked managers. Just a hunch. Although we are a shambles to players are still fighting. Once that changes then it is as good as done. Until then I think he gets some time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 14 minutes ago, ciggiesnbeer said: I love John McGinn and I am so happy he is at this club, I hope he will be for a long time. But if the reason Tyrone needed to be stripped of the Captaincy was to focus on his game then that goes double for McGinn. I didn't see him barking out instructions or lifting the team. This decision that has harmed the confidence of two of our best players. McGinn and Tyrone. Talk about shooting yourself in the foot. I can't think of a good thing Gerrard has done for Villa. Could we have not signed these players without him? I think most would be up for £140k a week contract, irrespective of the manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 I honestly wouldn't be surprised if he's sacked today. The brass has shown they can be ruthless and move fast and silent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshharris12 Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 I think his gone today 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marka Ragnos Posted September 2, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted September 2, 2022 It's been soooooooooooooooo quiet. It really smells like a sacking is in the air. I keep checking everywhere, and just ... silence and foreboding. I wish the club would put us all and Gerrard out of our misery and let us have a chance to move on to a happier Villa era. I'm almost at the point where I'm ready to pity myself, and no one wants to see that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marka Ragnos Posted September 2, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted September 2, 2022 2 hours ago, Tomaszk said: I can't think of a good thing Gerrard has done for Villa. Could we have not signed these players without him? I think most would be up for £140k a week contract, irrespective of the manager. It feels right now like one of those really ugly, super unhealthy on-and-off-again romantic breakups where you keep saying you're done, but then you see them somewhere or someone mentions them and it's another gut punch, and you're back to square one. I suppose it's natural, but I'm feeling so over assessing Gerrard's management skills for the next five years. I just want the nightmare to end. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Captaining McGinn is going to go down as one of the all time worst decisions by a manager in this league. Sealed his fate. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 A lot of wishful thinking on here I see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerner's Driver Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Tommo_b said: A lot of wishful thinking on here I see. Could be, though you can't blame people for that. It definitely feels like he is now on borrowed time, but given the perversity of everything Aston Villa, I'm also willing to entertain the idea that despite us signing Dendoncker and Bednarek without his blessing (if that is what has happened), it is they who keep him in a job for a little bit longer. Let's hope not. Edited September 2, 2022 by Lerner's Driver 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 I can't believe we sit 19th in the league after all the money that has been spent on this club in recent years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 There’s absolutely not a chance he’s sacked yet. He’ll get the City game and then Leicester, lose that and he’ll be gone for sure then because I don’t see how he could possibly stay. If he somehow flukes a win well then basically we are ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 3 minutes ago, Tommo_b said: imagine how Leicester feel, not been that long since they won the premier league.. still feels weird saying that. We’d won the league and the European Cup in a similar time scale and managed to get relegated. Leicester aren’t really in our class until they can get proper relegated. Being bottom shows intent and that’s fair enough but they need to up their game, go the extra yard now and keep this form up for the rest of the season. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 2 minutes ago, Farlz said: There’s absolutely not a chance he’s sacked yet. He’ll get the City game and then Leicester, lose that and he’ll be gone for sure then because I don’t see how he could possibly stay. If he somehow flukes a win well then basically we are ****. What if we beat Leicester, the worst team in the league? Will prove nothing. Get him gone on Saturday night. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyblue Posted September 2, 2022 Visiting Supporter Share Posted September 2, 2022 10 minutes ago, Tommo_b said: imagine how Leicester feel, not been that long since they won the premier league.. still feels weird saying that. Second we sack the self serving hobbit in charge there will be a big upswing, have no fear. If any of you want him as manager, stay well clear of the poisonous dwarf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 7 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: What if we beat Leicester, the worst team in the league? Will prove nothing. Get him gone on Saturday night. Well that’s what I mean. If he wins that then we are buggered because he’ll be given far more time than he deserves and will only lead to big trouble. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicho Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Whether it’s because of Purslow I don’t know but I have a horrible feeling he will be given time even if we lose the next 3. Then I see Gerard’s body language and going straight down the tunnel and think he knows he’s done for. Ultimately the team results matter and so do the performances, we are tacticallly shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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