Davies4England Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Good thing with Bassett is, he bring with him experienced staff like Doddsy. Hopefully he'll bring in Smallsy and Tonka too. Guaranteed fourth place. More like Benson and Hedges with the way the media talks about our financial situation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Nothing wrong with a bit of creativity in Tonka, finally someone who could open up a defence. Smallsy is the striker we're looking for. 20 goal a season. Simple as. Plus he can take peno's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Anybody else feeling an announcement brewing tomorrow or just me wishful thinking? Our last manager was appointed on a Friday and given a very nice welcome by a couple of thousand fans. Lets hope the next manager warrants being so warmly welcomed. Hype warrants welcomes like that. The problem with hype is that people generally don't live up to it. Oh I agree. I just hope the next manager can live up to the standards of the last one because I'd happily take another three top 6 finishes on the bounce and a cup final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hereford-Villan Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Here here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razor Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Gerard Houllier lands job with Aston Villa: Ex-Liverpool boss set for sensational return to England EXCLUSIVE By Neil Moxley Last updated at 11:10 PM on 2nd September 2010 Comments (0) Add to My Stories Gerard Houllier is set for a dramatic return to English football with Aston Villa. The Frenchman, who has been out of work for three years, has held talks with Villa owner Randy Lerner about succeeding Martin O’Neill. Houllier has jumped to the top of Villa’s wish list after the club’s decision makers began their round of interviews this week. Top of the pile: Gerard Houllier is set for a return to England Alan Curbishley, Sven Goran Eriksson and caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald have all been interviewed following the club’s 1-0 victory over Everton last Sunday. However, the former Liverpool boss is now the hot favourite to take over at Villa Park as the club tries to move swiftly following an uncertain three weeks in the wake of O’Neill’s sudden exit. It is as yet unknown in what capacity the Frenchman will return. Interview technique: Alan Curbishley (left) and Sven Goran Eriksson were approached by Villa Lerner and his chief executive Paul Faulkner were mindful that several of O’Neill’s staff followed the Irishman out of the exit when he decided to call time on his four year stay at the Birmingham club. O’Neill’s staff - including assistant John Robertson, coach Steve Walford and chief scout Ian Storey-Moore - all quit at the same time, leaving Villa with a huge gap to fill just five days before the start of a new campaign in the Barclays Premier League. Houllier could be employed either as a manager in his own right or as a director of football with the brief to oversee a major overhaul of the club’s scouting and recruitment policy. Out of the running: Caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald (left) and Everton boss David Moyes were tipped for the post earlier this week That area has been sadly lacking in the view of many connected with Villa and Houllier’s work with the acclaimed French academy at Clairefontaine would doubtless prove invaluable as the club seeks to move forward. Finest hour: Houllier masteminded Liverpool's UEFA Cup win in 2001 Houllier, now 62, has struggled with his health in previous years, suffering a heart attack while in the dugout at Anfield during his six year stay at the club. He left Liverpool in 2004 after first assuming control with Roy Evans as part of a dream team that was put together to thrust the Reds back towards the top of English football. Houllier’s joint managership lasted just four months and he oversaw a complete overhaul of their squad after his first season at the club signing seven new players and letting 10 go. Paul Ince and Jason McAteer were victims of the new regime and Steve McManaman left when his contract expired, so the Frenchman has no fear of radical change. Houllier spent more than £100 million during his time on Merseyside but his finest moment came in 2001 when he landed a cup treble of the Worthington Cup, FA Cup and UEFA Cup in the same season. Although there are funds available to spend at Villa Park, the transfer window has now closed but at least the lure of a recognised top name will satisfy Villa’s supporters as the club’s shortlist was resoundingly shy of star quality following O’Neill’s walk out. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1308543/Gerard-Houllier-lands-job-Aston-Villa-Ex-Liverpool-boss-set-sensational-return-England.html#ixzz0yPkskhSL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davies4England Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 It's the Daily Fail so I'll call bullshit for now. Sounds like he has been reading VT tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Yeah the headline makes it sound like its a done deal but it just says head of the queue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMcKenna Posted September 2, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted September 2, 2010 IF this is true i reckon Houllier is about to be made DoF with KM as 1st team coach ..... Would not surprise me one iota. Graham Taylor's article the other day now looks like a set up and I bet he was one of RL & PF's expert advisors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cracker1234 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 A lot of journo's are getting info from VT atm....Birmingham Mail and The Sun both reported the same thing from General Krulak's thread on the same day....Only the Birmingham Mail said VillaTalk though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hereford-Villan Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Would be happy with Houllier. It was his team that won the champions league at Liverpool. He's about the best we could of hoped for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Fair enough if they say Houillier is the favourite for the job but to explicitly say that he has got it surely they have some additional inside info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkvillan Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 moyes just wont go away. cancelled an official everton photoshoot today due to 'personal business' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMcKenna Posted September 2, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted September 2, 2010 I don't knoW if this article from the Telegraph has been linked before http://tiny.cc/jdqmm But IMHO it sounds like this could be what's about to happen Houllier and KM.... How would I get a bet on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AValon Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Gerard Houllier lands job with Aston Villa: Ex-Liverpool boss set for sensational return to England EXCLUSIVE By Neil Moxley Last updated at 11:10 PM on 2nd September 2010 Comments (0) Add to My Stories Gerard Houllier is set for a dramatic return to English football with Aston Villa. The Frenchman, who has been out of work for three years, has held talks with Villa owner Randy Lerner about succeeding Martin O’Neill. Houllier has jumped to the top of Villa’s wish list after the club’s decision makers began their round of interviews this week. Top of the pile: Gerard Houllier is set for a return to England Alan Curbishley, Sven Goran Eriksson and caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald have all been interviewed following the club’s 1-0 victory over Everton last Sunday. However, the former Liverpool boss is now the hot favourite to take over at Villa Park as the club tries to move swiftly following an uncertain three weeks in the wake of O’Neill’s sudden exit. It is as yet unknown in what capacity the Frenchman will return. Interview technique: Alan Curbishley (left) and Sven Goran Eriksson were approached by Villa Lerner and his chief executive Paul Faulkner were mindful that several of O’Neill’s staff followed the Irishman out of the exit when he decided to call time on his four year stay at the Birmingham club. O’Neill’s staff - including assistant John Robertson, coach Steve Walford and chief scout Ian Storey-Moore - all quit at the same time, leaving Villa with a huge gap to fill just five days before the start of a new campaign in the Barclays Premier League. Houllier could be employed either as a manager in his own right or as a director of football with the brief to oversee a major overhaul of the club’s scouting and recruitment policy. Out of the running: Caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald (left) and Everton boss David Moyes were tipped for the post earlier this week That area has been sadly lacking in the view of many connected with Villa and Houllier’s work with the acclaimed French academy at Clairefontaine would doubtless prove invaluable as the club seeks to move forward. Finest hour: Houllier masteminded Liverpool's UEFA Cup win in 2001 Houllier, now 62, has struggled with his health in previous years, suffering a heart attack while in the dugout at Anfield during his six year stay at the club. He left Liverpool in 2004 after first assuming control with Roy Evans as part of a dream team that was put together to thrust the Reds back towards the top of English football. Houllier’s joint managership lasted just four months and he oversaw a complete overhaul of their squad after his first season at the club signing seven new players and letting 10 go. Paul Ince and Jason McAteer were victims of the new regime and Steve McManaman left when his contract expired, so the Frenchman has no fear of radical change. Houllier spent more than £100 million during his time on Merseyside but his finest moment came in 2001 when he landed a cup treble of the Worthington Cup, FA Cup and UEFA Cup in the same season. Although there are funds available to spend at Villa Park, the transfer window has now closed but at least the lure of a recognised top name will satisfy Villa’s supporters as the club’s shortlist was resoundingly shy of star quality following O’Neill’s walk out. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1308543/Gerard-Houllier-lands-job-Aston-Villa-Ex-Liverpool-boss-set-sensational-return-England.html#ixzz0yPkskhSL It still is'nt saying anything definite. The Mail are just trying to get the jump on the story...just in case it comes off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 moyes just wont go away. cancelled an official everton photoshoot today due to 'personal business' Houllier director of football, Moyes as manager, I would wet my pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbertoAVFC Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 That Mail article has to go down as one of the stupidest headlines I've seen from them, and that's saying something! Awful journalism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMcKenna Posted September 2, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted September 2, 2010 moyes just wont go away. cancelled an official everton photoshoot today due to 'personal business' Houllier director of football, Moyes as manager, I would wet my pants. Just cannot see Moyes accepting a DoF or going back on his earlier statement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdabush Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Houllier as a DoF with KM as head coach? Please, please don't let this be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkvillan Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 moyes just wont go away. cancelled an official everton photoshoot today due to 'personal business' Houllier director of football, Moyes as manager, I would wet my pants. i've cum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadoftrinity Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Have a look at the players he signed for Liverpool, people say MON wasted money. Some absolute shockers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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