dudley_villa Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 If he gets the managers job, What a bunch of first class ambition less rocket polishers they are, Its took 3 weeks to find this prick! Fcuking joke. The same rocket polishers that have pumped more than 100 million into AV. Don't support them if you're going to call them stupid names for not being able to get the manager they want...I'm sure they wouldn't give a flying f**k if you didn't. When i put 5k+ a year into the club i will say what i want, Good or bad! I like others was hear before and will be long after so undersand this!.. PS... Shove that twater link up your poo pipe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulver Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 He's only 2 years older than MON! Not when O'Neill was appointed to do a long term job though! 63 is hardly an age to 'START' building a side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmarsha_926 Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 http://tinyurl.com/35wlmel GERARD HOULLIER has the NFL to thank for his chance to return to the Premier League. Randy Lerner’s plan to name the Frenchman as his new chief at Aston Villa has been inspired by his other side across the pond, Cleveland Browns. American owner Lerner has been caught up in a managerial dilemma since Martin O’Neill walked out of Villa Park five days before the start of the season. But he was in a similar situation with his Cleveland side last year as the club suffered a difficult start. His solution was to appoint experienced Mike Holmgren as club president and allow him to oversee team operations while Eric Mangini continued as head coach. The set-up has shown signs of success and Lerner fancies testing out the policy in the Premier League. Villa have not yet decided on a formal title for Houllier but Lerner has been hugely impressed by his credentials and director of football seems his most likely position. He would take on a similar role to Holmgren, in that he will oversee all football operations including scouting, transfers and contracts. And he would also play an advisory role to Kevin MacDonald over team selection and tactics. Lerner believes the expertise of Houllier, who has a vast array of contacts, can boost Villa’s profile and also improve their ability to find affordable young talent abroad. Lerner is also known for his loyalty which is why he wants to stick with MacDonald, who would take a hands-on approach to team matters and continue to develop the younger home-grown players. The management duo should also be enough to convince top names at Villa, including Ashley Young, that the club still have high ambitions. Houllier, 63, has also made it clear to Lerner he is happy to work with MacDonald. The American is still wholly committed to Villa – and will release some transfer funds once it is clear where the squad needs improving in January. Lerner also expects the club to challenge for sixth spot this season as part of his budgeting plan in the Midlands. Houllier is speaking with his family about the move, which could be signed and sealed by Tuesday night. Another key element in his decision comes following the fall-out from France’s World Cup disaster. Houllier is Les Bleus’ technical director and has had to take some flak. A shake-up of the France team seems imminent and he realises the time may be perfect to take on a new challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunRickyRun Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Best of a bad bunch. I would have taken either him or Sven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALL.IV.1 Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 When Houllier was liverpool did he buy Heskey? edit he got rid of carew once before and signed heskey for £11million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaRoy Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 I'm happy with the appointment of Houlier. He was one of the much better names mentioned. Could be really good for us. I don't get why this makes the board ambitionless? Ok mate this is a fantastic apointment, gonna add about another 8,000 season ticket holders right? Dont mug yourself off, FFS i would rather take neil warnock or lambert than this clearing in the woods... Who were you expecting? David Moyes? Martin Jol? At the end of the day Gerard is a manager who loves the game. A lot of pros have very good things to say about him. Liverpool never fell out of the top 5 under him in a full season charge, won a treble with them, came close to winning the title when they finished second, Lique 1 title in his 2 years with Lyon. He has experience in winning trophies in England and in Europe. Not to mention his contacts. And I ain't mugging myself off chap! I'm optimistic that he can do a good job here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno_2004 Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Houlier is decent. Probably one of the best available managers we could have got. Should do well.This. Would have liked Mourinho though. It's hard to attract managers to Birmingham, although it's the second city, it's just got a bad rep by almost everyone who don't live in it. Even people who live in Birmingham often slate it, I have to say myself, I've heard my voice/accent on the radio and I wish I never.Although I agree with your point about the reputation of Birmingham, I don't believe Managers have to bleedin' live there as there is a lovely invention called the car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Total uninspired. Four weeks to wait for this. I wish him luck. I have feeling we are going to need plenty of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.I.C.O. Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 If its Houllier, then like any manager he'll get my full support It's hardly an inspiring choice though, and screams SHORT TERM due to his age. Which doesn't fit in with the building a dynasty line But, hey ho. Onwards we go He's only 2 years older than MON! Martin O'Neill is 58. Gerard Houllier is 63. Thats 5 years. Ah my bad - thought MON was turning 60. Houllier is actually 62 though. Still, who gives a shit about age? 'Ol Fergie is still going strong and Houllier has been out of the management game for a while. It kind of reminds me of an older but better version of MON (but without the saintly media reputation) coming here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swerbs Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Well Heskey did score 20+ goals under him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted September 5, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted September 5, 2010 If he comes in as DoF I'll be considerably less supportive of the appointment. Which isn't saying much admittedly but still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.I.C.O. Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 When Houllier was liverpool did he buy Heskey? Ah, yes he did. I think he took him off MON! Heskey must be in dreamworld! :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Ah my bad - thought MON was turning 60. Houllier is actually 62 though. Sorry to keep correcting you mate but Holullier is 63 - DOB 3/9/1947. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuintonK6 Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Gerrard~~~ Gerrard Houllier ....Gerrard~~~ Gerrard Houllier .................... To the theme of stand up if you love Villa/hate the Blues. I'm up for it - Just gotta give the bloke a chance.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juantastic9 Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Houllier turned 63 this weekend I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Houllier out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaRoy Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Houllier is younger than Roy Hodgson and Liverpool appointed him this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tismyk Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 When Houllier was liverpool did he buy Heskey? Ah, yes he did. I think he took him off MON! Heskey must be in dreamworld! :cry: 20 plus goals for Ivanhoe this season then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parisvilla Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 a really bizarre appointment in my opinion. i really expected a British manager and certainly wasnt expecting someone to take up a director of football role as seems likely. having said that, i liked Houllier at Liverpool even though he may not have done the greatest of jobs there, wish him every success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Gerard, give us a wave, Gerard Gerard give us a wave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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