HolteExile Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 You can't on the one hand apply (or extend) that label to a fellow Villa fan CVB, and then try to claim the moral high ground. You are probably in a minority in so far as you seem to be so forgiving of MON departing when he did. Possibly because you initially blamed the board and -having set that position- now feel you can't backtrack. O'Neill did a solid job. Delivered results (though not often performances) about par for the money spent, and occasionally looked like he could deliver a form of success. However his limitations -be that an almost neurotic fear of changing tactics ( or fear of change in general) did for him in the end. That and an outdated, almost agricultural approach to football. The hope is that GH can drag us kicking and screaming into the 21st century. His trophy haul far exceeds that of MON and his name carries more weight on the continent. It could be a crucial stage in our development. I truly hope it is, rather than another wasted opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyav Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 agreed exile, no more to say in this thread for me your post should be the last on the matter and we should all wait and see now thread finished imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 8, 2010 Moderator Share Posted September 8, 2010 topic cleaned, if you post has been deleted it was a problem, you will of course know why and never do it again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormandyVillan Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 O'Neill did a solid job. Delivered results (though not often performances) about par for the money spent, and occasionally looked like he could deliver a form of success. However his limitations -be that an almost neurotic fear of changing tactics ( or fear of change in general) did for him in the end. That and an outdated, almost agricultural approach to football. The hope is that GH can drag us kicking and screaming into the 21st century. His trophy haul far exceeds that of MON and his name carries more weight on the continent. It could be a crucial stage in our development. I truly hope it is, rather than another wasted opportunity. Sums up my feelings on the events of the past month very well. Overall I'm glad that this change has come and we can have a fresh start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc89 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 It will be very interesting to see if he has funding in January to sign his own players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Welcome Gerard and you are in charge of a great football club and hope you take good care of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Geniune question (not to make a point, I just don't know the answer): In peoples opinions, is Houllier likely to make tactical changes during a match? I don't mean going a second goal down after 60 minutes and then throwing on 3 subs just to try something different, I mean something like spotting our fullback getting beat too many times and changing the formation and or player(s) to sort it out. The reason I ask is, despite supporting MON whilst he was with us, I did get frustrated at the lack of a 'plan B'. Yes was always very tactically astute. Thanks for your opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Can Houllier break teams down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 It will be very interesting to see if he has funding in January to sign his own players. How will we know? Many decent players who cost a fair bit of money are not available or even interested in a January move. If your question is related to is Randy still willing to spend 'big' on Villa, I don't think we'll find out for certain until 1/9/11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 My opinion on Houllier was that I thought his teams weren't that good and basically he over achieved with the players he had at his disposal. That has to be down to his tactical skills, and his level of planning for matches. Basically he, on many occasions beat superior teams with better planning and tactical knowledge and decision making during matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Lol at people saying no before he's had a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisNichollsToe Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 It will be very interesting to see if he has funding in January to sign his own players. This is the most important question for me. Very happy with the appointment, but will need the backing of Randy if he is to push us on. I think that will happen, but i will be all ears with the news conference tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I'm actually excited with what he can do with this team. Basically he's got this team for the season with maybe a signing in January but nothing big enough to make a huge impact. January is very hard to make signings in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acwilliams Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Bienvenue Houllier, j'espère que vous n'avez bien pour nous (according to the translator anyway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisNichollsToe Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Lol at people saying no before he's had a chance. Best one is Mersons quotes tonight. "Its another foriegn coach in the premier, when there are plenty of out of work english managers" and "the fans wont be happy with his appointment" As usual, Paul seems to have his hand on the pulse of what we think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I'm sure the players have asked Carew what the new gaffer is like....somehow I can't see Big John praising the guy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Lol at people saying no before he's had a chance. To be fair the question was are you happy with his appointment. It's fair enough that some are not happy. I'm glad it's a low number because we need to support our new manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJ Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Not happy with the appointment but he's here now so welcome and good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I'm sure the players have asked Carew what the new gaffer is like....somehow I can't see Big John praising the guy.... Did Carew not rate him highly in a Norweigan article a few weeks ago. I think 1 norweigan lads made an article about it where he rated all his former managers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 8, 2010 Moderator Share Posted September 8, 2010 I'm sure the players have asked Carew what the new gaffer is like....somehow I can't see Big John praising the guy.... Did Carew not rate him highly in a Norweigan article a few weeks ago. I think 1 norweigan lads made an article about it where he rated all his former managers Came lower than MON, MON was only mid table iirc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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