OutByEaster? Posted May 7, 2011 Moderator Share Posted May 7, 2011 So you saying you have to be one of the best 8 teams in the world to win it... and that means it is easily winnable? I think it's very difficult to win it, but I'd say you have to be one of the best eight to ten teams in the world to get into it if you play in the Premier League. If you're good enough to finish in the top four in the Premier League you're good enough to have a chance of winning it - I think I'm agreeing with the Trees in a way, it's incredibly difficult to get into, but once you are, winning it is a possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 If Spurs are getting pissed off with Redknapp for not winning the league, can we have him? (For the record, I hate him but Villa come first!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Some dude called "Vernon" on talkSPORT just mentioned that there are strong rumours emanating from VP that Benitez will be appointed this week. I see. The only strong rumours I've seen have been from the Daily Mail so let's hope it's BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Some dude called "Vernon" on talkSPORT just mentioned that there are strong rumours emanating from VP that Benitez will be appointed this week. I see. The only strong rumours I've seen have been from the Daily Mail so let's hope it's BS.Doesn't really sound logical. Surely they'd just do it at the end of the season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 I still need somebody to convince me that would be good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastleBromVilla Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 If Spurs are getting pissed off with Redknapp for not winning the league, can we have him? (For the record, I hate him but Villa come first!) He'd be a brilliant manager for us, but next stop for him is England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 If Spurs are getting pissed off with Redknapp for not winning the league, can we have him? (For the record, I hate him but Villa come first!) He'd be a brilliant manager for us, but next stop for him is England. I agree on both counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykeyb Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 There was a guy called Vernon who used to call in to local radio. Used to talk some sense but never seemed to be in the know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 I didn't realise Benitez was only 51, he has done a lot in management for somebody that age. Even Arsene Wenger hasn't won as many European trophies and he is 10 years older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-67 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 There was a guy called Vernon who used to call in to local radio. Used to talk some sense but never seemed to be in the know. This is the same bloke who said the he was told that Mark Hughes was about to be appointed just prior to MON walking out. Calls in regularly. I've said it before, £20 to VT if Rafa becomes Gaffa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Well, I'm not sure Benitez is really the right man but at least it would be a bit more exciting than Hughes or Bruce or the like. Still hoping for Moyes tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyOne Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 What do we hope to achieve with Rafa Benitez? He was just as bad in the transfer market as MON We managed to finish above him last season He has a good European record, but we can't offer him Europe His gone downhill recently, which isn't a good sign His an EX Liverpool manager, do we really want to embarass ourselves with another in a row? Still, I think it would most definitately be an improvement over Gerard Houllier, but I don't think his the perfect guy to cut down the wage bill while keeping the squad impact, which we're suppose to be doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Whoever comes in will get my 100% support, just like I gave GH. No matter what I feel, I will get behind the manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maradona10 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Vermin said Hughes would take over two weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Whoever comes in will get my 100% support, just like I gave GH. No matter what I feel, I will get behind the manager. blind faith ? Don't you ever question if things aren't right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Whoever comes in will get my 100% support, just like I gave GH. No matter what I feel, I will get behind the manager.Same. If Benitez is appointed manager I'll approach it in a "let's wait and see manner". My worry is that he wont be given enough time by the fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowandlow Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 iain dowie would be an upgrade on the current fuckwits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Dowie would certainly give us a lot of bouncebackability. :oops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super-Villan Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 I didn't like Benitez during the Barry saga, nor how he had his Liverpool playing, so he'd be starting with a few marks in the negative column for me. I'd also be wary because the highest profile manager, or the one who has worked at the highest level and won the most trophies, isn't necessarily going to be the one that's the best fit for Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maradona10 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Houllier met his own downfalls, some of his statements are bewildering especially one about sorting defence out until the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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