VillaAlex Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 The thing with Flores is I can help thinking of Juande Ramos at Spuds when I picture him being in charge of us! I think you are basing that on nationality though. Ramos could barely speak English, while Flores can quite comfortably. That was the big problem with Ramos and it frustrated the Spurs players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanky Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Houllier hasn't done a great job but if he had to take a prolonged time out of the club again we'd be stuck with McAllister and then we'd be screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted May 15, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted May 15, 2011 Fan reaction will be a mixture of anger, sympathy and worry Wangathy. wangathy!!!!! ahahahahahahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankeeinMadrid Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 The thing with Flores is I can help thinking of Juande Ramos at Spuds when I picture him being in charge of us! I think you are basing that on nationality though. Ramos could barely speak English, while Flores can quite comfortably. That was the big problem with Ramos and it frustrated the Spurs players. I wouldn't say quite comfortably. I'd say better than Juande, but he isn't exactly a linguist. He speaks like Balotelli (if you've seen the great clip on the pitch post FA cup final). I don't see it being a problem though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAlex Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 The thing with Flores is I can help thinking of Juande Ramos at Spuds when I picture him being in charge of us! I think you are basing that on nationality though. Ramos could barely speak English, while Flores can quite comfortably. That was the big problem with Ramos and it frustrated the Spurs players. I wouldn't say quite comfortably. I'd say better than Juande, but he isn't exactly a linguist. He speaks like Balotelli (if you've seen the great clip on the pitch post FA cup final). I don't see it being a problem though. Fair enough Was basing it on a few interviews I had seen, which he didn't have any problems with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Houllier hasn't done a great job but if he had to take a prolonged time out of the club again we'd be stuck with McAllister and then we'd be screwed. This is a big worry for me too... can we afford not having a manager at the dugout like this again? and then to top it off have McAllister in charge.. personally I hope the board don't risk it and I also hope they don't get Moyes/Coyle in either personally.. I want a fresh beginning and I want to see us take a gamble on Lambert (who to be fair has done a good job), Flores add a few others to the list.. but I think we'll take the safe option after this season imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Yup having McAllister in charge again for a period of time worries me. I honestly do not think he would get any wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyOne Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 If the board can't see that getting rid of GM is the ideal move for the sake of next season, then they deserve to get finanically hit if we go down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarryBarry Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I think the board's stance may well be down to them wanting Moyes as first choice for a replacement. If Houllier wants to continue and the board effectively sack him there is next to no chance of getting Moyes, a good friend of Ged, to replace him. However, if Houllier decides to call it a day himself, he may be crucial in tempting Moyes to VP. Therefore, even if the board think on balance they want Houllier gone, they may decide to wait until he himself gives them a firm indication of what he wants to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 The thing with Flores is I can help thinking of Juande Ramos at Spuds when I picture him being in charge of us! I think you are basing that on nationality though. Ramos could barely speak English, while Flores can quite comfortably. That was the big problem with Ramos and it frustrated the Spurs players. I wouldn't say quite comfortably. I'd say better than Juande, but he isn't exactly a linguist. He speaks like Balotelli (if you've seen the great clip on the pitch post FA cup final). I don't see it being a problem though. QSF: Lads, you were...*turns to assistant* Can I say shit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Richard, Fran, Bicks, Onlyone and all the others who also dislike GH, are you prepared to stick your neck out with who you want as the next manager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyOne Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Flores or Moyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I think the board's stance may well be down to them wanting Moyes as first choice for a replacement. If Houllier wants to continue and the board effectively sack him there is next to no chance of getting Moyes, a good friend of Ged, to replace him. However, if Houllier decides to call it a day himself, he may be crucial in tempting Moyes to VP. Therefore, even if the board think on balance they want Houllier gone, they may decide to wait until he himself gives them a firm indication of what he wants to do. My belief is if we are going to be title/cup challengers for the seasons ahead, we are going to need a foreign manager with a different style of football. We have resonable financial backing with Lerner, but he is no Mansoor, so the only way we are going to be better is with great football. Moyes is a great motivator, but reminds me to much of MON. He will have more money to spend yeah, but do we really think he will head us into say, Championship football in the future. Lambert, great manager in the lower leagues, but the Premier league is completely different not enough experience for me I would worry about taking a gamble this time, a definate no no! Coyle, again good but not great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted May 15, 2011 Moderator Share Posted May 15, 2011 Richard, Fran, Bicks, Onlyone and all the others who also dislike GH, are you prepared to stick your neck out with who you want as the next manager? Not Benitez thats for sure. Personally for the position we're in and the type of club we currently are it has to be Moyes for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I find the choice difficult, we cannot afford another mistake. I know I do not want Allardyce or Curbishley. I like the idea of Moyes, I don't know enough about Flores, I like Lambert but his connections with MON and also experience probably rule him out. I really have no idea but if I had to choose I would go Moyes, the safe bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyOne Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 lol, who's voted for big sam already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 15, 2011 Moderator Share Posted May 15, 2011 Hopefully someone with bad aim who really wanted Coyle or Lambert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 lol, who's voted for big sam already? Now you are in denial, we know it is you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I'm the solitary vote for Lambert as I believe Moyes will not be coming to the Villa. Would like Coyle. Where's the AV system!? I am disappoint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Rijkaard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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