dudevillaisnice Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 If we do announce it tonight on the OS .. I'd like to see a manager in before next monday.. I reckon it is possible and if it's Hughes it can be done quickly too (due to contract clause he has) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS-T Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Can Villa speak to Mark Hughes? Why does Young only have a four-year contract? Why does Downing only have a four-year contract? Does Bent have a five-year contract? I would appreciate it if someone could answer these questions. Thank-you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorski Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 We do not have the resources to achieve CL within a season, O'Neill flirted with it after 4 years but we are a million miles away atm, it will take patience to re-build, we need a strong leader at Villa not a fly by night Manager. Our last major success was down to Saunders, I see the same in Hughes and Moyes and if they achieve half of what he did we would all be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayls Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Can Villa speak to Mark Hughes? Why does Young only have a four-year contract? Why does Downing only have a four-year contract? Does Bent have a five-year contract? I would appreciate it if someone could answer these questions. Thank-you. 1. As of 12pm tonight i believe? 2. How often do you see players sign over 4 year contracts? 3. See above 4. No, I don't think so. Wasn't it 3 and half? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacbuddies Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I keep reading the word 'Stability'. How about the words 'Continual Improvement'? If you are happy with stable, status quo, more of the same, then fine because that shows a lack of ambition. I meant stability for a season or two, We need a manager who will stay and build a team slowly again, It took City 2 years with a infinite of funding to make the Champions League. If you think we can make the CL next season or even the season after you are deluded with our finances it would take 3 or 4 seasons at least to make it. How many more years of 'Stability' do you want? Clubs seeking 'Stability' have no ambition. I never mentioned CL although I think those words were mentioned as part of the 5 year plan when RL took charge. Do you think the owners of Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal, Man City, Spurs, Liverpool want 'Stability' for a year or two as their aspiration/objective for their respective clubs? Reading all the comments about 'Stability' makes me wonder whether we are any better than Stoke, Bolton, Fulham etc. as this is the sort of aspiration/objective I would expect from them. If Villa fans accept and expect 'Stability' as the norm and never aspire to anything greater then what's the point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmarsha_926 Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Who would not want this passion on the touchline and in charge of some of the moaners form this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 We need stability, before we can move to progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 The Club can confirm that, by mutual consent, Gerard Houllier has stepped down as manager of Aston Villa with immediate effect. The 63-year-old took charge in September 2010 but suffered a dissection of the descending aorta in April 2011. He was unable to take charge of team affairs for the final five games of the season and doctors have advised that he will require further time to recuperate. The Club and Gerard have agreed amicably to this resolution and the search has begun for a new manager in order to prepare the team for the coming season. "I would like to thank Gerard for his considerable efforts over the past nine months and for the dedication, commitment and work ethic he has demonstrated as Villa manager," said chief executive Paul Faulkner. "We regret the circumstances of Gerard's departure and, naturally, we wish him well in his continued recovery. "I know I speak for everyone associated with Aston Villa in expressing our hope that Gerard will return to full health as quickly as possible and we wish him all the best for the future. "As a Board we are very conscious of the need to ensure that the Club is prepared fully to meet the demands of the new season and, to that end, we have already embarked upon the process which will lead to the appointment of a new manager. "We will update when appropriate and until such time as we can make an announcement there will be no further comment from the Club on this matter." Gerard Houllier said: "I am extremely disappointed that I will not have the opportunity to manage Aston Villa next season. "My health has improved considerably since I was taken ill on April 20. I now intend to take the next few months to concentrate on recuperating fully before I may return to football. "I was very much looking forward to the prospect of my first full season as Villa manager and returning for pre-season training to prepare for the campaign ahead, a luxury that I did not have last season. "I have been extremely touched by all of the messages I have received and by the reaction of people throughout the world of football. "I am very grateful to the Villa fans for their genuine concern and encouragement and to the fans of clubs up and down the country for their kind sentiments. "I would especially like to thank my assistant manager, Gary McAllister, my staff, the players and all at Aston Villa for their support and, of course, for their efforts in securing a very positive end to last season. "It has been an honour to manage this great club and I wish everyone connected with Aston Villa every success for the future." Keywords Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacbuddies Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Who would not want this passion on the touchline and in charge of some of the moaners form this season Tony Pullis shows passion on the touchline too and I wouldn't want him either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorski Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 We need stability, before we can move to progress. After this last season exactly the point. Well said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorski Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 We need stability, before we can move to progress. I am confident the Board will appoint the right man for the job this time, they want success as much as we all do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 FFS, BOARD ARE TAKING THE PISS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacbuddies Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 We need stability, before we can move to progress. After this last season exactly the point. Well said So we need to stand still before we can move forward. What a negative and narrow minded approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowlersrs Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 HES GONE!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Right new poll.. let's get things rolling again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayls Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 OMG!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bose Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Houllier is gone. Official statement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowlersrs Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I tell u one thing, Matt Kendrick is in the KNOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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VillaAlex Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 DVIN you posted it in the wrong thread :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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