TrentVilla Posted April 22, 2011 Moderator Share Posted April 22, 2011 I'd go for Sven. A list as long as your arm of honours and knows how to do a deal in the transfer market. He wouldn't be my choice but I rather suspect he might be Randy's, I could certainly live with his appointment and would rather it than a risk like Lambert. I thought Randy and Sven had an argument at his interview Not heard that one, can't imagine its too considering what the two are like as individuals but I don't know. I think we would be interested though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Yeh I'd be happy with Sven. When he was first linked last summer I was one of the (seemingly) few who supported it. I think his time as England boss damaged his reputation, wrongly imo. He has a very good record at club level. I think at the time he appeared to be under achieving. However, I think in this Capello era and the Maclaren period the years which Sven had the national side didn't look so bad afterall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted April 22, 2011 Moderator Share Posted April 22, 2011 Yeh I'd be happy with Sven. When he was first linked last summer I was one of the (seemingly) few who supported it. I think his time as England boss damaged his reputation, wrongly imo. He has a very good record at club level. I think at the time he appeared to be under achieving. However, I think in this Capello era and the Maclaren period the years which Sven had the national side didn't look so bad afterall. Sven had a far better crop of players than Capello had but Sven certainly did the better job its just a shame he lost a bit of focus towards the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlston Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 In recent weeks, I'm more and more curious about what went wrong for Sven at his interview. Apparently he got too "animated". I'd love to know what he got animated about.. It does seem to be something that has been forgotten about. I too would love to know, since it may give us an insight in what the Board thinks. Unfortunately, i think we will have to wait until Sven lets it out in some forthcoming memoirs or something My bet, it was cash............his cash :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy_loes Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Steve McClaren is the one for me. Out of those available he's got a good CV, he's vastly experienced and is a good tactician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Given its been on the cards for a while that Houllier was off at the end of the season I think the wheels are already in motion in terms of a replacement and one will hopefully be in place by early June. Some good options about and hopefully the club makes the right choice this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy_loes Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Given its been on the cards for a while that Houllier was off at the end of the season I think the wheels are already in motion in terms of a replacement and one will hopefully be in place by early June. Some good options about and hopefully the club makes the right choice this time. Who are the good options and who do you want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.I.C.O. Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Absolutely convinced it will be Moyes. He has taken Everton as far as he can with their financial constraints and with no takeover on the horizon there he may feel it is time for a new challenge. (just a hunch before anyone thinks I'm ITK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfcgoodie Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Paul Lambert! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I've not read through this thread as I've been moving house, but is it's resurrection not in slightly bad taste? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I've not read through this thread as I've been moving house, but is it's resurrection not in slightly bad taste? Why exactly ? Gerard is not dead ? It appears he is not in mortal danger. From what we are hearing, he is in good spirits, is taking and making calls, and is discussing the upcoming game with his staff. However, 24 hours on from the initial shock, on a discussion board, it seems logical that the conversation will turn to who MIGHT replace Gerard IF he does not return. I don't think it is bad taste, just inevitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villane Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Number one target should be Mark Hughes, in my opinion. Gutted we just missed out on him last time. I also think Roy Hodgson would be a good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I don't get all the calls for Mark Hughes to be honest - what exactly has he achieved???? He did ok with Blackburn but they played dull unentertaining football, made a pigs ear at Citeh, wasting money on terrible transfers and hasn't really done much with Fulham.... We can do much much better than Hughes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry'sboots Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I would go for Coyle every time with Ged upstairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Mark Hughes would be a dire appointment of the highest order. He failed to deliver success at man city with all the arab oil dollars and is possibly one of the most negative football managers i have ever seen. No thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted April 22, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted April 22, 2011 Didn't HUghes have more points than Mancini had at the same stage when he was sacked? Or have I made that up? I'm sure I heard that stat at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villane Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I don't get all the calls for Mark Hughes to be honest - what exactly has he achieved???? He did ok with Blackburn but they played dull unentertaining football, made a pigs ear at Citeh, wasting money on terrible transfers and hasn't really done much with Fulham.... We can do much much better than Hughes. Can we though? Like who? I think Hughes is a realistic target, obviously I'd prefer Mourinhio but I think that might be difficult. We need someone with proven premiership experience and future potential, I think Hughes has both of those. Otherwise we should just take a gamble on the likes of Lambert and who knows what will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc89 Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Mark Hughes would be a dire appointment of the highest order. He failed to deliver success at man city with all the arab oil dollars and is possibly one of the most negative football managers i have ever seen. No thank you.I disagree. At Manchester City he was not given time to achieve success IMO, so it is questionable to suggest he failed to bring success. And I believe he laid the foundations at City with the signings he made during his time there. I would not mind Hughes becoming our manager. As a player he was a winner and I feel it still exists in him as a manager. I believe he could build something special at this club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steaknchips Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Dont rate Hughes at all, did he sign Wayne Bridge for mega bucks? Owen Coyle, again he isnt good enough for where we want to be as of yet. Which player signings could he attract? We need a manager that can help push us into the top 4, I would say Moyes is that man. He has had Everton knocking the top 4 door now for a while, yet never seems to have the backing finacialy. At Villa he would get more backing than Everton and would have a better chance of breaking into the top 4 with us, than with Everton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I would go for Coyle every time with Ged upstairs. i agree with this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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