danceoftheshamen Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 If its Hughes, nothing can be announced until July 1st earliest Just found this: http://tinyurl.com/6jo25tp Kinda ties up with the delay needed if it's Hughes? Aston Villa will not be rushed into making a decision over who will replace Gerard Houllier as manager. Club owner Randy Lerner is an admirer of former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti but the Italian's announcement that he plans to take a year's sabbatical from the game has scuppered any hope of him taking charge at Villa Park. Former England coach Steve McClaren, one-time Tottenham boss Martin Jol and Bolton manager Owen Coyle are believed to be among the candidates under consideration, but sources close to the club have indicated to Press Association Sport that there is nothing imminent on the horizon. It could be the end of this week or even into next week before there are any developments. Villa striker Darren Bent admits the players have no idea who will replace Houllier after he stood down for health reasons, but the England international believes the Villa fans will give the new man time to stamp his mark on the club. Bent said: "Every day I am checking on television and speaking to people to see who it's going to be be but you just don't know. "Mark Hughes was supposed to be in the running but he has gone out now and I couldn't tell you who it's going to be. "I couldn't even tell you who is in the frame now because it's so up in the air. "But I'm sure, whoever the new manager, the fans will give him time. "It's a big, big job to take and I'm sure the fans will be behind him whoever he is. "It's been a difficult season, but we still finished ninth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redman Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Benitez is wanted by Villa fans who know what they're talking about Redman. Good man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_The_Villan Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Felix Magath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swerbs Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 **** it, Paul McGrath for manager! :bonk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowDoINotLikeThat Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Benitez lost his marbles years ago - hes a spent force imko he went through a ridiculous ammount of players at Liverpool transfer wise , arguably left a worst Liverpool side than he inherited and even alienated the likes of Stevie G in the end . Taking Liverpool out of the top 4 took some doing but he did it. Done a diabolical job at Inter - did no one here see the Spurs games?? Wow he tactically outdid himself there. Even tho Mourinho tough act to follow he did shite there No denying he has some pedigree (you dont win champs league by being bad) but he plays awful football and would for so many reasons be a bad fit for us. Spent force imo and would be bad fit for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Villa players in the past have tended to play the Belfry rather than the Forest (Arden Course) which is strange as the FoA is much much nicer I've seen Vassell, Barry, Whittingham & Hendrie at The Belfry over the years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedge Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I hate all these "ITK" people who stir up bollocks for us to get our hopes up on then nothing of the sort actually happens, just shut up you know **** all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted June 6, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted June 6, 2011 sven? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Sven crossed my mind 5 mins ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_The_Villan Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 but the England international believes the Villa fans will give the new man time to stamp his mark on the club. If you believe that you will believe anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 BFR ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Just on Hughes, I have been informed it will not be him 100%. How much of him will it be then, 57%? That will look a bit strange with him fading in and out of reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedge Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Jose Mourinho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorski Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 We have to remember that Houllier only officially left 6 days ago, I am sure the Board are not dragging their feet but looking at their options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Sven crossed my mind 5 mins ago I bet it didn't take him long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 What we don't want to do, is rush into the wrong appointment again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Moyes all day long now. None of this "must be unemployed to avoid upsetting other clubs crap", managers are out of work because they are either 1) Disloyal (Hughes), 2) Shit (McLaren), 3) Bottlers (MON), 4) Unlucky (Ancelotti). We have to be ruthless and go after Moyes and give him a big summer transfer kitty to get the players he wants in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Benitez is wanted by Villa fans who know what they're talking about Redman. Good man. Sorry but I know a lot of people on here who I trust a lot more than people who claim they know better. And those people are the ones who I agree with when they say Benitez would be the wrong choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islingtonclaret Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Anyone got odds on Rory Delap retiring from professional football and giving management a shot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I would be happy with Benitez. I dont mean in a relationship but as manager of Aston Villa. ...with him as my assistant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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