ChrisNichollsToe Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I think we should just wait until July and get Hughes. He's the best manager available imo. Its pretty close to pre season. Unless everything has been agreed beforehand, and he is actually working on things beforehand, then i think its risky. I don't think it is. Hughes' didn't take over at Fulham until 29th July last year and they finished 8th. Even last year with 4 managers we finished 9th. We could appoint Hughes at the start of the July. That gives him more than a month until the Premier League starts and two months of the transfer window. I think that's sufficient time tbh... Maybe. Especially if is already identifying whom he wants to keep or sell, and where to strengthen. Who knows, he could be looking through video of our games at this moment, though i would imagine hes been briefed and knows a bit about us anyway. Will see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulver Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 It is alarming that Kendrick finishes his article with "Villa will now turn their attention to a field of candidates believed to include Martin Jol, Roberto Martinez and Steve McClaren." i mean ffs. IF true then it casts a gloomy shadow on our club. A pathetic shortlist That said, i'd rather bite the bullet and go for Martinez out of that lot. The other two haven't pulled up any trees and I like Martinez's style. But, any of those 3 would see a decline in attendances and no chance of any of our wantawayee's changing their minds. The board seem to have huge problems with regards enticing the right quality management to the club thats certain Is it what we offer, or is it to do with the way we conduct business with them ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Terry Butcher ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisNichollsToe Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Terry Butcher ? Would prefer Pat Butcher :oops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razor Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Got to be Rafa, Jol, Rijkaard or Hughes now for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morkery Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I think the position is a very attractive one, just up to the owner to pick a decent one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steell Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 ☂ Now is that an umbrella as in McClaren or eyebrows as in Ancelotti?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisNichollsToe Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Got to be Rafa, Jol, Rijkaard or Hughes now for me Did Rijkaard state an interest last time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehardvillan Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 It would seem that Randy is a fan of Rhianna...............He works on formula's... (excuse the pun) Rhianna+Umbrella = McClaren. Ouch!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeps Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 No to all 3. Rafa is above all of them. I don't care what you lot think of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razor Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 ☂ Now is that an umbrella as in McClaren or eyebrows as in Ancelotti?? I thought he meant it as "why does it always rain on me (villa)" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowDoINotLikeThat Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 It is alarming that Kendrick finishes his article with "Villa will now turn their attention to a field of candidates believed to include Martin Jol, Roberto Martinez and Steve McClaren." i mean ffs. I feel your pain Have to admit as much as ive criticised Benitez he suddenly isn't looking THAT bad of an option.. after reading that . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Rafa is above all of them. I don't care what you lot think of him. Yep, I'm certainly coming round to this way of thinking. In the cold, hard light of day, he is significantly more qualified than any of the other runners and riders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Got to be Rafa, Jol, Rijkaard or Hughes now for me I agree with this...minus Hughes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyavfc Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Gutted about Ancelotti Don't know who else i would want, maybe Moyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I'll be very depressed if we get McClaren. Even at Boro (where he was supposedly great) he had loads of money given to him and his win percentage was 38%. No **** thank you. I really don't like the smarmy clearing in the woods and I don't want him as our manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NottingVilla Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Glad people are coming around to Rafa. Definitely the outstanding candidate on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AValon Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Moyes is too 'safe' where he is. I'm struggling now to pick the outstanding candidate, so I suppose any of them could do a job of sorts for us. Just as long as it is'nt Mclaren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I think with Rafa if he appoints the right "number 2" then he will do well imo.. you have to admit he looks a good candidate but I think he needs to get his "number 2" right for it to work.. I think Houllier got things wrong there aswell fwiw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 People are "coming round" to Rafa, because barely anyone wants McClaren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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