Stevo985 Posted December 9, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted December 9, 2012 To be fair, what's he meant to say? "Yeah, I'm a bit shit really aren't I? Might just knock this on the head" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted December 10, 2012 Moderator Share Posted December 10, 2012 It seems that question the other day got under O'Neill's skin. Personally I didn't think his response was as aggressive or strident as it once would have been, personally I think he is suffering a little self doubt. This from a man who normally appears to have the skin of a rhino. The article below is interesting because O'Neill basically unintentionally admits exactly what sort of manager he is. One who is a man manager rather than a coach who can only get a short term boost out of players and then needs to spend money to replace them with slightly better ones to repeat the trick. He as good as admits he can't improve players he has through coaching to get improvement "I don't want to sound wildly boastful, but not only am I the best man for the job, I am actually the only man for the job." Martin O'NeillQuotes of the week "So what do you do then? So you go and put someone else in charge, he gets a group of 12, 13 games and can't win any matches? It's the same thing. "I don't want to sound wildly boastful, but not only am I the best man for the job, I am actually the only man for the job. "We will steer it through, we will get calmer waters ahead - it might take us a few months to do that - and then we will see. If we are continuing for the next couple of years to be in this position, then I will certainly question it then. "Progress eventually, no matter what you think about it, is determined by results on the pitch, and we are in a similar position, so you could say whether we have made that sort of progress or not. "It's interesting because it's really the same squad that we have had - we still have, I think, about 19 players from last season. "The spirit is still there, and that was the thing I noticed most, really, that it hadn't been broken, and that spirit should stand us in really decent stead. "But spirit alone is eventually not enough. Of course you need to add and we need to get stronger if we can." Here If his results continue as they are he has no chance of being there in 2 or 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted December 11, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted December 11, 2012 That was well spotted, Trent. MON clearly thinks the only two things he needs to do are instill spirit, and spend money on more players - no concept of training, tactics, etc. A major reason why I prefer Lambert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaGoMarching Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 not sure what result i'd like tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarpie Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 not sure what result i'd like tonight. 0-0 draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted December 11, 2012 Moderator Share Posted December 11, 2012 A draw would be best followed by a Reading win, the last thing we want is a Sunderland win. A few red cards, injuries and a 20 man brawl would also be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 A draw would be best followed by a Reading win, the last thing we want is a Sunderland win. A few red cards, injuries and a 20 man brawl would also be nice. Ah that didn't go to plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I think Sunderland will be fine. They have a better team than most of the sides in the religation battle but are struggling massivly for confidence. Last nights result will be a boost to that but then they do have a tough run comming up over Christmas I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted December 16, 2012 Moderator Share Posted December 16, 2012 I still think O'Neill and Sunderland are in real trouble as I can't see them getting many points in the next 5 or 6 games. I notice O'Neill has come out now saying he needs money to increase the size of the squad in January, now there is a surprise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Maybe he will resign bent for them? They really need him for goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Maybe he will resign bent for them? They really need him for goals Could do.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Downing will be at sunderland come jan, but cant see bent going back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.I.C.O. Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 No way Bent will go back after his mother was racially abused by the Sunderland fans. However, money talks and MON will probably stick him on £120,000 a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Yep Bent received absolute dogs abuse by the Sunderland fans, I guess the only way he'd go back is if he's offered an outrageous contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Weren't his family getting abuse up there too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I guess a move to London it is then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted December 16, 2012 Moderator Share Posted December 16, 2012 No chance him going for Bent, Downing from Liverpool though on the other hand I think is highly likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaForever1970 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Taggart annoyed me this week seeing you can never question MON, what never? What if he relegates them can you question him then? They won't be relegated unfortunately, however the villa finishing above them would be highly amusing.. Needs more players does he, in a similar position to us with far more premier league experience players" Limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 No chance him going for Bent, Downing from Liverpool though on the other hand I think is highly likely. he already has a collection of average left footed wingers another one would be typical MON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 i would take downing back i am sorry to say. far better than n zogbia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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