wiggyrichard Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 They spoke to him last year. I would guess his terms have not changed much. He's my #1 choice Rich, just his terms that will cause the issue. Not so much the wages, just the funds he would want to improve the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeps Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 They spoke to him last year. I would guess his terms have not changed much. He's my #1 choice Rich, just his terms that will cause the issue. Not so much the wages, just the funds he would want to improve the squad. I know we dont have top funds (from what we are told really, although James from the Mirror did say RL is willing to pay for a special player if he came up, take of that what you will) but we do need to spend some decent cash this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 16, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted May 16, 2012 in fairness you are incorrect, I believe Dalglish's record at liverpool is better Are you talking about what he did over 20 years ago too? No I am not, I am going on win rate as that is the only thing that matters really. Erm... no it's not. Manager A plays 5 games, wins 1 and loses 4. Win rate of 20%. 3 points. Manager B plays 5 games, draws 5 wins 0. Win rate of 0%. 5 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 16, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted May 16, 2012 We'd have to selectively edit VT history to remove all references to fat Spanish waiters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Dogg Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Saw this re-tweeted earlier, just passing it along: 'Fellow #AVFC fans wouldn't fall too much in love with the idea of Lambert going Villa. Norwich sports writers convinced he's going L'Pool. He'd be a mug to go there, look at the way they treated Roy. All because they thought the job was too big for him. They'd think the same aboyt Lambert. And if he replaced the moron that is their king Dalglish, he will be hounded out ASAP. In fairness, Hodgson is hopeless. in fairness, his records at Albion and Fluham says differently really, and compared to Dalglish he did okay at Klanfield. Albion and Fulham says it all, he is a small team manager capable of organising average players. Perfect for England... But seriously, I think he will be hounded out, hopeless. Sorry for the OT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Kenny has gone.. which could effect our search for a manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_c Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Kenny has gone.. which could effect our search for a manager. Sssheeeeeeeeeit.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 They spoke to him last year. I would guess his terms have not changed much. He's my #1 choice Rich, just his terms that will cause the issue. Not so much the wages, just the funds he would want to improve the squad. I know we dont have top funds (from what we are told really, although James from the Mirror did say RL is willing to pay for a special player if he came up, take of that what you will) but we do need to spend some decent cash this summer. Oh i agree 100%, the entire squad (apart from maybe 4 or 5 players) needs a reshuffle, and im guessing on-top of what ever we make from sales we would need another £25-£30m on-top to get the squad something like. Something which Rafa would want, and something im not sure the club would be able to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeps Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Kenny gone. Not good news for us IMO as they could look at some of our options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Now we definitely know where Rafa was going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coops_AVFC Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I think Plop will go for Lambert now, we'll go for Poyet or Rogers says my gut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Kenny has gone.. which could effect our search for a manager. Really??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Rodgers is almost impossible in my opinion, he signed a new deal in Jan and it would cost alot of ££££ i'd imagine to get him out of it. Won't happen. But Kenny has gone, it's confirmed so I fear it will effect our search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misanthrope Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazdavies79 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 AVB to Plop. If they go for Lambert there is still Rogers. We get Lambert or Rogers and I'm happy, either/or. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irreverentad Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I can see Liverpool going for either Martinez or Rodgers. As long as we are not after one of them I think we are ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Look I think we can all agree that any managerial appointment would be a risk. I don’t think anyone could criticise the club for taking what would amount to an informed gamble on Lambert, Rodgers or Martinez. All of them to different degrees have shown enough ability to suspect they can go on to better things. And for all of them Villa represents a step up. Any appointment can go wrong. Look at Chelsea and AVB, Inter and Benitez. While we are on the other end of the spectrum the job requires just as much skill. We just have to be sure that the clubs liability is reduced if the worst case scenario arises. Contracts should contain performance related bonuses, and below 40 pts release clauses and to be fair a minimum release clause. If anyone is against the appointment of any of Lambert, Rodgers or Martinez. could you please explain why? and explain who you would appoint and why? I am all for Martinez because of the way his teams play football. He started all the good work at Swansea and his work at Wigan is nothing short of miraculous. Wigan always play neat and tidy football and he has a style and ethos that he sticks to. When the chips were down at Wigan rather than do a mcleish and put 9 behind the ball he changed to 3-4-3 formation and had a go. Rodgers has also had a similar career path. has been on the coaching staff at a big club and has managed small teams on low budgets and agin like Martinez has a nice style of football and does not change it. Rodgers and Martinez also come across well in the media. Lambert is a no for me, I dont like the man at all. he has a dour attitude and comes across as miserable and unispiring. I dont like his style of play at all, its very direct and I though apart from Blackburn that Norwich were one of the most shambolic teams at VP this year. I dont another miserable dour scottish manager at VP and while he would be better than McLeish I dont think he can take us forward. I would be disappointed with Lambert being appointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misanthrope Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Saw this re-tweeted earlier, just passing it along: 'Fellow #AVFC fans wouldn't fall too much in love with the idea of Lambert going Villa. Norwich sports writers convinced he's going L'Pool. He'd be a mug to go there, look at the way they treated Roy. All because they thought the job was too big for him. They'd think the same aboyt Lambert. And if he replaced the moron that is their king Dalglish, he will be hounded out ASAP. In fairness, Hodgson is hopeless. in fairness, his records at Albion and Fluham says differently really, and compared to Dalglish he did okay at Klanfield. Albion and Fulham says it all, he is a small team manager capable of organising average players. Perfect for England... But seriously, I think he will be hounded out, hopeless. Sorry for the OT! You're so devoid of any sense or reason I can't find the words to describe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I hope this doesn't **** up any negotiations we might have going with a manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGoodman Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Things are about to get interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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