steve_avfc Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 VILLA legend Peter Withe has sensationally revealed he wants to manage his old team. The champion striker, who famously shot Villa to the pinnacle of world football with his goal in the 1982 European Cup final, revealed his “dream” to take the reins to return the Midland giant to glory as it finds itself fighting for its life on the pitch and mired in controversy off it today. Fans are due to stage a protest outside the ground before today’s final home game against Tottenham Hotspur to vent their frustrations at a terrible season in the Premier League as they face relegation under their manager Alex McLeish. Speaking from his current home in Perth, Australia, Withe told the Sunday Mercury: “I want to manage Aston Villa and there is no point in my disguising that fact. “I had a fantastic nine or 10 years at that great club and it would be a dream for me to lead them, an absolute dream come true. Clicky for original Peter Withe wants to be Aston Villa manager. I feel he should be given a chance. When Houllier was apointed manager Paul Faulkner said one of the reasons why Houllier was given the job was because he ''wanted the job, he wanted to do it''. So does Peter Withe. I intend to email this to Paul Faulkner, Randy and the General. What are the fans opinions on this ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 No thanks, a manager shouldn't be appointed based on nostalgia and his managerial career is hardly liked ith success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endof Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 He is a legend lets keep it that way.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 When Houllier was apointed manager Paul Faulkner said one of the reasons why Houllier was given the job was because he ''wanted the job, he wanted to do it''. So does Peter Withe. Unfortunately, as we now know, Houllier turned out to be a crap manager, however much he apparently wanted the job. It's not a good guide. No-one could love Peter Withe more than me for what he did as a player but as a manager he has a mediocre record at best and we can't afford to be taking any more gambles on our next manager. So it's from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I also really want to do it, do I deserve a go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I also really want to do it, do I deserve a go? If McLeish can have a go, why can't any of us? My Championship Manager 03/04 record is fantastic which I think equals managing in the SPL in real life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Kenny as liverpool anyone? it would be the same situation... Dont let emotion get in the way of a rational choice.. He is a legend, and I dont want that to change.. Kenny has failed big time at liverpool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 No thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaRoy Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Be nice if he was involved at the club, but to be thrown straight in as manager would be way to risky and likely a disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YLN Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 "Ah but you see your honour, I wanted to kill her. I wanted to do it." "All charges dropped" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switters Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 The league was so different when he was playing to how it is now and his only managerial experience is with international sides in East Asia. It's hard to see that he'd be able to make the transition - you can't give someone managerial job on playing reputation alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstonMartin82 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Are you nucking futs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 **** it give him a go, get someone in who will instil a bit of passion in the lads playing for Aston villa under Peter Withe It's a case of heart ruling the head isn't it I think everyone would love to see him there as manager, only problem would be when it goes tits up. If we are going to get a legend in then I would go for sass curcic above everyone else though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_c Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Passion for the club, is a great thing to have in the coaching staff. Thompson at Liverpool, Wilkins at Chelsea for example. But not a strong enough experience at club football to be considered for the top job. Could teach our strikers a thing or two, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted May 6, 2012 Moderator Share Posted May 6, 2012 The league was so different when he was playing to how it is now and his only managerial experience is with international sides in East Asia. It's hard to see that he'd be able to make the transition - you can't give someone managerial job on playing reputation alone. He managed Wimbledon in the Premier League, though he wasn't very successful there (understatement!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 would like legends around club maybe on coaching staff or in ambassadorial roles like e.g. Bayern but not as manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macandally Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Love Peter Withe for THAT goal, but no way is he good enough to manage Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmythomas Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 No way. He may be a Villa legend, but his managerial credentials are almost nonexistent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savosleftboot Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Heart says yes, Head say No. Love the passion in the interview though, makes a nice change to read something positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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