irreverentad Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 At the end of the day the Villa managers job is vacant. There have probably been a few people apply (MM), our board probably have a few people who haven't applied in mind (OGS), they aren't going to just get one guy in and sign him there and then. OGS has come in, as per the boards request, for an interview and for them to explain the situation and expectations. I reckon we could see a few more names over the next week. So I don't expect anything to be signed and sealed this weekend with OGS. He's in the running and he's had his interview. That's all. I think it is a bit more than that Dante. I think he is their choice. Otherwise you would not fly him over on Randy's own jet. The most inconspicuous way would have been OGS to fly to Manchester and meet in a secret location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robevans999 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 perhaps he is waiting until heskey has officially left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I think it's all wrapped up, just waiting till next week to announce it. Remember he has kids back in Norway too, so there may be a lot more personal stuff sort out compared to any of the previous three managers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaGoMarching Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 Just to update there is some misinformation going around that OGS has departed on Mr Lerner's jet, back to Norway. This information may have been fed to at least one Sky reporter. Mr.Lerner's jet has gone back to the U.S., with him on board. If OGS is going back it is a fairly long winded and arduous trip with SAS via Copenhagen and Oslo. If he does this, then he will likely take tomorrow morning's Copenhagen flight out of BHX, or go to Oslo from Heathrow. Would also contradict the reports that Mrs Solskjaer had booked herself into the hotel. Ill still be listening to VT for developments on this, most media out lets have been so far behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 18, 2012 Moderator Share Posted May 18, 2012 Ill still be listening to VT for developments on this, most media out lets have been so far behind. I think they're only behind for as long as it takes them to read VT and plagiarise what's here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I actually do not think this is happening now, am tempted to lay money against it but also not sure who might be 'second choice'. Cannot see Lambert wanting it now, Martinez has bigger fish to fry and considering we had contacted Molde Tuesday, at that point Whelan was saying nothing from Villa (but contact from Liverpool). Rodgers rejected Liverpool, so no chance there. Little bit concerned who we might be in for as I am pretty convinced it won't be OGS. Based on what? hearing nothing? talk about jumping to conclusions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Pete Colley @petecolley Right..OGS flown home! RL gone to the US! Talks went well but only preliminary.OGS not the only candidate...more talks next week! And rest:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy_Evergo Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Strange goings on at the moment and not good omens in my opinion. If we flew OGS over this morning on our jet, then why are we sending him back on a commercial flight? I hope we gave him the fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 At the end of the day the Villa managers job is vacant. There have probably been a few people apply (MM), our board probably have a few people who haven't applied in mind (OGS), they aren't going to just get one guy in and sign him there and then. OGS has come in, as per the boards request, for an interview and for them to explain the situation and expectations. I reckon we could see a few more names over the next week. So I don't expect anything to be signed and sealed this weekend with OGS. He's in the running and he's had his interview. That's all. I think it is a bit more than that Dante. I think he is their choice. Otherwise you would not fly him over on Randy's own jet. The most inconspicuous way would have been OGS to fly to Manchester and meet in a secret location. I think that OGS is a board favourite, but by the same token I also think the board are wanting to do things right this time and as such will have a few people in for talks. I don't think they would restrict themselves to just 1 target. The fastest way to get OGS in for a talk would be to fly him in, so that's what they've done. Plus it looks professional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 18, 2012 Moderator Share Posted May 18, 2012 more talks next week Oh sticks wot fiddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarpie Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 It's good that our club handles things properly and quietly until it's right time to announce contracts and signings but it can be oh-so-very-frustating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 surely Lerner wouldn't have gone home if it wasn't signed , sealed and delivered ? I think the opposite. He would only stay until it was signed, sealed & delivered. He's gone because his work is done IMHO. which is the same as what I posted and not the opposite :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 How come Gazton seemed so sure last night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Love that we sent a private jet to bring Solskjaer in. The Blues board told Hughton "Catch the 45 and get off at the Man On The Moon" Good in terms of the contrast! Solskjaer's supposed to be a modest guy with 'real world' values, though; too much flash might make him uncomfortable. I'm sure he could always donate the £10m wiki has him down as being worth to charity if that is the case :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoshVilla Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Andy Townsend says it is done...seems to have been on this story all the way along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 18, 2012 Moderator Share Posted May 18, 2012 surely Lerner wouldn't have gone home if it wasn't signed , sealed and delivered ? I think the opposite. He would only stay until it was signed, sealed & delivered. He's gone because his work is done IMHO. which is the same as what I posted and not the opposite :-)I was suitably chastised further up the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I actually do not think this is happening now, am tempted to lay money against it but also not sure who might be 'second choice'. Cannot see Lambert wanting it now, Martinez has bigger fish to fry and considering we had contacted Molde Tuesday, at that point Whelan was saying nothing from Villa (but contact from Liverpool). Rodgers rejected Liverpool, so no chance there. Little bit concerned who we might be in for as I am pretty convinced it won't be OGS. Based on what? hearing nothing? talk about jumping to conclusions. So, people saying he has signed based on nothing are not jumping to conclusions where-as I, seeing Villa without a manager and no announcement decide it might not happen and I am jumping to conclusions..? :? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 surely Lerner wouldn't have gone home if it wasn't signed , sealed and delivered ? I think the opposite. He would only stay until it was signed, sealed & delivered. He's gone because his work is done IMHO. which is the same as what I posted and not the opposite :-) I was suitably chastised further up the thread. tbf I didn't think the chastising went far enough so I thought I'd repeat it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Pete Colley @petecolley Right..OGS flown home! RL gone to the US! Talks went well but only preliminary.OGS not the only candidate...more talks next week! And rest:) who is this Pete Colley? and would he know, or just guessing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 No way Lerner would go back to US if this wasnt done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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