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Offline Matthius

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Martin The Great
« on: June 07, 2011, 02:05:17 PM »
Martin Laursen has told the OS that he wants to manage the villa in the future, And is starting his coaching course in December, This new manager may only be for a few years until HRH Laursen completes his course gets his badges and walks in to villa park again.

Discuss  :)

Offline not3bad

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Re: Martin The Great
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2011, 02:08:04 PM »
Would we take Laursen straight after he'd just walked out of manager college?

Offline Michel Sibble

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Re: Martin The Great
« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2011, 02:08:11 PM »
When will we stop talking about our former manager, he's gone, get over it.

Oh, hang on...

Offline PaulTheVillan

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Re: Martin The Great
« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2011, 02:08:43 PM »
I have a dream...

Offline Matthius

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Re: Martin The Great
« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2011, 02:09:31 PM »
with a decent assistant i'd let him start today. he knows the passion of the fans, understands the team and knows the players. He is the perfect choice imo.

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Re: Martin The Great
« Reply #5 on: June 07, 2011, 02:10:59 PM »
with a decent assistant i'd let him start today. he knows the passion of the fans, understands the team and knows the players. He is the perfect choice imo.

You did spot the fact that he hasn't actually ever coached before?

Offline FatSam

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Re: Martin The Great
« Reply #6 on: June 07, 2011, 02:12:45 PM »
I'd be interested to see how he does in a more modest position initially, but as a character he does seem to have an appropriate blend of intelligence, passion, and experience, to be a good manager. Its significant that despite his experience in Italy, and his injury problems whilst with us, he played more games for us than any other club during his career.

Offline Matthius

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Re: Martin The Great
« Reply #7 on: June 07, 2011, 02:15:31 PM »
with a decent assistant i'd let him start today. he knows the passion of the fans, understands the team and knows the players. He is the perfect choice imo.

You did spot the fact that he hasn't actually ever coached before?

Yes but thats why there is the need for the "Decent" assistant. To help him on his path. he knows the players and knows how much the team means to the fans. He would be perfect.
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Maybe bring him in as the assistant for a few years then see how he copes then make him boss :)
« Last Edit: June 07, 2011, 02:21:28 PM by Matthius »

Offline hilts_coolerking

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Re: Martin The Great
« Reply #8 on: June 07, 2011, 02:21:29 PM »
Other than him being fondly remembered by the supporters, the idea of giving the manager's job to Martin Laursen has nothing to commend it.

Offline Mellin

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Re: Martin The Great
« Reply #9 on: June 07, 2011, 02:22:07 PM »
Just give him the job. I don't care if he takes us down.

Offline Chris Jameson

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Re: Martin The Great
« Reply #10 on: June 07, 2011, 02:22:41 PM »
with a decent assistant i'd let him start today. he knows the passion of the fans, understands the team and knows the players. He is the perfect choice imo.

You did spot the fact that he hasn't actually ever coached before?

Pfft, who needs experience when you understand passion?

Offline TheSandman

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Re: Martin The Great
« Reply #11 on: June 07, 2011, 02:24:07 PM »
If he wants it and the new man is keen on him I'd offer him a decent job in the coaching staff to help him learn and develop as a coach. Don't think he is ready to be the manager yet but he can be one in the future.

Offline Matthius

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Re: Martin The Great
« Reply #12 on: June 07, 2011, 02:24:45 PM »
with a decent assistant i'd let him start today. he knows the passion of the fans, understands the team and knows the players. He is the perfect choice imo.

You did spot the fact that he hasn't actually ever coached before?

Pfft, who needs experience when you understand passion?

My point exactly :) i hope you were being serious ? and it wasnt sarcasm ?

Offline Surrey Villain

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Re: Martin The Great
« Reply #13 on: June 07, 2011, 02:28:44 PM »
If he wants it and the new man is keen on him I'd offer him a decent job in the coaching staff to help him learn and develop as a coach. Don't think he is ready to be the manager yet but he can be one in the future.

Absolutely agree.  We have been crying out for a defensive coach.

Offline Rip Van We Go Again

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Re: Martin The Great
« Reply #14 on: June 07, 2011, 02:29:31 PM »
Other than him being fondly remembered by the supporters, the idea of giving the manager's job to Martin Laursen has nothing to commend it.
Without a doubt.
Let him get some success at other clubs under his belt, before we even consider it.

 


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