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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: WALTERS WARRIORS on May 17, 2011, 04:09:03 PM
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The people claim: Ancellotti expects to be sacked and would like to stay in England. Could He be the man to take us forward ? He has all the qualities. Contacts, player pulling power and premiership experience ??
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Hasn't done anything at his previous clubs, so it would be a no from me! ;)
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Would love him here. Great coach and despite the club he manages I find him likeable.
We won't get him, mind.
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Nailed on for Roma.
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Nah, he's too high-profile for us. I think we can expect the likes of Alan Curbishley or Fat Sam.
God help us.
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Lots of paper talk about him being the next Roma coach. Although I don't think they can make it into the Champs league places whether that would have a bearing on where he would go.
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Nah, he's too high-profile for us. I think we can expect the likes of Alan Curbishley or Fat Sam.
God help us.
If either of those two are our next manager I'll eat my keyboard.
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id rather have moyes Ancellotti is a money manager i doubt lerner would release his vast funds for him
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Great manager but cant see him coming to the villa. We aint big enough plus he would want a lot of money to spend. I'd like to see David Moyes even though a lot of people saying it would be a sideways step for him. He would get better financial backing at villa and attract slightly better calibre players.
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Hard to know, as I think we'd pay him handsomely enough anyway (isn't Houllier on a fair wedge?). Wouldn't rule it out completely, but would class it as unlikely.
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It's not going to happen is it?
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His left eyebrow is far too liberal to be allowed out of London.
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His left eyebrow is far too liberal to be allowed out of London.
Isnt used as the wembley stadium arch ?
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Aq_rz4hBk_M/Ta2gN3y5g6I/AAAAAAAAAeI/KTND24kZcL0/s1600/ancelotti%2Beyebrow.jpg)
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It's gotta be B.S. I've read that he'll probably go to Roma if he loses his job. I've also heard that McClaren will throw his hat into the ring if the job becomes available,which scares the shit out of me.
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Ancellotti is nailed on for the Roma job, I think we will end up with either Moyes , Hughes, Benitez, McClaren, or if Dave Woodhall has his way, Super Glenn Roeder, the saviour of our season!!
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Villas-Boas for me please. Then try and sign David Villa......
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It's gotta be B.S. I've read that he'll probably go to Roma if he loses his job. I've also heard that McClaren will throw his hat into the ring if the job becomes available,which scares the shit out of me.
He's turned down the West Ham job as well: http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/247194/West-Ham-limited-after-McClaren-says-no
I don't think the board could be that daft though, McLaren has the stench of damaged goods about him. I'd rather he didn't have to rebuild his reputation in England with us.
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It's gotta be B.S. I've read that he'll probably go to Roma if he loses his job. I've also heard that McClaren will throw his hat into the ring if the job becomes available,which scares the shit out of me.
He's turned down the West Ham job as well: http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/247194/West-Ham-limited-after-McClaren-says-no
Is Sullivan going door-to-door offering people the West ham job?
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It's gotta be B.S. I've read that he'll probably go to Roma if he loses his job. I've also heard that McClaren will throw his hat into the ring if the job becomes available,which scares the shit out of me.
He's turned down the West Ham job as well: http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/247194/West-Ham-limited-after-McClaren-says-no
Is Sullivan going door-to-door offering people the West ham job?
I think so. I've heard he's also canvassing for subs to his bongo mags, as well as flogging 'ookey gear from a suitcase.
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He's won the Champions League, Italian championship and the English League and Cup double. Sad, but Ancelotti is one of the world's top managers and there's no chance whatsoever of him coming to Villa.
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Not going to happen!
mclaren can fook off as well
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After we rejected one of the most successful England managers of all time, it would be strange if we went on and appointed one of the most unsuccesful.
Ancelotti would be nice, if he was willing to work under the constraints. But it sounds unlikely.
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Nah, he's too high-profile for us. I think we can expect the likes of Alan Curbishley or Fat Sam.
God help us.
If either of those two are our next manager I'll eat my keyboard.
Allardyce will probably beat you to it. Fat bastard.
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It's gotta be B.S. I've read that he'll probably go to Roma if he loses his job. I've also heard that McClaren will throw his hat into the ring if the job becomes available,which scares the shit out of me.
He's turned down the West Ham job as well: http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/247194/West-Ham-limited-after-McClaren-says-no
Is Sullivan going door-to-door offering people the West ham job?
I think so. I've heard he's also canvassing for subs to his bongo mags, as well as flogging 'ookey gear from a suitcase.
I told him to go get fucked.
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He's not gonna come here with the options available to him. Shame cos, I like him.
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What a manager who has won league trophies and cups. Fuck that! I would rather have someone who has won feck all! We would back him and give him time!
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Get Mclaren in, fatten him up, dye his hair grey and get him to work his foreign linguistic magic. Its no Ancelotti, but it's the next best thing.
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Imagine having a team full of Dutch players talking Mclaren/Dutch !! The interviews would be hilarious ......
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I'd like it but it ain't gonna happen.
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OK a lot of people say he is heading for a bigger job than us but where? Top 6 in England no. Top 3 in Italy no. Top 2 in spain no. Top 1 in Germany no. So where?
Remember in the recent list published of top paying sports clubs in the world we were 6th in England and about 10th when looking at just football clubs.
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Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti rules out Roma job | Mail Online6 May 2011 ... Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has denied he will move to Roma ...
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So if he wants to stay in England. What club ?
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right so someone who's won the double here, Serie A, and the CL twice won't be in demand? Wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't end up at Real if they find Mourinho too hot to handle
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Ancelotti will replace Mancini at Man City.
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Ancelotti will replace Mancini at Man City.
Sack Mancini after FA cup and Champions League place. No chance ........
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He might be good choice, but do he buy the players he rate for Chelsea or Roman do that. and what about Milan. Is he responsible for bringing a Brazilian Dwight Yorke to Milan.
I would do more research if I were hiring.
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Ancelotti will replace Mancini at Man City.
Sack Mancini after FA cup and Champions League place. No chance ........
Do not underestimate the stupidity of Gary Cook.
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Ancelotti will replace Mancini at Man City.
Sack Mancini after FA cup and Champions League place. No chance ........
Do not underestimate the stupidity of Gary Cook.
I think even Gary Cook will appreciate that the guy who's given them their first trophy since 1976 has earnt at least until October.
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I think even Gary Cook will appreciate that the guy who's given them their first trophy since 1976 has earnt at least until October.
Although I'd agree, you watch what happens if Mourinho or other such high profile name becomes available.
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I would be delighted with him - and his ability not to mouth off will endear him to Randy.
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Hard to know, as I think we'd pay him handsomely enough anyway (isn't Houllier on a fair wedge?). Wouldn't rule it out completely, but would class it as unlikely.
What Ger said.
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According to Talk shite he has a 12month no premier league next clause in his contract if and when he leaves
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I read that Ancelloti was on 6m a year. I though Houllier was on closer to two million but I have no idea where I plucked that number from.
Where has this rumour come from? Is is based on the football writers' awards thingy where lots of managers were happily telling the journalists (off the record) that they were interested in the Villa job (according to the guardian podcast).
If we get the chance then we'd be stupid to not try for Ancelloti, I'm sure we could negotiate with Chelsea to remove the 12-month embargo especially as we would not be seen as direct competition to them for a year or three. Maybe we could include it in the Sturridge deal...
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Aston Villa To Make Shock Move For Former Chelsea Manager CaughtOffside
Would be very happy with this. Along with Wilkins ......
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It's hard to argue with his record (including as a player). Let's not forget he took over a Chelsea side that had been second best for three years before leading them to the double. They played better football under him too. The way he has conducted himself has been impressive as well. He seemed to have the backing of a notoriously difficult dressing room too. I would think he would be as close to a universally popular appointment as you could get but with his reputation and I'm guessing wage demands I'm not holding my breath.
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It's hard to argue with his record (including as a player). Let's not forget he took over a Chelsea side that had been second best for three years before leading them to the double. They played better football under him too. The way he has conducted himself has been impressive as well. He seemed to have the backing of a notoriously difficult dressing room too. I would think he would be as close to a universally popular appointment as you could get but with his reputation and I'm guessing wage demands I'm not holding my breath.
The way Ancellotti has conducted himself since being sacked shows Lerner he is a class act who is totally respectful and very popular with the press and the football fraternity .......
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If we can get him then he's about the best available. still feel he'll have better offers than us though.
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agreed greg, a top boss but i doubt he would be here long term once a bigger european club came in for him.
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He has clearly stated he wants to manage in England. So i can not see a bigger club at the moment than Aston Villa in the premiership who are soon to be managerless and have massive potential ......
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Managing at Villa in our current position is not the same as managing Chelsea. People seem seduced by the name without giving much thought to his suitability for the task in hand.
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The reason Managers like the PL is that generally they get paid a lot more here than elsewhere.
I think Villa is potentially the bigest job around in England after Chelsea at the moment.
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Managing at Villa in our current position is not the same as managing Chelsea. People seem seduced by the name without giving much thought to his suitability for the task in hand.
Agree Chris, any manager is a gamble His track record in Italy is pretty good , he would attract good players and might even persuade some that we want to keep to stay.
Rgarding having a vision for the club long term and carrying out a plan I am not so sure.
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The reason Managers like the PL is that generally they get paid a lot more here than elsewhere.
I think Villa is potentially the bigest job around in England after Chelsea at the moment.
I sort of agree. Although England gives the Manager a chance to have more say in the direction of the club. eg transfers, youth etc
I think that is where the appeal is. but you are right, the money also helps massively.
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Managing at Villa in our current position is not the same as managing Chelsea. People seem seduced by the name without giving much thought to his suitability for the task in hand.
To be fair, I think people are actually seduced by the track record.
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Managing at Villa in our current position is not the same as managing Chelsea. People seem seduced by the name without giving much thought to his suitability for the task in hand.
To be fair, I think people are actually seduced by the track record.
Is that a track record of rebuilding mid-sized, mid-table Premier League teams during a time of financial restraint? That's the job we require, is he the best man for that?
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I think so on the basis that he's a better manager than any of the other possible candidates. We're already a mid-table, mid-sized PL club - Hughes or Moyes or Martinez won't change that.
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I think Villa is potentially the bigest job around in England after Chelsea at the moment.
No potential about it - we are!
However, I can see Ancelotti sitting tight and waiting for Spurs once 'arry becomes England manager, as is widely expected.
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However, I can see Ancelotti sitting tight and waiting for Spurs once 'arry becomes England manager, as is widely expected.
Is it? Blimey! When?
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Managing at Villa in our current position is not the same as managing Chelsea. People seem seduced by the name without giving much thought to his suitability for the task in hand.
To be fair, I think people are actually seduced by the track record.
Is that a track record of rebuilding mid-sized, mid-table Premier League teams during a time of financial restraint? That's the job we require, is he the best man for that?
That's a very difficult question to answer for any potential new manager, ultimately you can only go on what he has achieved in the past and ask yourself would that be a benefit to Aston Villa!
Ultimately the board has to decide what direction/vision they perceive the club should have and then try and match that perception to the available managers... easy isn't it!
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As I love Villa to become English version of Barcelona, I wouldn't object if we become English version of AC Milan as they got lot of class.
Let hope Paulo Maldini will be interested in Aston Villa coaching job and if he is very lucky he can play in Aston Villa old star with Paul McGrath :)
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Ancelotti Villa Odds Slashed Footy Insider 16:34
Odds slashed to 7/2
Hiddink reported to be interested in Chelsea job
Ian Taylors first choice to replace Houllier is Ancellotti
No compensation required
All looks on to me ?
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The reason Managers like the PL is that generally they get paid a lot more here than elsewhere.
I think Villa is potentially the bigest job around in England after Chelsea at the moment.
Two bigger reasons are the fact they get more responsibility regarding player signings and sales and the boards are usually more patient than on the continent (Unless it's Chelsea ironically)
That goes a long way to explaining Benitez's desire to come back to manage in this country. He was paid more in Italy than he was at Liverpool.
Could be a big thing in our favour with Ancelotti too. He'd have far more say in the running of the team than he ever did at Chelsea and there's no chance he'd have players foisted upon him as with Torres.
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If we get Ancelotti I don't think the word excited is strong enough to describe how I'd be feeling.
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If we were to get Ancelotti it would be reminiscent of the Darren Bent signing. It would be totally unexpected and would further prove that the board are still fully committed to getting the club into the CL no matter what it costs. I also think Downing would stay, though as far as Ash is concerned I think that horse has already bolted. Still, I think it's a given that we will end up with Hughes. We'll see.
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What can we expect from Carlo for Aston Villa.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlo_Ancelotti
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What we can really expect from him...
"NO GRAZIE!"
(but I live in hope!)
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Don't forget strong Italian football connection with National Team and AC Milan connection with Fabio Capella and if he talk to Martin / Gerard a lot, he probably will find out what a wonderful club to work for. So if he talk to Carlo he can advise him to go for it.
Aston Villa will be the English AC Milan.
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Don't forget strong Italian football connection with National Team and AC Milan connection with Fabio Capella and if he talk to Martin / Gerard a lot, he probably will find out what a wonderful club to work for. So if he talk to Carlo he can advise him to go for it.
Aston Villa will be the English AC Milan.
I like the sound of that!
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The thought of Ancellotti as manager and Martin Laursen (who now holds his badges and was signed by Ancellotti for Milan) as assistant is mind boggling. Being reported Ancellotti is staying at a hotel in the Birmingham area also Lerner due back in England in the next 24hrs .........Avillafan.com
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Someone else has just texted me saying he's in Brum.
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He's staying at that nudist hotel on the Chester Road in Erdington.
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This really is building momentum. And we need a massive name to keep our club in the running as a serious contender again for a CL place. This season has seriously seen us slip back. We are currently seen as a top 10 side and having finished 6th three seasons in a row. We need re establish our status ........
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It's a shame Pirlo's just signed for Juve, as I reckon Carlo could have tempted him over here for a couple of years.
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I had to pick someone up from the Billesley Manor hotel in Warwickshire earlier today
I saw a man wearing a italian style grey suit with grey hair walk through the entrance as I was in my car
I didn't see his face and I was about 300 metres away but what are the chances of that happening today after this speculation?
Its looking good.
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This really is building momentum. And we need a massive name to keep our club in the running as a serious contender again for a CL place. This season has seriously seen us slip back. We are currently seen as a top 10 side and having finished 6th three seasons in a row. We need re establish our status ........
Completely agree.
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I'd love it to be Carlo. He's the sort of manager who could put us back on the footballing map. He likes youth too, and we have a quality academy. Okay, he may see it as a stepping stone, but if he were to win a trophy or get us in the top 4, and leave a good base to pass on to decent successor, then great.
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I had to pick someone up from the Billesley Manor hotel in Warwickshire earlier today
I saw a man wearing a italian style grey suit with grey hair walk through the entrance as I was in my car
I didn't see his face and I was about 300 metres away but what are the chances of that happening today after this speculation?
Its looking good.
I love these stories. Are you sure it was an Italian suit mind? Not one of those French impersonations?
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You can't tell if it italian suit from the distance. It could be Hugh Boss suit (German)
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Someone else has just texted me saying he's in Brum.
Me too. He might have just read it on here though.
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Woke this morning to a text from my nephew whose wife works at at hotel in Meriden, ( I think it's the Marriott ), she's not a football supporter but said that CA is staying there. I know it doesn't prove anything but it's a bit of a bloody coincidence if not!
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Ancelotti would be awesome for the first team squad as his coaching ability is right up there with the best.
I would make it a condition of his contract that he has to set up the structure of the club from top to bottom so that when he leaves there will be a clear legacy that someone else can pick up.
The work he did early in his career at Coverciano suggests that he has a clear strategic way in which he thinks clubs should play football. That should become "the villa way".
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Ancelotti would be a huge improvement. Young would probably stay. Keeping my fingers crossed......
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the excitement this thread is giving me is unreal. Although it has the "building ourselves up to be knocked down" cliché written all over it!
There could be a lot of"I've seen him in Brum" bulls**t circulating aswell but please be true!!
To the tune of There's no limit by 2unlimited - "Carlo, Carlo Carlo, Carlo Carlo, Carlo Ancelotti" rpt. :P ;D ;)
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Ancellotti moving
closer to Aston Villa appointment...
Goal.com 14:05 Sun, 05 Jun 2011
Think we will know a lot more in the next 24hrs ........
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A bookie could earn a lot of money with one or two well-placed posts on a blog full of its own importance.
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A bookie could earn a lot of money with one or two well-placed posts on a blog full of its own importance.
What are you trying to hint Dave? ;)
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A bookie could earn a lot of money with one or two well-placed posts on a blog full of its own importance.
What are you trying to hint Dave? ;)
Nothing, just casting a world-weary and cynical eye over this evening's proceedings.
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The cynical bookies made a good few bob on the dead cert Hughes.
Anyone backing Ancelotti is equally likely to fall at Bechers.
Lerner is not doing anything based on the plaintiffs choices here.
Another week, minimum, of bookies benefits if not more, is likely imo
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Mr Woodhall your cynicism leads me to believe that you are more ahead of the game than the rest of us, if so put us all out of our misery right now.
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He's staying at that nudist hotel on the Chester Road in Erdington.
I didnt know there was a nudist hotel on the Chester Rd, wait till I tell my Mom !!
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Ancelotti, you know this is the right choice!
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Surely, if Ancelotti were here, he would stay at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin or New Hall................not the Marriott in Meriden?
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Someone else has just texted me saying he's in Brum.
Me too. He might have just read it on here though.
Nah. Twitter. :-)
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Looks as if Ancelotti's been on a hotel crawl. Prefer pubs myself.
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Was square ball ray with him ?
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Type "Ancelloti twitter birmingham" into Google, and teh first link takes you straight to Robo-tron.
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Surely, if Ancelotti were here, he would stay at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin or New Hall................not the Marriott in Meriden?
Maybe he's got a Marriot Rewards Card. You can get up to 25% discount on room rates.
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I'm on the Forest Of Arden trail right now, mate is UK sales Director for Marriott...........expect to be disappointed in the next 30 minutes.
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And in that link, Mysteryman (was wondering where he went) confirms interest in Ancelotti.
I have a good feeling about this. I had a gut feeling all along we'd end up with Moyes but now, well, maybe somebody decidedly better.
Ooh, I could crush a grape!
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I'm on the Forest Of Arden trail right now, mate is UK sales Director for Marriott...........expect to be disappointed in the next 30 minutes.
He's there under the name "Don Carlone". He's ordered room service twice and sent a horse's head to a neighbouring room that was being noisy. Unfortunately, strict RSPCA regulations at the Forest of Arden dictate that it was still attached to a living horse.
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You can't tell if it italian suit from the distance. It could be Hugh Boss suit (German)
A Hugo Boss suit would suit Carlo's slightly rotund figure better with its more generous cut. Pep Guardiola OTOH is clearly more a Paul Smith type of guy with his penchant for slim fitting suits. Schteve McClaren probabably buys his at Marks and Sparks or Primark.
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remember just keep on your feet and everything will be OK
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Ah, the old 'been seen in a hotel' rumour.
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I am adopting the VillaTalk attitude. If we don't appoint Ancelotti, I'l scthweam and scthweam and scthweam until I'm sthick.
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I'm on the Forest Of Arden trail right now, mate is UK sales Director for Marriott...........expect to be disappointed in the next 30 minutes.
Any update from your mate.
I'm at work and can barely focus. Delegating work left right and centre!
This stinks of the Wesley Sneijder rumour two years ago!
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Its gonna pour down with rain when Mcclaren gets confirmed as Villa boss , with him smiling and getting his brolly out , outside bodymoor speaking in a brummie accent . What a horrid thought.
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Its gonna pour down with rain when Mcclaren gets confirmed as Villa boss , with him smiling and getting his brolly out , outside bodymoor speaking in a brummie accent . What a horrid thought.
shut up!! ;)
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Even Ian Taylor has been stating how much Ancellotti would be his choice of manager. He is an ambassador to the club and i am sure he would be letting Lerner/Faulkner know that Maclaren would be seen as a "nightmare" choice to our fans despite some success with Twente. After seeing the backlash from some fans over some parts of last season concerning Houlliers appointment. He surely now realises that the fans acceptance of a manager is crucial and the polls and opinions show that Ancellotti is overwhelmingly the man we want ........
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Even Ian Taylor has been stating how much Ancellotti would be his choice of manager. He is an ambassador to the club and i am sure he would be letting Lerner/Faulkner know that Maclaren would be seen as a "nightmare" choice to our fans despite some success with Twente. After seeing the backlash from some fans over some parts of last season concerning Houlliers appointment. He surely now realises that the fans acceptance of a manager is crucial and the polls and opinions show that Ancellotti is overwhelmingly the man we want ........
Makes no odds if Ancellotti doesn't want us.
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Ancelotti is having a year off.
Move on.
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I'd hope the club would distance themselves from CA in the same way they did with Hughes if that was the case.
It would kill all the snowballing speculation.
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I'm on the Forest Of Arden trail right now, mate is UK sales Director for Marriott...........expect to be disappointed in the next 30 minutes.
As supsected, albeit 3 hours later, no Ancelotti's, Corleone's, Giovanni's or Trappatoni's at Forest Of Arden. Maybe he was at the Travel Tavern with Cockpiss Partridge.
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Ancelotti is having a year off.
Move on.
I agree. I think he'll wait for a year then take the Spurs job when Redknapp takes over from Capello.
Edit - Just seen the article on 365 with quotes from Carlo himself - he's definately taking a year off.
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When was that quote from and to whom was it given?
A lot can change if you drop £3m in someone's lap.
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Devastated !!! Ancellotti: "I have not been contacted by any English club" SSN. What the fuck is happening ??
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Wasn't there a clause with Chelski that he could not go to a prem side within twelve months.
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Wasn't there a clause with Chelski that he could not go to a prem side within twelve months.
Unlikely because he was sacked. So it would be illegal.
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"I am in no hurry to coach and I don't need to" he's quoted as saying.
Well after his Chelsea experience and with all that money, you can't blame him. Unlike McLaren etc he's of the stature he doesn't have to tart himself around, he can wait until he's approached. Opportunity will come knocking eventually.
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I'm on the Forest Of Arden trail right now, mate is UK sales Director for Marriott...........expect to be disappointed in the next 30 minutes.
As supsected, albeit 3 hours later, no Ancelotti's, Corleone's, Giovanni's or Trappatoni's at Forest Of Arden. Maybe he was at the Travel Tavern with Cockpiss Partridge.
How does Al Capone feel about a crack at the hot seat or even Al Pacino.....even Robert deNiro, Ref: "are you looking at me", "are you looking at me" "I'm looking at you", "are you looking at me".
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Devastated !!! Ancellotti: "I have not been contacted by any English club" SSN. What the fuck is happening ??
You shouldn't be too surprised. The Board are in no hurry - Lerner is still in the States.
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RL is in VP not the States, he arrived early today
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"I am in no hurry to coach and I don't need to" he's quoted as saying.
Well after his Chelsea experience and with all that money, you can't blame him. Unlike McLaren etc he's of the stature he doesn't have to tart himself around, he can wait until he's approached. Opportunity will come knocking eventually.
Here is the piece from Sportinglife.com
"Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed he will take a one-year sabbatical from coaching after being dismissed by Chelsea last month.
The Italian tactician had one year left on his contract with the Blues but was sacked on the final day of the campaign after two seasons in charge.
Ancelotti has been linked with the coaching position of newly-promoted QPR, who are managed by Neil Warnock, as well as the vacancies at Fulham and Aston Villa. He has also been a reported target of Serie A club Roma, for whom he enjoyed great success as a player.
"I am in no hurry to coach and I don't need to," Ancelotti told Italian newspaper La Stampa.
"I have not been contacted by any club in England and I have not spoken to Roma. It is all fantasy.
"I have enjoyed this experience (of coaching in England). I will return to London to organise my life.
"Besides a six-month break, I have been coaching non-stop since 1995. I will take a year off and look around, study how my colleagues work."
Ancelotti enjoyed a successful playing career at Roma between 1979 and 1987 and has never hidden his wish to guide the capital city club in the future.
"I have always said and I reiterate it that one day I will coach Roma, but it's still early," he said.
Ancelotti led Chelsea to the Premier League and FA Cup double in his first season in charge but finished trophyless at the end of the 2010-11 campaign."
Please let Schteve come out with a similar message - fear we will all be speaking Dutch by Christmas - God help us, but i really hope i'm wrong, all of a sudden Hughes doesn't seem to bad.
Think this will be the end for Downing - really hate being negative on this site, it really sucks!!!!
Please RL turn on the light at the end of the tunnel
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oh, pissch flaps
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He says that, but if we approached him, i'm sure he'd be tempted.
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Bastard
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We should approach him as soon as possible, I wouldn't let his comments put me off.
How many Managers down the years have said they wouldn't want the England job?
When they're offered it, they're in like Flynn.
If we want to progress we need to sit down with him and convince him we're going to do our upmost to compete at the highest level.
OR
We can tread water mid table by appointing Hughes or McLaren.
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It is not that hard to read between the lines of that Ancelotti interview.
He only wants to manage a team that are already playing Champions League football, and since there isn't a vacancy at any of the three clubs who would at this point in time meet that criteria and haven't recently sacked him, he's going to make himself unavailable until such a vacancy arrives.
It was a nice dream that he'd pitch up at Villa Park, but since he doesn't consider us up to his level of coaching expertise, f*ck him.
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It is not that hard to read between the lines of that Ancelotti interview.
He only wants to manage a team that are already playing Champions League football, and since there isn't a vacancy at any of the three clubs who would at this point in time meet that criteria and haven't recently sacked him, he's going to make himself unavailable until such a vacancy arrives.
It was a nice dream that he'd pitch up at Villa Park, but since he doesn't consider us up to his level of coaching expertise, f*ck him.
Yes fuck him, the scruffy juumper with a suit bastard.
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He needs to get his eyebrows sorted out as well. Fat, permamently surprised looking Eye tie Git.
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It was always going to be an ambitious move to get him as our manager.
Too rich for our blood I think
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We cannot condem him if has not even been approached. I seen an article somewhere that in 2009 a month before he was appointed for the Chelsea job that he was quoted saying that he was "not interested" I still hope when Randy arrives back in England that contact will be made and we can take it from there ........
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Wasn't there a clause with Chelski that he could not go to a prem side within twelve months.
Unlikely because he was sacked. So it would be illegal.
Not if they'd paid up his contract in full it wouldn't.
Which is what they will have done.
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We should approach him as soon as possible, I wouldn't let his comments put me off.
How many Managers down the years have said they wouldn't want the England job?
When they're offered it, they're in like Flynn.
If we want to progress we need to sit down with him and convince him we're going to do our upmost to compete at the highest level.
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We can tread water mid table by appointing Hughes or (Blankety Blank) McLaren.
"Is it "Sink like a fucking stone under" Terry?"
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Wasn't there a clause with Chelski that he could not go to a prem side within twelve months.
Unlikely because he was sacked. So it would be illegal.
Not if they'd paid up his contract in full it wouldn't.
Which is what they will have done.
That would have happened anyway. So why would he accept any further conditions?
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Ya know what i am still not writing off Ancellotti. Until i hear Aston Villa have approached him and he has said no i still feel that Lerner might still pull something out the bag .........