0% Villa: Benitez sacked (Confirmed p.6)

[villajk]

OK, Complete speculation here (and nicked from a bloke at work)...

Roy Hodgson is approached by Liverpool and states "No, I'm waiting for the England job".

Capello signs a new contract at the FA, and Hodgson realising it's not going to happen for him at national level, alerts Liverpool to his availability.

The next day Rafa is sacked.

Fill in the rest...

I think you're on to something there.

hmmmm that sounds quite plausible.

[Des Little]

I think O'Neill will be higher up their list than Hodgson. I'm hoping so, anyway

[sfx412]

I think there are others higher up than Hodgson. That said he is extremely highly rated all through Europe and Manager of the year to boot.

If the recent speculation is rife I'd think they would go for a temporary fix, short term like, because of the poor finances, the club being up for sale, and the seemingly limited funds unless stars like Torres and Gerrard are sold off. I know they are a top club etc, but its not the best set of circumstances for a manager to step into, especially one with a stable job already or one wishing to enhance his reputation.

Good news for Rafa though, I'd surmise.

[JUAN PABLO]

I think O'Neill will be higher up their list than Hodgson. I'm hoping so, anyway

yeah Id prefer Hodgson at Villa..  better manager

[JUAN PABLO]

Dalglish new favourite

[Rudy Can't Fail]

As things stand, the Villa job would be far more attractive to potential managers than the hell hole that is Anfield.

Liverpool should have moved a bit quicker and got Grant in until they have new owners. He would have been ideal for a short term fix.

[Rigadon]

MON isn't going to go to Liverpool despite people like Darren fucking Gough saying he should because...errrr... it's errrr Liverpool like.....

And to the folks joking about MON taking Heskey / Downing (who I think will come good next season) etc, I would say it would be much more likely that it wouldn't be the dross that would leave with MON, it would our better payers.

[barrysleftfoot]

Based on one season?

  You sometimes get what you deserve, i just hope that MON does'nt read some of the shite on here.

[eamonn]

Staunton managed to miss the cream suits by playing for us at the time!

I know but adding him and Barnesy to most of The Spice Boys line-up (Collymore has a bit more sense now) would make for an excellent management team.

[Clampy]

I think O'Neill will be higher up their list than Hodgson. I'm hoping so, anyway

Yes, then we'd have an anxious summer to find not only a new manager, but possibly a replacement for Milner. Well thought out.

[john e]

I think O'Neill will be higher up their list than Hodgson. I'm hoping so, anyway

Yes, then we'd have an anxious summer to find not only a new manager, but possibly a replacement for Milner. Well thought out.

or on the other hand, appoint a manager like Hodgson ASAP, and have 30 mill to spend on putting a footballing midfield together

[Rigadon]

or on the other hand, appoint a manager like Hodgson ASAP, and have 30 mill to spend on putting a footballing midfield together

I like Hodgson, but I don't see him taking us past where we are now, especially as he'd possibly have to start from a position of losing our better players.

It's natural to see other options as being better if you're frustrated.  Personally I'm fairly happy but for that to continue we have to make progress every year.

As for Liverpool, I've got a feeling they'll end up with Hiddink.

[villajk]

Dalglish the favourite, followed by O'Neill.

[BedsVillain]

I love the way bastion of footballing knowledge Jason Cundy announces how Guus Hiddink would love to take over at Liverpool after he has worked with Turkey at the WC, when Turkey aren't at the WC and Hiddink's contract doesn't start until 1st August! Clown!

[boboonthecorner]

Based on one season?

  You sometimes get what you deserve, i just hope that MON does'nt read some of the shite on here.

I'm sure he has nothing better to do with his time.