The replacement for MON...?

[Arsey]

I would rather have Bob the Builder than Bob Bradley.

Bob Carolgees, at least he's a Brummie

isn't he dead?

[eastie]

according to sky only man city have spent more than us on average in the last 4 years -so mon can hardly play the pauper .he has wasted a huge amount of money and im not surprised randy has reigned in his spending,wherever o neill goes he will not get the money he has been given by randy.

[Chris Smith]

according to sky only man city have spent more than us on average in the last 4 years -so mon can hardly play the pauper .he has wasted a huge amount of money and im not surprised randy has reigned in his spending,wherever o neill goes he will not get the money he has been given by randy.

He has had a lot of money but I still don't think you can argue that a net spend of £80m over 4 years is enough to take us from the mess of the last days of Ellis and O'Leary to Champions League certainties. It's the same as Spurs have spent in the same period but they were starting from a much higher base.

[Risso]

So far according to the H&V masses, the top 3 are Jol, Moyes and Klinsmann.

[Concrete John]

I suppose the question to ask is take the value of the playing squad when he took over and then the value of it today and has it increased by his £80m net spend?

I'd say so!

[Concrete John]

So far according to the H&V masses, the top 3 are Jol, Moyes and Klinsmann.

Although a little uncertain of Klinsmann credentials when it comes to being a day-to-day league manager, I think I'd be happy with any of those three.  Any other realistic name does not excite me at all.

Personally, I think we'll end up with Jol.

[Des Little]

I believe that Hughes was Randy's choice back in Apr/May when MON was wobbling.  If he still is, who knows?  We could have a Big Ron type turnaround situ all over again

[john2710]

It won't be Bradley, what knowledge does he have of the Premiership or players in Europe, it would be a massive gamble to put him in charge, as would Klinsmann.

David Moyes with £30m to spend might be tempted but it doesn't look like there's any money to spend. Would he see us as as step sideways?

Jol would be the best option, if available.

Anyone think MON is vindictive enough to wait for Hughes to sign for Fulham then drop us in the shit??

[tepavilla]

Has this already been mentioned http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/41971/EXCLUSIVE_German_coach_emerges_as_shock_Villa_target.aspx

Would be great and an exciting new manager imo!

[Phil from the upper holte]

I have a strong suspicion that we will go after Moyes. Whether he comes is a different matter but his name will be right up at the top of the list.

I really can't see him leaving Everton unless Man united come in for him

[The Man With A Stick]

Has this already been mentioned http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/41971/EXCLUSIVE_German_coach_emerges_as_shock_Villa_target.aspx

Would be great and an exciting new manager imo!

I haven't seen enough of Hoffenheim to say one way or another.  He's done a good job from what I've read, but how much of that was down to the money they've had to spend?

[tepavilla]

I haven't seen enough of Hoffenheim to say one way or another.  He's done a good job from what I've read, but how much of that was down to the money they've had to spend?

I really like how his teams play fearless football against everyone, even if it was Bayern Munich away from home. Ok, he has had funds available but it's not like he's bought half a team from Barcelona. Instead, he's brought players many that have really proved themselves only after their arrival.

[midnite]

Has this already been mentioned http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/41971/EXCLUSIVE_German_coach_emerges_as_shock_Villa_target.aspx

Would be great and an exciting new manager imo!

That's a really interesting call there!! One of the most interesting so far. Moyes wont leave everton, he's just secured Tim Cahill and Arteta on new contract, bought a few players in so as far as he's concerned he's all set for the new season.

Ralf rangnick of Hoffenheim on the other hand could be a real interesting idea, got the creds, not proven in premiership but hey, neither was wenger.

[curiousorange]

Has this already been mentioned http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/41971/EXCLUSIVE_German_coach_emerges_as_shock_Villa_target.aspx

Would be great and an exciting new manager imo!

That's a really interesting call there!! One of the most interesting so far. Moyes wont leave everton, he's just secured Tim Cahill and Arteta on new contract, bought a few players in so as far as he's concerned he's all set for the new season.

Hoffenheim on the other hand could be a real interesting idea, got the creds, not proven in premiership but hey, neither was wenger.

Yeah, but Arsenal tracked Wenger from when he was at Monaco and the Japan. Rangnick is just an outside contender, surely?

[enigma]

An appointment of Klinsmann would definately create some excitement at VP.

Not for me it wouldn't. He's not management material.