Quote from: hilts_coolerking on August 14, 2010, 06:19:26 PMThe folly of this idea can be demonstrated by the fact that had we lost 3-0 then no-one would be championing his appointment.In other words, it's an instant reaction to one win. And that's not a serious basis for deciding who should be the manager of a Premier League football club which has Champions League aspirations.Agreed but that's not to say that KMcD can't be part of the set up, making the hand over more fluid, not to mention what he can offer to the team/manager. Both Arsenal (Pat Rice) and Chelsea (Clarke?) have successfully done something similar.
The folly of this idea can be demonstrated by the fact that had we lost 3-0 then no-one would be championing his appointment.In other words, it's an instant reaction to one win. And that's not a serious basis for deciding who should be the manager of a Premier League football club which has Champions League aspirations.
Quote from: Mark Kelly on August 14, 2010, 06:24:24 PMQuote from: hilts_coolerking on August 14, 2010, 06:19:26 PMThe folly of this idea can be demonstrated by the fact that had we lost 3-0 then no-one would be championing his appointment.In other words, it's an instant reaction to one win. And that's not a serious basis for deciding who should be the manager of a Premier League football club which has Champions League aspirations.Agreed but that's not to say that KMcD can't be part of the set up, making the hand over more fluid, not to mention what he can offer to the team/manager. Both Arsenal (Pat Rice) and Chelsea (Clarke?) have successfully done something similar.Absoluetly, but I think he already is part of the set up by making these players ready to step up. Thing is, he may not want to be in the spotlight, and some people like the behind the scenes work. Either way, he's deserved a chance given his time at the club to have a bigger say in first team matters if he wants to. That is hard to disgree with.
I would assume though any incoming manager will bring a backroom team with him. Don't see Macca being given a number 2 role. He may well do, but probably not. Hope whatever happens he remains at the club.
just seen him interviewed on SSN, and he reminded me of Saunders.
Juan Pablo Angel posted this on twitter just:Outstanding performance by Aston Villa! Delighted for Kevin McDonald he has done an incredible job for the Villa youngsters over the years!ThenKevin McDonald should be given an opportunity to be the Manager this season! He has done a tremendous job at Villa for many,many years!So he's got JPA's vote. Top bloke