Sky now saying phil Thompson will not be assistant!

[The Man With A Stick]

At least it isn't that judas bastard Staunton.

[richardhubbard]

At least it isn't that judas bastard Staunton.

You gave us near 10 years service , GET A GRIP

[Leighton]

I quite like the idea of Thompson joining the Villa and having to revaluate all the snidey comments that he has made about the club over the years whilst being on the Soccer Saturday panel. Eat some humble pie Pinocchio.

As much as I get annoyed with Thompson and his silly comments about all clubs other than Liverpool, the guy is every inch a genuine and passionate football fan. He understands what its like to follow HIS club. More than what a lot of other players and former players can say…

He will soon understand what it means to be a Villa fan; in fact, I guess he already does. It is no different from being a Liverpool fan. I cant wait for him to give an interview in 6months time saying just how impressed he is by the club and chuck in a line such as “I tell ya Geoff, until you’ve been there, until you get a taste and feel for it- you have no idea just how massive a club Aston Villa is”

[Eigentor]

Liverpool played better under Thompson, when he took over from Houllier, following Houllier's heart attack.

Maybe it is better to have a manager (Houllier) who builds an organization that can work even without the manager -- than a manager (MON) who (intentionally or not) ensures that things fall apart if/when he leaves.

[TaxDodger]

If we're going to give Ged (I'm going to use this name for him like I've been doing it for years) the job then the board need to back him 100%, and that includes allowing him to bring in his own staff. Hopefully Kevin Mac will be allowed to continue with some form of coaching role at the club as he undoubtably has a lot to offer. I personally don't mind Thompson, he shows genuine pashion about the game and seemed to do pretty well in his role at Liverpool even if that was six years ago.

[pauliewalnuts]

Personally, I was hoping that Ronald Koeman would get the job and appoint KM as his number two, thus giving us the Ronald McDonald combo.




*coat*

[supertom]

Personally, I was hoping that Ronald Koeman would get the job and appoint KM as his number two, thus giving us the Ronald McDonald combo.




*coat*

And take yer facking hat and all!

[Bad English]

We can't believe it's to be Pinocchio until we see him sign on with a pen in his hand.

[pmk1981]

Personally, I was hoping that Ronald Koeman would get the job and appoint KM as his number two, thus giving us the Ronald McDonald combo.




*coat*

And take yer facking hat and all!

you stay where you are mate, that was quality :-)

ronald macdonald,  ha ha :-)

[villa `cross the mersey]

Sorry guys - I had a senior moment
 
See post below

[villa `cross the mersey]

Personally, I was hoping that Ronald Koeman would get the job and appoint KM as his number two, thus giving us the Ronald McDonald combo.



*coat*

And take yer facking hat and all!

Personally I am disappointed that Partrick Berger and Phil King didn`t get an interview - I am advised they had Dion Dublin set up for a role - our very own Big Whopper

[TimTheVillain]

Stand up Pinnoccio !

I am getting quite excited about a Houllier/ Thompson team.

There's some serious knowledge there, and potentially way better than the previous managment team imo

[VillaZogmariner]

Not sure how true it is, but...

I was told the other day that Phil Thompson and Dennis Mortimer are the only two people who have played together in the same school football team, and lifted the European Cup as captains.

[Ads]

This thing about having to hate all things Scouse is similar to how they all boo You'll Never Walk Alone when we were all quite happy to sing it years ago with our Villa scarves held aloft. Liverpool is not only little urchins breaking into your car. It is home to some great pubs and I enjoy our twice yearly visits there every year, now the chance of getting slashed by a Stanley knife has passed. Sorry to refusing to comply with the code of conduct. It will be interesting if they start a 'stand up if you hate Thompson' chant. They will all be like kids in a school assembly looking around to see what everyone else thinks before standing up.   

Nah Dipperville is a shit hole.

That said I let a jolly Scouser loose on my head with a pair of scissors about an hour ago, so some of them can be trusted with sharp objects. As for Thompson, I have no problem with the appointment. He’s got a good record at Liverpool, did a very good job when Houllier had his heart problem and most importantly he’s a winner. I couldn’t careless if he has an irritating accent, a large conk or if he’s a big fan of his local club whom he played for. The fact these are raised as criticisms show just how superficial the argument against him is.

[villa `cross the mersey]

Not sure how true it is, but...

I was told the other day that Phil Thompson and Dennis Mortimer are the only two people who have played together in the same school football team, and lifted the European Cup as captains.

Correct - Brookfield - Kirkby