To do list if you were appointed as new manager

[Salsa Party Animal]

and find missing Viking fighting spirit without Olof Mellberg, Kent Nelson and Martin Laursen which we last saw when we beat Everton in Goodison Park 3-2.

[Legion]

and find missing Viking fighting spirit without Olof Mellberg, Kent Nelson and Martin Laursen which we last saw when we beat Everton in Goodison Park 3-2.

This match?

[JUAN PABLO]

and find missing Viking fighting spirit without Olof Mellberg, Kent Nelson and Martin Laursen which we last saw when we beat Everton in Goodison Park 3-2.

This match?

speechless   absolutely speechless...

Thats how I want to feel again.. 

[Legion]

I was bloody speechless last night.

[TheSandman]

A lot of people seem to be keen to return Sidwell to the team.

Sidwell, REALLY? Mr Invisible.

I was one of the fast diminishing number of people who thought there was a player in there somewhere but it would not be a theory I'd hurry to try out as manager.

[Legion]

No thanks. His non-identical twin is doing just fine.

[Rigadon]

I think the first thing I'd do is to find out who wants to stay at the club long term and I'd be looking into Mr Young's direction first and foremost.  If he wants away he should be sold to the highest bidding foreign club at Christmas (the thought of him cuddling up to Arry makes me puke).  I'd also be asking for guarantees that we won't have another season de-stabalised (even without MON dashing off this would've made this season tricky) by selling our best player to Manchester City or another rival premier league team and then make it clear to the Daily Mirror that certain players will not be sold regardless of price.

I'd then go about securing the services of a goal scorer.  We'll never get any further than 6th (par) without one in today's premier league. 


Easy this management lark innit.

[villajk]

I was bloody speechless last night.

Me too.

Thanks for keep posting that link Legion, it does fill me with hope.

[villajk]

A lot of people seem to be keen to return Sidwell to the team.

Sidwell, REALLY? Mr Invisible.

I was one of the fast diminishing number of people who thought there was a player in there somewhere but it would not be a theory I'd hurry to try out as manager.

I sincerely hope Mr. Houllier keeps him well away from the first team. 

Like Sandman, I've tried to believe there's a half decent player there but it hasn't appeared.

[jibba81]

Get rid of Reo Coker. Play an actual footballer in his place.

[TonyD]

It would be a difficult first day as I really would like a big jumble sale and get rid of about half the squad.  But because the transfer window is closed that cannot happen.  So I would be stuck with a good deal of deadwood and no options to buy.  My main priorities would be:
Get the key players fit or fitter: Gabby, Dunne, Ireland and Delph

Don’t play AY, Albrighton and Downing at the same time, any combo of the two only on the pitch at any one time, the other gets a rest.

Bring through the Fonz much more, alternate him with Gabby. in the middle up front, not on the wings!!  Why Heskey is used ahead of him is a total disgrace.  KM’s use of Heskey means he was not right for the job.  He should never step on the pitch again. If GH comes in and continues to play him, then he can fuck off sharpish back to the FFF.

Get the central midfielders to go through a series of tough man challenges like British Bulldog and Cage fighting, to find which ones have any balls.  The rest can get on with some hopscotch or softball.

Get the lazy bastards do more running off the ball by imposing a £100 a second fine when they stand still when the ball is in play.  Keeper included – keep him focused.

Not rocket science.

[lovejoy]

last time we scored late to win a game?

[villajk]

^^^^^^

Where's Legion?

[KevinGage]

A lot of people seem to be keen to return Sidwell to the team.

Sidwell, REALLY? Mr Invisible.

I was one of the fast diminishing number of people who thought there was a player in there somewhere but it would not be a theory I'd hurry to try out as manager.

I'm not hugely keen on him, not even sure if there is a player in there.

But as someone pointed out yesterday (can't remember who) he often makes runs that aren't picked up by his teammates as we have a tendency to shift the ball out wide at any available opportunity.

Maybe a manager with a degree of organisation can utilise him better, but he's in (cliché alert)  Last Chance Saloon either way. At least as far as his Villa career is concerned.

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

A lot of people seem to be keen to return Sidwell to the team.

Sidwell, REALLY? Mr Invisible.

I was one of the fast diminishing number of people who thought there was a player in there somewhere but it would not be a theory I'd hurry to try out as manager.

I wondered this. He's never done anything, apart from be a good ball-boy.

As much as I don't rate Petrov, I'd still take him over Sidwell.

Do we know how much he earns a week to do nothing?