vote on GH's era

[darren woolley]

I say give him time let's see what he does in the transfer window like other's have said if we bring someone else in they are still going to have the same player's to chose from.

[Bosco81]

We've got to give him time, we were incapable of bringing in anyone better before hand, what has changed.

I just don't know what he is trying to get the team to do, we seem to holding onto the ball more at the back, being closed down, and then panicking to give the ball away., is that tactical or just no-one is running into space to give us an out ball.

Petrov always used to collect the ball from the back, and then didn't give the ball away, is that what we are lacking ?

[eastie]

I think what has changed bosco is the fact that martin jol is now available- if not I doubt there would be as much discussion on the subject - but also houlliers behaviour last night has alienated a lot of fans- if you lose the fans you are fucked in this game!

[Bosco81]

The point is, if Martin Jol is the choice, why wasn't he pursued in August.

I don't have much faith in Paul Faulkner and the board when it comes to footballing matters at present.

[ozzjim]

I think time has to be given. If we lose the next 2 we are in deep, deep trouble. Win them and mid table for the season is the path. There was no coherant plan forward under Saint Martin, and after 10 weeks or so I don't expect Houllier to be pulling up trees, especially with literally no central midfield players fit for the last few games. Take out ALL of the central midfield of Chelsea and they have won 1 in 5 in the league FFS. It is the most vital position on the park, and Bannan and Hogg have done ok, but are kids in a roll where you need some experience. Last night was pathetic, but the senior pros, Dunne, Warnock, Luke Young, Brad Freidel, all need to have a long hard look at themselves. Get Reo Coker and Bannan together in that midfield at the weekend then we will beat Albion I am sure. Give him time, a couple of windows to get his own men, and take a breath. Sacking him now would be pointless and the new guy would have the same troubles.

[PeterWithe]

Seems a bit daft that we have a seven page thread taking the piss out of Newcastle for chucking out Houghton at this stage of the season yet half of us want GH sacked for amassing just two fewer points.

[Chris Harte]

Seems a bit daft that we have a seven page thread taking the piss out of Newcastle for chucking out Houghton at this stage of the season yet half of us want GH sacked for amassing just two fewer points.

Well said.

[WikiVilla]

Do Managers normally have a probation period to get through ?

[Jockey Randall]

I think time has to be given. If we lose the next 2 we are in deep, deep trouble. Win them and mid table for the season is the path. There was no coherant plan forward under Saint Martin, and after 10 weeks or so I don't expect Houllier to be pulling up trees, especially with literally no central midfield players fit for the last few games. Take out ALL of the central midfield of Chelsea and they have won 1 in 5 in the league FFS. It is the most vital position on the park, and Bannan and Hogg have done ok, but are kids in a roll where you need some experience. Last night was pathetic, but the senior pros, Dunne, Warnock, Luke Young, Brad Freidel, all need to have a long hard look at themselves. Get Reo Coker and Bannan together in that midfield at the weekend then we will beat Albion I am sure. Give him time, a couple of windows to get his own men, and take a breath. Sacking him now would be pointless and the new guy would have the same troubles.

Pointless is exactly right. Do people realise that Randy is in charge and not Mike Ashley? I'm shocked that so many people want a guy sacked after he's had no chance to build his own team and had to deal with the worst injury crisis we've seen for years.

Personally, I'm happy with the passing football they are trying to achieve but we just don't have the correct players at the moment. Obviously january can't come quick enough but I still have full confidence in Ged and co to turn this around and Randy will certainly give him the chance to do so.

[Eigentor]

I don't expect Houllier to be pulling up trees, especially with literally no central midfield players fit for the last few games. Take out ALL of the central midfield of Chelsea and they have won 1 in 5 in the league FFS. It is the most vital position on the park, and Bannan and Hogg have done ok, but are kids in a roll where you need some experience.

This is an important point. Lucas and Meireles aren't Xavi and Iniesta, but they are experienced Premier League players with caps for their countries. I think the match would have looked different if we had Reo-Coker, Petrov, Delph, Sidwell or Bannan available (yes, we were probably playing with our sixth and seventh choice in central midfield yesterday).

[Lee]

Seems a bit daft that we have a seven page thread taking the piss out of Newcastle for chucking out Houghton at this stage of the season yet half of us want GH sacked for amassing just two fewer points.

Apparently we all speak with One Voice.

I can't believe some of the comments. Worse feeling ever?

Jesus H Ronnie Corbett on a bike!

[Chris Harte]

Apparently we all speak with One Voice.

Which prick compilled that load of selective bollocks?

[Lee]

Apparently we all speak with One Voice.

Which prick compilled that load of selective bollocks?

Selective being the operative word.

[dave.woodhall]

Maybe the selector of bollocks could tell us who he would appoint, provided they would be willing to join a club who sack a manager after three months.

[Dave Cooper please]

Apparently we all speak with One Voice.

Which prick compilled that load of selective bollocks?

If it's on teh internet, about Villa and is a load of bollocks it cna only be oen preson really.