Gerard Houllier

[eastie]

We can point the finger at many things- randy took far too long in appointing someone-houllier appointed Gary mac - maybe trying to change things too quickly- the apparent lack of respect of some players- there are many reasons we are in this mess and many people who take some responsibility.

If randy has decided to back houllier then we must get behind the team and see where he takes us - relegation would be a disaster! I'm sure we would all do things differently but we are where we are , and we need to get out of this mess.

[phindogask]

I would rather have Gerard from Peep show in charge. the guy is a joke and as for McAllister, we did Middlesborough a favor taking him off there hands, he may hav been one of GED's (another terrible villa  nickname) best signing at Liverpool but he is Clueless. He was rubbish  managerial/coach wise at Coventry, Leeds and 'Boro. Hope we save ourselves some heartache and cash a bomb them both out now. Oh And 'GED', when things are going tits up (as they have done in 80% of ur games) dont just sit there with your bottom lip stuck out, shrugging. We keep hearing ur a master tactician but MON showed more nouse in that area and at best he was average in that area.

[Concrete John]

If Owen Coyle would walk out on Bolton so soon after walking out on Burnley to join them, then I think it would raise serious questions about his character!

[villa1]

The window hasn't began yet Tarzan so we dint know who will be coming in- maybe the young French lad is one of several signings so we cannot judge him on that till jan 31st.

As for the players clampy, houllier is trying to play a totally different style of passing football and the team o neill built played very differently to pass and move.the players he inherited are not good enough for the style houllier wants to play.

It's like allardyce taking over a team like arsenal and telling them from now on it's going to be all up and under football- teams are built to play a certain way and o neill and houllier are opposites in style!

We had a style of play under MON, I've yet to see one under Houllier.

Which players can't play this "new brand" of football we are supposedly playing.

There is quite an obvious change in style of play. We've gone from conceding possession and hitting teams on the break, under MON, to possession football and trying to break teams down under GH.

In theory they are professional footballers and should be able to adapt to any style of play required, given time. In reality, it doesn't look that easy for them!

[E I Adio]

Houllier was a terrible, terrible appointment. We all knew it, most of the pundits knew, but the board did not.

Include me out please.

[dave.woodhall]

Yes, there seems to be an awful lot of assumption that 'everyone' shares the same opinion these days.

[Rip Van We Go Again]

No to sacking him, we'd be back to square one.
The fact is that he's almost certainly wrapped up a couple of deals for players, getting a new manager in would mean no signings in January.

We're going to have to try and tough it out.

That said, he's been very poor in every aspect of the job to date.

[b23]

Houllier was a terrible, terrible appointment. We all knew it, most of the pundits knew, but the board did not.

Include me out please.

And me please.

[Salsa Party Animal]

Gerard need to stamp his authority and it take time. Maybe we will see some changes over next 5 weeks. I do think he need to bring in Martin Laursen to help with defensive coaching and provide a tough Viking spirit. As Gordon, Gerard and Gary seem to be too nice.

[Cuz]

The truth is that GH probably didn't realise how hard the job is, i can't see him lasting much longer i think he will fall on his own sword,you got to ask does he really need this

unless L'Pool come knocking then we will see him sprint there....Usain Bolt style

[villa1]

I presume Laursen is actually qualified as a coach and working or looking for work then? Because lots of people seem to think he's the answer to our prayers.

[Salsa Party Animal]

We should get Laursen in, and be ready to promote him when the time it is time for Gerald to move upstairs

[Bosco81]

There is quite an obvious change in style of play. We've gone from conceding possession and hitting teams on the break, under MON, to possession football and trying to break teams down under GH.

In theory they are professional footballers and should be able to adapt to any style of play required, given time. In reality, it doesn't look that easy for them!

So are we keeping the ball more under Houllier ?
When we played well against Man U it was as a result of using Albrighton and Downing to great affect on the wings, which are our strengths I would say.

[sheldon nose]

A team mirrors there manager...who would you rather have in the trenches with you?a placid nice g.h.?or a tough old jock in mcleish..with a never give up attitude installed in the current squad.....the thing is with villa if you go a goal behind i cant see you gettin one back......i know MON bought some junk but he had a sprit about him which mirrored your team....

[villa1]

We should get Laursen in, and be ready to promote him when the time it is time for Gerald to move upstairs

Wonderful idea. Is he coaching? Got some coaching experience? Done his badges? Available for work? Does he want to?