Gerard Houllier

[Dribbler]

Well I'm not sure what would convince you of (A), but many people thought we needed at least 3 top quality additions under MON and his industrial playing style. That was with all the players we had then playing well (plus Milner), which they aren't now. If we are changing our playing style too then we would undoubtedly need more players. Plus rebuilding isn't just a matter of getting new players in, it's a matter of inculcating a new philosophy in the existing players too. I'm sure Houllier best knows what he wants to play and how far short what we've got at the moment is of what we need.

As for (B), well that's Randy's choice and it looks for the moment as though it was a decision made with the long term in mind, precisely because he thought that we needed significant rebuilding of the footballing infrastructure at the club.

[glasses]

Still dont like him. I dont need to like him though. I need a team that performs well week in week out. Dont care how he does it.

[Rip Van We Go Again]

Still dont like him.

That's a shame, he loves you.
Oh hang on...I'm thinking of Jesus.

[Des Little]

Well whatever he said or did it worked today, so credit where it's due.  He's set the benchmark now so more of the same from now on!

[Toronto Villa]

He's changing a lot of things very quickly down there and a few players are in shock. The young kids want to make an impression early in their career and bought into it already. Some of the older lads haven't. But if they do we have a solid squad to build from. Let's hope today is some indication that things are beginning to sink in down there.

[Monty]

Good with substitutions as well. Don't change what ain't broke, and Albrighton came on, was a threat in the dying moments and set up the winner.

[E I Adio]

Good with substitutions as well. Don't change what ain't broke, and Albrighton came on, was a threat in the dying moments and set up the winner.

Must have been too busy celebrating our third - must have missed that.

(It does feel like that)

[eastie]

I'd like 3 or 4 new signings this month to freshen things up but today's result is a real lift to us and a win on Wednesday will ease the pressure- Clark was superb at left back and could be a villa great in the future- well done to houllier today and let's hope it's the start of something exciting ahead!

[supertom]

He got it right today. Well done. All we ask is that the team goes out and gives it 100% and looks like they have a gameplan. We did today. There's still problems at the back that need sorting, but that'll come. We looked quite threatening in attack, but it's good to have our front 4 of choice all playing for starters. Plus our central midfield was good for the first 70 minutes, and their experience makes a difference. Nige and Stan have only just got back from injury so they were weary towards the end.

January is key now. And Gerard needs to keep the players together and giving their best. O Neill had us overperforming very often and we'd always get 100% minimum. That's the benchmark that needs to be matched for starters.

[Nev]

I've said enough on this thread but I maintain my primary point.

It's all about results.

[Drummond]

Good with substitutions as well. Don't change what ain't broke, and Albrighton came on, was a threat in the dying moments and set up the winner.

And failed to control the ball that let them in for their third!

Anyway, given that we had a lot of the senior players back today, and did a lot better, is it still the fashion to call for the manager's head?

[Monty]

Good with substitutions as well. Don't change what ain't broke, and Albrighton came on, was a threat in the dying moments and set up the winner.

Must have been too busy celebrating our third - must have missed that.

(It does feel like that)

Oops. Bugger it, I stand by it. It's a sort of win.

[adam#1]

Still unsure. I'm not sure if today's performance was because of , or in spite of, our coaching team. I remember reading an article by I think Ian Harte who commented that the Leeds team managed by DOL played well in spite of him, because they all hated him and all his "my babies" crap at the time. I just wonder if the team got themselves fired up because they're pissed off with GH.

The next few games will be clearer.

[Olneythelonely]

So they were playing crap because of him but played well in spite of him?

I think he deserves as much credit for today as he deserved the blame for the previous two games.

[WikiVilla]

One swallow doesn't make a summer, but a massive step forward today i think