Gary McAllister on Radio 5 and BBC Sport

[SheffieldVillain]

Since when did any manager/assistant/coach worth their salt say anything of substance in an interview? It's part of their job description to talk content-free bollocks. Woe betide them if they don't.

In that case maybe Cuz was right after all. Let's face it, Andy Townsend might have no experience of coaching footballers, but talking content-free bollocks... he's been doing that for a few years now.

[WikiVilla]

We have very good players, combined with a great youth/reserve set up, a brilliant chairman, the best fans in the world TM, so why isnt it working ?

[hawkeye]

I doubt that he could have said anything that would have made us feel any better.

Quite, you can't persuade closed minds.

I think that is a bit unfair Chris. I doubt if any Number 2 has much chance of inspiring the folks.
Perhaps what is missing is some indication of leadership. I listened to Gmac with interest, The best thing he said was the love for the Club will come through, i really hope it does and soon.

[Steve67]

Enough inane babble.  What else did hey ask Gary  Mack?  Anything of interest?  Did they ask him about the mess we're in?

[peter w]

fair enough I can accept that he has to say something in inetrviews and you have to take what he says. But the reason for dropping players at man City necause we decided pace was the answer? Does he think we're stupid? So, we're more likely to beat Man City with Delfouneso and Bannan than Ashley Young and Downing. Should have just given the usual 'we thought we needed to rest players' rather than spout shite.

[hawkeye]

We have very good players, combined with a great youth/reserve set up, a brilliant chairman, the best fans in the world TM, so why isnt it working ?

It looks like, because The Manager has managed to alienate too many of the the people that really matter, the players and the supporters.

[LeeB]

Enough inane babble.  What else did hey ask Gary  Mack?  Anything of interest?  Did they ask him about the mess we're in?

You say "enough inane babble", and then follow with a sentence which only makes sense if you read whilst doing an impression of Iddi Amin.

[Chris Smith]

I doubt that he could have said anything that would have made us feel any better.

Quite, you can't persuade closed minds.

I think that is a bit unfair Chris. I doubt if any Number 2 has much chance of inspiring the folks.
Perhaps what is missing is some indication of leadership. I listened to Gmac with interest, The best thing he said was the love for the Club will come through, i really hope it does and soon.

My point is that a lot of people have already made up their minds so anything he say as will be dismissed without a second thought. Clearly you've given him a fair hearing but responses on the thread show that others aren't willing to do that.

From my own point of view I am honestly unsure. On the one hand results have been shocking but on the other I think their long term vision might be the right one. So at the moment am open minded and when I say wait until the summer before making a decision that is exactly what I mean, not wait to the summer then sack him anyway.

[Steve R]

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In that case maybe Cuz was right after all. Let's face it, Andy Townsend might have no experience of coaching footballers, but talking content-free bollocks... he's been doing that for a few years now.

There is a big difference between 'content free bollocks' and 'mind numbing bollocks'.

Trust me, I'm an expert.

[hawkeye]

fair enough I can accept that he has to say something in inetrviews and you have to take what he says. But the reason for dropping players at man City necause we decided pace was the answer? Does he think we're stupid? So, we're more likely to beat Man City with Delfouneso and Bannan than Ashley Young and Downing. Should have just given the usual 'we thought we needed to rest players' rather than spout shite.

And there is the real problem, the supporters dont buy that and I guess the players didnt buy that either. It was a huge FCUK up, it undermined moral, it destroyed any momentum after the BBurn game. When you make a monumental mistake the best thing is to say, we fucked up, we wont do it again we really need your support.

[WikiVilla]

Guys, I think 99% of Villa fans want Houllier to be a success, with wins under his belt he's a likeable bloke.
I really hope the players respond now, and I ve a feeling they will
We've now crossed that watershed and are now looking up IMO

[LeeB]

fair enough I can accept that he has to say something in inetrviews and you have to take what he says. But the reason for dropping players at man City necause we decided pace was the answer? Does he think we're stupid? So, we're more likely to beat Man City with Delfouneso and Bannan than Ashley Young and Downing. Should have just given the usual 'we thought we needed to rest players' rather than spout shite.

And there is the real problem, the supporters dont buy that and I guess the players didnt buy that either. It was a huge FCUK up, it undermined moral, it destroyed any momentum after the BBurn game. When you make a monumental mistake the best thing is to say, we fucked up, we wont do it again we really need your support.

I'd go along with that to a degree, but if as a manager you come out publicly and say you fucked up then you may as well ring a taxi first.

[olaftab]

Nev,,,,your a twat ,,withe was a scouse !!!!!

I'd never seen a post in Javascript before

I think he should post only using 0's and 1's. We will understand more. Some thing like "00001111000011110000110111111100000000010110"

[hawkeye]

I doubt that he could have said anything that would have made us feel any better.

Quite, you can't persuade closed minds.

I think that is a bit unfair Chris. I doubt if any Number 2 has much chance of inspiring the folks.
Perhaps what is missing is some indication of leadership. I listened to Gmac with interest, The best thing he said was the love for the Club will come through, i really hope it does and soon.

My point is that a lot of people have already made up their minds so anything he say as will be dismissed without a second thought. Clearly you've given him a fair hearing but responses on the thread show that others aren't willing to do that.

From my own point of view I am honestly unsure. On the one hand results have been shocking but on the other I think their long term vision might be the right one. So at the moment am open minded and when I say wait until the summer before making a decision that is exactly what I mean, not wait to the summer then sack him anyway.

I understand, I dont agree with some that try and put the blame on the number 2, from what i see of GMac he is a very comited and profesional chap. Its difficult for me to feel any confidence in Houlier because of the littany of gaffs that he has made from the very start of his tenure. I want the season over with us still in the Premier League, thats all.

[Cuz]

likeable yes, like a bumbling old Great Uncle, i don't dislike him i just think he's damaging something dear to me with some terrible blunders

Guys, I think 99% of Villa fans want Houllier to be a success, with wins under his belt he's a likeable bloke.
I really hope the players respond now, and I ve a feeling they will
We've now crossed that watershed and are now looking up IMO