The future of Houllier and McAllister?

[andyh]

Whatever way you wrap it up, and from whchever point of the season you analyse it from the answer remains the same.
We have been shit.

[Toronto Villa]

Just read Eastie's post from P39.
Can't quite work out whether he doesn't trust me because I'm 1000's of miles away or if he does trust me but doesn't like that I'm breaking confidence.

Sounds like a dick.

Am I allowed to say that? Ah well, I did, eh.
I came on to share a little bit more but fuck it if that's people's attitude.

don't wory Jack. It's natural for people to be sceptical if you say you are related to one of the players. Plus this lot can be a miserable bunch even when things are going well. Just our nature to be honest. If you have any other little snippets then drop in anytime.

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

I have total sympathy for Houllier. But things have not worked out for him and this is now compounded by this current health scare. He cannot be allowed to carry on as his life is at risk. I hope Randy and his team are scouring the planet to replace him and have a wow factor manager in talks as Houlliers replacement ............

[eastie]

Agreed ww, and let's hope it's sorted quick as there is a lot of transfers activity needed this summer.

[Rip Van We Go Again]

As someone pointed out on a thread previously.

Have there ever been as many players in one squad who we've actively disliked?

[andyh]

GED back for the Liverpool game ?
Well, he would be, wouldn't he.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_6931026,00.html

[eastie]

According to mirror website breaking news carrying several quotes it seems houllier is very much on the mend and from Gary macs quotes it looks like GED will be staying on as manager, can't copy and paste the article as I'm on iPod but would be grateful if somebody did.

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

Houllier coming back for the Liverpool match kind of sums up the irony of how Villa fans percieve him. He has never been taken seriously as an Aston Villa manager. Wish him all the best health wise. But we have to get rid and bring in a fresh younger manager who will install passion amongst players and fans ...... 

[Rip Van We Go Again]

According to mirror website breaking news carrying several quotes it seems houllier is very much on the mend and from Gary macs quotes it looks like GED will be staying on as manager,

If true - Insanity.

[eastie]

Maybe it's time for randy to have a friendly word and make the decision on footballing reasons , although I guess given the circumstances it may seem callous to terminate his contract if GED wishes to stay in the job?

[kipeye]

Just read Eastie's post from P39.
Can't quite work out whether he doesn't trust me because I'm 1000's of miles away or if he does trust me but doesn't like that I'm breaking confidence.

Sounds like a dick.

Am I allowed to say that? Ah well, I did, eh.
I came on to share a little bit more but fuck it if that's people's attitude.

Never mind Jack. He pays his plumber so much he can afford to live in the same block as two of our senior players...

[eastie]

Gerard Houllier could make an emotional return for Aston Villa's final match of the season at home to Liverpool next Sunday.

Villa manager Houllier was admitted to Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth hospital on April 20 suffering with a heart problem, and discharged nine days later.

However, given Houllier's health history as he underwent open-heart surgery nine and a half years ago, there has been speculation over whether he will return to the helm at all.

Assistant manager Gary McAllister, who has served as caretaker for Villa's last three matches and will do so again for Sunday's trip to Arsenal, today confirmed Houllier was on the mend and could be at Villa Park for the game with his former club.

Gerard is very good. I've seen quite a bit of him this week, and I've been speaking to him a great deal," said McAllister

"I've been over and we ventured out and had a bit of lunch. He's up and about, certainly more free around the house, so he's good.

"There have been loads of conversations with (chief executive) Paul Faulkner, myself, getting on with things, preparing for next year."

Asked about the possibility of being around for the club's end-of- season showdown with the Reds, McAllister added: "He won't be in the dugout, but there might be a visit of such.

"Maybe there is a chance of it, although it's something we've not spoken about."

This week defender Luke Young voiced his concerns regarding the prospect of a summer of uncertainty at Villa Park should Houllier's absence be indefinite.

Dismissing such a possibility, McAllister said: "I can dispel that. Absolutely.

"Apart from not being fit enough to take training, he is certainly fit enough to be getting on with the business side of things, which you would do in the office after a training session.

"Every indication I've got from speaking to Gerard, how positive he is in his own mind and from all the things we've chatted about, is he is eager to go into the summer prepared for pre-season.

"As you can imagine there's quite a lot of work to be done. That's a fact.

"When you come to this end of the season, as much as people think it's a winding down for the club, there is a lot of preparation and stuff that needs to be set in place for next season.

"That entails people who are in our plans, and those who are not, people whose contracts we want to extend, those who are coming up to certain lengths of the contract they have left.

"So there are certainly a few things that need to be ironed out."

think for everybody there will be a definite decision, but every indication from Gerard is that we are getting on with what we need to get on with at this moment in time," added McAllister.

One of the players Houllier and McAllister are looking to retain is veteran goalkeeper Brad Friedel, who turns 40 next Wednesday.

American Friedel has played every league game since joining Villa in July 2008 from Blackburn for £2million.

"I don't know if there are other clubs interested, but there have been discussions and a contract offer made to Brad," said McAllister.

"He's had a fantastic season, no doubt about that, but everybody is aware of his age, and it's something we've got to be looking at as well.

"But he's played the part of the experienced player very well."

McAllister heads to the Emirates Stadium without defender Ciaran Clark due to a niggly hamstring problem, but with midfielder Jean Makoun available after missing the last two games with a dead leg.

[Des Little]

Of course I'm glad he's getting better but I really think a clean sweep is required here.  This season has been an absolute nightmare and I can't see things improving any time soon.

[TheSandman]

How about this:

Houllier comes back to a packed Villa Park. Both sets of supporters cheer him on and celebrate his good health as we romp to a convincing 3-0 victory. At the post game conference he announces that he will be standing down.

[Clampy]

I'm not sure what's depressed me more. Gmac talking as if he's going to be here next season or GMac talking about next season and completley forgetting we've still got two games left to go.

Either way i'm depressed.