The future of Houllier and McAllister?

[Greg N'Ash]

I wouldn't read too much into what GMac is saying. Its part of his brief to present a business as usual scenario and he wouldn't be doing his job if he did anything else. The alternative is he comes out and says he hasn't a clue whats happening which is probably nearer the truth but doesn't present a good image.

[VillaZogmariner]

What are peoples thoughts on Owen Coyle?  Seems to improve a side everywhere he goes.
Just a thought, dont all go mad! 

Perfectly fair suggestion and no need to be mad. He has Bolton in his blood and a long history there specifically and in the North West generally. I am not sure he would 'emigrate' well.  Mine is another vote for 1. Moyes or 2. Hughes or 3. Benitez in that order. No way to McLaren.

He was at Bolton for 2 seasons as a player. The rest of his career was spent in Scotland.

[VillaZogmariner]

I honestly cannot see the love in for Moyes. He is just a Scottish version of MoN in his style of play. Add to that how shit Everton starts each season.

And before someone says about him not having a lot of money to spend - Felliani, Bilybollockov, Yakubu, Johnson, Beattie.

[Rick_avfc]

I honestly cannot see the love in for Moyes. He is just a Scottish version of MoN in his style of play. Add to that how shit Everton starts each season.

And before someone says about him not having a lot of money to spend - Felliani, Bilybollockov, Yakubu, Johnson, Beattie.

Who would you suggest then?

[Eigentor]

Moyes isn't Rinus Michels, but I think he could be considered a safe bet. I think he's extremely unlikely to lead us into another relegation battle. My feeling is that he'd make us hard to beat, play football some will consider dour and provide finishes between 6th and 8th without spending too much money.

[Greg N'Ash]

he's strict, he does buy skillfull players when he has the money and he makes you hard to beat As far as british based managers go, Moyes is the best option imo.

[Rick_avfc]

I think 6th is as high up as Villa will get. cant see us breaking into the top 4 ever unless the big guns all have craps seasons which I highly doubt.  A manager that can get us to 6th would prob be sparky or moyes.

[Concrete John]

Unless we're able to lure some top foreign name, such as Rijlaard, then Moyes is my choice.

I do agree he might be similar to MON, but then as most on here will know I was a fan of the job he was doing so that suits me.  Where he failed was to put the icing on the cake, but now we have Bent then him plus a return to the ultra competitive hard to beat Villa we have seen in recent years might be the recipe for success.

[itbrvilla]

I honestly cannot see the love in for Moyes. He is just a Scottish version of MoN in his style of play. Add to that how shit Everton starts each season.

And before someone says about him not having a lot of money to spend - Felliani, Bilybollockov, Yakubu, Johnson, Beattie.

Who would you suggest then?

I cant stand the fucker.  I dont have a network of footballing experts to turn to to make a decision.  I bet there are many good candidates around Europe.

[Rick_avfc]

I honestly cannot see the love in for Moyes. He is just a Scottish version of MoN in his style of play. Add to that how shit Everton starts each season.

And before someone says about him not having a lot of money to spend - Felliani, Bilybollockov, Yakubu, Johnson, Beattie.

Who would you suggest then?

I cant stand the fucker.  I dont have a network of footballing experts to turn to to make a decision.  I bet there are many good candidates around Europe.

Do we really need to gamble on a foreigner again?  To bring some stability back to theclub, we need a proven british manager with experience in the EPL

[VillaZogmariner]

I honestly cannot see the love in for Moyes. He is just a Scottish version of MoN in his style of play. Add to that how shit Everton starts each season.

And before someone says about him not having a lot of money to spend - Felliani, Bilybollockov, Yakubu, Johnson, Beattie.

Who would you suggest then?

Out of the candidates that have been linked so far that I think are realistic - Benitez (possibly Flores from Atletico Madrid). (If Ancelotti were seriously interested then he would be my first choice by a country mile).

[VillaZogmariner]

I honestly cannot see the love in for Moyes. He is just a Scottish version of MoN in his style of play. Add to that how shit Everton starts each season.

And before someone says about him not having a lot of money to spend - Felliani, Bilybollockov, Yakubu, Johnson, Beattie.

Who would you suggest then?

I cant stand the fucker.  I dont have a network of footballing experts to turn to to make a decision.  I bet there are many good candidates around Europe.

Do we really need to gamble on a foreigner again?  To bring some stability back to theclub, we need a proven british manager with experience in the EPL

Ferguson aside, how many British managers have been a success in the Premier League over the past 5 years or so?

[Shrek]

Moyes teams play quality football, Everton play a really good style, totally different to MON.

The moose on talksport reckons he heard a rumour that we are interested in Paul Lambert from Norwich.

[Concrete John]

Ferguson aside, how many British managers have been a success in the Premier League over the past 5 years or so?

Depends on what you define as 'success'.  I'd say the following have done very well given what they could realistically achieve at the clubs involved:-

Moyes at Everton
Hodgson at Fulham
Dalgleish at Liverpool
Coyle at Bolton
Hughes at Blackburn/Fulham
And although it pains me to say it, Redknapp at Spurs

[Shrek]

I honestly cannot see the love in for Moyes. He is just a Scottish version of MoN in his style of play. Add to that how shit Everton starts each season.

And before someone says about him not having a lot of money to spend - Felliani, Bilybollockov, Yakubu, Johnson, Beattie.

Who would you suggest then?

I cant stand the fucker.  I dont have a network of footballing experts to turn to to make a decision.  I bet there are many good candidates around Europe.

Do we really need to gamble on a foreigner again?  To bring some stability back to theclub, we need a proven british manager with experience in the EPL

Ferguson aside, how many British managers have been a success in the Premier League over the past 5 years or so?

Harry Redknapp and Tony Pulis.