The future of Houllier and McAllister?

[The Situation]

I'm now confused after seeing this article (yes, i know, daily star lol):
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/192148/Gerard-Houllier-back-July-7/

Basicially it says Houllier will be back July 7th.

[Sexual Ealing]

I'm not keen on McAllister, but I'd be very happy if Houllier were to stay on as Manager.

Is there any, ANY, evidence that the problem with these two is McAllister, or is just some weird playground justice thing because some of us have decided - despite all the hard facts - that we like Houllier?

[Matt Collins]

I've not seen anyone put down one piece of evidence or even a theory as to why it's mcallister's fault, other than that he's not a defensive specialist - but that wouldn't stop us getting a defensive coach in - or that he had a weak record as a manager - but he isn't our manager.

[Percy McCarthy]

The problem with Villa fans is that for whatever reason we attract a very negative bunch who don't think outside the box only focusing on the negatives and not the positives.

I would agree with that, considering how miserable people were for the two years previous when we were a good side, but I think people have been unbelievably positive this year bearing in mind how shit it's been.

I think part of that - a small part, probably - is that people were making more allowances for the fact that they expected an iffy season from the day MON walked out.

I think GH has been pretty much disastrous on the whole, although I can recognise a few things he's done well.

One thing I will say is that when you look at some of the things that have happened this season, we've been very unlucky. Even to the point of the manager being rushed into hospital.

Yes, I said straight away that this season would be a 'gap' year.

[Percy McCarthy]

there are alot of folks on here who do not want houllier to continue as they will look like right pricks,  for the vociferous nature that they have called for his head all season, if he succeeds!
i love the 'stereotypical' shout when anyone says'negative' or 'fickle'. Some need to look harder at themselves and ask have they been a bit too quick too judge.
some results have been real good and others real bad but if you cannot see a change of direction and things to be positive on then you are just cutting your nose off.
Bent was houlliers signing! It could be a fruitful legacy with him in charge or not.

With all due respect mate, that's rubbish. I wanted him out because I thought he'd take us down, but even then most of the time I was thinking that I'd like him continue if he kept us up. I've only changed my mind about that because of his health problems mainly, although the Man City cup game did really piss me off.

I've got no desire whatsoever in being proved right if I predict lack of success for Villa, no personal issue with Houllier (or any other manager for that matter - couldn't give a flying fish about 'personality'). I'd have Thatcher managing us if she could advance our cause.

[Shrek]

Carlo Ancelotti anyone?

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/192150/Claret-Carlo-Ancelotti-/

He looks like he wants to stay in England, bloody get him.

If Randy wants to keep Houllier, Carlo has always worked with a DoF.

[olaftab]

I understand that Ancelotti has a 12 months no PL  clause in his contract but I think that will only be enforced if he was going to likes of Manu and Arsenal etc.

[olaftab]

I'm a bit skeptical on that.

Surely not?

[achilles]

from Mail

Randy Lerner will reluctantly sack Aston Villa Gerard Houllier for the sake of the manager's health.
And Villa's American owner will immediately target Everton boss David Moyes as the man he wants to take over

That is rubbish as I don't think that Randy will EVER sack Houllier if Houllier wants to carry on. Randy is a man full of integrity, therefore if Houllier went it would be a joint decision based on his health issues. This could drag on for ages!

[Shrek]

from Mail

Randy Lerner will reluctantly sack Aston Villa Gerard Houllier for the sake of the manager's health.
And Villa's American owner will immediately target Everton boss David Moyes as the man he wants to take over

That is rubbish as I don't think that Randy will EVER sack Houllier if Houllier wants to carry on. Randy is a man full of integrity, therefore if Houllier went it would be a joint decision based on his health issues. This could drag on for ages!

It better not, it should be sorted like in the next week. It is very important that Houllier or a new manager has all summer to bring new players and have a full preseason.

We cannot afford another season like this one.

[VillaZogmariner]

I expect that a decision will be announced within the next 7/10 days.

[ez]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1389570/Aston-Villa-set-axe-Gerard-Houllier-David-Moyes.html

[Clark W Griswold]

I really hope that, and cannot see that Houllier can carry on with us. This season has been close to a complete disaster both for him and us. Ancelotti or Moyes would be very welcome.

[cheltenhamlion]

A decision on whether they stop won't be long in coming.

[ez]

Has to go. A disaster of an appointment. Lets not forget we should be pushing on for champions league this season. I just hope he hasn't done long term damage and once he's gone we can get back on course quickly, Liverpool style.