Who Should be Aston Villa Manager ? Now with new, revised poll

[TheEgo]

It's going to be him. I can't believe our board are this naive. I will support Villa, however Im not happy with this AT ALL and god help him if he gets a bad start

[garyshawsknee]

Fingers crossed that an angry mob with banners and lit torches are congregating outside VP very soon.

[JUAN PABLO]

villa saying they will interview him

[JUAN PABLO]

a bloke that is shite   ...not right

[CJ]

I'm happy it's over and I can sleep!

I wanted hughes , Carlo , moyes or Benitez and mcleish wasn't on my list but it's randys choice and he's not as bad as some portray- I really wish him well and hope we can all unite behind the team and hopefully have good times ahead.

I respect your persistence in encouraging people to get behind him. Sorry, mate, but I have difficulty getting behind a man who plays negative football, averages less than a goal a game in the PL, and has got a side relegated twice in 3 years. I've renewed my ST because I'm a Villa fan. But get behind McLeish - sorry, I just can't summon any enthusiasm for him whatsoever. It's been a long time since I've felt this bad as a Villa fan

[Clampy]

It almost seems as if the General's job of listening to the fans on websites such as this has been a complete and utter waste of time, if the board are going to go against the wishes of 90% of it's fans.

Season Ticket sales will be hit and that is something the board will have to accept, it's their call.

[JUAN PABLO]

we need a manager who knows where our club needs to grow

[aev]

http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2376322,00.html

[richard moore]

Club statement confirms we are interviewing him. Fuck.

It more or less says he is appointed to me. Done deal. Right now, when do we sign Foster, Dann and Johnson!?

[JUAN PABLO]

yeah down the fooking pan

[Summers]

This is a message to the fans of Aston Villa.

The Club has been reluctant to elaborate publicly on our search for a new manager and, in particular, to confirm or deny our interest in specific candidates.

This is not a new policy, indeed it is the approach that we have taken both in regard to managerial prospects, and potential player signings.

The Club understands that Alex McLeish is a free agent. We therefore intend to interview him imminently in order to make a decision regarding his candidacy to become Villa manager.


From the beginning of our search, we have set out criteria based on proven Premier League experience, compelling leadership, an ethic for hard work and, most importantly, sharing our vision for Aston Villa as we know that without a shared vision any appointment, however attractive, will ultimately fail.

Since 2006 we have approached our custodianship of Villa based on a broad-based strategy of significant investment to improve the squad, the training ground and Villa Park. We feel it is essential to select a manager who understands and supports our strategy for the Club to grow and to be sustainable. Otherwise, the natural tensions and competitive pressures that are involved with every season will ultimately cause instability and make continuity impossible.

We would, however, like to emphasise that in deciding to interview Alex McLeish, the Board has taken his tenure at our local rivals and the strong emotions associated with this very seriously.

We are determined, still, not to allow that three-and-a-half year post to disqualify him should he be the best candidate for the role of Aston Villa manager.

[adrenachrome]

McLeish - I can forgive him for being Scottish and an ex-Bloser.

But not for being GINGER

That should go down a treat with the originator of this site.

[Legion]

http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2376322,00.html

Oh fucking bollocks.

[The Moose]

Is that official? Are they serious?

[Rotterdam]

If it all works out the way it seems, the first game of the season at VP could be interesting.

FWIW - I'm not happy.