Mark Hughes Quits Fulham

[Matt Collins]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6963886,00.html

Intriguing - suggesting won't be Hughes. Not sure I believe this, or see why we would rule him out even if he's not the first choice. Other rumours that Carlo's turned us down seem dubious too (though perhaps less so). IF we were of the view that Hughes wasn't the right man, I guess that would mean we're after people with experience of carrying on the 'club-building' activities of Houllier or someone who's won stuff. So perhaps Jol, Ancelotti, Benitez, Deshamps, Blanc?

[hilts_coolerking]

You're easily baffled sometimes hilts. People gave their opinion on Mark Hughes' abilities as a manager and speculated on how good or bad a Villa manager he would be. Can't see why one's views on those things would have to change if he doesn't get the job.

I think some people are keen to be seen to be delighted whoever is appointed, even if it was Alan Ball.  So when that falls through they do the same for the next guy.

It's the same with transfers:  we try to sign player x = player x is terrific and would be great for us; player x goes somewhere else = player x is shite and we didn't want him anyway.

Cognitive dissonance.

[Villanation]

Hughes has said he has left Fulham for a greater challenge, this is interesting because it kind of gives you a clue.

Cardiff would be a massive challenge and a real chance for him to earn some brownie points on his cv.

However, if he took over at Chelsea with Abramovich stating his intentions that he's got 1 season to hack it and then if not the club would look to Pep from Barca, which is what Abramovich really wants, then that would be a real sweet challange for Hughes to take on. If he pulled it of he becomes world class manager over night.

Is the Villa job really a challenge and if it is the Villa job, are we really in that kind of crap that other managers perceive us to be that p*ss poor, that they see the job as a real task.

[eastie]

I thought sky italia were saying Carlo turned down Roma to take the villa job?

Does any other club have such drama appointing managers, we are certainly not boring in this department.

[enigma]

Might have a cheeky punt on Rafa then.

[gaucho1966]

Perhaps Hughes knows there's going to be a vacancy somewhere with Villa looking for a new manager and is getting himself well positioned to take advantage. Everton maybe? Chelsea perhaps?

[TheSandman]

if Ancelotti has turned us down, then David Moyes is my first choice

Moyes doesn't want the job. He's said as much.

[Dave]

You're easily baffled sometimes hilts. People gave their opinion on Mark Hughes' abilities as a manager and speculated on how good or bad a Villa manager he would be. Can't see why one's views on those things would have to change if he doesn't get the job.

I think some people are keen to be seen to be delighted whoever is appointed, even if it was Alan Ball.  So when that falls through they do the same for the next guy.

Or maybe there are people who can see the positives in a number of different candidates?

I think that any of Moyes, Benitez, Ancelotti and Hughes have their plus points and wouldn't have a problem with us giving any of them a go.

[ROBBO]

The one thing you can believe is quotes from the Villa site and they have told Fulham we have not approached Hughes, Hughes then says he has not been approached by another club. I think most have jumped the gun on this and just as with Houllier the new manager may take us all by suprise.

[Percy McCarthy]

You're easily baffled sometimes hilts. People gave their opinion on Mark Hughes' abilities as a manager and speculated on how good or bad a Villa manager he would be. Can't see why one's views on those things would have to change if he doesn't get the job.

I think some people are keen to be seen to be delighted whoever is appointed, even if it was Alan Ball.  So when that falls through they do the same for the next guy.

It's the same with transfers:  we try to sign player x = player x is terrific and would be great for us; player x goes somewhere else = player x is shite and we didn't want him anyway.

Cognitive dissonance.

Be prepared for some of that from me then mate, I think there a few good candidates. I won't change my mind about them if we don't employ them, though. Same goes for players.

[Villanation]

Perhaps Hughes knows there's going to be a vacancy somewhere with Villa looking for a new manager and is getting himself well positioned to take advantage. Everton maybe? Chelsea perhaps?

I agree, he's placed himself in the shop window, just can't see Hughes at Villa.

[hilts_coolerking]

Or maybe there are people who can see the positives in a number of different candidates?

I think that any of Moyes, Benitez, Ancelotti and Hughes have their plus points and wouldn't have a problem with us giving any of them a go.

I don't disagree.  But I also think there are some people who are keen to be seen to be delighted no matter who is appointed.  Or that whoever is appointed is the best man for the job.

[LeeB]

Apparently we are NOT considering Mark Hughes as manager. According to SSN.

Hilarious!  Cue frantic back-pedalling.  "Hughes has never done anything.  Ancelotti's won the lot etc etc"

I never rated him.

[brackley]

Today's i-paper reported that Roberto Martinez is 'under consideration'.

[hilts_coolerking]

I won't change my mind about them if we don't employ them, though. Same goes for players.

Me either.  Like I said earlier, Hughes may end up being the best man for the job, but he isn't while some others are still available.  And if he does come it won't alter what I think of his CV.  If he does, and proves me wrong, then so much the better.

Similarly, I was very disappointed when Barry left, when Milner left and will be when Ashley goes (as seems likely).  No 'good riddance to the petulant diving tosser etc etc' from me.