How would you feel if we appointed Steve McClaren?

[eric woolban woolban]

I'm afraid he'd be dead-man walking straight away.

[Ian.]

The umbrella incident was only one game but his dire face and personality were at every game I remember in charge of England. I know a manager should not be judged on personality but it just does not fill me with confidence, I wonder if he could motivate a team who hit a bad patch of form or go 2 down during a game?



Especially if it was raining.

[RogerS]

I think I'd prefer McClaren over Jol. I just have a bad feeling about Jol.

Jol's Dutch accent is better that brollyman's, though.

[Pete3206]

It's the kind of appointment that would give everyone a good laugh. Unless you're a Villa fan that is. Hard to imagine a bigger disaster than appointing McClaren.

As for the post above. Call me stupid then. Because he looked an absolute baffoon stood there like a statue with a fucking umbrella while Slaven Billic kicked every ball on the touchline for his team. And they'd already qualified.

Does anyone genuinely want this joke of a man managing Aston Villa?

That umberella incident was one game. But it seems that it's the only thing a lot of people seem interested in... To me it seems bizarre that people can't get over it, that's all.

I could never get over his inability to handle big players or organise teams to win football matches. That's my biggest problem with McClaren. What kind of players is he going to attract? How many of the present squad are going to take one look at him and and think 'Nah, I'm off'? He doesn't command respect from players and doesn't inspire supporter's confidence. I once heard him referred to as 'Sven-Lite'. A good summary IMO.

[eric woolban woolban]

Though umbrellas have been featured twice in Villa's history as far as I can recall. Charlie Athersmith held one up when playing in the 19th century and then there was that fan when Atkinson scored his wonder goal.

[olaftab]

My plan is to increase my season tickets from 2 to 3. I will still do that but feel embarrassed. It will confirm to our better players that we have moderate ambition just what the press are saying today.

[eric woolban woolban]

Good coach, rubbish manager syndrome.

[Dante Lavelli]

It was raining, he used an umbrella.. seems normal. 

I saw TV footage of Ancelotti hiding from the rain under a towel the other day and thought how ironic it is that his actions are completely ignored whereas McLaren is hung out to err dry because he had the cheek to use an umbrella whilst it was raining.

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[TheSandman]

I would not be happy. I will doubtlessly inform others on here of that matter somewhat forcefully. It would be a substandard and unambitious appointment.

Then I will live with it. He would be Villa manager so I would support him. If I started supporting the Villa because I liked all the players and the manager I'd have stopped long before now.

[Arsey]

unhappy but he would be better than Curbs

[The Man With A Stick]

"Queasy" might be the best way of putting it.

[JJ-AV]

Disappointed, let down, deflated and slightly embarassed. But none of that is down to his coaching ability.

Unfortunately you need to be a good media-man to succeed in this league, and right now he's not got a chance. He needs more time abroad.

[Villa'Zawg]

At least Georgie on Sky News is doing her best to soften the blow.