The Big Ecks welcome to VP barometer

[Chris Smith]

What on earth would be the point of the board going through all this grief only to shit themselves after 3 months and sack him? They'd then have to find more compensation and go through the whole rigmarole again with all the uncertainty that brings. I reckon both the club and the manager see this as a long term project.

[JJ-AV]

By really struggling I mean bottom 5 or 6. Look at our fixtures, if we're doing that badly going into the difficult Christmas period we'll have to let him go.

If we lose on Saturday the majority will turn against him and it's gonna be difficult from then on.

[midnite]

It's the start of the season. He hasn't won me over nor am I calling for his head. He hasn't done anything yet.

I will fully support him and on Saturday will be cheering him and the players on the same way I did MON, Houllier and all other villa managers.

He will of won me over when I'm sitting there at villa park being entertained and seeing the results coming through.

[Toronto Villa]

By really struggling I mean bottom 5 or 6. Look at our fixtures, if we're doing that badly going into the difficult Christmas period we'll have to let him go.

If we lose on Saturday the majority will turn against him and it's gonna be difficult from then on.

do you really think the "majority" will turn against him with a defeat? The club isn't going to fork out compensation on this manager having paid to get him. He's here for the long haul.

[Damo70]

As a bit of an 'anorak' who knew quite a bit about his previous managerial record and the circumstances he was working in I was whispering his name quietly when MON left. Obviously the relegation last season put me off but even then there were injury problems which made a case for the defence. For me he obviously wants and respects the job, he is a person who I think fans can identify and connect with and the bonus point is any success with us will hurt the noses even more because he is in charge. They are hoping he fails so any Villa fan who shares that hope might as well get themselves a nice gold chain with a pair of balls on.

[PNB Army]

i personally think ecks a great manager vtid

[Hookeysmith]

I think that is a geat bit of irony that is missed by the Blose hating knobs who slagged him off before he even took his first game

The more successful he is with us in any way is a kick in the balls for the noses - so all those nose hating people should get behind him even more to ensure he gets the best start he can with our support

simples innit

[Concrete John]

do you really think the "majority" will turn against him with a defeat? The club isn't going to fork out compensation on this manager having paid to get him. He's here for the long haul.

He's good enough and the squad is good enough that, without tempting fate, we aren't going to be relegated.  The top 6 are probably not catchable right now for us, so it's really a case of where in mid-table we finish.  Given that, I think it's best to sit back and watch his Villa without any pre-conceptions and then judge him after 38 games.  I know that won't happen and there will be ups and downs during those 38 games, but another managerial change isn't going to happen.

[Matthius]

I'll click yes after we win on saturday

Matthius

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

I'll click yes after we win on saturday

Matthius

I'll click yes after we've finished 3rd in Prem and won the FA cup, beating scum 11-0 on the way! ;-)
(I'd also like AM to provide permanent sunshine, with a light breeze and free beer.)

[Matthius]

I'll click yes after we win on saturday

Matthius

I'll click yes after we've finished 3rd in Prem and won the FA cup, beating scum 11-0 on the way! ;-)
(I'd also like AM to provide permanent sunshine, with a light breeze and free beer.)

I'll click yes when this happens

Matthius

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

Like Mcleish said "this a results business" and he like every other manager will be judged on that fact alone .................

[Merv]

I agree with those saying AM is in it for the long haul. The last 12 months have been chaotic. I think the board have appointed a manager who is grateful for the chance, is hungry to succeed, does not have one eye on his next 'bigger' job. They've also got a manager who knows the limitations he'll be working within, and accepts them, because he's been working within similar conditions throughout his managerial career. Barring an absolutely disastrous season, I can't see Villa sacking McLeish.

[Gaztonniller]

By the same token it's too early to condemn him it's surely too early to praise him either. So I have chosen "undecided". I was pleased to see the reception he got at half time at Fulham (missed kick off but presume it was similar)

Seems as if your in the majority of the undecided at the mo MW. Wonder if the NO voters will be big enough to change their vote if the team give a good tonking and performance gainst Blackburn.

[PaulWinch again]

He has to be given a chance, it'd be ludicrous to turn on him already. He's the Villa manager and we the team to succeed.