AVFC statement - McLeish sacked.

[TheSandman]

I think at this stage he is defending his record in order to perpetuate the belief that we only dislike him because he came from City and thus make it easier for him to get another job.

[Dave]

The only reason I would worry is because of his few years out of the game.

The fact that it's the only reason is quite depressing considering what we were hoping for a year or two ago.

[gervilla]

A friend who works for a sports agency in London told me on Saturday that he'd heard Curbishley had been lined up for us next season.

Birminam.  Birminam.  All together now...

Apart from that which does irritate the f*ck out of me I do think curbs could do a decent job.

I'd prefer him to McLeish to be honest. Maye only because it would mean McLeish would be gone.
I'd take anyone over him at this stage.

[Summers]

Curbs had plans far above Wolves' station, maybe he could do for us what Pards did for the Barcodes.

Still would prefer Lambert.

[old man villa fan]

I wonder what Kevin MacDonald was laughing about towards the end of the match yesterday.  McLeish didn't seem to see the funny side of it.  "Alex, they're singing about you again" or "you're not serious about joining the lap of appreciation, are you?  The fans are right then, you are delusional"

[DB]

A friend who works for a sports agency in London told me on Saturday that he'd heard Curbishley had been lined up for us next season.

Birminam.  Birminam.  All together now...

and his first signing will be Benni McCarthy.

[Matt C]

Curbishley was interviewed before Houllier got the job wasn't he?

[Steve67]

There must be a reason as to why the bloke has been out of the game for so long.

[VILLA MOLE]

he says birminam instead of birmingham, why do they find it so difficult these cock a knees ?

[gervilla]

There must be a reason as to why the bloke has been out of the game for so long.

Just like there must be a reason why McLeish is still in the game.
Maybe we will never find the answer to both situations.

[dingo]

Been away for a few days, has the ginger twat done the right thing and walked yet ??

[Californian Villain]

Curbishley was interviewed before Houllier got the job wasn't he?

Yep.

[preston28]

Been away for a few days, has the ginger twat done the right thing and walked yet ??

Nope & I don't think he will.
Interesting decision from the Board:  Get rid of McLeish and risk another 'transition season' of a new manager and his ideas or stick by him, let him have another season of his plans and new buys and perhaps be more successful? BUT if the latter and he fails again then they get rid Jan or May 2013  a successor has an even harder job of unpicking the mess and the club are in a vicious circle of decline?

I know what I'd prefer but not sure the Board want what I want?

[hawkeye]

They will not sack him until the season is over, If there is not an announcement by the end of this month be very worried.

[pauliewalnuts]

If the board have any idea, they'll appoint a youngish manager and give him time to build something, not another dinosaur like Curbshley.