AVFC statement - McLeish sacked.

[Monty]

I think it is individually. I'll ask.

Thanks a lot. I know it is used a lot for rehabilitation a lot, so that would be relevant to our current injury situation.

[Rip Van We Go Again]

Don't know if it's been posted anywhere else, but here are some quotes from Alex Hleb, now at Krylya Sovetov in Russia, talking about his time at Blues:

"At Birmingham, the team played the long-ball game, practically bypassing midfield," Hleb told Russian website RIA Novosti.

"To get into the game you had to play up front or linger at the back with the defenders to get hold of the ball, which more often than not flew right past me.

"The day before a game he would come onto the pitch and show us what to do: 'You stand here, the goalkeeper will give you the ball here, kick it as far as you can and don't pass to anyone nearby. And we all run.'"

Sounds incredibly damning to me, not to mention familiar.

It is, frankly, terrifying.

Also it's very obviously true from how we play. He's got to go.

Well worth the sky high wages and compensation we've paid out.

[Ian.]

Don't know if it's been posted anywhere else, but here are some quotes from Alex Hleb, now at Krylya Sovetov in Russia, talking about his time at Blues:

"At Birmingham, the team played the long-ball game, practically bypassing midfield," Hleb told Russian website RIA Novosti.

"To get into the game you had to play up front or linger at the back with the defenders to get hold of the ball, which more often than not flew right past me.

"The day before a game he would come onto the pitch and show us what to do: 'You stand here, the goalkeeper will give you the ball here, kick it as far as you can and don't pass to anyone nearby. And we all run.'"

Sounds incredibly damning to me, not to mention familiar.

It is, frankly, terrifying.

Also it's very obviously true from how we play. He's got to go.

Well worth the sky high wages and compensation we've paid out.

Don't know if it's been posted anywhere else, but here are some quotes from Alex Hleb, now at Krylya Sovetov in Russia, talking about his time at Blues:

"At Birmingham, the team played the long-ball game, practically bypassing midfield," Hleb told Russian website RIA Novosti.

"To get into the game you had to play up front or linger at the back with the defenders to get hold of the ball, which more often than not flew right past me.

"The day before a game he would come onto the pitch and show us what to do: 'You stand here, the goalkeeper will give you the ball here, kick it as far as you can and don't pass to anyone nearby. And we all run.'"

Sounds incredibly damning to me, not to mention familiar.

It is, frankly, terrifying.

Also it's very obviously true from how we play. He's got to go.

Well worth the sky high wages and compensation we've paid out.

So our next signing will "Run" Forest "run" Gump. I can't wait.

[mr woo]

I really don't think they have any intention of sacking mcleish. It would take a combination of things to make that happen, possibly as much as relegation

I have concerns that this is correct.

McLeish, for all his faults, has gained respect in the boardroom for taking the job on when others turned their noses up, and has kept to the restraints laid down without bellyaching to the press and using the financial situation as an excuse to deflect the inevitable personal criticism.

And it's for that reason I think Randy, being the gent he is, and assuming there will be a few bob at least to spend, will feel he owes McLeish first dibs.

[PeterWithe]

I've done a bit or work at Wast Hills, SHA's training ground, they have data on nearly everything, a players km per training session, his acceleration and calories burnt, body fat % over the months, shit loads of data. If sha have that and knowing their budget I'd imagine that Villa can calculate the size of our player next jobbie.

[Irish villain]

And it's for that reason I think Randy, being the gent he is, and assuming there will be a few bob at least to spend, will feel he owes McLeish first dibs.

Decent gent, good custodian of the club but appalling decision maker if that's the way he will look at it.

[Monty]

I've done a bit or work at Wast Hills, SHA's training ground, they have data on nearly everything, a players km per training session, his acceleration and calories burnt, body fat % over the months, shit loads of data. If sha have that and knowing their budget I'd imagine that Villa can calculate the size of our player next jobbie.

Oh every club does it, especially (typically for England) physically. What I wonder is how (indeed whether) the management team really applies the information they have.

[PeterWithe]

One thing I remember was that Benitez had a body fat of 8% and carsley's was nearly 30%. Barry Austins was similar.

[DB]

Nobody has a clue what old Randy thinking is i.e. stick or twist with AMc. Most of us clearly want to get rid and get a manger in that aleast offers us some hope / expectation.

I think the ST sales and other area where revenues may be hit will get Randy's attention. If he feels next season we could go down with Alex in charge then I think he will act - he did last season in Jan when were looking ropey and bought Bent, so I don't think he is blind to what is happening, IMO.

[Dave Clark Five]

When I spoke to Alex last week, I mentioned that he may be manager of the month. We are half way through April now. Watch this space!

[Nirog72]

Is the month September 2023 and is the club Torquay??

[Dave Clark Five]

Is the month September 2023 and is the club Torquay??

April 2012.

[Nirog72]

I admire your optimism my friend.

[picicata]

Is the month September 2023 and is the club Torquay??

April 2012.

Ahahahahahaaaaa...ha

[DB]

Do you see anything of AMc's tactics to Barcelona's???
http://www.miostadium.com/opinions/simon-kuper/barcelonas-secret-soccer-success