AVFC statement - McLeish sacked.

[ozzjim]

I reckon he may not have been told, but rumours are negotiations with agents over his targets have been put on hold etc, and the club statement was pretty damning on the manager. If he is here at the start of next season I will eat my hat.

[ROBBO]

His demeanor against the Baggies spoke volumes, the more interesting point is what is Randy going to do about financing a rebuild? surely if we survive this he will have realised substantial funds will have to be given to any decent incoming manager.

[Moorski]

I am guessing that they have mutually agreed to part Company after the Norwich game.

[ozzjim]

I reckon he will put some cash in this summer, maybe 20 million plus freebies and players moved on, the wages are down and he will know that we need 6-7 players.

[CJ]

I am guessing that they have mutually agreed to part Company after the Norwich game.

That's my guess too. The lengthy time with Lerner and Faulkner after the Bolton game before doing any post-match press interviews, the statement on the OS, the bits in his press conference about only focusing on the last 3 games, and his entire demeanour throughout yesterday's game, all point towards them agreeing to part company at the end of the season. His time with us is done thank fuck

[danlanza]

I am guessing that they have mutually agreed to part Company after the Norwich game.

That's my guess too. The lengthy time with Lerner and Faulkner after the Bolton game before doing any post-match press interviews, the statement on the OS, the bits in his press conference about only focusing on the last 3 games, and his entire demeanour throughout yesterday's game, all point towards them agreeing to part company at the end of the season. His time with us is done thank fuck

Oh i hope you are right on that one.If it is correct then that would lift the doom and gloom that hangs over us at the moment.

[Ad@m]

I dont understand this desire to put KMac in charge for the end of the season. I went to Newcastle last year when KMac was in charge and it was not a pretty sight.

As painful as it is to watch McLeish's tactics I don't think sacking him now would be the best thing to do. But hopefully Randy has decided that McLeish is gone as soon as the full time whistle goes at Norwich - no matter what division we're in.

[Mazrim]

I dont understand this desire to put KMac in charge for the end of the season. I went to Newcastle last year when KMac was in charge and it was not a pretty sight.

As painful as it is to watch McLeish's tactics I don't think sacking him now would be the best thing to do. But hopefully Randy has decided that McLeish is gone as soon as the full time whistle goes at Norwich - no matter what division we're in.

Newcastle was as bad as West Ham was good. But KMac would have more players in the current team he is familiar with and vice versa than that team when he was in charge. Its only 2 games, and it should happen in my opinion.

[Ads]

KMac took six points from nine and picked up a good draw in Vienna with an away goal... befote Vurtis Davies struck in the second leg.

I think he would lift the squad and cknfidence seems to be one of the biggest issues.

[Jimbo]

I think the point is about removing McLeish from the firing line. He has failed, and any further failures on the pitch will create a sour atmosphere because the mere fact that he's still there gives the fans somebody to vent their spleen at. With him gone, the fans would be united and vocal in their support for the kids. Would KMac do a worse job at this stage?

On the point that Randy and McLeish have already 'mutually agreed' to separate after Norwich. I can't believe that. What motivation does a man that has already been dismissed have to do the best job he can? More likely, they've said: 'We'll see where we are at the end of the season Now keep us up.'

[ozzjim]

I dont understand this desire to put KMac in charge for the end of the season. I went to Newcastle last year when KMac was in charge and it was not a pretty sight.

As painful as it is to watch McLeish's tactics I don't think sacking him now would be the best thing to do. But hopefully Randy has decided that McLeish is gone as soon as the full time whistle goes at Norwich - no matter what division we're in.

Newcastle was as bad as West Ham was good. But KMac would have more players in the current team he is familiar with and vice versa than that team when he was in charge. Its only 2 games, and it should happen in my opinion.

West Ham was good on the back of a confident Albrighton and a quite brilliant 26 million pound midfield player. We fell apart when he left, and in truth I would not want KMac or Eck in charge of the last 2. He is assistant at the moment too, so clearly has a greater influence than he had previously. I would sooner see McAndrew given the 2 games!

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

I think the point is about removing McLeish from the firing line. He has failed, and any further failures on the pitch will create a sour atmosphere because the mere fact that he's still there gives the fans somebody to vent their spleen at. With him gone, the fans would be united and vocal in their support for the kids. Would KMac do a worse job at this stage?

On the point that Randy and McLeish have already 'mutually agreed' to separate after Norwich. I can't believe that. What motivation does a man that has already been dismissed have to do the best job he can? More likely, they've said: 'We'll see where we are at the end of the season Now keep us up.'

This.

[Mazrim]

I dont understand this desire to put KMac in charge for the end of the season. I went to Newcastle last year when KMac was in charge and it was not a pretty sight.

As painful as it is to watch McLeish's tactics I don't think sacking him now would be the best thing to do. But hopefully Randy has decided that McLeish is gone as soon as the full time whistle goes at Norwich - no matter what division we're in.

Newcastle was as bad as West Ham was good. But KMac would have more players in the current team he is familiar with and vice versa than that team when he was in charge. Its only 2 games, and it should happen in my opinion.

West Ham was good on the back of a confident Albrighton and a quite brilliant 26 million pound midfield player. We fell apart when he left, and in truth I would not want KMac or Eck in charge of the last 2. He is assistant at the moment too, so clearly has a greater influence than he had previously. I would sooner see McAndrew given the 2 games!

West Ham wasn't on the back of anything except turmoil, it was the first game of the season and he deserves the credit for getting that team ready who were brilliant across the pitch. The players clearly loved playing for him.

KMac is first team coach and (all conquering) reserves boss and Grant is assistant. I wonder how much input or influence KMac has at the moment. It doesnt look like much considering the style of play.
Anyway, we're talking about an interim situation at best. It's preferable to leaving a man in charge who cant be arsed to get off the bench and looks utterly spent. How is he going to motivate a team now and who else do we have to step in if not KMac and Sid? McAndrew isn't ready for this situation. That would be cruel.

[Clampy]

It's debatable how much influence Kmac has, but on our way up to Old Trafford the other week, a mate of mine spoke to him at Sandbach Services so he did'nt travel with the squad.

[James]

McLeech simply won't want another relegation on his CV, but if he walked now it would look just as bad. My guess is Randy, being a nice chap has let McLeech, another nice chap, have his toy, that is Aston Villa Football Club, to play with until the end of the season such that he has a chance of getting another job without the relegation on his CV in exchange for a severance deal that doesn't hurt so much.

Well, it's as good as any other theory, and based on just the same amount of knowledge, i.e. sod all!