Kendrick Says It's Time To Ask Questions

[Steve67]

I agree, although Gordon Cowans lacks the necessary gravitas.

John Gregory? Martin Laursen?

Brian Little?

[ozzjim]

It is strange when you look at the likes of King Kenny at Liverpool, several faces at Old Trafford and so on, that we just don't have those people in and around the club in major roles, yet you would think there would be a few faces from the European cup era or the late 70's that would be around the club in more official capacities.

[Steve67]

It is strange when you look at the likes of King Kenny at Liverpool, several faces at Old Trafford and so on, that we just don't have those people in and around the club in major roles, yet you would think there would be a few faces from the European cup era or the late 70's that would be around the club in more official capacities.

Did Doug Ellis not drive them away?  Good shout though. Cowans seems to be the only one still around.

[dave.woodhall]

It is strange when you look at the likes of King Kenny at Liverpool, several faces at Old Trafford and so on, that we just don't have those people in and around the club in major roles, yet you would think there would be a few faces from the European cup era or the late 70's that would be around the club in more official capacities.

Did Doug Ellis not drive them away?  Good shout though. Cowans seems to be the only one still around.

Apart from managers and coaching staff none of them have ever worked for the club in any full-time capacity (Gary Shaw did some youth coaching and I think he still does the press stuff). It goes back to what I've said time and again; we need a presidential figure.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I really don't see the urgent need for some figurehead. It's as they say over here 'flores' - a nice floral decoration but doesn't really serve any  real purpose. Yes, it would be nice but more than anything we need somebody that with experience that can guide the board regarding managerial appointments and understanding what is the going rate on wages.

I hope Paul Faulkner is getting the experience and he surely is learning on the job but right now we should be looking at a DoF. Randy Lerner needs his somebody to bounce his ideas off that's that scared to say 'no'.

[WarszaVillan]

Joe Kinnear

[Rudy Can't Fail]

That's right up there with Tony Mowbray for teams that pass the ball.

[ozzjim]

I really don't see the urgent need for some figurehead. It's as they say over here 'flores' - a nice floral decoration but doesn't really serve any  real purpose. Yes, it would be nice but more than anything we need somebody that with experience that can guide the board regarding managerial appointments and understanding what is the going rate on wages.

I hope Paul Faulkner is getting the experience and he surely is learning on the job but right now we should be looking at a DoF. Randy Lerner needs his somebody to bounce his ideas off that's that scared to say 'no'.

I agree on the DOF role. Indeed I would have understood GED as DOF and Gary Mac continuing the first team coaching role after the illness as they seemed to at least have a plan and played well during the run in. The about face on style and type of manager that summer still seems the most baffling thing Lerner has done as chairman and the thought process is one I don't think I will ever understand.

[ciggiesnbeer]

Gary Mac did very well in that final run in. I was disappointed he left when GH did. Wasnt the rumour that the players hated him because he drilled them so much?

[TheEgo]

It could be taken a bit more seriously if he hadn't just had a falling out with the board.

He was saying this stuff way before they booted him out of the directors.

It's exactly this stuff that lead to the 'fall out' Howard is a good guy and loves the Villa (just like all of us) he's spot on IMO The only reason Faulkner is CEO is he's an out and out Yes man. Completely unqualified for the rigours of an EPL CEO. There's a reason the two other CEO's left. RL surrounds himself with pure yes men. Part of the reason were in this mess.

For what it's worth I think Lerner wants out and as soon as there is a buyer he'll be off like a shot. I'm pretty sure he won't be to out of pocket either. He's made a right hash if it IMO

[not3bad]

What about getting John Gregory back?  His time as manager didn't finish brilliantly for me but he certainly came across well in the media and is Villa through and through.

[pauliewalnuts]

What about getting John Gregory back?  His time as manager didn't finish brilliantly for me but he certainly came across well in the media and is Villa through and through.

I like John Gregory, but he's too much of a loud, brash character to do a role like that. Way too opinionated.

If we are going to have one (and I am not convinced, to be honest), then in my opinion it should be someone highly recognisable, and with a gravitas and dignity which reflects the club.

I would be more likely to go for someone like Mervyn King (if he had time) or other non-football person than a former player or manager.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Pauline McLynn would get my vote.

[TheEgo]

No more or less importance should be given to any reasonable post, whether called a report or not. It does not have to be a lengthy tome or look like part of a thesis, but needs to get the point across. Mr.Hodgson does not appear to have let his position in the Directors Box cause him to be silent on things he doesn't agree with and why not? This isn't Russia. However, I don't know in what form his disagreements were initially aired. If he was shouting things out in there that were derogatory to the Club, then it is only to be expected that it would be jumped on. Although you may pay well to go in those areas, there is always an element of decorum to be observed if you wish to remain in there. But, as I said, I don't know if he did 'misbehave' in that manner.

He categorically didn't. He was essentially told "be careful you don't overstay your welcome" because he tweeted that RL had only been to VP once in 2 years (which was also reported in the press and elsewhere) the whole situation was petty. There was no "misbehaving" in the directors area. Conversations were had over email. This guy (whatever you all think) paid a LOT of cash for the 'privilege' of sitting in the directors box. So to be told "don't outstay your welcome" to me smacks of bully boy tactics.

Aside from that. The article is spot on and shows what is evidentially wrong with our club. Even a win over a very poor Norwich side doesn't overshadow that.

[dave.woodhall]

No more or less importance should be given to any reasonable post, whether called a report or not. It does not have to be a lengthy tome or look like part of a thesis, but needs to get the point across. Mr.Hodgson does not appear to have let his position in the Directors Box cause him to be silent on things he doesn't agree with and why not? This isn't Russia. However, I don't know in what form his disagreements were initially aired. If he was shouting things out in there that were derogatory to the Club, then it is only to be expected that it would be jumped on. Although you may pay well to go in those areas, there is always an element of decorum to be observed if you wish to remain in there. But, as I said, I don't know if he did 'misbehave' in that manner.

He categorically didn't. He was essentially told "be careful you don't overstay your welcome" because he tweeted that RL had only been to VP once in 2 years (which was also reported in the press and elsewhere) the whole situation was petty. There was no "misbehaving" in the directors area. Conversations were had over email. This guy (whatever you all think) paid a LOT of cash for the 'privilege' of sitting in the directors box. So to be told "don't outstay your welcome" to me smacks of bully boy tactics.

Aside from that. The article is spot on and shows what is evidentially wrong with our club. Even a win over a very poor Norwich side doesn't overshadow that.

I could be wrong, but I don't believe he pays to sit in the directors box - that's an additional perk. There are two sides to every story.