Roy Keane - new assistant manager (CONFIRMED)

[Pete3206]

Did anyone see him on sky sports news earlier growling at a reporter then storming off down the road? Mad man

https://t.co/l4Tw8xO4Kc

We want our players, especially the kids, looking forward to training.  As opposed to being absolutely scared shitless.

I'd prefer them to be frothing at the mouth, eager to learn, fight and win, not strolling down to Bodymoor in their nice cars for a little training and faking enjoyment for the OS cameraman. it about time Villa had some nastiness.

[mike]

Did anyone see him on sky sports news earlier growling at a reporter then storming off down the road? Mad man

https://t.co/l4Tw8xO4Kc

We want our players, especially the kids, looking forward to training.  As opposed to being absolutely scared shitless.

IF (capitals/bold of course) C and K were sacked for bullying then this is a very strange choice to replace them.

[onje_villa]

Can't be any worse, can it lads? At least it should be interesting. A damn sight more interesting listening to Roy Keane than Paul Lambert, that's for sure.

[LTA]

If we do get Roy Keane, I hope its written into his contract that he does all of the interviews with WM.    Now THAT I would like to see

[hilts_coolerking]

I'd prefer them to be frothing at the mouth, eager to learn, fight and win, not strolling down to Bodymoor in their nice cars for a little training and faking enjoyment for the OS cameraman. it about time Villa had some nastiness.

I don't disagree that the players need to show more gumption but I think the bottom line is that their skills need to improve massively.

[Pete3206]

I'd prefer them to be frothing at the mouth, eager to learn, fight and win, not strolling down to Bodymoor in their nice cars for a little training and faking enjoyment for the OS cameraman. it about time Villa had some nastiness.

I don't disagree that the players need to show more gumption but I think the bottom line is that their skills need to improve massively.

Good point

[paul_e]

I'd prefer them to be frothing at the mouth, eager to learn, fight and win, not strolling down to Bodymoor in their nice cars for a little training and faking enjoyment for the OS cameraman. it about time Villa had some nastiness.

I don't disagree that the players need to show more gumption but I think the bottom line is that their skills need to improve massively.

They need to start working on them in training a lot more. If Keane comes in and makes them work on skill drills all summer then I'll be all for it.

[silhillvilla]

Joking aside this would probably be our highest profile signing ever which can't be bad at all . Up there with Ginola and Scmeichel for sure.

[ciggiesnbeer]

Keane is a winner full stop. Out of interest, to fans who don't want Keane who do you want?

Sid Cowans please. A gentleman,a very good coach with the respect of the players & more importantly a guy who wants the job & would say yes in a heartbeat.

Poison chalice for Sid though. If he goes back to the academy then whatever changes happen at the club then he will remain. If he becomes Lamberts no.2 full time then we will have to get a new academy coach. If Lambert goes any new manager will bring in his own no.2 leaving Sid in a very awkward position.

[kippaxvilla2]

Keane is a winner full stop. Out of interest, to fans who don't want Keane who do you want?

Sid Cowans please. A gentleman,a very good coach with the respect of the players & more importantly a guy who wants the job & would say yes in a heartbeat.

And who has been first team coach twice - under McLeish and for the final weeks of last season. Hardly a glowing recommendation.

I quite agree.  People tend to get too misty eyed where Sid is concerned.  Fantastic player average coach........actually Roy Keane!

[Steve67]

Would signing Keane be recognition from Lambert that he has in fact lost the dressing room?

[Dave]

Would signing Keane be recognition from Lambert that he has in fact lost the dressing room?

Wouldn't it just be recognition that he doesn't have an assistant manager anymore after the last one left the club?

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

From what I've picked up on here Keane isn't a tracksuit coach.
So how is he going to completely change the way our midfield approach/play the game?

By aggressive glaring?

[caster troy]

Why have one awful manager when you can have two eh? What's the plan going to be now, 'good cop, bad cop?'

You have to laugh, or you'd cry.

[dave.woodhall]

Why have one awful manager when you can have two eh? What's the plan going to be now, 'good cop, bad cop?'

You have to laugh, or you'd cry.

Or you could wait to see if it actually happens before slashing your wrists.