Lambert's replacement

[dave.woodhall]

Spurs fan thinks Spurs manager should do better. No change there.

[mr underhill]

wankers. I like the cut of Paul Clement's jib but he wouldn't even get out of bed to talk QPR, so probably a long shot. 

[simon ward 50]

Sherwood is a car crash.  Avoid.

Indeed

[adrenachrome]

From The Daily Heil

Remi Garde, who interested Newcastle, is also free after leaving Lyon and would likely come with a good recommendation from Arsene Wenger to Fox, the two being former Arsenal colleagues.

Another interesting candidate from abroad would be Thomas Tuchel, who left Mainz last summer against their wishes having led a sustained period of success at the German club.

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[Rudy Can't Fail]

A very interesting read on Remi Garde here:

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/why-arsene-wengers-protege-would-be-perfect-man-rejuvenate-newcastle

My only doubt is could he keep us up. The rest sounds wonderful but we have a major problem to solve before we can consider rebuilding.

[Toronto Villa]

The players need a new fresh approach. A new voice in the room they can respect. For me someone like Sherwood can have a negative effect because players talk and they will quickly recall how he acted towards the end of his time at Spurs. Tghey can also react positively to coaches with growing reputations like Garde or De Boer. Innovative coaching approach, new tactics etc. We need to think long term as much as the short term is critical. It might be different if the situation was a lot worse, but we still have time to not only address things this season but put in place a structure to serve us next season and beyond.

[Broughty-Villian]

Not sure if he's been mentioned, but there is a small rumour that we are talking to wee Gordon Strachan. apparantly this would be only till end of season.

[ZhongYi]

hello from Shanhgai - first post again in a couple of years but an avid reader of H&V and used to buy it outside the ground (in case you think who the F am I cos this is my first post etc etc, well IMO 'The Holte's Last Stand' edition of Heroes and Villains was great for all to read for who was there of course e.g Villa 2 Cov 0 1992. Chelsea on the pitch 1991 anyone?

anyway with regards the manager i read that someone suggested Frank Rikaard. Correct me if i am wrong but he actually phone called ASTON VILLA and said he wanted the job a few years ago. About a year later he ends up managing Barcelona. These days you gotta say Laudrup fits the ethos. That would be an inspired move and a few have suggested him with Laursen. imHO pardon for the opinion dogma, go for a villa man and yes i do agree - bring back BFR - he played it the way it should be played and lets face it we all hark back to them days. Pardon the waffle but i couldnt help noticing PAT MURPHY says he believes we will stay up with a modern coach? Whatever is clever but a Villa man is what is needed now.

oh and H&V its great to be back posting. I know Pat McMahon (blarney stone for Villa games) and think Dave Woodhall is a smart analyst when it comes to off the cuff comments.

and i have not felt as good about a manegerial change since the 1987 headline on the back page of the Sun "Villa axe Turner"

now lets get a Villa boy in lets show some Villa style and lets become THE VILLA again! UTV

[Chris Smith]

Not sure if he's been mentioned, but there is a small rumour that we are talking to wee Gordon Strachan. apparantly this would be only till end of season.

I don't want him but why would he risk it when he is doing a decent job with Scotland?

[Salsa Party Animal]

We need someone to turn us round fast and give a player a massive lift new methods and hope and desire for next 13 games then reboot the club.

[Holte L2]

A very interesting read on Remi Garde here:

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/why-arsene-wengers-protege-would-be-perfect-man-rejuvenate-newcastle

My only doubt is could he keep us up. The rest sounds wonderful but we have a major problem to solve before we can consider rebuilding.

He sounds a very interesting character. Someone with new philosophies would be really exciting.

[Phil from the upper holte]

We need some new thinking and not to go for the Norm, Remi garde, now your talking

[hilts_coolerking]

Not sure if he's been mentioned, but there is a small rumour that we are talking to wee Gordon Strachan. apparantly this would be only till end of season.

That would be the most unwelcome hattrick in the history of football.

[Toronto Villa]

I like the Wenger link with Garde and Fox knowing Wenger well will likely seek his counsel. It would be an interesting development if he came into the picture.

Off course if Wenger does have some influence on Garde joining us I hope Randy isn't made aware of the letter of recommendation.

[rob_bridge]

Does anyone have any idea as to whether Premier League experience is a requirement this time?

It appeared not to be last time though, IIRC, was in the previous 2 appointments.