Lambert's replacement

[john e]

This could be a challenge to entice anyone decent . The circumstances are certainly complex and challenging and on the face it looks a hospital pass

In the immediate, I would agree.  For somebody to potentially put their future career on the line with the uncertainty around the club is a big ask.  Let's face it, how many managers have walked away from Villa with their careers intact - Taylor Mk 1

Plus Mercer and Docherty but even the latter had to re-invent himself in a couple of jobs first.

I'd say O'Neill pretty much kept his reputation intact - not with us Villans obvs, but in general he was still seen as having done a decent enough job here. Even the lousy job he did at Sunderland didn't harm his career too much, considering the job he's doing now.

I agree his reputation to outsiders was intact when he left us but I think he was found out at Sunderland

[silhillvilla]

Ray Graydon is alive and well. Currently living on the Turnberry Estate, not too far from me.

That's surely on the west coast of Scotland

Walsall.

Oh, well what are we waiting for 

[john e]

Curbishley would be a backwards step. He's too out of touch now , he doesn't even get TV work

How on earth do you know how in touch Curbishley keeps with football?

Tell me when he last managed a PL club.

West Ham.

Now, you can answer my question about how you know how in touch he is (or isn't) about what is happening in football.

What's that 10 years ago. Great .
May aswell appoint Graham Taylor

Yes, if he is able to show that he knows what managing in the Premier League is about, then fine.

But like with many things, you don't have the first clue about how "out of touch" Curbishley may or may not be.

It's a hunch. A fairly reliable one I reckon.

Well he's up to third favourite with the bookies, so you better hope they don't know nuffink

[old man villa fan]

This could be a challenge to entice anyone decent . The circumstances are certainly complex and challenging and on the face it looks a hospital pass

In the immediate, I would agree.  For somebody to potentially put their future career on the line with the uncertainty around the club is a big ask.  Let's face it, how many managers have walked away from Villa with their careers intact - Taylor Mk 1

Plus Mercer and Docherty but even the latter had to re-invent himself in a couple of jobs first.

I'd say O'Neill pretty much kept his reputation intact - not with us Villans obvs, but in general he was still seen as having done a decent enough job here. Even the lousy job he did at Sunderland didn't harm his career too much, considering the job he's doing now.

Before he came to Villa and even during the early days here he was talked about as a top four manager.  By the end and for ever more, no chance.

[Toronto Villa]

This could be a challenge to entice anyone decent . The circumstances are certainly complex and challenging and on the face it looks a hospital pass

In the immediate, I would agree.  For somebody to potentially put their future career on the line with the uncertainty around the club is a big ask.  Let's face it, how many managers have walked away from Villa with their careers intact - Taylor Mk 1

Plus Mercer and Docherty but even the latter had to re-invent himself in a couple of jobs first.

I'd say O'Neill pretty much kept his reputation intact - not with us Villans obvs, but in general he was still seen as having done a decent enough job here. Even the lousy job he did at Sunderland didn't harm his career too much, considering the job he's doing now.

I agree his reputation to outsiders was intact when he left us but I think he was found out at Sunderland

I think he retains a strong rapport certain sections of the media who give him a far greater standing than he still deserves, but my feeling is within the game he's been somewhat rumbled.

[onje_villa]

Dean Smith? Or has his stock fallen recently? Not the experienced coach we're looking for but still...

[Legion]

Dean Smith?

He has a date at Wembley with Walsall.

[Dave P]

Pure speculation on my part but what about Sherwood and Dalglish? Dalglish was Sherwood's boss when Blackburn won the league and he has had experience recently and success in the league cup. Just throwing it out there?

Dalglish would be respected and available

Maybe his first job would be to make Tonev t-shirts! 

[onje_villa]

Dean Smith?

He has a date at Wembley with Walsall.

Surely he'd come though if asked?

[richard moore]

Ray Graydon is alive and well. Currently living on the Turnberry Estate, not too far from me.

That's surely on the west coast of Scotland

I used to be assistant manager at Turnberry Hotel and Golf Courses and can certainly confirm it is! Lovely views of Ailsa Craig and Arran

[dave.woodhall]

Dean Smith?

He has a date at Wembley with Walsall.

Surely he'd come though if asked?

He'd walk here but he's a League One manager who might one day rise higher.

[silhillvilla]

Ray Graydon is alive and well. Currently living on the Turnberry Estate, not too far from me.

That's surely on the west coast of Scotland

I used to be assistant manager at Turnberry Hotel and Golf Courses and can certainly confirm it is! Lovely views of Ailsa Craig and Arran

Would love to get up there and play one day. Regret not going before that idiot Trump got his greasy paws on it .

[Villan For Life]

I'd like to see Moyes or Alladyce. No doubt the porn dwarf and Mr Tumnus would block any approach because of SHA "tendencies". I think we could get Moyes though.

[onje_villa]

Dean Smith?

He has a date at Wembley with Walsall.

Surely he'd come though if asked?

He'd walk here but he's a League One manager who might one day rise higher.

Fair enough, I'd much prefer a higher profile coach but if we're going to take a punt, he has some connection with the club and seems to have done a fine job at Walsall. Admittedly it's a different level of pressure at VP.

[Ron Manager]

Ray Graydon is alive and well. Currently living on the Turnberry Estate, not too far from me.

That's surely on the west coast of Scotland

I used to be assistant manager at Turnberry Hotel and Golf Courses and can certainly confirm it is! Lovely views of Ailsa Craig and Arran

I take it there isn't a view of Tommy Craig?  He was out of work a couple of months ago.