New Back Room Staff

[bill]

who do you want? I would love Wilkins but would he come, any ideas

No!

And another NO

Yes

[Boz]

When questioned about Williams by the media at his first press conference this morning, Sherwood said: “(Williams) is at Swindon and is in a five-year contract. You’ll never get him out. It’s a non-starter.”

It's frustrating that as a business we invest so much on players yet we don't see the importance of investing in the best backroom staff. If Williams is the man Sherwood really wants, why don't we go and get him?

I somehow think if Sherwood wants him, money wouldn't necessarily be the problem, but would the guy want to leave his current role with a successful team who could be promoted and playing Villa next season if the worst happened at B6, although I am still thinking we will escape if they continue playing like the second half yesterday.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

When questioned about Williams by the media at his first press conference this morning, Sherwood said: “(Williams) is at Swindon and is in a five-year contract. You’ll never get him out. It’s a non-starter.”

It's frustrating that as a business we invest so much on players yet we don't see the importance of investing in the best backroom staff. If Williams is the man Sherwood really wants, why don't we go and get him?

I somehow think if Sherwood wants him, money wouldn't necessarily be the problem, but would the guy want to leave his current role with a successful team who could be promoted and playing Villa next season if the worst happened at B6, although I am still thinking we will escape if they continue playing like the second half yesterday.

Boz, Williams is First Team Coach at League One, Swindon bloody Town! You'd probably get change out of £150k if you paid out his 5 year contract. I'm very happy that Sherwood wants to bring in both an Assistant and a First Team Coach, especially if there's any truth to Ramsey being "the brains" behind his success at Spurs. My point is as we've seen over the last 9+ years, it would be great to stop asking the question, "I wonder what they do at Bodymoor Heath".

I hoping Sherwood realises he's got a great opportunity to make a name for himself at Villa and will make sure he convinces Tom Fox that the best are worth paying for, whether that be Williams or whoever he wants. Football is no longer just about the manager's personality, we need to make sure we give him every opportunity to succeed both in the short term and the following seasons.

[Hookeysmith]

When questioned about Williams by the media at his first press conference this morning, Sherwood said: “(Williams) is at Swindon and is in a five-year contract. You’ll never get him out. It’s a non-starter.”

It's frustrating that as a business we invest so much on players yet we don't see the importance of investing in the best backroom staff. If Williams is the man Sherwood really wants, why don't we go and get him?

I somehow think if Sherwood wants him, money wouldn't necessarily be the problem, but would the guy want to leave his current role with a successful team who could be promoted and playing Villa next season if the worst happened at B6, although I am still thinking we will escape if they continue playing like the second half yesterday.

Boz, Williams is First Team Coach at League One, Swindon bloody Town! You'd probably get change out of £150k if you paid out his 5 year contract. I'm very happy that Sherwood wants to bring in both an Assistant and a First Team Coach, especially if there's any truth to Ramsey being "the brains" behind his success at Spurs. My point is as we've seen over the last 9+ years, it would be great to stop asking the question, "I wonder what they do at Bodymoor Heath".

I hoping Sherwood realises he's got a great opportunity to make a name for himself at Villa and will make sure he convinces Tom Fox that the best are worth paying for, whether that be Williams or whoever he wants. Football is no longer just about the manager's personality, we need to make sure we give him every opportunity to succeed both in the short term and the following seasons.

Agreed

I always used to think that clubs never baulk at the ridiculous player costs, salaries as well as transfer fees, but never did the same with Managers (who one could say is the most important person at the club). The coaching staff should be the same

[pauliewalnuts]

Need a couple of Villa Men who understand the club and its traditions, leaders who can inspire the players and galvanise the support.

I don't think we do.  Most football people understand the club and will learn any history they feel they need to pretty quickly.  We just need bloody good coaches to get the team playing to it's full potential.  That in itself will galvanise the support.

What he said. I don't see how being Villa men would help anyone be a better coach

I don't care who they are or where they come from as long as they understand football and how to win matches

Exactly. The whole "they're Villa men" thing is a total red herring.

I don't care if they're covered in Small Heath tattoos so long as they're really good coaches.

It is also an argument which totally overlooks the recent coaching history of Sir Gordon Cowans.

[Salsa Party Animal]

I can see a bigger role for coaching staff for Shay Given and Gordon Sidney Cowans, Add Ugo or Laursen and Mellberg for defensive coaching staff and a former striker and a winger and then it should be sorted. Not sure who should be our forward coach.

[Walmley_Villa]

Not necessarily a fan of the Villa connection, runs the risk of clouding previous achievements if it goes wrong. I reckon Ugo could get a call though.

[cdbearsfan]

Need a couple of Villa Men who understand the club and its traditions, leaders who can inspire the players and galvanise the support.

I don't think we do.  Most football people understand the club and will learn any history they feel they need to pretty quickly.  We just need bloody good coaches to get the team playing to it's full potential.  That in itself will galvanise the support.

What he said. I don't see how being Villa men would help anyone be a better coach

I don't care who they are or where they come from as long as they understand football and how to win matches

I was taking the piss. As you would've realised if ChrisW1 hadn't only quoted half my post.

[Jarpie]

Like some others have said, I don't think "Villa connection" should be requirement. As long as they're good professionals, they should do good work.

[not3bad]

Pongo Waring, William Scattergood and Wolfie.

[Pete]

I mentioned Friedel on the other thread - he'd make sense as a liked and respected ex-Villa player, as a professional, and as someone who seems to be calm and collected balancing out Sherwood's exuberance.  This article from last year suggests he has ambitions in that direction, but doesn't yet have his badges.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2544079/Brad-Friedel-practices-yoga-prolong-career-targets-management-Sportsmail-visits-Spurs-keeper-training.html

He'd also be a decent backup keeper, but not sure we'd need both him and Shay Given (who might also make a decent coach).

A decent backup keeper? Are you serious? He's pushing 44 years of age.

[OCD]

The only thing that matters is whether they're good or not and how we are to know that at this stage? Would you rather have someone who was Villa through and through but didn't have a clue about coaching?

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I can see a bigger role for coaching staff for Shay Given and Gordon Sidney Cowans, Add Ugo or Laursen and Mellberg for defensive coaching staff and a former striker and a winger and then it should be sorted. Not sure who should be our forward coach.

Do you honestly think they're the best coaches for the job because that's what I want and certain believe Sherwood needs?

[Ron Manager]

I wouldn't be at all surprised if Sherwood brings in a completely new staff tailored to his requirements.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I wouldn't be at all surprised if Sherwood brings in a completely new staff tailored to his requirements.

Yup, his comment "what's best for the club" gave me that impression, Ron. An experienced man as his Assistant and the best Coach money can buy would help calm my nerves over his appointment.