Who do you want the next Villa manager to be?

[brontebilly]

Looks a done deal, with the Arsenal connection, his immediate availability and our French players, seemed a little obvious in hindsight. Hope a few on here made a few quid backing him

The challenges don't come much bigger

[Matt Collins]

He seems to have a good rep but it's not obvious why from a Google search.

[OCD]

Interesting that Sherwood's staff all got the sack this morning as well, suggests that they've got someone to replace him already, which would tie in with the Garde rumours, I guess - he's been working for French tv, not in football, so no pissing about with compensation or talks etc etc.

Except Tony Parkes which I thought was interesting if nothing else.

Everybody's too afraid to tell him.

[andyh]

I'm more impressed that Garde was included in the poll list at the start of the thread.
Someone knows their onions!!

[DB]

Could have legs with the Arsenal links in it.

[wozwebs]

Or it's just been edited to add him in quick?

[Jimbo]

Told you art galleries were important.

[Quiet Lion]

I'm more impressed that Garde was included in the poll list at the start of the thread.
Someone knows their onions!!

Or someone knows how to edit a poll

[Toronto Villa]

Or it's just been edited to add him in quick?

steady on. I'm all ITK me... *whistly bloke*

[silhillvilla]

I like Tony Parkes and am glad he's staying. He is a good team man and adds value IMHO.
Wilkins was just bizarre.

[mrfuse]

Nice easy game if we get him in before next Monday.

[Stu]

Told you art galleries were important.

<3

[SamTheMouse]

Well, Garde is certainly familiar with having to work with kids on a shoestring budget. Lyon sold most of their best players while he was there and didn't really invest much. I seem to remember he played a fairly bold attacking style, so it would be a progressive move. However, I don't think he really pulled up any trees with Lyon. They sort of ambled along, but no more than that.

Definitely a step in the right direction in terms of the more cerebral approach, but I think there are some question marks over his ability. Given our precarious position, this is a big gamble.

[tomd2103]

Could have legs with the Arsenal links in it.

Sky Sports News saying that we are in talks with him.

[Nii Lamptey]

Ancelotti?