Who do you want the next Villa manager to be?

[ROBBO]

So KMac is going to look after the team for the next three matches, God help us, it amazes me that knowing the position we were in and the overwhelming possibility that things were not going to improve that there was not someone to take over immediately. The amateurism of the people running the club would be hilarious if it were not for the fact that it is our club they're fucking up.

[PeterWithesShin]

Well it does seem we had an immediate first choice. He'd probably already be here if it wasn't for the coach situation.

As for Pearson, he probably could improve us on the pitch, the big problem is that he's just a disaster waiting to happen off it.

[Ron Manager]

Well it does seem we had an immediate first choice. He'd probably already be here if it wasn't for the coach situation.

As for Pearson, he probably could improve us on the pitch, the big problem is that he's just a disaster waiting to happen off it.

Even Pearson would be hard pressed to sort this mess out.It would be. a monumental task.Garde either wants the job or he doesn't. We should set a deadline for him to make a decision.

[Havencheese]

Brother in law, Frenchman and lifelong OM (errr Marseille) fan, therefore doesn't hold much affection for OL (errr Lyon) thinks Garde is a good choice, with a strong personality. Not revealing much but it's positive reinforcement. I keep an eye on Saint Etienne scores and would like to have the former manager of their auld enemy, for reasons mentioned. I'd rather get the right man, than snaffle someone else quickly and into the job. Still think that it's Garde.

[mr underhill]

I don't think anyone will save us this season - not impossible, but very very difficult. It's all been said before I know, but we need someone who can create and implement a footballing ethos and strategy for the next few years, one which may well include dealing with relegation.

[saunders_heroes]

Just been reading that Villa expect McDonald to be in charge for the next 3 games. Honestly that's just not good enough. We either get Garde and get him now or look elsewhere. It's bloody amateurish!

[ozzjim]

I agree completely with the man who dwells beneath the hill.

We need to accept that confidence is so low now that anyone coming in has a monumental task in keeping us up this season. The squad is disjointed for the midfield and attack to link together too, and there is little to identify a style of pattern to our play. On that basis I would much sooner see us nail our colours to a mast that will have a clear philosophy and style of play, even if that does incur 12-24 months in the championship while we rebuild. I think the board need to get this one right in that respect, and then stick to them. If it is Garde fine, wait it out a couple of games and get their man.

 We don't need Nigel Pearson. Anyone who has seen any of the video his son was involved in would not be impressed that his old man can let 3 young players think that behaviour is acceptable. Add that onto his touchline antics, and his post match interviews, and a picture of someone very worrying is built. I don't think our owners would touch him for everything outside of the pitch, let alone the fact his side were doomed until an incredible late run, which is very hard to replicate.

I am disappointed that no one has been ready to come straight in, although I get the impression there was manager wise, but the coaches have proved more difficult than expected, which may be another sign of lack of football experience on the board. Much as he is not loved for his Anfield love in, I would be happy to see Houllier join our board in a football capacity, and think he should have been offered that role when he could not continue previously.

[tony scott]

If we were going to wait for three weeks ,Mr Fox and the board must have accepted relegation for this season is practically a nailed on cert, if that's the case why didn't they leave T S in place ?  I'm still hoping we have a new man or woman (Hope Powell great name) in place for White Hart lane.

[Clampy]

I don't think it will be three weeks. Some agreement will be made before then.

[Ian.]

I'd rather we wait for the right man and get behind kMac rather than panic into appointing Pearson or another.How that equates to us being amateurish I don't know?

It's Ridiculous to think that and to be honest it would stink if we did give up on Garde.

Likewise with Ozzjim, if the worst thing happened and we do get relegated in this process I'd still prefer to go down this route and stick with the plan. Fingers crossed though KMac can plug the gap and maybe nick a point or two.

[Ian.]

Also to add, why will be relegated before Christmas? There are other teams playing in this league too, you know!

There are other teams who are struggling, in a few weeks time even if we have not turned it around, just maybe nor has anyone else in the bottom 6 or 7.

[LeeB]

Amused to see that 116 people think Garde is the ideal choice. I wonder how many had even heard of him before the weekend.

I'm off to find some Eskimos to sell ice cream to.

Yes, because the most important thing to consider when appointing a manager is if he is well known to people.

[cdbearsfan]

Not sure what the attraction is with Pearson. He took a team up and kept them up. Same as Lambert. Only difference is Lambert didn't do as appallingly bad as Pearson did in the first two-thirds of the season so kept them up comfortably. Pearson's managerial strengths seem to hang around shouting and trying to in still determination and... not much else. Same as Sherwood.

Plus... he's a prick.

[cdbearsfan]

Amused to see that 116 people think Garde is the ideal choice. I wonder how many had even heard of him before the weekend.

I'm off to find some Eskimos to sell ice cream to.

Yes, because the most important thing to consider when appointing a manager is if he is well known to people.

Agreed. Arsenal should've gone with a safe pair of hands like Mike Walker rather than gambling on that unknown Wenger.

[ROBBO]

I want Garde that is not the point, weeks ago we all new Sherwood was gone that was when all the problems around a new manager and staff should have been negotiated and sorted, not wait until you have sacked the incumbent and then find there are problems.