Remi Garde - Departs Aston Villa

[walsall villain]

I think with a full weeks training with all the squad, we will definitely see some changes this week, both in personnel and attitude on the pitch.

(well I certainly hope so because if we don't I think it will show the white flag has been raised.)

Trouble is with making judgements from training is that we are up against ourselves if you get my drift. Closed doors friendlies against other teams might be more appropriate, a sort of mid season pre-season.

[walsall villain]

Ha! Just read libor thread, apparently we did just play a friendly.

[damon loves JT]

Was it against Fleetwood Town? Maybe we're trying to find the next Jamie Vardy

[LeeB]

Was it against Fleetwood Town? Maybe we're trying to find the next Jamie Vardy

They're just Rumours.

[damon loves JT]

Was it against Fleetwood Town? Maybe we're trying to find the next Jamie Vardy

They're just Rumours.

Yes, Welcome To The Pleasuredome

[David_Nab]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/aston-villa/12015164/Jack-Grealish-banished-to-Aston-Villa-development-squad-after-Manchester-nightclub-antics.html

Garde is also on a collision course with the Villa hierarchy after it emerged the club is continuing to push for Round to join the backroom staff.
Round met with the Frenchman at Bodymoor Heath nearly a fortnight ago, on the club’s recommendation, but last week Garde appeared to rule out the move by claiming there was no room for David Moyes’ former assistant.
However, Villa’s board remain keen for Round to come in as No 2 and assist Garde, as they believe top-flight experience is vital as they bid to avoid relegation to the Championship.

Garde has made his feelings clear over Round
Round worked with Moyes at both Manchester United and Everton and a final decision will be made on whether he joins Garde in the next 24 hours.

[Chris Jameson]

If that's true, and it's a big if, then that is very worrying.

[pauliewalnuts]

This Steve Round thing is frankly terrifying.

If we are really fighting our newly appointed manager and trying to appoint a number two he doesn't want at the club, then, frankly, we deserve everything we get.

I hope there is no truth in it.

[ozzjim]

This Steve Round thing is frankly terrifying.

If we are really fighting our newly appointed manager and trying to appoint a number two he doesn't want at the club, then, frankly, we deserve everything we get.

I hope there is no truth in it.

Spot on. Idiotic if true.

We seem to have a appointed a very respected man who is clearly very bright. To force a number 2 on him is just ridiculous. Pay the money and get his Lyon mates if more coaching experience is needed in there.

The Grealish thing I am pleased Garde is taking a stance on. Sherwood clearly indulged him way too much. He needs to bloody learn.

[Louzie0]

It doesn't make sense. It's probably wrong.

Either Remi would like him and it fell apart over a contractual disagreement with the club, not him, or he does mind and it's totally wrong.

Why on earth would any club take on a member of staff in such a key position if the manager said he didn't want him?

[adrenachrome]

If it is true the we are fucked beyond measure.

[Billy Walker]

This Steve Round thing is frankly terrifying.

If we are really fighting our newly appointed manager and trying to appoint a number two he doesn't want at the club, then, frankly, we deserve everything we get.

I hope there is no truth in it.

Totally agree.  If true, what on earth are the "hierarchy" playing at?

[dave.woodhall]

Before worrying too much, have a look at what the same writer was saying last week.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/aston-villa/11998352/Aston-Villa-news-Remi-Garde-set-to-appoint-Steve-Round-to-his-backroom-staff.html

[adrenachrome]

Before worrying too much, have a look at what the same writer was saying last week.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/aston-villa/11998352/Aston-Villa-news-Remi-Garde-set-to-appoint-Steve-Round-to-his-backroom-staff.html

Yes. When you take into account how long Garde took to accept the appointment, it is hard to believe he would overlook something like this. What John Percy is up to, only he knows.

[eamonn]

Id be more worried if it was written by that Guardian reporter who covers us and seems to be quite savy, Stuart James I think.