Remi Garde - Departs Aston Villa

[Toronto Villa]

Actually, I've re-read it all again. He should have left it himself and dug his own hole.

Move on...

I just saw this after I posted. Yes agree, move on is best.

[peter w]

I can see Bosko's point and he may well be right. Thing is if we'd have appointed an Allardyce we may not have had long-term progress but we would have maybe made a better fist of staying up. maybe. Sunderland still look doomed and the type of player Garde may be able to attract could be better than Allardyce. Again, maybe. But I really don't know who could have come in and done a better a job with the type of players that we have. Garde is fighting against a constantly losing team, players with little confidence, and one or two who aren't good enough. its the one about the silk purse and sow's ear. So, i think most are going to allow garde some time. All managers need at least one window to have a look. We still haven't got a style of play that you can hang your hat on, which most teams even at the bottom have, that is the most worrying thing for me.

[Toronto Villa]

I can see Bosko's point and he may well be right. Thing is if we'd have appointed an Allardyce we may not have had long-term progress but we would have maybe made a better fist of staying up. maybe. Sunderland still look doomed and the type of player Garde may be able to attract could be better than Allardyce. Again, maybe. But I really don't know who could have come in and done a better a job with the type of players that we have. Garde is fighting against a constantly losing team, players with little confidence, and one or two who aren't good enough. its the one about the silk purse and sow's ear. So, i think most are going to allow garde some time. All managers need at least one window to have a look. We still haven't got a style of play that you can hang your hat on, which most teams even at the bottom have, that is the most worrying thing for me.

I know the first half at Newcastle wasn't good, much like Arsenal at home, but the second half in both was much more encouraging. While De Jong could have bagged a second for them, we also had numerous chances to score more than the one we did. If we had any kind of mobile forward then the chances created by Ayew alone might have been converted. It was probably the best, most fluid display under Garde yet. I'll take the positives from that.

The challenge will now be to start that way against West Ham and complete the task. There is clearly a lack of belief at the club which he is trying to change and I would rather did it his way, meticulously and with thought than the shorter term approach of a Sherwood where the methods cannot be sustained. I honestly believe that once he gets that first win, has us playing to a set style, with some players he has brought in we will be so much better off as a club.

[Marlon's Hairy Wood]

I'm a big fan of Garde's personality, his calming ways and intelligence. I'm confident we'll return to the league a much stronger side, with players that we've probably only managed to sign due to his ties and reputation.

I have a friend who's friends with one of the players, doesn't get transfer info, but just mentions general stuff every now and then

apparently at half time when we were losing at Goodison, Garde just walked into the dressing and said 'boys, boys boys' shook his head and immediately left the dressing room, with Ray doing the half time team talk. Thought it was quite humorous, but gives an insight as to what he's like

[villabear]

I'm a big fan of Garde's personality, his calming ways and intelligence. I'm confident we'll return to the league a much stronger side, with players that we've probably only managed to sign due to his ties and reputation.

I have a friend who's friends with one of the players, doesn't get transfer info, but just mentions general stuff every now and then

apparently at half time when we were losing at Goodison, Garde just walked into the dressing and said 'boys, boys boys' shook his head and immediately left the dressing room, with Ray doing the half time team talk. Thought it was quite humorous, but gives an insight as to what he's like

Are you sure he wasn't thinking of 1980's pneumatic Italian songstress Sabrina?

I am now.

[Chris Jameson]

What happened to that needy bloke with the offside obsession, he was one post from using the 'clique' card it seemed.

[CT]

What happened to that needy bloke with the offside obsession, he was one post from using the 'clique' card it seemed.

Too much back-chat regarding that offside Chris. Kept chipping away at the Referee who, quite rightly in the end, gave him his marching orders.

[Villa in Denmark]

I can see Bosko's point and he may well be right. Thing is if we'd have appointed an Allardyce we may not have had long-term progress but we would have maybe made a better fist of staying up. maybe. Sunderland still look doomed and the type of player Garde may be able to attract could be better than Allardyce. Again, maybe. But I really don't know who could have come in and done a better a job with the type of players that we have. Garde is fighting against a constantly losing team, players with little confidence, and one or two who aren't good enough. its the one about the silk purse and sow's ear. So, i think most are going to allow garde some time. All managers need at least one window to have a look. We still haven't got a style of play that you can hang your hat on, which most teams even at the bottom have, that is the most worrying thing for me.

The last time we had a discernible style was under McLeish. Unfortunately that was eye gougingly awful to watch and shit for results as well.

Everything else has smacked of "just go out and give it a go" with the only noticeable differences being where we parked the back 4 and tactics being a dyslexic's favourite mint.

[Chris Jameson]

What happened to that needy bloke with the offside obsession, he was one post from using the 'clique' card it seemed.

Too much back-chat regarding that offside Chris. Kept chipping away at the Referee who, quite rightly in the end, gave him his marching orders.

I felt like he was looking for that so he wouldn't be available over the Christmas period.

[olaftab]

I wish!
I've been family Santa today...set off at 10 this morning, driving around the West Midlands exchanging cards/gifts and just home.
Not a drop has been drunk. Promise.

Cocoa and bed for me.

Just hope Cocoa's in the mood.
:-)

Haha very good!

[olaftab]

Ooooh a boys club....Is there a joining fee?

No, but if media reports of on going investigations are to be believed, apparently admission is easier if you're a Roman Catholic priest or a 70's entertainer or MP.

I qualify on all 3 counts😟

[hipkiss92]

As one of your minions I will agree completely. I don't spend much time on here any more, but this trotted out line of cliques etc on here annoys me more than some of the twaddle. I think I have had more arguments about football on here with mods or long standing members than I have any new comers. People disagree, form a coherent argument and discuss!

Oh no they don't!

That's not arguing, that's contradiction.

[Karl Bridges]

As one of your minions I will agree completely. I don't spend much time on here any more, but this trotted out line of cliques etc on here annoys me more than some of the twaddle. I think I have had more arguments about football on here with mods or long standing members than I have any new comers. People disagree, form a coherent argument and discuss!

Oh no they don't!

That's not arguing, that's contradiction.

No it isn't.

[E I Adio]

As one of your minions I will agree completely. I don't spend much time on here any more, but this trotted out line of cliques etc on here annoys me more than some of the twaddle. I think I have had more arguments about football on here with mods or long standing members than I have any new comers. People disagree, form a coherent argument and discuss!

Oh no they don't!

That's not arguing, that's contradiction.

No it isn't.

Is this the 5 minute argument or the full half hour?

[PeterWithesShin]

Guys, guys, look at us squabbling, bickering, like children. We never used to be like this.