Remi Garde - Departs Aston Villa

[SoccerHQ]

I've warmed to him in the last few weeks.

Yesterday just showed how far we're behind the top prem teams now and even their second string teams now are comfortably better. Our chance to win the FA cup was last year.

At least in the league we've got fighting spirit, defensive organization and a bit of composure.

That said for this board to not even back him in this window is a total disgrace. Yes I know we're nearly down but think about it all the managers we've got in have been backed to some degree, McLeish got about 20m his first summer, Sherwood got all we made from sales last summer, with Lambert it's a bit more debatable but he still spent 6m or so on Kozak when there was no need.

That's what you do when you appoint a new manager, you give him the opportunity to freshen things up and get in some of his players. To expect Remi to keep us up with this squad is quite frankly bonkers.

And even if they too think we're down surely you still allow him the chance to get in some players who he believes will be good enough for the championship.

After this window he gets a free pass from me until the summer.

[David_Nab]

His comments yesterday suggest he will be gone in may.  If I were him I would walk tomorrow night.

So would I

[pauliewalnuts]

His comments yesterday suggest he will be gone in may.

I have to say, going on the quotes I just read, you're absolutely right.

It's hard to imagine what else could create a bigger shambles than we already look if we go down, but losing the manager would be one thing.

I know exactly what'll happen then. We'll appoint some British relic into the job.

[Chris Smith]

His comments yesterday suggest he will be gone in may.

I have to say, going on the quotes I just read, you're absolutely right.

It's hard to imagine what else could create a bigger shambles than we already look if we go down, but losing the manager would be one thing.

I know exactly what'll happen then. We'll appoint some British relic into the job.

What specifically? I saw this  'know it was not a comfortable position when I came in and I have no regrets.' Which is consistent with what he has been saying all along.

[pbavfckuwait]

Why give this manager the money now, come May we are down and the falsehoods sold to the manager have been found out, off he goes and no one will blame him and it is left to our panel of football masters on the board to appoint the next poor soul who buys their bull shit.
As stated earlier the cycle just keeps repeating itself.

[pauliewalnuts]

His comments yesterday suggest he will be gone in may.

I have to say, going on the quotes I just read, you're absolutely right.

It's hard to imagine what else could create a bigger shambles than we already look if we go down, but losing the manager would be one thing.

I know exactly what'll happen then. We'll appoint some British relic into the job.

What specifically? I saw this  'know it was not a comfortable position when I came in and I have no regrets.' Which is consistent with what he has been saying all along.

Last paragraph.

[SoccerHQ]

If remi walks now the abuse really would starting getting horrific at the home games imo. How can you appoint what looks a sensible, intelligent forward thinking manager and not give him a penny to spend in his first transfer window??! With arguably the worst squad we've had in 30 years.

That and the press really would go to town on how badly Lerner is running us now rather than the occasional article that appears here and there.

The pressure for him to sell us would be ramped up especially if Fox and Hollis have to start sitting through the increase in abuse that will start coming their way in the remaining 7 home games.

[OzVilla]

"I will stay till the end of the season"  God I hope that's some lost in translation pigeon English type quote and not meant literally.

If Garde walks we are screwed, totally screwed.

[saunders_heroes]

"I will stay till the end of the season"  God I hope that's some lost in translation pigeon English type quote and not meant literally.

If Garde walks we are screwed, totally screwed.

Even if he did walk could it possibly get any worse considering we're already bottom of the table?

[OzVilla]

"I will stay till the end of the season"  God I hope that's some lost in translation pigeon English type quote and not meant literally.

If Garde walks we are screwed, totally screwed.

Even if he did walk could it possibly get any worse considering we're already bottom of the table?

Maybe not this season but certainly for next, yes.  It'd be a disaster. I actually think he's the man we've needed for a long time, we just handed him the keys after the car had gone over the cliff.

[saunders_heroes]

"I will stay till the end of the season"  God I hope that's some lost in translation pigeon English type quote and not meant literally.

If Garde walks we are screwed, totally screwed.

Even if he did walk could it possibly get any worse considering we're already bottom of the table?

Maybe not this season but certainly for next, yes.  It'd be a disaster. I actually think he's the man we've needed for a long time, we just handed him the keys after the car had gone over the cliff.

We're already in the midst of a disaster and I'm afraid nothing will change till Lerner sells up no matter who is the manager.

[Ron Manager]

"I will stay till the end of the season"  God I hope that's some lost in translation pigeon English type quote and not meant literally.

If Garde walks we are screwed, totally screwed.

Even if he did walk could it possibly get any worse considering we're already bottom of the table?

Maybe not this season but certainly for next, yes.  It'd be a disaster. I actually think he's the man we've needed for a long time, we just handed him the keys after the car had gone over the cliff.

We're already in the midst of a disaster and I'm afraid nothing will change till Lerner sells up no matter who is the manager.

But nobody wants to buy us or WBA or Birmingham or the Wolves I am afraid we are stuck with Randy and he is stuck with us trying to cost cut to the bone.

I think Remi will take a long look at himself and say "Do I really need this?"and the answer will be no.

[OzVilla]

I blame McLeish, Lambert and Sherwood just as much as Lerner and Fox for the shambles of this season. Throw a few experienced players in there too.

Better management and player purchases could easily have achieved mid table comfort without spending a penny more on transfers and wages. We've just assembled a shit squad and spent a decent amount doing it.

It really isn't all Lerners fault. There's plenty going around responsibe for this long in the making stuff up not just him.

[andyh]

I like Remi. I like the way he conducts himself, I like the way he speaks, and what he says.
But, although we a little more organised than under Sherwood, he really hasn't had a impact on the playing side.
Yes, we all know the team and squad are poor, but I really think he should have got more points than he has.

Especially when you factor in the opposition that we have played since he arrived.

Not having a decent striker a club is not his fault. But he Knows we haven't got one, he see's that, but he has done nothing to compensate for it.
Playing the game at walking pace, tippy tappy football the breaks down to nothing time and time and time again, 20 yards from goal, yet we persist with the same approach every single game.

Yes I like Remi. Yes, I feel sorry for him, he has been dealt a bum hand.
But, he hasn't done a fat lot to suggest he is the man to take us forward.

[oldtimernow]

Pigs ears and silk purses come to mind