Remi Garde - Departs Aston Villa

[adrenachrome]

I think he knows what he is doing but he is playing a dangerous game.

He is determined to show the people who make decisions about transfers that certain players are not fit for purpose in order to make things clearer when decision time comes around. He knows all to well that they will fudge and prevaricate after the results of last summer's farrago and try to argue that many of  theses miscreants might to a job in the lower division.

Unfortunately, much of his perceived backing from the supporter base is more anti-board than pro-Remi if my discussions with fans outside of H&V are any indication and you would not have be Machiavelli to use this to shove him into touch.

[ozzjim]

Beginning to become concerned about Garde.  I have been a supporter, but I don't know whether he has now just given up and is just waiting to leave in the summer.  If I was Hollis, I would be looking for answers from him now.  If his intention is to leave then I would move him on now rather than go through another ten versions of tonight's debacle and either bring in someone new or appoint a caretaker.  Either that or give Garde the assurances he wants and start making decisions about next season.

Ditto

His selections are becoming more and more TS weird and if he is calling out players for being non committed losers then he has to carry that through and play some of the kids and change the team.

Doing the same thing, with the same result, is idiotic.

Bacuna. Not starting Gesteded with Ayew tonight. Recalling Guzan. Lescott and Richards in the back 4 despite clearly not right together. Bacuna. Recalling Gabby rather than stick one of the kids in and giving them a go. Not starting Sinclair after 2 lively displays. Bacuna. Not at least trying to play a different style and go all out attack as the defence is a pile of shit. Bacuna.

I accept the squad is rubbish and his hands are somewhat tied, and it needs a huge overhaul, but he just looks like he is turning the handle each week till he walks in May.

[django]

He's lucky we've had so many shit managers directly before him and the supporters have manager hatred fatigue. I don't think he's earnt his easy ride. If the squad of players are unmotivated and unorganised after six months in his charge then that is his failing.

[Pat McMahon]

He's lucky we've had so many shit managers directly before him and the supporters have manager hatred fatigue. I don't think he's earnt his easy ride. If the squad of players are unmotivated and unorganised after six months in his charge then that is his failing.

This is what is annoying me. As a minimum we should be organised, resolute and hard to break down, fighting for everything. Instead we are meek and passive, with nary an ounce of passion. That is unforgivable.

[OzVilla]

Garde's fortunate that in the pecking order of complete mismanagement and apathy we've endured these last 5 years his name is no where near the top.  Lerner, Fox, Faulkner and succession of dreadful managers and players like Gabby, Richards are way above Garde in this shame list.

I'm now pretty sure he's just hanging on for a pay out though I don't really blame him.  He was totally hung out to dry by the board so he's probably thinking fuck em - I know I would be, bunch of incompetent fools that they are.

[Toronto Villa]

The other day I said I was impressed with what I read in the Guardian article. Tonight I'm confused as to where I stand. Has he just given up? Is he so fucked off that he is picking any old team? As much as the players need hammering to hear it from the manager that the squad lacks quality has to get old. Maybe they've just stopped listening to him on top of not giving a fuck which is a nasty, undesirable combination. As much as I wanted him to stay the other day I'm now beginning to think we need to think we might need a fresh start. Either way Fox has to go, and if Garde does stay or is allowed to stay he needs 100% support from Hollis. Something after all that has been said publicly I don't think he'll get. It's all becoming a bit like the end of Sherwood's time at the club. Again.

[Ron Manager]

Remi , I am afraid , has the appearance of a man who has given up.Who can blame him if he is hanging on for a payout..TheJan transfer window finished any hope he had of doing anything at the club and whoever replaces him will be up against it from day one.It would appear that there is no hope.None at all.

[pbavfckuwait]

Have had concerns since day 1, right man wrong time concerns, but what I do not accept is this, he is sending a message to those who did not back him, this is a football club loved by thousands that he is using to score points or keep his reputation intact, that to me lines him up with the malcontents he is slagging off.

[LukeJames]

I dont buy that hes hanging on for a payout, he could have walked the day after the transfer window closed and done the club for constructive dismissal.

[cdward]

Garde is now at the same place Sherwood was, shuffling the pack in the vain hope something will work.

[Clampy]

When you've let in 8 goals in 2 games, he was always going to make changes. Other than throw a load of kids in, I can't see what else he can do.

[PeterWithe]

Have had concerns since day 1, right man wrong time concerns, but what I do not accept is this, he is sending a message to those who did not back him, this is a football club loved by thousands that he is using to score points or keep his reputation intact, that to me lines him up with the malcontents he is slagging off.

Possibly right although us getting dry humped every week until May isn't going to do much for his reputation.

[kippaxvilla2]

As someone alluded to earlier the very least I would have expected after 18 or so games in charge was for us to be difficult to break down - turgid but effective just to give us an outside chance of winning a game or two by the odd goal. 

I know people say this is the worst squad bla bla but anyone really worth his salt and who has the respect of the players can at least deliver this.  Sunderland have kind of managed it.

[LeeB]

As someone alluded to earlier the very least I would have expected after 18 or so games in charge was for us to be difficult to break down - turgid but effective just to give us an outside chance of winning a game or two by the odd goal. 

I know people say this is the worst squad bla bla but anyone really worth his salt and who has the respect of the players can at least deliver this.  Sunderland have kind of managed it.

Sunderland also kind of managed to sign a few better players in January.

[itbrvilla]

Is KMacunt still at the club? If so why?