Remi Garde - Departs Aston Villa

[Toronto Villa]

He was asked whether he was lied to (by the board/owner) and after he said it was something for the end of the season, he kept being pushed on it. He then, along with the Scottish bloke (press officer?) walked out.

[tomd2103]

Walked out of his press conference today apparently (Remi, not me).

How else do you leave a press conference.

Doing that pretend walking down the stairs behind a table?

[Clampy]

He was asked whether he was lied to (by the board/owner) and after he said it was something for the end of the season, he kept being pushed on it. He then, along with the Scottish bloke (press officer?) walked out.

I can't say I blame him but he'll probably get asked again before next weeks game. It's all a bit of a mess isn't it?

[rob_bridge]

Walked out of his press conference today apparently (Remi, not me).

How else do you leave a press conference.

Doing that pretend walking down the stairs behind a table?

Magic Carpet not available

[Chico Hamilton III]

Walked out of his press conference today apparently (Remi, not me).

How else do you leave a press conference.

Doing that pretend walking down the stairs behind a table?

Magic Carpet not available

Moonwalk?

[rob_bridge]

Walked out of his press conference today apparently (Remi, not me).

How else do you leave a press conference.

Doing that pretend walking down the stairs behind a table?

Magic Carpet not available

Moonwalk?

What do they do in Star Trek where they disappear in one place and then appear in another

[tomd2103]

He was asked whether he was lied to (by the board/owner) and after he said it was something for the end of the season, he kept being pushed on it. He then, along with the Scottish bloke (press officer?) walked out.

I can't say I blame him but he'll probably get asked again before next weeks game. It's all a bit of a mess isn't it?

It certainly is and unfortunately Garde is becoming more engulfed by it.  I think it might have already gone too far for him to stay on.

[LeeB]

Players that are clearly not good enough to play at this level will look to make excuses for this, rather than get thrown off the gravy train.
This piece is the first example of this, expect a flood of sympathetic pieces from their friends in the press if and when Remi departs.
A gaggle of fuckwits, the lot them.

[KevinGage]

I am indifferent to Garde staying or going.

There is an argument to keeping him on and giving him the tools to operate in the league below. But we might be past the point of return for that, and I am not sure he has the heart for it anyway.  It looks like the stuffing has well and truly been knocked out of him these past few months.

But whether he stays or goes, the same frauds on the pitch can't be given a chance under yet another manager.

There is one constant in all this and it is their general shitness.

[Toronto Villa]

I am indifferent to Garde staying or going.

There is an argument to keeping him on and giving him the tools to operate in the league below. But we might be past the point of return for that, and I am not sure he has the heart for it anyway.  It looks like the stuffing has well and truly been knocked out of him these past few months.

But whether he stays or goes, the same frauds on the pitch can't be given a chance under yet another manager.

There is one constant in all this and it is their general shitness.

I'm kind of there too Kev. I've caught myself swinging back and forth on going for a total clear out vs just dumping everyone but Fox. Hollis has a tough choice to make. But as for Garde he's said a lot of brilliant things that I want our manager to say and be his philosophy. But then he's done other things, said things, team selections that make me wonder about his state of mind and how his has affected him. He's going to had some scars after all of this. I'm leaning still towards giving him every opportunity to rebuild the club because after all of this when it is a lot calmer then maybe some better decisions can be made. In the thick of battle it's hard to do that.

[Toronto Villa]

He was asked whether he was lied to (by the board/owner) and after he said it was something for the end of the season, he kept being pushed on it. He then, along with the Scottish bloke (press officer?) walked out.

I can't say I blame him but he'll probably get asked again before next weeks game. It's all a bit of a mess isn't it?

It's horrible Clamps. The press aren't going to make it easy and you're right, this question isn't going away.

[PaulWinch again]

I am indifferent to Garde staying or going.

There is an argument to keeping him on and giving him the tools to operate in the league below. But we might be past the point of return for that, and I am not sure he has the heart for it anyway.  It looks like the stuffing has well and truly been knocked out of him these past few months.

But whether he stays or goes, the same frauds on the pitch can't be given a chance under yet another manager.

There is one constant in all this and it is their general shitness.

I'd agree. I quite like Garde and I won't be disappointed if he's in charge next year, but at the same time I won't be surprised if he's not. It is however absolutely essential we get rid of the likes of Gabby, Guzan and Clark who have consistently been part of pathetic Villa teams.

[Chris Smith]

I am indifferent to Garde staying or going.

There is an argument to keeping him on and giving him the tools to operate in the league below. But we might be past the point of return for that, and I am not sure he has the heart for it anyway.  It looks like the stuffing has well and truly been knocked out of him these past few months.

But whether he stays or goes, the same frauds on the pitch can't be given a chance under yet another manager.

There is one constant in all this and it is their general shitness.

Problem is it will be the 'general shitness' picking the next bloke if he goes. There will be all the clamour from the usual suspects to go for a British manager and we end up with glow in the dark Phil Brown.

I think that we have, more by luck than judgement, stumbled across a decent man with Garde and I would like to see him given the opportunity to build a team of his own.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

He was asked whether he was lied to (by the board/owner) and after he said it was something for the end of the season, he kept being pushed on it. He then, along with the Scottish bloke (press officer?) walked out.

They have persisted in asking him questions about the overall management of the club which he has made clear is not his responsibility...and they continue to ask the same questions. His frustration is clear for all to see and I'm surprised his patience has lasted this long.
 

[Chris Jameson]

I'll have you know there is nothing wrong with being an 'intransigent miserable old get'.
I quite enjoy it :-)

And me.  The word curmudgeon was invented for me.

Must have some Yorkshire blood in you Dave.