Manager for next season

[PeterWithesShin]

We can probably count Brenda out, looks a decent chance he'll be back at Swansea.

[Tokyo Sexwhale]

That Murphy / Lerner moan came years ago,
 I can't believe people actually believe it still bothers him, do people really think he wakes up every morning and tries to write bad things about villa because a Randy wouldn't speak to him

also there is plenty on here over the years that have wanted Randy to say a bit more

But hey feel free to carry on peddling the myths and shit if it makes you feel any better

It's not a "myth and shit" - Murphy's made it clear many times whilst talking about us on FiveLive.  He's toned it down recently, probably because he realised he was sounding like a broken record or realised it wasn't going to happen.

Of course Lerner should have talked to the fans either more - directly or via the media - the point was that Murphy thought he had an entitlement to be the one to talk to him.

Murphy is one of the better correspondents on FiveLive, but there is definitely an edge there where it comes to Villa - and occasionally - as with the reality check/massive club comment it comes out.

As for it making me feel any better - I can assure you it has little effect on my physical or mental well-being.

[Tokyo Sexwhale]

That Murphy / Lerner moan came years ago,
 I can't believe people actually believe it still bothers him, do people really think he wakes up every morning and tries to write bad things about villa because a Randy wouldn't speak to him

also there is plenty on here over the years that have wanted Randy to say a bit more

But hey feel free to carry on peddling the myths and shit if it makes you feel any better

It's not a "myth and shit" - Murphy's made it clear many times whilst talking about us on FiveLive.  He's toned it down recently, probably because he realised he was sounding like a broken record or realised it wasn't going to happen due to Lerner being a Shunnamite.

Of course Lerner should have talked to the fans either more - directly or via the media - the point was that Murphy thought he had an entitlement to be the one to talk to him.

Murphy is one of the better correspondents on FiveLive, but there is definitely an edge there where it comes to Villa - and occasionally - as with the reality check/massive club comment it comes out.

As for it making me feel any better - I can assure you it has little effect on my physical or mental well-being.

[Tokyo Sexwhale]

dp

[clash city rocker]

I've never had a problem with Pat Murphy. Let's face facts...we are not a big club anymore. Next season we will be playing in the championship against the likes of Burton. We have been overtaken by many clubs. In terms of money the likes of Southampton and west ham will be miles ahead of us not to mention the likes if stoke and Leicester.  We have fucked up big time and now we are just another leeds or Sheffield Wednesday.

[ciggiesnbeer]

Pat Murphy is a grade A Villa hating twat.

Thank fuck we wont get any attention from him in the Championship and might get assigned a competent reporter from the BBC.

[Monty]

Let's not get all offended and upset. He doesn't think Villa are a big club? Then let's just pack out Villa Park next year in Division Two and prove him wrong.

Not that I'd be all that tempted to turn up and watch Nigel Pearson's team. He might do well for all I know, you can't predict these things, but my first feeling is a slight but unmistakeable nausea at the prospect of someone like that being associated with our club. It's like how I felt about Keane.

[Steve67]

Good summary of Moyes back a page or so. This is a difficult job and is a big club despite what Prat Murphy says about us. Has he forgotten our wonderful Intertoto Cup win? The bastard!!  Steve Bruce is similar to Moyes in some ways. Tough choice!

[Taylor]

I'm in my mid forties, I've seen quite a few Villa managers come and go. Generally speaking I have felt positive about all of the appointments. With one notable exception, bleedin' David (ma babies) o leary. I even felt enough goodwill towards TSM1 as he spoke well about the club and I thought he deserved a chance.

But bloody Nigel Pearson. Absolutely not a Villa manager, small time and an embarrasment. Everyone says he's got Championship experience. so have all the other managers in that league but only three teams get promoted. Experience is just an excuse for crap pundits to spout utter rubbish. What we need is a good manager.

It has to be Moyes. (If he wants it).

[john e]

That Murphy / Lerner moan came years ago,
 I can't believe people actually believe it still bothers him, do people really think he wakes up every morning and tries to write bad things about villa because a Randy wouldn't speak to him

also there is plenty on here over the years that have wanted Randy to say a bit more

But hey feel free to carry on peddling the myths and shit if it makes you feel any better

It's not a "myth and shit" - Murphy's made it clear many times whilst talking about us on FiveLive.  He's toned it down recently, probably because he realised he was sounding like a broken record or realised it wasn't going to happen due to Lerner being a Shunnamite.

Of course Lerner should have talked to the fans either more - directly or via the media - the point was that Murphy thought he had an entitlement to be the one to talk to him.

Murphy is one of the better correspondents on FiveLive, but there is definitely an edge there where it comes to Villa - and occasionally - as with the reality check/massive club comment it comes out.

As for it making me feel any better - I can assure you it has little effect on my physical or mental well-being.

It's a myth he's still got  a bee in his Bonnet about it like you think and he still harbours some sort of bitterness over it that makes him say nasty things about villa
That's a myth, I bet he don't give a shit about it if truth be told

[cheltenhamlion]

He mentions it enough.

[adrenachrome]

We can probably count Brenda out, looks a decent chance he'll be back at Swansea.

All aboard
Brenda's iron sledge
Please don't call me Reg
It's not my name

[boozey182]

I'm in my mid forties, I've seen quite a few Villa managers come and go. Generally speaking I have felt positive about all of the appointments. With one notable exception, bleedin' David (ma babies) o leary. I even felt enough goodwill towards TSM1 as he spoke well about the club and I thought he deserved a chance.

But bloody Nigel Pearson. Absolutely not a Villa manager, small time and an embarrasment. Everyone says he's got Championship experience. so have all the other managers in that league but only three teams get promoted. Experience is just an excuse for crap pundits to spout utter rubbish. What we need is a good manager.

It has to be Moyes. (If he wants it).

This sums up my feelings pretty much exactly (apart from being in my mid forties!).

If it is a choice between the two, I can't see how they could possibly opt for Pearson. It would be ludicrous. Apart from everything else, his record and reputation is not a patch on that of Moyes. Then you have his personality. *shudders*

I'm disappointed we're even considering him to be honest.

[VinnieChase84]

I do think Neville is a shoe in for us!
Phil as Moyes coaching staff 😚

[Nelson Lodge]

Bernstein has said this week that there is no time to waste (presumably in all areas of the clubs) to put things right, which would indicate that the Board will be looking to get the new team Manager in before the season ends.

Apart from a new Manager there is the Head of Football Operstions to be appointed who is to be part of the football board. It is to be hoped Bernstein & Co will do due diligence to check that the 2 will get on as they will both be working at BMH. As I understand it the Manager reports direct to Bernstein and the HOF to the football board of which he will be a member.

Then in relation to the Main Board is the intention still to recruit a replacement CFO for Robin Russell and a CEO for Fox, assuming Hollis will not be continuing in that role in the medium/long term.

So that is 4 big appointments which will determine the fortunes of the club in the immediate future. Interesting times.