Manager for next season

[Dante Lavelli]

Yeah, I don't recall the transfer comments, my memory thought it was because he was already employed.
My rose tinted glasses recall that there was a tone of frustration in the comments because he was sacked shortly afterwards so his loyalty to RS was misplaced.

In reality I think it was probably all journalistic 2+2=5 and no such actual/official quotes exist.

[Big Dick Edwards]

My apologies if this has been spoted before but! Anyone for Yorkie?!

http://www.teamtalk.com/news/yorke-to-apply-for-aston-villa-job-reveals-ferguson-backing

Yorke to apply for Aston Villa job; reveals Ferguson backing

Dwight Yorke has revealed he has applied for the vacant managerial position at Aston Villa – and says he has the backing of Sir Alex Ferguson.

Villa are searching for their next manager after sacking Frenchman Remi Garde last week, with Eric Black currently acting as interim boss until the end of the season.

Former Leicester manager Nigel Pearson the current favourite to take over at Villa Park as the club look to appoint a candidate with Championship experience, given the Villans are 15 points from safety with six matches remaining.

“They have tried experience, they have tried unknown managers, and they haven’t got it right,” Yorke told talkSPORT.

“I have the feeling they may go for experience. I do believe experience counts for a lot of things but sometimes you need someone with the know-how of a football club and someone who can bring a spark back to the club.

“And what people fail to realise is that I have won the Championship. The only time I have played outside the Premier League I won it with Sunderland so I have got a great understanding of what the Championship is as a player.

“So, not only am I familiar with the players, and the whole culture and history of Aston Villa Football Club, but I am familiar with the Championship.

Yorke missed out on the job to Garde following the sacking of Tim Sherwood in October, when the 44-year-old also talked up his credentials.

“I will apply [for the job] and I am doing that as we speak. I hope they will at least give me an interview,” he added.

“I have gained a wealth of experience; I have played under great managers and I spoke to Sir Alex Ferguson about this job and he is endorsing me.  He believes I can do it

“I believe I can do it and it is about giving me the opportunity of at least having an interview.”

Dear Dwight,

Thank you for your application. You were a fantastic player for us but when we needed you most you showed your true love for our club when you disrespected John Gregory, your team mates, the club and the fans by forcing a transfer to another club by deliberately not trying on the pitch.

I'm sure you'll understand we could never trust or appoint someone with that attitude as the manager of our famous old club.

[brian green]

Well said BDE.  In a nutshell.

[Clampy]

It's a bit of a worry that Moyes is being built up into the only option for us.

I thought this on the way home from work. Fans and a lot of people on this board seem to be expecting that it will be him rather than hoping. The board will predictably get a lot of stick if it's not Moyes.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Any recommendation from Ferguson should automatically be avoided.

[class-of-82]

In 1974 it was built up that Brian cough was the only option for us

[Rudy Can't Fail]

It's a bit of a worry that Moyes is being built up into the only option for us.

I thought this on the way home from work. Fans and a lot of people on this board seem to be expecting that it will be him rather than hoping. The board will predictably get a lot of stick if it's not Moyes.

There are rumours in Glasgow that he's at least got an offer on the table but nothing will be announced until Celtic have won the league.

[PeterWithesShin]

Some will blame the club if it isn't Moyes, even if it turns out they approached him and he turned us down. For me though, it will depend on who it is, if it's Pearson i'll be pissed off, if it was was someone like Curbishley i'd be gutted, but it may be a Garde type. And by that I mean someone none of us thought of but once we think about it a lot like the idea.

[mr underhill]

but don't forget he must be english

[Villafirst]

Perhaps Dwight can come out of retirement and be Player/ Manager? He'd be better than any of the other forwards!

[Ian.]

Well I want Moyes if I'm really honest. That report (I know it was the Mirror) got me excited, even though Remi was still our manager at the time. No other manager has had that effect on me of all the names mentioned.

I don't know what it is but Moyes and Villa seem to be a good fit in both their current paths Of destiny.

If it's Pearson I'll be very worried. Saying that my last few hunches have been completely wrong.

[JUAN PABLO]

Any recommendation from Ferguson should automatically be avoided.

yep like Moyes

[Stirchley Villain]

My apologies if this has been spoted before but! Anyone for Yorkie?!

http://www.teamtalk.com/news/yorke-to-apply-for-aston-villa-job-reveals-ferguson-backing

Yorke to apply for Aston Villa job; reveals Ferguson backing

Dwight Yorke has revealed he has applied for the vacant managerial position at Aston Villa – and says he has the backing of Sir Alex Ferguson.

Villa are searching for their next manager after sacking Frenchman Remi Garde last week, with Eric Black currently acting as interim boss until the end of the season.

Former Leicester manager Nigel Pearson the current favourite to take over at Villa Park as the club look to appoint a candidate with Championship experience, given the Villans are 15 points from safety with six matches remaining.

“They have tried experience, they have tried unknown managers, and they haven’t got it right,” Yorke told talkSPORT.

“I have the feeling they may go for experience. I do believe experience counts for a lot of things but sometimes you need someone with the know-how of a football club and someone who can bring a spark back to the club.

“And what people fail to realise is that I have won the Championship. The only time I have played outside the Premier League I won it with Sunderland so I have got a great understanding of what the Championship is as a player.

“So, not only am I familiar with the players, and the whole culture and history of Aston Villa Football Club, but I am familiar with the Championship.

Yorke missed out on the job to Garde following the sacking of Tim Sherwood in October, when the 44-year-old also talked up his credentials.

“I will apply [for the job] and I am doing that as we speak. I hope they will at least give me an interview,” he added.

“I have gained a wealth of experience; I have played under great managers and I spoke to Sir Alex Ferguson about this job and he is endorsing me.  He believes I can do it

“I believe I can do it and it is about giving me the opportunity of at least having an interview.”

Dear Dwight,

Thank you for your application. You were a fantastic player for us but when we needed you most you showed your true love for our club when you disrespected John Gregory, your team mates, the club and the fans by forcing a transfer to another club by deliberately not trying on the pitch.

I'm sure you'll understand we could never trust or appoint someone with that attitude as the manager of our famous old club.

Yes very well put... although a simple "fuck off" would suffice.

[curlytailavfc]

It will be David Cameron as villa manager as soon as he gets the sack fro tax fiddling vian his dads advice

[Marlon From Bearwood]

Remember when Yorke joined Small Heath and then publicly stated that he'd always thought they were the biggest club in Brum, in a pathetic attempt to win over their fans?