Manager for next season

[Ian.]

Would be great if the club did have some  imagination. How did Southampton get Pocchetino (who I'd never heard of before he went there) and then they landed Koeman? And Leicester get Ranieri. We're scratching around with the same old list of maybes, although having said that I'd be very happy with  Moyes

Did we not try imagination last time

My thoughts exactly.

[olaftab]

Imagination was served to us twice recently. First with the Chiseler and then with Remi. I would love to see a Pochettinho or Koeman type manager at VP but only when the rest of the Club is sorted. We need a RSM type now to sort out out lazy bar stewards pretending to be professional footballers.

[Bestmate]

Imagination was served to us twice recently. First with the Chiseler and then with Remi. I would love to see a Pochettinho or Koeman type manager at VP but only when the rest of the Club is sorted. We need a RSM type now to sort out out lazy bar stewards pretending to be professional footballers.

Oh dear - I am rather getting the impression that this site is warming to RSM Pearson!! I really don't see what he has done is any better than Lambert prior to him moving to VP. For the players that remain out of this disaster an arm round the shoulder and a rekindling of self confidence may be a more appropriate approach. Not saying Pearson can't do that but there may be better at it out there.

[tomd2103]

Beginning to think that even if the board showed  some imagination which is totally alien to them , then  Moyes is now off our radar - he is obviously waiting  for Celtic  or Everton to bite.

I don't want Pearson Full stop.  He is not and cannot be a Villa Man.

Dcyhe again  would be a pipe dream.  Might try for Smith from Brentford or ask Little to help out.

Not an awful lot of options who I would be happy with.

Just can't see that to be honest.  Scottish football is in a shocking state and Celtic are a poor side.  As for Everton, we've seen some of their fans thoughts on him on here, so I doubt that will be an option. 

Interesting you mention Dean Smith.  From the local area and him and his family are Villa fans.  Did a good job at Walsall and is doing pretty well at Brentford.  Would obviously be a dream job for him, but would it be too big?

[Bestmate]

The latest rumour is that Bernstein wanted to approach Roy Hodgson as his england contract has yet to be renewed.

[ozzjim]

The Hodgson idea is the easiest but of reporting out. As soon as Bernstein arrived I said on here it would not surprise me but there is no way we should be waiting till after the Euros so if there is a shred of truth in it I am glad it's not come to pass. Hopefully we will appoint someone quickly now. The takeover may not affect it as much as you think. A lot of prospective owners would look for a manager that will get promotion straight away. Pearson might well fit that bill in a 2 year deal knowing that you can always pack him off if need be once up. I hope the idea of Moyes waiting is a possibility but I doubt there is much in it

[Bestmate]

The Hodgson idea is the easiest but of reporting out. As soon as Bernstein arrived I said on here it would not surprise me but there is no way we should be waiting till after the Euros so if there is a shred of truth in it I am glad it's not come to pass. Hopefully we will appoint someone quickly now. The takeover may not affect it as much as you think. A lot of prospective owners would look for a manager that will get promotion straight away. Pearson might well fit that bill in a 2 year deal knowing that you can always pack him off if need be once up. I hope the idea of Moyes waiting is a possibility but I doubt there is much in it

I agree totally that waiting for the euro's to finish is far too long. The rebuilding process has to happen as soon as this sorry season is over.  Unfortunately i cannot see Moyes coming to us. He has never been that interested. I'd rather have Warnock than Pearson though!

[olaftab]

Imagination was served to us twice recently. First with the Chiseler and then with Remi. I would love to see a Pochettinho or Koeman type manager at VP but only when the rest of the Club is sorted. We need a RSM type now to sort out out lazy bar stewards pretending to be professional footballers.

Oh dear - I am rather getting the impression that this site is warming to RSM Pearson!! I really don't see what he has done is any better than Lambert prior to him moving to VP. For the players that remain out of this disaster an arm round the shoulder and a rekindling of self confidence may be a more appropriate approach. Not saying Pearson can't do that but there may be better at it out there.

I am not vying for Pearson as I don't like him but unless there is a miracle around the corner we will have the squad of players around next season and the way some of them have behaved we do need to shake things up a bit. So IMO I think we need a strict disciplinarian.

[kippaxvilla2]

According to something I heard earlier Eddie Howe is being lined up for Everton which I think would be a great move for them.  Obviously means Moyes would be out.

[CJ]

Would be great if the club did have some  imagination. How did Southampton get Pocchetino (who I'd never heard of before he went there) and then they landed Koeman? And Leicester get Ranieri. We're scratching around with the same old list of maybes, although having said that I'd be very happy with  Moyes

Did we not try imagination last time

My thoughts exactly.

We tried it once and Remi didn't work out work for any number of reasons. We also tried going British three times on the trot and that didn't work either. Saying we tried imagination once, it didn't work, so we'll not try it again and instead go back to British and stick a pin in a list of the same old managers - none of whom have achieved anything of note. If I had to choose a colour to describe that list in the poll it would be magnolia, bordering on beige. Totally neutral and uninspiring

[SheffieldVillain]

According to something I heard earlier Eddie Howe is being lined up for Everton which I think would be a great move for them.  Obviously means Moyes would be out.

It'd be very interesting to see how he does there if it happens.He's done a tremendous job at Bournemouth then had that short spell away that didn't work out.

[john e]

According to something I heard earlier Eddie Howe is being lined up for Everton which I think would be a great move for them.  Obviously means Moyes would be out.

don't think Moyes will go back to Everyon anyway,
 the fans don't want him for a start couldn't wait to get rid of him the last time

[Rudy Can't Fail]

According to something I heard earlier Eddie Howe is being lined up for Everton which I think would be a great move for them.  Obviously means Moyes would be out.

don't think Moyes will go back to Everyon anyway, the fans don't want him for a start couldn't wait to get rid of him the last time

From what I've read, I think most would have him back tomorrow but only as their defensive coach. Martinez is the opposite; loves to attack but can't organise the defence.

[Steve67]

Maybe Moyes to Bournemouth?  Quite and attractive club these days, with a billionaire chairman.  Howe would be daft to move!

[john e]

Maybe Moyes to Bournemouth?  Quite and attractive club these days, with a billionaire chairman.  Howe would be daft to move!

what you think a manager would be daft For wanting to move from Bournemouth to Everton