Manager for next season

[Gregorys Boy]

Unless the rumours of Pearson being lined up for the end of the season are true, then I think we could be a long way off apointing a new manager.  Which just means trouble.

[avfcpg]

Just can't see us appointing a manager until this takeover is done and dusted...which frustrating as it is, I can't argue with. The fact that we haven't yet apppointed one would seem to indicate that new owners are very much on the cards...

[Gregorys Boy]

Just can't see us appointing a manager until this takeover is done and dusted...which frustrating as it is, I can't argue with. The fact that we haven't yet apppointed one would seem to indicate that new owners are very much on the cards...

Which is something at least, but it would drag our building for the Championship.  Don't forget also that MON was appointed on the knowledge that Doug was leaving.  That right there proves that it is possible to appoint a manager while a take over is in the process.

[SashasGrandad]

Just can't see us appointing a manager until this takeover is done and dusted...which frustrating as it is, I can't argue with. The fact that we haven't yet apppointed one would seem to indicate that new owners are very much on the cards...

I spoke to an Aston Villa employee yesterday (about a possible joint venture) - it was apparent she is one of the 500 waiting for her P45 - but the impression I got was that it is possible some sackings might not happen depending on the takeover.

The problem is the same with all business done during the Lerner tenure is it always takes weeks more than other clubs and you never know what is going on and why there are so many hold ups. Personally I think he just keeps changing his mind and moving the goalposts.

[conman]

Sometimes I think "I'd love a dog, we should get a dog"

Then shortly after, I'll see dog owners walking their dogs, swinging a bag of steaming dog shit as they go, and I think again.

That sounds like a Morrissey lyric from the Smiths era !

And heaven knows i'm misrable now

[saunders_heroes]

Telegraph reckon we're delaying announcing Pearson as our new manager till the club is taken over.

[adrenachrome]

Torygraph

Aston Villa delay Nigel Pearson announcement until takeover bid completed

John Percy

30 April 2016 • 10:30pm

Aston Villa want Nigel Pearson as their new manager but are delaying an announcement to focus on a proposed takeover.

Pearson has emerged as the No. 1 choice for Villa and talks are at an advanced stage with chairman Steve Hollis, who met the former Leicester manager last week.

Villa believe Pearson is the man to rebuild the club as they prepare for the Championship, with Hollis leading the search for their third permanent manager in 12 months.

But Villa are also in negotiations over a sale and Pearson is effectively in limbo while three parties bid to buy the club from Randy Lerner.

Hollis is considering bids from the UK, America and China and told supporters at a recent forum that talks are at a delicate stage.

He also revealed that a new manager would not be installed until a takeover was sorted, though it is believed a cut-off point has been agreed for later this month if no sale is agreed.

Pearson would need his appointment rubber-stamped by any new owners, yet it appears increasingly likely that will be make his return to management at Villa Park

The 52-year-old has been out of work since his surprise departure from Leicester in June.

[Lastfootstamper]

A cut-off point of this [next] month? Can anyone explain the rationale of that?

[dave.woodhall]

Doe John Percy ever get anything right?

[Villa in Denmark]

Doe John Percy ever get anything right?

Depends if he can piss and get it in the toilet.

Other than that his date of birth?

[OCD]

A cut-off point of this [next] month? Can anyone explain the rationale of that?

Just the fact that if the takeover process goes on for too long, we can't afford to not install a manager and give them enough time to sort the squad out. Hopefully it can motivate potential buyers to get the deal done sooner too.

[Lastfootstamper]

So they've told Pearson that he's the man they want. But also told him that he might not be the man that the new owner might want. So we've got your number, don't turn your phone off, and if people who'll invest money can't make up their minds by the end of May we're gonna tell them all to do one, and we'll be in touch to let you know that the thankless task is all yours.
Bet the bloke can't wait.

[Toronto Villa]

So they've told Pearson that he's the man they want. But also told him that he might not be the man that the new owner might want. So we've got your number, don't turn your phone off, and if people who'll invest money can't make up their minds by the end of May we're gonna tell them all to do one, and we'll be in touch to let you know that the thankless task is all yours.
Bet the bloke can't wait.

or maybe the story is completely made up

[adrenachrome]

Matt Kendrick in the Birmingham Mail:

According to our sister title, the Sunday People, Pearson was spotted with Hollis in a Warwickshire pub.

[aj2k77]

Will we be having any more board members with a grasp of football and be replacing any of the numerous failed appointments behind the scenes or piss take scouts any time soon? No rush Villa, just do it in your own time, we've only been shit for 5 years, what would another year matter?