Manager for next season

[Clampy]

I don't see what's left-field about Di Matteo other than the possibility that he might consider a Championship job beneath him at this stage of his career. Of all the non-English managers you could find, you'd be hard pressed to find one who's more English.

Maybe it's considered left-field because no-one had even thought of him until he's odds tumbled last week. I'd prefer either Pearson or Moyes but it may also end up being an inspired choice.

[Villa Lew]

I haven't read every comment on this thread, but I would very much doubt if the name Roberto Di Matteo has been mentioned. Must admit he hasn't inspired me, when he has been interviewed in the past. Question has to be asked, why has he not had a managerial job for the last 12 months. Was that his choice or has nobody approached him.

Hope I'm wrong, but I think probably, Tony Xia has just seen Champions league winner on his CV and decided he must be the man. Certainly not my first choice, but trying to look on the bright side, not the worst choice.

[ozzjim]

I think De Matteo could get us up and wouldn't be devastated by the appointment like I would be with Pulis

But ultimately I don't think it's the right choice,
be prepared for more Eric Black line ups because this guy does not entertain,
 he won the champs league by attrition, his team was dismal and this was when he had great players not the numpties we have

I know people will say they don't care about style just results and that's fair enough,
but I still yearn to go and watch a football match where we can win and also play some decent football, I don't think it's asking to much

never the less if it's him I will be ok with it I just don't like negative football, it's my default position

Although hours Albion side in that division scored 2 a game and were very entertaining.

[Stirchley Villain]

I can't imagine anyone at Leicester was ecstatic about the appointment of Claudio Ranieri either.

[john e]

I think De Matteo could get us up and wouldn't be devastated by the appointment like I would be with Pulis

But ultimately I don't think it's the right choice,
be prepared for more Eric Black line ups because this guy does not entertain,
 he won the champs league by attrition, his team was dismal and this was when he had great players not the numpties we have

I know people will say they don't care about style just results and that's fair enough,
but I still yearn to go and watch a football match where we can win and also play some decent football, I don't think it's asking to much

never the less if it's him I will be ok with it I just don't like negative football, it's my default position

Although hours Albion side in that division scored 2 a game and were very entertaining.

They loved him did they

[DaveD]

I'm not sure how much RDM had to do with that Champions League win.  Not only was it not his team, but it's generally accepted that Andreas Villas Boas was ousted by player power, and that the likes of Lampard and Terry and other senior players had a very loud voice in how that team was picked and set up for the rest of that season.

He's not a terrible selection, but it's not exactly an inspiring appointment either. You would have thought that with a brand new owner/investor, we might be able to attract a bigger fish than our amended league status would normally attract.

[Ads]

I'm scratching my head to remember, but what's his side's playing style like?

[ClaretAndBlueBlood]

Not sure what to make of RdM, but I'd like to think we would at least have looked at de Boer.

de Boer :-)

we are in the championship, reality bites

[SamTheMouse]

Nobody's going to be wetting their pants with excitement, but Di Matteo at least has the distinction of having already done the job we will need him to do next season, namely getting a Championship side promoted.

[LukeJames]

I'm not sure how much RDM had to do with that Champions League win.  Not only was it not his team, but it's generally accepted that Andreas Villas Boas was ousted by player power, and that the likes of Lampard and Terry and other senior players had a very loud voice in how that team was picked and set up for the rest of that season.

He's not a terrible selection, but it's not exactly an inspiring appointment either. You would have thought that with a brand new owner/investor, we might be able to attract a bigger fish than our amended league status would normally attract.

Lampard with Terry as assistant for our promotion push then.

[fbriai]

It's good news for me, as it means they will be more likely to show Villa games live over here next season.

[Mellin]

As much as I like Di Matteo, do I think he has enough about him to go and sort out that dressing room? No, probably not.

[not3bad]

I'm scratching my head to remember, but what's his side's playing style like?

A bit neither here nor there from what I remember. Like a more successful version of Remi Garde.

[Reuben]

Former Fulham and QPR star appointed Villa manager
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/former-qpr-fulham-star-appointed-11344423

[aev]

Former Fulham and QPR star appointed Villa manager
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/former-qpr-fulham-star-appointed-11344423

You rascal.