Manager for next season

[The Laughing Policeman]

Don't you know that there are some of us on here with dicky tickers? We don’t need shocks like that.

[Chris Jameson]

WE'VE BEEN DUPED, HE'S FOREIGN!

I checked.

[wozwebs]

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11677/10287710/roberto-di-matteo-heads-the-shortlist-for-aston-villa-job-but-is-not-the-only-candidate?

Says Dyche and Rodgers also on the list

[CJ]

Rodgers looks pretty nailed on to be at Celtic

[frank]

I think De Matteo could get us up

Perhaps, as one of the world's richest clubs, we're entering an era where we appoint a manager for a specific purpose and then dispense with him, like Citeh

[mr underhill]

ok so let's start with the Chosen One, then sack him off once we're back where we belong and bring in Pep.

[postal]

Not sure about De Matteo. Wouldn't be the worst, but I think he was lucky to be in the right place at the right time when he "won" the Champions League.

I know he got WestBrom up, but I don't see any "steel" in him, unlike Moyes or Pearson, that could kick the layabouts into shape.

Still, nothing anounced yet.

[Dave Cooper please]

Yes, but if Dr. X is genuine and we get the promised new investment the wastrels and layabouts will be gone or sidelined forever, RDM will have his own players and won't need to be kicking arse and getting all manly.

[LeeB]

Yes, but if Dr. X is genuine and we get the promised new investment the wastrels and layabouts will be gone or sidelined forever, RDM will have his own players and won't need to be kicking arse and getting all manly.

To be honest, I'd be quite disappointed if having reached these depths there wasn't some significant, manly arse kicking going on at Villa Park.

They should sell tickets, there would lock outs.

[avfcpg]

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.

I don't think he will need to...most of the culprits will be off I suspect.

[john e]

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.

I don't think he will need to...most of the culprits will be off I suspect.

I bet most will still be here

[john e]

Warnock was on SSN earlier he said

he left Rotherham by mutual consent
he wants to manage again
he wants to manage in the championship as that's what he's is good at
he has already spoken to clubs but has no firm offers yet

[ciggiesnbeer]

I am changing my tune I reckon its gonna be Rodgers. Xia's comments about confirming RDM discussions but also there are other exciting candidates leads me to think that. With all due respect to Celtic & Rangers no Scottish club is going to be offering transfer budgets like Tony X's promised warchest.

Also although he is a bit of a prat off the field Rodgers easily has his teams play better looking football than Moyes, RDM , Perason et al. And I want to see attractive football from Villa.

[The_ads]

I'm going to put it out there - Di Matteo is shit

He is basically an Italian Tim Sherwood

[Ian.]

I'm going to put it out there - Di Matteo is shit

He is basically an Italian Tim Sherwood

Although his managerial CV proves otherwise.