Manager for next season

[PaulWinch again]

I for one firmly believe that Pearson and Derby will finish higher than RDM and Villa .........

If he was such a success at the Baggies why was he sacked?

Things look bleaker by the day

Has Pearson never been sacked then?

Yes Pearson who managed to scrape survival with predominately the same squad who just won the league.

[passport1]

I am glad Pearson is in the same division. Direct comparisons can and will be made. I hope it doesn't result in us all concluding what a fuck up of a managerial appointment our club has managed once again.

[john e]

I am glad Pearson is in the same division. Direct comparisons can and will be made. I hope it doesn't result in us all concluding what a fuck up of a managerial appointment our club has managed once again.

if Pearson finishes above Villa the Pearson haters will just say its because he didn't have the shit to sort out first
i'm past caring now, I don't think RDM is strong enough to sort the mess out but I will back him and hope he does good
he's definitely a better option than some mentioned but I'm not over keen as I don't think he will be driven or hard working enough

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Pearson would have been an excellent choice as manager.This bloke XiA will find out how little he knows about football as the season progresses.

Totally depressed.

That's the spirit. What exactly about his career makes Pearson a better candidate than Di Matteo? It's not his achievements, it's not his character. So I'm at a bit of a loss as to what is so great about Pearson.

Well Paul he commands loyalty amongst his players He believes in a disiplined performance on the field and turns up for training on time...every day! What's so good about Di Matteo?

Promoted with MK Dons, promoted with West Brom, who had finished bottom and needed a complete squad overhaul, won Champions League with Chelsea and had them in third. Pretty good achievements in my eyes and also with regards to West Brom particularly relevant to us.

I checked his signings against number of league appearances for that season, only Mulumbu was a guaranteed starter. The others played their parts but there was no overhaul. That happened in the summer on their return the PL.

[Dave]

I am glad Pearson is in the same division. Direct comparisons can and will be made.

Only by people desperate to be proven right about how wonderful Nigel Pearson is.

Nobody else will give the tiniest little fuck what he does at Derby.

[old man villa fan]

A couple of observations on a new manager:

• You need a Championship experienced manager to get out of the division - well, we have no worry with Newcastle then
• Why has Pearson been out of work for a year and then accepted a job at a Championship club if he is as good as made out to be

In my opinion, there is not a lot of difference in the chances of being promoted with any of the managers we have been looking at.  They all have pros and cons but one advantage that I think RDM has is his contacts in the game.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I am glad Pearson is in the same division. Direct comparisons can and will be made.

Only by people desperate to be proven right about how wonderful Nigel Pearson is.

Nobody else will give the tiniest little fuck what he does at Derby.

Not sure I've read anybody say how "Wonderful" Pearson is. Like all mentioned, he's not without his faults.

I really hope you're right come the end of the season about Derby.

[Mister E]

I still stick with my earlier comments ...
Better player fitness levels, better defending of set plays, more goals from our own set pieces, a distinctive playing style, clear commitment from the players, the judicious use of our promising youth players, a focus on the short-term but an eye to the medium/long-term, someone who talks up the club and understands the history of the club ...

These are the basics of the new manager job description.

I don't care who it is as long as the successful candidate can tick these boxes, but I'd guess those that could tick them are Howe, Hughton, Dyche and - perhaps - de Boer. Not Pearson now, though.

[john e]

I am glad Pearson is in the same division. Direct comparisons can and will be made.

Only by people desperate to be proven right about how wonderful Nigel Pearson is.

Nobody else will give the tiniest little fuck what he does at Derby.

unless he turns out to be pants, then everyone will say 'bullet dodged'

[ozzjim]

Regardless, they win it, still bullet dodged for me. The man is a complete tosser, and Villa have done well to avoid it.

[Meanwood Villa]

Didn't Derby sack a manager last season for not adhering to the "Derby way", whatever the fuck that is? Clearly Pearson represents it.

[Ads]

I rate Pearson but jesus what a load of melodramatic shite.

If Derby finish within 10 points of us, they'll have done well.

[richbaggie]

Really depends what RDM you get. He was excellent to begin with and did well, albeit with a very good squad for championship level.

Started prem fine including a cracking win at Arsenal. Then it all just fell apart and he was like a rabbit in headlights. Hecreally didnt have a clue how to arrest the slide. He spent far too much time away from the training ground and way too much time on business away from football. He seriously pissed off Peace with his lack of work ethic to the point where sacking him was an easy decision despite the goodwill he had built up.

You always got impression from RDM that football wasn't a passion for him.

[four fornicholl]

I rate Pearson but jesus what a load of melodramatic shite.

If Derby finish within 10 points of us, they'll have done well.

I wouldn't be so sure if we have the same shite we have at the moment.Heres hoping though.

[pauliewalnuts]

I find the elevation of Pearson on here to almost Guardiola levels of adulation to be thoroughly mind boggling.

Did I miss some sort of amazing achievements somewhere?