Remi- It has happened.

[levico]

Anyway, doesn't look like Garde's going anywhere.

[tomd2103]

Anyway, doesn't look like Garde's going anywhere.

Birmingham Mail running front and back page headline saying he is going. 

[ciggiesnbeer]

I see absolutely no merit in Pearson (or anyone else for that matter) just steaming in and chucking a few grenades about.  We've tried the bomb squad before and it was an unequivocal disaster.  Yet this is pretty much what you are all clamoring for.

It's obvious we are shit, but whoever comes in is going to have to work with a good few of these players whether we like it or not. 

As for it being Pearson, he (eventually) got Leicester playing pretty well before self imploding.  But without his backroom staff it seems a massive gamble to me.

Fair point.

[dl9]

Evening all, just in from graft - has he gone yet?

What's for dinner btw?

[Steve67]

Anyway, doesn't look like Garde's going anywhere.

Birmingham Mail running front and back page headline saying he is going. 

And then trying to sell the rag by being provocative. Steve Clarke? Where feck did that come from? 

[SoccerHQ]

Anyway, doesn't look like Garde's going anywhere.

Birmingham Mail running front and back page headline saying he is going. 

And then trying to sell the rag by being provocative. Steve Clarke? Where feck did that come from? 

Me probably! I randomly think Steve Clarke would be a good choice for us so you can all amuse yourself with that pearl of wisdom!

[clash city rocker]

Well we are being linked with real top quality managers...Pearson.Clarke..I know we are a shambles at the moment but if that is the level of our expectation then we really do have problems..I fuckin despair.

[sickbeggar]

If the new board has come up with a shortlist of 3 predictable names already, then they're just as clueless as the last lot. There's no rush to do anything atm whether that be sacking Garde or choosing a new guy

[rob_bridge]

If the new board has come up with a shortlist of 3 predictable names already, then they're just as clueless as the last lot. There's no rush to do anything atm whether that be sacking Garde or choosing a new guy

Correct. Bruce, Pearson, Dyche - all have some merits. All have some limitations.

Which one of these are going to be able to change the attitude of 15 players who shouldn't be here - regardless of whether they like the cushy ride - and which one will maintain the 6-8 players who we do want to keep, half of whom are the only ones anyone would want?

[auntiesledd]

I'm pretty sure Garde will be gone this week, but I just hope to God the new boardroom incumbents somehow manage to do a better job at their managerial selection than the dross we've had to endure since MON walked. Shirley - even by the law of avarages - we can get somebody in who actually capable of sorting out & managing a bunch of can't-be-arsed professional footballers?! Jeeeeez...

[auntiesledd]

Anyway, doesn't look like Garde's going anywhere.

Birmingham Mail running front and back page headline saying he is going. 

And then trying to sell the rag by being provocative. Steve Clarke? Where feck did that come from? 

Me probably! I randomly think Steve Clarke would be a good choice for us so you can all amuse yourself with that pearl of wisdom!

Well at least you didn't say Lee Clark!

[olaftab]

Please don't start with the Bob Bradley thing again - someone from the club might spot it on here and think it is a good idea.

Oh how I wish Bradley had come instead of clowns we have wasted our time and money on!

[olaftab]

Spot on. These players need a rocket up their arses

I think that would be painful.

[AV89]

God knows how much cash we've pissed up the wall when it comes to paying out compensation.  McLeish, Lambert, Sherwood and now probably Garde all given the boot early into long term contracts.

Hope it's nothing serious with his relative.  Could explain his demeanor on Saturday.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/03/21/remi-garde-and-aston-villa-set-for-final-exit-talks/

[ciggiesnbeer]

If the new board has come up with a shortlist of 3 predictable names already, then they're just as clueless as the last lot. There's no rush to do anything atm whether that be sacking Garde or choosing a new guy

You are right. I am hoping this is the clueless press just going for the easy names (IE: managers they have heard of) rather than what the new board are actually considering.

After the goodwill the recent board changes have made it would be a real shame if they sacked Garde and replaced him with some uninspiring predictable choice. If the likes of Newcastle can get top quality managers than we should at least be aiming at that level or a hair below that, not straight to the bargain bin.