Brian Little Speaks

[Dave]

It would be easier if you just let people have their say without being so smug.

I don't think that I stopped him from having his say.

But if "his say" is something quite stupid, then I'll have "my say" in pointing out that it's quite stupid.

If that's alright with you.

[Louzie0]

I never said they were mugs or didn't know the game.

I just don't think having a whole committee who the manager deals with first and then the chairman (who himself admits he doesn't know the game well) is going to be particularly attractive to any manager.

One knowledgeable CEO and a good manager is enough for me.  Why complicate matters?

Are you going to answer my question? How many other clubs have only one executive or board member?

I'll save you time - none.

It's not a committee - it's a board of directors. The same as at any club in the world.

That maybe so.  But did the manager have to consult each and every one of them if he wanted to buy a player?  It creates the potential for people to interfere and undermine the managers position.

What happens if they disagree on something?  Toss a coin perhaps?

You know, LTA, I was with you and your logic on this until your final question.
No, I don't think tossing a coin would be part of the decision making process on recruitment  at Aston Villa.

Now, sadly, I just think you are a bit of a wind-up artist, as they say round here.

[Stirchley Villain]

It would be easier if you just let people have their say without being so smug.

I don't think that I stopped him from having his say.

But if "his say" is something quite stupid, then I'll have "my say" in pointing out that it's quite stupid.

If that's alright with you.

Well it's very decent of you to let him have his say, althoughI didn't realise you had the power to stop him, so yes carry on. It's fine by me...

[kippaxvilla2]

There is no way on God's earth that Brian is going to become Manager.  He is in a perfect role, still knows enough about the modern game to give sound advice (assuming they listen to him) without having the day to day stress of sorting this sorry lot out.

[Steve67]

There is no way on God's earth that Brian is going to become Manager.  He is in a perfect role, still knows enough about the modern game to give sound advice (assuming they listen to him) without having the day to day stress of sorting this sorry lot out.

I did wonder for a short while why Richardson played today? Was it because we already have a Manager lined up and he wants too see different players before the end of the season, why else would anyone in their right mind select Richardson?  I'm sure you're right though. It won't be Brian Little.

[Matt C]

They showed him several times on the US coverage sat next to Hollis. He looked utterly disgusted.

[Chico Hamilton III]

To name but two clubs.:
Chelsea - Owner - Abramovich / Chairman - Buck / Technical Director - Emenalo

Man City - Owner - Al Mabarak / CEO - Soriano / Director of Football - Begiristain


Villa - Owner - Lerner / Chairman - Hollis / Chair of Football Board - Bernstein

The same number of people.

A couple of good examples of clubs with owners who don't pull the strings....

[passport1]

"  I think the important thing for me is to have the belief in saying what you think is the right thing. Then it's up to other people whether they take the advice."


There's the key,when you have an incompetent owning the club how they respond is anyone's guess.

[Clampy]

There is no way on God's earth that Brian is going to become Manager.  He is in a perfect role, still knows enough about the modern game to give sound advice (assuming they listen to him) without having the day to day stress of sorting this sorry lot out.

I did wonder for a short while why Richardson played today? Was it because we already have a Manager lined up and he wants too see different players before the end of the season, why else would anyone in their right mind select Richardson?  I'm sure you're right though. It won't be Brian Little.

I doubt that to be honest. Richardson has been around that long any manager would know the kind of player he is by now or they should.

[Villa in Denmark]

There is no way on God's earth that Brian is going to become Manager.  He is in a perfect role, still knows enough about the modern game to give sound advice (assuming they listen to him) without having the day to day stress of sorting this sorry lot out.

I did wonder for a short while why Richardson played today? Was it because we already have a Manager lined up and he wants too see different players before the end of the season, why else would anyone in their right mind select Richardson?  I'm sure you're right though. It won't be Brian Little.

I doubt that to be honest. Richardson has been around that long any manager would know the kind of player he is by now or they should.

Plus isn't he out of contract from 31st May?

[kippaxvilla2]

There is no way on God's earth that Brian is going to become Manager.  He is in a perfect role, still knows enough about the modern game to give sound advice (assuming they listen to him) without having the day to day stress of sorting this sorry lot out.

I did wonder for a short while why Richardson played today? Was it because we already have a Manager lined up and he wants too see different players before the end of the season, why else would anyone in their right mind select Richardson?  I'm sure you're right though. It won't be Brian Little.

I doubt that to be honest. Richardson has been around that long any manager would know the kind of player he is by now or they should.

Plus isn't he out of contract from 31st May?

Yep.

2016 - Richardson, N'Zogbia, Kinsella, Donacien, Robinson, Calder

[Steve67]

I know he's out of contract, would there be any point in keeping him for the lower league? Not in my book, I think Richardson is shit.

[Dante Lavelli]

To name but two clubs.:
Chelsea - Owner - Abramovich / Chairman - Buck / Technical Director - Emenalo

Man City - Owner - Al Mabarak / CEO - Soriano / Director of Football - Begiristain


Villa - Owner - Lerner / Chairman - Hollis / Chair of Football Board - Bernstein

The same number of people.

A couple of good examples of clubs with owners who don't pull the strings....

Abramovich?

[Percy McCarthy]

To name but two clubs.:
Chelsea - Owner - Abramovich / Chairman - Buck / Technical Director - Emenalo

Man City - Owner - Al Mabarak / CEO - Soriano / Director of Football - Begiristain


Villa - Owner - Lerner / Chairman - Hollis / Chair of Football Board - Bernstein

The same number of people.

A couple of good examples of clubs with owners who don't pull the strings....

Abramovich?

Sarcasm?

[SheffieldVillain]

To name but two clubs.:
Chelsea - Owner - Abramovich / Chairman - Buck / Technical Director - Emenalo

Man City - Owner - Al Mabarak / CEO - Soriano / Director of Football - Begiristain


Villa - Owner - Lerner / Chairman - Hollis / Chair of Football Board - Bernstein

The same number of people.

A couple of good examples of clubs with owners who don't pull the strings....

Abramovich?

Sarcasm?

That's what I thought. Which was completely pointless as the two examples were to show other clubs had more than one board member or executive, and I hadn't said anything about the owner interfering or not. But never mind.