Eric Black

[Diablo]

Actually, given what tossers they are, I hope they both live until they are 1,000.

I hope they date each other and have to share meals and conversation every day until they both are 1,000.

[mr underhill]

I totally agree

[paul_e]

He's becoming a parody of himself now: http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-youngster-tipped-eric-11322707

Eric Black is tipping Jack Grealish to have a "big impact" at Aston Villa this season despite failing to select him in any of his starting line-ups this term.

Grealish has been restricted to substitute cameos against Chelsea, Bournemouth and Southampton during Black's seven match caretaker reign.

The 20-year-old attacking midfielder could start against Arsenal this weekend, but Black insists next season is when the youngster could shine.

"Jack is an outstanding young player, no question," said Black.

"He's got a great future with this club. He's not in the side at the moment - it's just a personal choice you make as a coach.

"What I would say is that he's a fantastic footballer, a great lad and he's working hard.

"I am sure he will have a big impact next season."

So he can't even justify to himself why he's not given Grealish a decent amount of time when he thinks he's an outstanding player with a great future a club.

[auntiesledd]

He's becoming a parody of himself now: http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-youngster-tipped-eric-11322707

Eric Black is tipping Jack Grealish to have a "big impact" at Aston Villa this season despite failing to select him in any of his starting line-ups this term.

Grealish has been restricted to substitute cameos against Chelsea, Bournemouth and Southampton during Black's seven match caretaker reign.

The 20-year-old attacking midfielder could start against Arsenal this weekend, but Black insists next season is when the youngster could shine.

"Jack is an outstanding young player, no question," said Black.

"He's got a great future with this club. He's not in the side at the moment - it's just a personal choice you make as a coach.

"What I would say is that he's a fantastic footballer, a great lad and he's working hard.

"I am sure he will have a big impact next season."

So he can't even justify to himself why he's not given Grealish a decent amount of time when he thinks he's an outstanding player with a great future a club.

Indeed. The man is a moron of extraordinary magnitude. Thank God he'll be gone after the weekend.

[Dave]

"Jack is an outstanding young player, no question," said Black.

"He's got a great future with this club. He's not in the side at the moment - it's just a personal choice you make as a coach. But I remember reading once that Kieran Richardson played for Man Utd. And Bacuna's Dutch. And apparently the Dutch are good at football. So... y'know.

Fixed.

[paul_e]

"Jack is an outstanding young player, no question," said Black.

"He's got a great future with this club. He's not in the side at the moment - it's just a personal choice you make as a coach. But I remember reading once that Kieran Richardson played for Man Utd. And Bacuna's Dutch. And apparently the Dutch are good at football. So... y'know.

Fixed.

"Richardson played for sir alex and so did I so I'll play him because he must be brilliant".

[peter w]

I think it's wise and sensible words. He's dealing with a kid and simply saying 'you're a great player son, show the next manager'. He doesn't need to be involved now other than us to suck the confidence out of him. Jack will be back and I think Black has done well here.

[mr underhill]

Are you are being ironic? Try as I might I cannot find any objective form of measurement to Black's mercifully brief tenure that proves any competency at all. A total knobhead and tool of Ireland-esque proportions.

[Lastfootstamper]

Just seen his interview on MOTD.
The c*** just does not get it, does he.

I've only just got round to watching it. I know he's been dropped into this situation, but come on, he can't really believe that, can he? That a performance like that, by Aston Villa, at home, with two shots, neither on target, no corners, against a side destined for relegation, would generate that response? I realise he's obliged to speak to the media, but surely there's something else he could've said. I dunno if you've fucking noticed, Eric, but things aren't all rosy in the garden.

[Risso]

I think it's wise and sensible words. He's dealing with a kid and simply saying 'you're a great player son, show the next manager'. He doesn't need to be involved now other than us to suck the confidence out of him. Jack will be back and I think Black has done well here.

Say the word Peter and I'll send a couple of local wrong uns round to Black's house to get those incriminating photos he has of you.

[brian green]

It clearly suggests Jack's father has had a word in Black's shell like and said "you piss off Jack like you have pissed off Jores Okore and Adama Traore and he puts in a transfer request".

[chrisw1]

Yet Reme is an intelligent and charming man who was shafted by the hand he was dealt?  And had a nice French accent.

The hypocrisy on this topic is unbelievable.

Black had an impossible job.  Everyone says he should have thrown the kids in, but what would it have achieved?  Them suffer the ignominy of relegation and the poisonous atmosphere instead of the ****** who got us there in the first place?  And don't kid yourselves that the kids would have been cheered.  Once the 5th and 6th goals went in the crowd would have turned.

Yes, he's presided over some dire and negative performance.  But I really don't know what people expected of him.  Obviously he's not achieved much positive (although he did get a point against Newcastle) but bearing in mind what came before, what on earth did people expect?

 

[aj2k77]

The kids are better than the shit on the pitch.

If you believe there's no youth player who could contribute more than gormless Bacuna, anonymous Sinclair or serial pointer Westwood then there's no telling you.

[Dave]

Yet Reme is an intelligent and charming man who was shafted by the hand he was dealt?  And had a nice French accent.

The hypocrisy on this topic is unbelievable.

Black had an impossible job.  Everyone says he should have thrown the kids in, but what would it have achieved?  Them suffer the ignominy of relegation and the poisonous atmosphere instead of the c***s who got us there in the first place?  And don't kid yourselves that the kids would have been cheered.  Once the 5th and 6th goals went in the crowd would have turned.

Yes, he's presided over some dire and negative performance.  But I really don't know what people expected of him.  Obviously he's not achieved much positive (although he did get a point against Newcastle) but bearing in mind what came before, what on earth did people expect?

Well, if the expectation of Black was to have half a dozen limp, pointless performances with the same players and nothing new tried, why not just carry on with Garde until the end of the season?

He would probably have managed the same thing.

[aj2k77]

Because the players hated Garde and Garde hated being here.