The relegation guarantee match thread Newton Heath vs Villa

[Toronto Villa]

Southgate is very close to Brian Little. And we have former senior FA members now on or board. It's entirely possible we will make the Head of football ops position announcement in conjunction with the new manager appointment because you have to think the Head of football ops needs to sign off on who the manager is considering how closely they will work together.

[GarTomas]

Southgate is very close to Brian Little. And we have former senior FA members now on or board. It's entirely possible we will make the Head of football ops position announcement in conjunction with the new manager appointment because you have to think the Head of football ops needs to sign off on who the manager is considering how closely they will work together.

So to keep the return to the mid 90s nostalgia complete;

Southgate Head of Football Operations
Grayson Manager

[brian green]

It was always going to be Southgate. Bevington's Boro connections, Bernstein's FA connections and Brian Little knowing him personally pretty much guarantee Southgate being in the frame. My voucher at Paddy Power wih Southgate's name on it looks like buying a few goldfish for my cats.

[The Man With A Stick]

Only another three goals needed before I stand a chance of making some money out of our overwhelming shiteness.

[passport1]

Dear God.Southgate signing off on the manager.

[CJ]

Let the Director of Football/Head of Football Ops rumours start in earnest.

More likely than the manager rumors.

His link to Bevington via England and it's easy to put 2+2 together.  I'm too young to remember the ins and outs of him leaving Villa but recall more him as the good player he was.

I liked Southgate, and his partnership with Ugo was really sound. Saying he had ambition for better things then going to Middlesbrough was a bit of a head scratcher at the time

[ez]

Apparently the fans are having a party.

On social media tomorrow i expect. Mainstream media looking for tears.

[Toronto Villa]

It was always going to be Southgate. Bevington's Boro connections, Bernstein's FA connections and Brian Little knowing him personally pretty much guarantee Southgate being in the frame. My voucher at Paddy Power wih Southgate's name on it looks like buying a few goldfish for my cats.

I am hoping so too Brian. Mainly for the sake of your cats.

[dutchvilla]

not the worst performance, but that's not saying much. There's a gaping hole between the left back and the left-side centre back.

[PeterWithesShin]

Bromsgrove game postponed, Villa losing as usual, Newcastle winning. I currently hate football.

[NorthYvillan]

Well 1-0 down at half time is a lot better than i expected at kick-off

[brian green]

Southgate's reference to "ambition" was code for "I want more money".  His departure was bad, his persuasion of Ugo and George Boateng to go was unforgivable.  I have a long memory.

[Monty]

Southgate's reference to "ambition" was code for "I want more money".  His departure was bad, his persuasion of Ugo and George Boateng to go was unforgivable.  I have a long memory.

In fairness, he won a trophy and we did not.

[andyh]

What a boring game.

[Jimbo]

Apparently the fans are having a party.

On social media tomorrow i expect. Mainstream media looking for tears.

The fans are the only thing left at the club with a pulse, so I hope there's enough jelly and ice cream for them today. They deserve it.