Welcome Roberto Di Matteo and Steve Clarke

[footyskillz]

Clarke knows Scott Sinclair had him at wba so be interesting what he can do there as he didnt achieve much at the baggies. Maybe we'll move for Robson -Kanu (that's one player) of reading too a Welsh attacker

[Ron Manager]

Steve Clarke eh? That doesn't seem like a bad move at all!

Steve Clarke is an excellent move. 

[CT]

Great news - really pleased getting Clarke too.

Onwards and Upwards!

[lovejoy]

Going to be interesting to see the dynamic between Di Matteo and Clarke as Clarke has moved from being manager to coach to a younger manager.

[footyskillz]

Great stuff by Dr Tony and its been in the news for days of not weeks rdm was coming . Softly softly catchy monkey is Tony way of things and once he's installed I think it will be only way is up motto hahaha

[Ron Manager]

Still nothing on the OS!

[jwarry]

Coming with Sheikh of the Musles according to Meaning Evil. Sounds like another interesting character to knock the bastards into shape

[Villa in Denmark]

I feel like the raggies are going to have a field day with this. I'm not disappointed, I welcome RDM but Clarke came out of no where.

Hopefully they find success, and fast.

Who gives a flying what they think?

They'll be crying into their pigs trotter cobs by Christmas 2017, especially if Peace doesn't get Pulis' replacement right.

[Godfrey Brian]

That's a solid pairing with good experience between them. Lots to prove and what looks like the backing to deal with the malcontents. Dr Tone waiting in the wings and hopefully some finance to make a difference. Feeling like a new dawn is arriving.

[mr underhill]

reasons to be cheerful part 2

[Hookeysmith]

Only speculation but you would think / hope that both would only commit if they

a/ Knew the takeover was close to being completed
b/ Saw the proposals for the future of the club with investment
c/ Would be supported with transfer funds
d/ Able to terminate contracts if they feel certain players will not conform (wishful thinking this bit)

As a few have said if we had survived last year this would have been a decent pairing - to get them in the Championship is a real coup

Well done Dr Tony

And welcome to the Villa boys

[PeterWithesShin]

I feel like the raggies are going to have a field day with this. I'm not disappointed, I welcome RDM but Clarke came out of no where.

Hopefully they find success, and fast.

Who gives a flying what they think?

They'll be crying into their pigs trotter cobs by Christmas 2017, especially if Peace doesn't get Pulis' replacement right.

It will be quite amusing when we go up in May and they are relegated.

[Hookeysmith]

Nothing reported on sky yet 

[Jon Crofts]

Getting Clarke & Newton is quite a coup if true, well done Villa.

[Holte End Stylist]

Nowt on OS yet or Sky.........could the beeb be jumping the gun ? I hope not