Welcome Roberto Di Matteo and Steve Clarke

[TonyD]

Let's hope the deal goes through and they stick around 

[Drummond]

I'm bloody happy with that. Always liked Clarke as a number two, he was successful.

[Monty]

I'm bloody happy with that. Always liked Clarke as a number two, he was successful.

Mourinho seemed to trust him, and you can say a lot against Jose but he is a massive perfectionist and detail-freak when it comes to training, Clarke's primary responsibility, so that's good.

[Edvard Remberg]

Oh Dear Gabby! Be afraid - be VERY afraid!

http://www.maxmarchesi.com/

[markeeeebeeee2005]

Pretty impressed with this, both the number 1 and number 2.

[john e]

Oh Dear Gabby! Be afraid - be VERY afraid!

http://www.maxmarchesi.com/

maybe Gabby will use the summer break to knuckle down and get himself super fit so when they all return everyone is bowled over by his professionalism and new lean and mean look

then again maybe not

[Risso]

For the position we're in, it really does look like the best option.  I like RDM, and Clarke as number 2 looks very strong.  That'll be the best managerial team we've had in quite some time I reckon.  He just needs backing now.

[Ron Manager]

Oh Dear Gabby! Be afraid - be VERY afraid!

http://www.maxmarchesi.com/

Probably best if you move on Gabby.....before he arrives!

[manic-road]

Happy that Clarke is in, he is a highly rated coach with Championship experience.

[john e]

For the position we're in, it really does look like the best option.  I like RDM, and Clarke as number 2 looks very strong.  That'll be the best managerial team we've had in quite some time I reckon.  He just needs backing now.

have to say I agree
considering where we are and the shape we are in, I think its looks positive especially with the Clarke bit,  its like a two for one offer that you cant refuse

[Monty]

For the position we're in, it really does look like the best option.  I like RDM, and Clarke as number 2 looks very strong.  That'll be the best managerial team we've had in quite some time I reckon.  He just needs backing now.

You have to say, even in spite of Randy, this management team might have stood a much better chance of keeping us in the league than some of the others we've had.

[Gary Penrice]

Getting both RDM & Steve Clarke in is a good move.

As previously mentioned,we just need the takeover to go through smoothly & for the management team to be given the financial backing to build a team in the way they see fit.

Fingers crossed!

[not3bad]

Will be officially confirmed tomorrow according to the Guardian.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jun/02/aston-villa-roberto-di-matteo-new-manager?

[Dave]

Looking forward to seeing "welcome Roberto De Mattio" on the official site.

[MonsXI]

Welcome to Villa!

Wonder if they would of saved us if they were appointed instead of Garde?