Welcome Roberto Di Matteo and Steve Clarke

[Ron Manager]

Gavin Peacock, he's now a batshit crazy preacher in America. If you have Twitter take a look @Gpeacock8.

There's another Chelsea player who went on to be a preacher/minister as well. I think it was Babayaro but I'm not sure.

Could we make a team out of footballers who have gone on to preach?

David Ike
Brian Tyler
Peter Knowles
Gavin Peacock
Babayaro...

Who is Brian Tyler?

[stuart r]

Gavin Peacock, he's now a batshit crazy preacher in America. If you have Twitter take a look @Gpeacock8.

There's another Chelsea player who went on to be a preacher/minister as well. I think it was Babayaro but I'm not sure.

Could we make a team out of footballers who have gone on to preach?

David Ike
Brian Tyler
Peter Knowles
Gavin Peacock
Babayaro...

This song is about Peter Knowles:

 

[CT Villan]

Do you think we'll be one of the top 3 clubs in the world then? cos that's what the Dr ordered? and I'm not sure what Xia knows about successful companies. Just adding a bit of realism to the debate here.   

Top 3, obviously not in the immediate future...but how is Xia defining 'top' ? trophies, revenue, size of fan base, all of the above. Your realism = stating Xia's short term goals and nothing else, and by your own admission, you know next to nothing about him.

[not3bad]

Do you think we'll be one of the top 3 clubs in the world then? cos that's what the Dr ordered? and I'm not sure what Xia knows about successful companies. Just adding a bit of realism to the debate here.   

Top 3, obviously not in the immediate future...but how is Xia defining 'top' ? trophies, revenue, size of fan base, all of the above. Your realism = stating Xia's short term goals and nothing else, and by your own admission, you know next to nothing about him.

Shoot for the stars and maybe you'll hit the Moon.

[Villa in Denmark]

Next Aston Villa manager: Steve Clarke, Kevin Bond and Massimiliano Marchesi set to join staff

http://myinforms.com/en-gb/a/35360668-next-aston-villa-manager-steve-clarke-kevin-bond-and-massimiliano-marchesi-set-to-join-staff/

Steve Clarke and Kevin Bond would be terrific additions.

Wow - Bond as well - don't know much about Marchesi but he seems to be a hard taskmaster so that'll do for me. Now a decent keeper coach and we're in a decent position. I would LOVE to see Gabby on the first day back.

I don't know how much we'll be paying Marchesi, but he'll have paid for himself at least x 100 if his appointment pursuades Agbonlahor that the future's lots of hard work at Bodymoor Heath getting properly fit for the first time in half a decade or somewhere other than Bodymoor Heath entirely.

[mallo]

Next Aston Villa manager: Steve Clarke, Kevin Bond and Massimiliano Marchesi set to join staff

http://myinforms.com/en-gb/a/35360668-next-aston-villa-manager-steve-clarke-kevin-bond-and-massimiliano-marchesi-set-to-join-staff/

Steve Clarke and Kevin Bond would be terrific additions.

Wow - Bond as well - don't know much about Marchesi but he seems to be a hard taskmaster so that'll do for me. Now a decent keeper coach and we're in a decent position. I would LOVE to see Gabby on the first day back.

I don't know how much we'll be paying Marchesi, but he'll have paid for himself at least x 100 if his appointment pursuades Agbonlahor that the future's lots of hard work at Bodymoor Heath getting properly fit for the first time in half a decade or somewhere other than Bodymoor Heath entirely.

Much as I'd like to see a road to Damascus style conversion from Gabby, my preference would be to terminate his contract and send him to Dubai where he can munch on a high calorie non-racial foodstuff.

[Villa in Denmark]

Next Aston Villa manager: Steve Clarke, Kevin Bond and Massimiliano Marchesi set to join staff

http://myinforms.com/en-gb/a/35360668-next-aston-villa-manager-steve-clarke-kevin-bond-and-massimiliano-marchesi-set-to-join-staff/

Steve Clarke and Kevin Bond would be terrific additions.

Wow - Bond as well - don't know much about Marchesi but he seems to be a hard taskmaster so that'll do for me. Now a decent keeper coach and we're in a decent position. I would LOVE to see Gabby on the first day back.

I don't know how much we'll be paying Marchesi, but he'll have paid for himself at least x 100 if his appointment pursuades Agbonlahor that the future's lots of hard work at Bodymoor Heath getting properly fit for the first time in half a decade or somewhere other than Bodymoor Heath entirely.

Much as I'd like to see a road to Damascus style conversion from Gabby, my preference would be to terminate his contract and send him to Dubai where he can munch on a high calorie non-racial foodstuff.

I don't think it's very likely.  In which case if Marchesi is the absolute hard bastard he's reputed to be I reckon there's a chance Gabby's love of Ginster's pie breaks will outweigh his love of his "loyalty" bonus and a transfer request will not be far behind day 3 of return to training.

[brian green]

It occurred to me today that it is entirely possible that the Poison Posse will see the coaching and management structure being assembled and try to grovel their way back into favour.

[Villa in Denmark]

It occurred to me today that it is entirely possible that the Poison Posse will see the coaching and management structure being assembled and try to grovel their way back into favour.

One can only hope that RDM and Clarke in particular have seen what transpired last season and have a simple "You must be joking?" type response prepared.

[brian green]

Lescott might let them drive his car.

[chrisw1]

I think people will be dissapointed if you are expecting another bomb squad scenario.  I've no doubt that they will try to shift players but we wont be signing a whole new team.  Given resources are bound to be limited to some extent I wouldn't be at all surprised to see one or more of Gabby, Lescott, Richards etc starting the new season with us.  And frankly, however pissed off I am with them right now, if they give 100% and perform for the team that would just about be ok with me.

[Small Rodent]

It occurred to me today that it is entirely possible that the Poison Posse will see the coaching and management structure being assembled and try to grovel their way back into favour.

I would hope so. I'm all for second chances. Especially cost effective second chances. Then we can spend money elsewhere.

[KevinGage]

Next Aston Villa manager: Steve Clarke, Kevin Bond and Massimiliano Marchesi set to join staff

http://myinforms.com/en-gb/a/35360668-next-aston-villa-manager-steve-clarke-kevin-bond-and-massimiliano-marchesi-set-to-join-staff/

Steve Clarke and Kevin Bond would be terrific additions.

Wow - Bond as well - don't know much about Marchesi but he seems to be a hard taskmaster so that'll do for me. Now a decent keeper coach and we're in a decent position. I would LOVE to see Gabby on the first day back.

Gabby shouldn't have to concern himself with the new regime that much. We won't be able to sell him, and we'll probably have to pay a big chunk of his wages to punt him out somewhere.  But better that than keeping him around.

[godzvilla]

Next Aston Villa manager: Steve Clarke, Kevin Bond and Massimiliano Marchesi set to join staff

http://myinforms.com/en-gb/a/35360668-next-aston-villa-manager-steve-clarke-kevin-bond-and-massimiliano-marchesi-set-to-join-staff/

Steve Clarke and Kevin Bond would be terrific additions.

Wow - Bond as well - don't know much about Marchesi but he seems to be a hard taskmaster so that'll do for me. Now a decent keeper coach and we're in a decent position. I would LOVE to see Gabby on the first day back.

I don't know how much we'll be paying Marchesi, but he'll have paid for himself at least x 100 if his appointment pursuades Agbonlahor that the future's lots of hard work at Bodymoor Heath getting properly fit for the first time in half a decade or somewhere other than Bodymoor Heath entirely.

Agreed , I would pay to see the 'Sheik of Muscles'  ' persuading'  Gabby .
According to  Max Marchesi " Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard " ...apparently Marchesi has made a living off pushing players to their physical limits ................Godzvilla!
 ( see : http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/who-massimiliano-marchesi-quick-guide-11420040 )

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[KevinGage]

I think people will be dissapointed if you are expecting another bomb squad scenario.  I've no doubt that they will try to shift players but we wont be signing a whole new team.  Given resources are bound to be limited to some extent I wouldn't be at all surprised to see one or more of Gabby, Lescott, Richards etc starting the new season with us.  And frankly, however pissed off I am with them right now, if they give 100% and perform for the team that would just about be ok with me.

Lescott I can see remaining, for some reason.

He'll have an awful lot of making up to do, but it all depends on his motivation.

Richards will be away as soon as. He barely had the heart of us in the topflight last year, so can't seen him bursting to turn it around next year.  We should still be able to attract some sort of fee for him, given his age.  Could see Fat Sam or Steve Bruce taking a punt.

Gabby should be toast under any right thinking administration.

Bacuna will be off to Bayern Munich, so no need to worry there.