Welcome Roberto Di Matteo and Steve Clarke

[kipeye]

Welcome RDM Steve Wagon...

[tomd2103]

The situation for the malingerers has changed radically.  They could throw their weight about and undermine unregarded fringe managers like Sherwood, Garde and Black.  But now they are confronted by respected professionals like RDM, Clarke, Bond and Marchesi.  Not to be wanted by Remi Garde or Eric Black is one thing but not to be wanted by RDM or Clarke is a whole new ball game.  If I was the agent of Guzan, Agbonlahor, Richards, Lescott or Bacuna I would be telling them to buckle down and keep their traps shut if they want any kind of decent move from Villa.

First thing that should happen is the agents of the above players being called in and told that their clients will never play for the club again.

[Phil from the upper holte]

Lescott can't stay for me. The relationship between him and the fans is just too fractured. His whole season was one cock up after another

[Clampy]

Lescott can't stay for me. The relationship between him and the fans is just too fractured. His whole season was one cock up after another

He had a bloody clever phone though.

[p_ad]

Am chuffed to bits with the management team, as for the deadwood they will be chopped .
 At last it seems we have a TEAM in the dugout things can only get better( starts singing) .

[Phil from the upper holte]

Lescott can't stay for me. The relationship between him and the fans is just too fractured. His whole season was one cock up after another

He had a bloody clever phone though.

That he did. Shame his defending wasn't as clever

[Walmley_Villa]

Lescott can't stay for me. The relationship between him and the fans is just too fractured. His whole season was one cock up after another

He had a bloody clever phone though.

That he did. Shame his defending wasn't as clever

Maybe a presenter on the Gadget Show?

[Ron Manager]

Steve Clarke is not yet on the payroll it seems. If he does not sign a contract there are many of us that will feel let down badly. All the TV clips of Di Matteo shown today feature him at The Hawthorns or Chelsea. Have they sacked anyone who owns a camera as part of the cuts?

[chrisw1]

The situation for the malingerers has changed radically.  They could throw their weight about and undermine unregarded fringe managers like Sherwood, Garde and Black.  But now they are confronted by respected professionals like RDM, Clarke, Bond and Marchesi.  Not to be wanted by Remi Garde or Eric Black is one thing but not to be wanted by RDM or Clarke is a whole new ball game.  If I was the agent of Guzan, Agbonlahor, Richards, Lescott or Bacuna I would be telling them to buckle down and keep their traps shut if they want any kind of decent move from Villa.

First thing that should happen is the agents of the above players being called in and told that their clients will never play for the club again.

We could give them a name, maybe something like the 'bomb squad'  Because that worked well last time.

[LeeB]

The situation for the malingerers has changed radically.  They could throw their weight about and undermine unregarded fringe managers like Sherwood, Garde and Black.  But now they are confronted by respected professionals like RDM, Clarke, Bond and Marchesi.  Not to be wanted by Remi Garde or Eric Black is one thing but not to be wanted by RDM or Clarke is a whole new ball game.  If I was the agent of Guzan, Agbonlahor, Richards, Lescott or Bacuna I would be telling them to buckle down and keep their traps shut if they want any kind of decent move from Villa.

First thing that should happen is the agents of the above players being called in and told that their clients will never play for the club again.

We could give them a name, maybe something like the 'bomb squad'  Because that worked well last time.

Try 'Arsehole alliance'.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Steve Clarke is not yet on the payroll it seems. If he does not sign a contract there are many of us that will feel let down badly.

I'd imagine Clarke is still on the payroll of Reading. He signed a two and a half year deal in December 2014. I'd guess we finalising his deal, assuming Hollis has the authority to not only hire the manager but also his back room staff. I'm not panicking just yet, Ron.

[PeterWithesShin]

The situation for the malingerers has changed radically.  They could throw their weight about and undermine unregarded fringe managers like Sherwood, Garde and Black.  But now they are confronted by respected professionals like RDM, Clarke, Bond and Marchesi.  Not to be wanted by Remi Garde or Eric Black is one thing but not to be wanted by RDM or Clarke is a whole new ball game.  If I was the agent of Guzan, Agbonlahor, Richards, Lescott or Bacuna I would be telling them to buckle down and keep their traps shut if they want any kind of decent move from Villa.

First thing that should happen is the agents of the above players being called in and told that their clients will never play for the club again.

We could give them a name, maybe something like the 'bomb squad'  Because that worked well last time.

Try 'Arsehole alliance'.

Already used for a club not too far away.....

[chrisw1]

In all seriousness though, does anybody think the last bomb squad worked well and is their any reason why it's a better idea this time?  Yes I know the players are ****** etc, etc but how can something pretty much universally considered as shit management last time now be a viable way forward with the current crop?

[VillaAlways]

Steve Clarke is not yet on the payroll it seems. If he does not sign a contract there are many of us that will feel let down badly.

I'd imagine Clarke is still on the payroll of Reading. He signed a two and a half year deal in December 2014. I'd guess we finalising his deal, assuming Hollis has the authority to not only hire the manager but also his back room staff. I'm not panicking just yet, Ron.

Eh? Why would Clarke still be on Readings pay roll

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Steve Clarke is not yet on the payroll it seems. If he does not sign a contract there are many of us that will feel let down badly.

I'd imagine Clarke is still on the payroll of Reading. He signed a two and a half year deal in December 2014. I'd guess we finalising his deal, assuming Hollis has the authority to not only hire the manager but also his back room staff. I'm not panicking just yet, Ron.

Eh? Why would Clarke still be on Readings pay roll

They sacked him and are still paying him off (until he finds another job).