Welcome Roberto Di Matteo and Steve Clarke

[Toronto Villa]

Correct. They would all need assurances about the future. None of this would have come together if they weren't certain that they had the required structure to be successful which very much includes decision making autonomy and financial support.

[Villa in Denmark]

None of those would have come if there was any doubt about finances.

They've signed contracts that say they'll get £XX thounsand per month.

The money beyond that, source, reliability is nothing that they'll think about. Christ, Bond followed Redknapp around car crashing clubs for the best part of a decade.

And in the event of it all going tits up, thanks to the "football creditors first" approach of handling administration, they'll still get their money.

None of which means it's all dodgy, just that it's no indicator that it isn't.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

None of those would have come if there was any doubt about finances.

As far as I can tell they were all out of work, so I wouldn't be so sure.

Doesn't RDM have a clause in his contract to exit should the takeover not go through?

Very happy with Clarke joining us. His experience should be invaluable.

[peter w]

Well i'm still cautious. After going through a period roughly one month ago where every day brought new Villa embarrassment on R5L I just hope this doesn't lead to King/Bernstein type resignations when they find they've been duped. It just sounds too good for us not to have some sort of monumental fuck up.

[chrisw1]

None of those would have come if there was any doubt about finances.

They've signed contracts that say they'll get £XX thounsand per month.

The money beyond that, source, reliability is nothing that they'll think about. Christ, Bond followed Redknapp around car crashing clubs for the best part of a decade.

And in the event of it all going tits up, thanks to the "football creditors first" approach of handling administration, they'll still get their money.

None of which means it's all dodgy, just that it's no indicator that it isn't.

Whilst I understand what you are saying, you really think they won't think about whether they are signing for the next Roman Abramovich or some asset stripping shysters?  Of course they will have thought about it and whilst I accept they will be handsomely compensated either way, one option gives them a fantastic career opportunity and they other no end of shit.  You really think they won't have thought about this or taken it into consideration?  I accept they may not have have done high level corporate due diligence, but it absolutely does indicate they must be fairly confident this isn't going to be one huge clusterfuck.

[AVH87]

None of those would have come if there was any doubt about finances.

As far as I can tell they were all out of work, so I wouldn't be so sure.

Marchesi was employed at Inter Milan, and Battara was employed, albeit in the Indian League.

[Hookeysmith]

None of those would have come if there was any doubt about finances.

They've signed contracts that say they'll get £XX thounsand per month.

The money beyond that, source, reliability is nothing that they'll think about. Christ, Bond followed Redknapp around car crashing clubs for the best part of a decade.

And in the event of it all going tits up, thanks to the "football creditors first" approach of handling administration, they'll still get their money.

None of which means it's all dodgy, just that it's no indicator that it isn't.

Whilst I understand what you are saying, you really think they won't think about whether they are signing for the next Roman Abramovich or some asset stripping shysters?  Of course they will have thought about it and whilst I accept they will be handsomely compensated either way, one option gives them a fantastic career opportunity and they other no end of shit.  You really think they won't have thought about this or taken it into consideration?  I accept they may not have have done high level corporate due diligence, but it absolutely does indicate they must be fairly confident this isn't going to be one huge clusterfuck.

Its my hope also

Surely at that level money is not the biggest drivers, RDM was on gardening leave for around 6 months so he must have a few Bob, plus he resigned from Shalke so he is a man of principle. All these guys have ego's and they need backing with funds to match their ambitions. Even if sold a complete pup, at this time of signing up he must have seen the plans (of which Hollis said they were very exciting) and has thought he can do something here.

Please let it be so - we really cannot afford any more shit coming our way

[Hookeysmith]

None of those would have come if there was any doubt about finances.

As far as I can tell they were all out of work, so I wouldn't be so sure.

Marchesi was employed at Inter Milan, and Battara was employed, albeit in the Indian League.

With none other than spoon face Platty - maybe for once spud head might have sold our club positively to someone

[CT Villan]

That's a decent management team, but I won't feel completely happy until we get a clearer picture on the scouting side. How Riley still has a job is amazing.

[Chico Hamilton III]

Wasn't Kevin Bond accused of bung-taking by Panorama a few years ago.?This related to when he was Harry's coach at Pompey. He threatened to sue the BBC but dropped the case

[Steve R]

Wasn't Kevin Bond accused of bung-taking by Panorama a few years ago.?This related to when he was Harry's coach at Pompey. He threatened to sue the BBC but dropped the case

Yes he was. He was first suspended by Newcastle, his then employer, before being having his contract terminated when all the dust died down.

[aj2k77]

Disappointed we don't have Han Segers as goalkeeping coach.

[ciggiesnbeer]

To be fair hiring an almost entirely new backroom staff does not seem like a trivial exercise when RDM cannot go and get his previous staff.

[Ron Manager]

Well I am very happy Steve Clarke has signed on. Not bothered about any of the others but plenty of Baggie fans enjoyed his stay there and
the type of football his team played.

[Steve67]

I dare say that this management team would get more of a tune out of this squad even if we did no business at all this summer.  I'm sure they will bring in a couple though!