Dr T has pulled the trigger

[KevinGage]

If it was Bruce (and I can barely believe I am typing that) he wouldn't come just until the end of the season. 

Or he wouldn't sign a contact for that long, at least.

It would need to be two years minimum, and more likely three.

We'll have a better idea how things look after the next two. Mark Hughes might also be available, the way things are going.

[brian green]

I have no idea what Hugh Gaitskell would say about Villa only winning 4 games in the last 48 and people being prepared to attack anyone who dares to say it is not good enough, I was only a boy when I met him.  I was 61when Denis Healey came to my house.  He came with Terry Waite if that gives you inspiration to have another pop at me.

[PeterWithesShin]

Hasn't Bruce only been relegated twice from the PL? As he's mainly managed smaller clubs and spent a dozen or so seasons in the top flight that isn't too bad. Not saying I want him but I don't think his record is as bad as made out.

[Richard E]

I have no idea what Hugh Gaitskell would say about Villa only winning 4 games in the last 48 and people being prepared to attack anyone who dares to say it is not good enough, I was only a boy when I met him.  I was 61when Denis Healey came to my house.  He came with Terry Waite if that gives you inspiration to have another pop at me.

Hugh Gaitskell would have been too busy being poisoned by the KGB (allegedly) to express a view about the Villa.

[saunders_heroes]

I think Bruce would love the Villa job but not a chance would he sign a short term contract till the end of the season. To be honest I couldn't bear having him as our manager, there's too much Small Heath baggage with him and we should steer well clear. Besides, his football is just awful to watch.
You know what it probably is too soon to sack RDM but what we've seen from fans since yesterday is just born of the frustration of these last 6 horrible years.
He has to turn it around soon though because let's face it his start just hasn't been good enough.

[mr underhill]

where is this seemingly inexorable decline taking us? If it carries on as it has ( 4 wins in 48) then we will be playing Forest Green quite soon.

[Matt Collins]

I have no idea what Hugh Gaitskell would say about Villa only winning 4 games in the last 48 and people being prepared to attack anyone who dares to say it is not good enough, I was only a boy when I met him.  I was 61when Denis Healey came to my house.  He came with Terry Waite if that gives you inspiration to have another pop at me.

Arrgh. Nobody's saying its good enough

We are saying you definitely can't blame RDM for the large bulk of it. it's a massive mitigating factor not another reason to criticise him.

It seems it doesn't matter how clearly this point is explained, people are wilfully misinterpreting it

[Richard E]

where is this seemingly inexorable decline taking us? If it carries on as it has ( 4 wins in 48) then we will be playing Forest Green quite soon.

Quite a few people on here would have a short trip to the away game if that transpired.

[exiled on the wirral!]

Isn't it funny how Steve Bruce is now the 'housewifes favourite'. Probably from the same people who were clamoring for Nigel Pearson a few months earlier. Strange how suddenly he's name is not being mentioned anymore. 

[Marlon From Bearwood]

Mark Hughes could be available soon

[Richard E]

Mark Hughes could be available soon

Stoke evidently have aspirations to be this season's Villa.

[pauliewalnuts]

Mark Hughes could be available soon

Stoke evidently have aspirations to be this season's Villa.

I'm watching that match at the moment, they're truly awful

[exiled on the wirral!]

I have no idea what Hugh Gaitskell would say about Villa only winning 4 games in the last 48 and people being prepared to attack anyone who dares to say it is not good enough, I was only a boy when I met him.  I was 61when Denis Healey came to my house.  He came with Terry Waite if that gives you inspiration to have another pop at me.

The only famous person I've ever met was Tom O'Connor..he wasnt very inspirational. You win.

[john e]

Mark Hughes could be available soon

Stoke evidently have aspirations to be this season's Villa.

They have some stiff competition with West Ham trying to join the club and of course Sunderland

[Pat McMahon]

Mark Hughes could be available soon

Stoke evidently have aspirations to be this season's Villa.

They have some stiff competition with West Ham trying to join the club and of course Sunderland

West Ham going down would really make me laugh - mainly because of the owners, but also the taxpayers' stadium