Next Villa manager

[Diablo]

Certainly is. More detail here from his perspective on why he was sacked:

http://www.espnfc.com/story/1044893/steve-bruce-blames-hatred-for-sunderland-dismissal

Jesus, replace "Geordie" with "Bluenose" and "Sunderland" with "Villa" and there's Bruce's resignation letter from Villa already drafted and ready to send

"I just think the owner saw the hatred that was directed towards me from the terraces and thought I would never recover from it. Even if I had won the next six games some people would never have forgiven me for being a Geordie."

He added: "The hatred I suffered was unbelievable. It was brutal, it really was. In fairness it was a minority of Sunderland fans who abused me but it was way over the top and very hurtfull".

"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."

[kippaxvilla2]

It'll be someone none of us are expecting.

[john e]

Bruce would be an even worse appointment than Mcliesh

Really?

well there are a few similarities obviously both pretty dinosauris, boring and old fashioned,
both managed Blues yet Bruce was far more obnoxious whilst he was there than Mcliesh
even on a personal level Mcliesh being a lot more likeable as a man than Bruce

obviously the difference in what they have won is bigger,
 with Mcliesh having a cabinet full of trophies while Bruce only has a few expensive dinner plates,
I mean Mcliesh even managed to win a trophy with the shitist club on gods earth

both won promotions and relegations, but ulimatly both rubbish managers for Aston Villa
and anyone that wants to see Steve fucking Bruce in the dugout really needs to give there head a good hard shaking

[robbo1874]

Steve Bunce!  buncey could be mistaken in translation and signed up ! He 'll have a bigger following than Sherwood and certainly knows how about fight !

Buncey! Sign him up now.

Team talks would be interesting to say the least!

[VinnieChase84]

Evening mail reporting that the interviews won't happen until next week and it's unlikely the new man will be in charge for the wolves match

[robbo1874]

In the poll, I went for Rowett - half jokingly I admit, mainly due to the likely reaction from the noses if we poached their manager.

The thing is, he looks to be doing a pretty good job there, no doubt on a pittance of a transfer budget. I also recall reading he's a Villa fan - maybe around the time we dumped them out of the cup last season. Can anybody confirm his Villa supporting credentials?

The fact (if it's true) that he's a Villa fan obviously won't make him technically a better manager, but you'd have to think he'd have the passion and motivation to succeed here.

I'd seriously back trying to get him now, but just can't see them letting him come here, short of a kings ransom being demanded. One for the future maybe?

[Axl Rose]

Bruce would be an even worse appointment than Mcliesh

Really?

In my opinion he wouldn't be quite as bad as McLeish, but like dear old Alex, he plays football from the stone ages. I don't want Bruce or fucking Allardyce, who is even worse.

I'm leaning towards Wagner, Hughton or Smith.

[Axl Rose]

It'll be someone none of us are expecting.

I wouldn't mind the unknown. There are thousands of managers out there.

[MalcolmP]

It'll be someone none of us are expecting.

I wouldn't mind the unknown. There are thousands of managers out there.

I would like the unknown too. Nobody had heard of Arsene Wenger when Arsenal got him - I'd settle for the next 20 years being similar to Arsenal's last 20 (But with a Champions League trophy in addition!)  Out of those listed Gary Rowett would be my choice.

[four fornicholl]

I know I've mentioned him already but anyone any opinions on Marcelino, ex Villareal?

[joe_c]

It'll be someone none of us are expecting.

The Spanish Inquisition.

It may at least improve discipline.

[old man villa fan]

I must confess reading that article about Bruce is concerning. We finally have a modernish set-up with Steve Round etc and the Dr looking at the sports science side of things. We need to bring somebody in who can fit in and add to that structure and not go backwards to the 'old' way of management.

Quite right. We are rebuilding a club here, not just a quick fix for the 1st team.  We need somebody that can set a style here for the future.  As long as our funding can take it, I would rather spend another season in the Championship and set solid foundations than go up with a manager we have to immediately change, as well as with a high player turnover.

[chrisw1]

It'll be someone none of us are expecting.

I wouldn't mind the unknown. There are thousands of managers out there.

I would like the unknown too. Nobody had heard of Arsene Wenger when Arsenal got him - I'd settle for the next 20 years being similar to Arsenal's last 20 (But with a Champions League trophy in addition!)  Out of those listed Gary Rowett would be my choice.

Maybe someone like Remi Garde?

[footyskillz]

I still think players need to be told, shouted at, disciplined, loved, caressed at different stages and times during a season. We need a manager who is capable of that - player management . And we also need a tactics man. A joint managership or a strong number 2 first team coach is what is called for. 
I certainly dont want the vacancy to be dragged out and I wonder if Steve Clarke was always a contingency to RDM show.  I mean why keep him and give him a chance if he loses will go and if he wins a couple will get the gigg.  I don't fancy him much to give momentum or impetus like a new gaffer coming in would . With a strong no nonsense coaching team

[Deano's Mullet]

Shame Sanchez Flores is at Espanyol, I think he did great job at Watford, very unlucky to lose his job after promotion and a decent 1st Prem League season. And Watford to Villa worked out well for a previous Villa boss too.