Next Villa manager

[four fornicholl]

Marcelino, lets really put that cat amongst the pigeons and kick some arse.

[Ian.]

My money would be on Clarke being given until the end of the season.

You know what, me too. I'd be tempted too if I was Dr. Tone after looking at the list on this poll.
Other than Rowett I'm not really convinced by anyone else on our list.

[Mister E]

It may sound rather illogical and judgemental but I just cannot imagine a Villa team managed by Potato Head. There's simply too much history (and I'm not simply referring to his stint at the Sty) to come to terms with.
The club may be bigger than any one individual, but I would struggle to commit to the team whilst he is with us.
Sorry if that sounds rubbish, but it's what I feel.

[LukeJames]

If it is too be Bruce, then at least we'll have a bit of passion in the dugout again, thats all I have.

[PeterWithesShin]

Clark or Bruc it is then.

[FatSam]

Wagner and others are, of course, risks, and Bruce's record does give him the impression of being less of a risk than some. But there are risks with him too - the risk of settling back in the doldrums, of not building any substantial club ethos or infrastructure, of dropping even further behind clubs like Southampton who are doing that. It was this kind of short-termism which ruined is under and after MON, and it's not right to suggest that it isn't a risk.

You're right, all managerial appointments are calculated risks. I voted for Wagner, but I'd hate it to turn out badly, and think that not having a pre-season to prepare, and somebody else's players, might hamper him too much. I can't see him being able to instil the group mentality from where we are at the moment. Recent experience has taught me that the answer to 'how bad could it be?' is 'pretty fucking bad'. I don't lay much blame at Garde's door, and think the main mistake was appointing him (or someone like him) 18 months too late. For where we are now, Bruce seems to be the best bet to consolidate in this division and make a bid for promotion. I really won't be too disappointed if he is the man. Perhaps I've been broken by the last few years, but we are so far from where I'd like to be right now that I'm happy to take a needs must attitude.

[mr underhill]

Well, Brucie's passion knock's the expressionless and motionless Clarke out of the ground for a start. The guy's been as animated as Lot's wife once turned to salt.

[VancouverLion]

Wonder if it is Bruce he'd consider keeping Clarke as assistant??

Bruce & Clarke not or.

[Ian.]

Wonder if it is Bruce he'd consider keeping Clarke as assistant??

Bruce & Clarke not or.

Fucking hell, don't be too blazen. That's too much excitement for a Friday.

[VinnieChase84]

Bruce and Clarke the final two apparently

Usual contact, Vincent?

Not the same one this time gents. He does gleam occasional info but he is a baggie so may be winding me up on this one 😂
Think it was 3 but Wagner won't be leaving so just B&C now

[SheffieldVillain]

Wonder if it is Bruce he'd consider keeping Clarke as assistant??

Bruce & Clarke not or.

Or maybe he'd bring in one of his previous long term assistants. Eric Black? That'd be fun.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

From Sports Mole.

By Barney Corkhill, Staff Reporter
Filed: Friday, October 7, 2016 at 19:53 UK
Last Updated: Friday, October 7, 2016 at 19:53 UK

Huddersfield Town chairman Dean Hoyle has claimed that manager David Wagner will not leave the club for a Championship rival.

Wagner has enjoyed a positive start to life in English football and was subsequently linked with the Aston Villa job following the departure of Roberto Di Matteo earlier this week.

However, Hoyle revealed that Wagner has given him assurances over his commitment to the club.

"The club doesn't want to get into a situation where it has to comment every time David or a player is linked with a move away, but setting the position out once will help to set our fans' minds at ease," Hoyle told the club's official website.

"Like everyone, I know David has aspirations to manage at the highest level - but I also know he wants that to be with Huddersfield, which we're all working to make possible in the future. David has told me that he would never leave us for another Championship club, regardless of which club that is.

"We all feel like something is coming together here at Huddersfield and we're fully committed to seeing that through. Hopefully this will help to put some of our fans' minds at ease as we all aim to continue our good start to the season, with the game against Sheffield Wednesday on October 16 the only focus."

The Terriers are surprise leaders of the Championship having picked up 25 points from their opening 11 games.

No surprise there. There's something special going on at Huddersfield from the top down. Their chairman saw it last season and decided to reduce the price of season tickets to get as many in the ground as possible. Wagner loves it all and feels like he's at a special place and the players are right behind him, even his mad pre-season camping trips for team bonding. The fans love his style of football and the fact his players will work until the final whistle.

Bastards!

[steamer]

"Tell me it aint true "

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Well, Brucie's passion knock's the expressionless and motionless Clarke out of the ground for a start. The guy's been as animated as Lot's wife once turned to salt.

Have you ever considered RDM wanted to be the only man screaming instructions to the players? What I found strange was they never even sat next to each other on the bench. I think we'll see a different Clarke against Wolves, assuming he's still in a job.

[ozzjim]

We shall see won't we. I think Bruce is a better bet to get us up than Clarke though.