Next Villa manager

[olaftab]

And that is my point when I say they come for the length of contract and do not give a **** if they are sacked after errr.. 124 days!

[Toronto Villa]

But Bruce resigned from his last role rather than waiting for compensated failure.

Has Bruce even been fired that often? Hasn't he resigned a number of his positions for one reason or another?

Edit: Actually he's been fired once ever in his career; at Sunderland. In all other cases he took on new positions by leaving his previous clubs for "better" opportunities or as a point of principle. This will by far be the biggest club he's ever managed.

[olaftab]

But Bruce resigned from his last role rather than waiting for compensated failure.

I bet you that next day his lawyers walked in with a constructive dismissal claim?

[DB]

Aye, the likely manager who's last job got a club promoted. I'd take that rather than some chancers we have had over last few years.

[Monty]

But Bruce resigned from his last role rather than waiting for compensated failure.

Indeed he did. Others might, but I actually don't doubt his motivation. We'd be the biggest club but also the biggest challenge he's taken on in his managerial career, and he seems (what do I know) decent and motivated.

I also think this Nose from Everton looks like a very good appointment.

[Lizz]

Steve Bruce and his son Alex were on whatever the Sunday morning Sky Sports show is called today. Not sure if the Villa job was mentioned.

[ozzjim]

Both came across very well actually. Alex, from the way he talks, was quite an impressive character and I can see why his old man takes him places. Useful in the dressing room i would think.

[Percy McCarthy]

Ian Atkins has been head of European Recruitment at Everton looks like a straight job swap.. he is a Nose.
Very highly thought of though.

Are you sure about that?

Born in Sheldon so probably a decent chance.

I only ask because I know that not long after he left them, or maybe while he was with them, he coached the team at The Bell at Marston Green one night a week. It was in the pub after training that he came up with the most perfect one-word description of their fans I've ever heard - cranks.

The lack of affection with which he said it didn't make him sound like a nose.

[Steve67]

Steve Bruce. A bit of a journey man. A bit like that guy we once signed, what's his name? Peter somebody.

[adrenachrome]

Ian Atkins has been head of European Recruitment at Everton looks like a straight job swap.. he is a Nose.
Very highly thought of though.

Are you sure about that?

Born in Sheldon so probably a decent chance.

I only ask because I know that not long after he left them, or maybe while he was with them, he coached the team at The Bell at Marston Green one night a week. It was in the pub after training that he came up with the most perfect one-word description of their fans I've ever heard - cranks.

The lack of affection with which he said it didn't make him sound like a nose.

the roker end:

Favourites

Team (as a kid) - Birmingham City
Boyhood footballing idol - No-one in particular
Best friend in football - Gordon Chisholm
Favourite ground (other than Roker) - Villa Park
Favourite [former] premiership player - Roanldo (MUFC)
Favourite current premiership manager - Ferguson
Singer - Bruce Springsteen
Film star - Don't have one - never watch films!
Film - As above - I'm never in them!
TV programme - Only Fools & Horses
Past-time (except football) - Rugby
Food - Most fish
Holiday - Tenerife

[OCD]

What's this about Ian Atkins. I seem to have missed something. Is he going to be the new head of recruitment?

Never mind, just read the Steve Round thread.

[Steve67]

What's this about Ian Atkins. I seem to have missed something. Is he going to be the new head of recruitment?

Never mind, just read the Steve Round thread.

Joins us from Everton as head of European scouting. Also someone else who has worked with Bruce, and Round, probably.

[OCD]

Good, it's been a long time since we had a decent scouting network.

[PeterWithe]

Nothing screams 'Championship Club' than appointing Steve fucking Bruce to keep you in it.

You really could write a book on mismanagement on how we got to this.

Fuck me.

[kippaxvilla2]

Have we still got that European scout that spent his time living in Australia?