Next manager?

[PaulWinch again]

Wasn't Allardyce something of a trailblazer, in that he was a very early proponent, in this country at least, of analytics and an holistic approach to coaching?

Shame then that his heroes appeared to be Charles Hughes and Don Howe.

He was forward thinking with data analytics etc, but don’t think it ever extended to coaching and style of play.

[Brassneck]

Easier said than done I know but.....

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[Pvb1968]

For far to long we have been less than the sum total of our parts, Thierry Henry is as big a risk as Darren Moore, Frank lampard and serve Gerrard. Let's try a different approach because even when we won under Bruce it was boring, he's an idea a team that attacks the shit out of the opposition and beats them by scoring more than they do 

[Matt Collins]

With this defence and keeper I just can't see us putting together promotion form

Trying not to be too swayed by short term results, but at the moment I can see this season turning into a real struggle. We've got to sort the defence through coaching and organisation and 2-3 more players

If it's someone like Henry he has to bring in a very good defensive coach

What a mess

[passitsideways]

Wasn't Allardyce something of a trailblazer, in that he was a very early proponent, in this country at least, of analytics and an holistic approach to coaching?

Shame then that his heroes appeared to be Charles Hughes and Don Howe.

He was forward thinking with data analytics etc, but don’t think it ever extended to coaching and style of play.

I think the broad conclusion he drew from that stuff was that direct football was the way to go, given the resources he had to work with. Kind of hard to get out of that mindset after that.

[VinnieChase84]

Sunday supplement just briefly discussed it and they were all unnanimous in saying a Henry would be a great apt. Also mentioned the whole pre requisite of needing championship experience is BS.

[PaulWinch again]

Sunday supplement just briefly discussed it and they were all unnanimous in saying a Henry would be a great apt. Also mentioned the whole pre requisite of needing championship experience is BS.

Of course it is.

[Matt Collins]

I'm not sure Henry would think this is the right move?

I guess we'll find out soon

[Hookeysmith]

I saw a link on villa news now that an 11th hour consideration was patrick Vieira. There was a Nicko claim that a contender had not been mentioned as yet

??

[Lastfootstamper]

Sunday supplement just briefly discussed it and they were all unnanimous in saying a Henry would be a great apt. Also mentioned the whole pre requisite of needing championship experience is BS.

Well I hope it's Thierry, cos I reckon either Paul or Lenny would be well shit!

[SheffieldVillain]

I saw a link on villa news now that an 11th hour consideration was patrick Vieira. There was a Nicko claim that a contender had not been mentioned as yet

??

Nixon just tweeted the owners want Henry, Mendes is pushing Faria, Smith is still in the frame and Viera is on the list too. Rodgers not thought to be in the frame at the moment.

[Rudy65]

Whoever we appoint we need a leader on the pitch. Not sure who, because they just don’t currently exist.  Someone like Jedinak springs to mind but he isn’t going to play all the time

[sickbeggar]

I just hope whoever comes in, we/the club give them time. Personnel wise, i think we're worse off now than when Bruce arrived. Needs a transfer window to sort out short-term, perhaps look at the loans and see if we can cancel some of them and get others back. short term look for a player or 2 without a club. Not impossible for someone to sort out so we nab a play-off place but a lot of work to be done

[pauliewalnuts]

Easier said than done I know but.....

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Can't wait to see him try to get some of our players who struggle to complete a five yard pass playing like that. It might be fun to watch, though.

[ozzjim]

If the article on the Daily Mail that it will be Henry and Terry is true, then it is a hell of a statement of intent.