Next manager?

[mr underhill]

Tom & Jerry - they'd be a bit good.

[Des Little]

Cheech & Chong

[WarszaVillan]

If it happens I hope it works out and it may at least be exciting for a while. However, if I saw another club appoint Henry and Terry I'd be pissing myself. It'll all end in tears I fear

[Clampy]

It does seem like an odd combination on paper but it's possible they know each other off the pitch very well.

[paul_e]

I think we need to start looking at what we actually know about Henry and Terry rather than worrying about who they might be like.

Henry - We know he's a football geek who loves watching the game (there's a quote from Lukaku about them discussing German 2nd division games). On top of that he's shown a number of times on sky that he can use that to find patterns of play that teams use. Put those together and you've got a buy who should be tactically prepared and able to change a game that's in progress.  Lukaku has also spoken about how Henry talked to him about specific things he was doing and how to improve on them so, it appears, that extends to spotting technical issues for individual players as well.

Terry - This is a bit harder because he's got no real coaching experience but we know he sets himself high personal standards and that appeared to inspire similar standards in a number of our players last season (Grealish has alluded to this a few times). If he carries that through with him then his professionalism will be a big positive.

For both of them their determination to be the best they could be as players is well known and between them they've worked with a number of the best coaches in the world. If coaching and management have been in their minds for a while I see no reason to think they wouldn't have that same desire as managers/coaches and thefact that both player until into their late 30s doesn't suggest that they've lost that love for the game either.

There's obviously risks, just like with any manager(s) but I think this could work out really well for us if the fans have a bit of patience and let the improvements in coaching have time to make an impact.

[WarszaVillan]

Anyone that get's to the level of being considered manager of Aston Villa has got desire. That's a given.

[ozzjim]

Using the term synergy should surely carry a 24 hour sin bin punishment.

Maybe Terry has acknowledged that he wants a few years coaching experience before being a manager and that helps us and him. Good timing from that respect. Still not convinced Rodgers is out of this one though.

[Ads]

If we have a DoF then transfers will not necessarily be at the whim of Henry (or whoever) so we may get less of a jumble and unbalance in squad building.

[ozzjim]

True although Pitarch seems to buy brilliantly or complete shit.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

It's been reported Henry wants full control over the transfer budget which seems to be the only unresolved issue before announcing his appointment. As to whether they can work together, with so much work to do, I'm guessing they're going to be so busy there'll be little time for disagreements (and I'm sure Terry makes a lovely cup of tea).

[Richard]

Is all this just pure speculation at present sorry ? We might not have even started interviewing yet!

[Walmley_Villa]

What about Rodgers and Terry?

[Rudy Can't Fail]

If it happens I hope it works out and it may at least be exciting for a while. However, if I saw another club appoint Henry and Terry I'd be pissing myself. It'll all end in tears I fear

Henry is putting his whole reputation on the line, mess up and he'll be back in France looking to coach a small town team. Get it right and the world will be watching and listening to his every word. The stakes are high and I'm sure he realises it. It's risky business on both sides but I'm hoping it's a calculated risk rather than fan boy appoints his hero.

[Clampy]

Is all this just pure speculation at present sorry ? We might not have even started interviewing yet!

I'd be surprised if they sacked a manager and his entire backroom team only to have no idea who they want.

[BoVillan esq]

It's been reported Henry wants full control over the transfer budget which seems to be the only unresolved issue before announcing his appointment. As to whether they can work together, with so much work to do, I'm guessing they're going to be so busy there'll be little time for disagreements (and I'm sure Terry makes a lovely cup of tea).

This is the point of conflict, both giants of the game, both in there first/full league managerial role, both thinking they should be cock of the walk, I just don't see John Terry playing second fiddle to Henry, a recent competitor on the field of play, could be a rough ride if this happens, i'd have Terry playing and Henry in charge, then look again after this season, we need cohesion.