Next manager?

[brian green]

Steve Bruce was an excellent defender.  That defence he was instrumental in putting out at Millwall played like five Larry Graysons, no homophobia intended.

[Steve67]

Steve Bruce was an excellent defender.  That defence he was instrumental in putting out at Millwall played like five Larry Graysons, no homophobia intended.

Yes but without the ability to 'shut the door'.

[Matt Collins]

When was the last time I was proud to be a Villa supporter?  Part of the pride?  Another gimmick soundbite.  We have no identity, the infrastructure is buggered, even AVTV is crap, our football is shocking, we supposedly have a great academy but where are the Gerrards, Rooney's or Cowans's?  We have two new owners, third richest?  Yet they must be as frustrated as the rest of us.   I don't think we are in any position to scoff or thumb our noses at anyone like a Rodgers or a Smith anymore.  The, er 'work' that Bruce put in over the last three months or so has seemingly decayed the club and we are worse now than we were under RDM, imo.  The next Manager has so much work to do, the CEO needs to be claiming overtime to put this shit right.  This is one of the reasons I don't want a novice, unless they bring in a squad of football people and broom the rest of the old shit out.  Start again, and try to make us proud.

Lot of good things in this post, but Gerrard and Rooney are once in a generation players.

We had a player in our youth team who outshone Mr Rooney in the FA youth cup final scoring four ... Don’t you just love the way Villa nurture their young talent ?

The Moore brothers outshining Rooney in that youth cup final is one of the great Aston villa myths

I watched the second leg at villa park. Rooney was like a 25 year old playing against school kids

[brian green]

Saw that game and agree. Wayne Rooney had the distinct advantage of being built like a 25 year old.

[Phil from the upper holte]

I'm starting to think Henry isn't going to happen

[Villafirst]

To be honest, the whole thing is becoming a bit boring. Looks like no potential manager was approached before Bruce was fired? I still think Smith would be the best fit at this time.

[john e]

I'm starting to think Henry isn't going to happen

I'm not that bothered as long as the linked list is true, I'd be happy with any of them

Henry
Terry
Rogers
Smith
Faria

[AsTallAsLions]

Patience. Getting the right man/team in takes time. I'd still expect something by end of week. If we go into next week with nothing confirmed, only then will I be worried.

[brian green]

I tend to agree with you Villafirst insofar as before somebody threw a cabbage and made the sports news world wide, our owners and executives were hunkering down to stagger on with Bruce.

[Marlon From Bearwood]

Why are people thinking Henry might not happen?

Have I missed something?

[Clampy]

It may be a case that they are negotiating with the relevant parties. I doubt they would have sacked Bruce without having an agreement of some sort in place with whoever they want.

[Jon Crofts]

Why are people thinking Henry might happen?

It's all just idle chit chat until he or someone else is stretching a Villa shirt on the front page of the Mail.

[Russ aka Big Nose]

If it is Henry (still quite a big 'if') then I can't see it being announced whilst he is involved preparing Belgium for two games. So early next week if it is him.

And if that is the case, then he/the owners could be sounding out people to be on his staff and maybe even a DOF.

I also hope they take the chance to interview Smith. As I've said before, what we need immediately and most of all is the best coach we can find, someone who prepares sides with a clear playing intent and some awareness of the style, approach and personnel of the opposition.

Picking Henry and Terry might excite pundits on 5Live who have no knowledge or affinity with the club but that should not be a factor. They might still be the best option, but only if judged on the right criteria.

[chrisw1]

When was the last time I was proud to be a Villa supporter?  Part of the pride?  Another gimmick soundbite.  We have no identity, the infrastructure is buggered, even AVTV is crap, our football is shocking, we supposedly have a great academy but where are the Gerrards, Rooney's or Cowans's?  We have two new owners, third richest?  Yet they must be as frustrated as the rest of us.   I don't think we are in any position to scoff or thumb our noses at anyone like a Rodgers or a Smith anymore.  The, er 'work' that Bruce put in over the last three months or so has seemingly decayed the club and we are worse now than we were under RDM, imo.  The next Manager has so much work to do, the CEO needs to be claiming overtime to put this shit right.  This is one of the reasons I don't want a novice, unless they bring in a squad of football people and broom the rest of the old shit out.  Start again, and try to make us proud.

Lot of good things in this post, but Gerrard and Rooney are once in a generation players.

We had a player in our youth team who outshone Mr Rooney in the FA youth cup final scoring four ... Don’t you just love the way Villa nurture their young talent ?

The Moore brothers outshining Rooney in that youth cup final is one of the great Aston villa myths

I watched the second leg at villa park. Rooney was like a 25 year old playing against school kids

Agreed, Rooney was miles better than any one else on the pitch.  I remember calling my wife into the room to tell her to 'watch this kid.'  She hates football and had no interest whatsoever but I just needed to tell someone.  He was that good. 

[Phil from the upper holte]

Why are people thinking Henry might happen?

It's all just idle chit chat until he or someone else is stretching a Villa shirt on the front page of the Mail.

Belgian journalist saying he's not decided and says things change fast in football