Next manager?

[Brassneck]

That really was hilarious bordering on farcical.  I think we should give him a go.

His constant "come and get me" pleas are starting to remind me of the long running Spitting Image gag with Donald Sinden desperately chasing a knighthood.

It's almost heart breaking to listen to him.

He said ‘what have Gerrard and Lampard got that I haven’t got?’  Well off the top of my head they probably wouldn’t have celebrated like it was their last day on earth for a goal scored for Blackburn in front of the home end where the fans of the club apparently so special in your heart congregate.

I doubt they would ever kiss the badge of another team in front of their fans either - As he did at Old Trafford after scoring against us.

Nor would Gerrard or Lampard give anything less than 100% for the club so special to your heart - As Yorke did in his last game for us at Everton.

I think that Yorke misjudges the feeling that Villa fans have for him.

[Risso]

I'd be more than happy with Faria and Terry.

[SheffieldVillain]

That really was hilarious bordering on farcical.  I think we should give him a go.

His constant "come and get me" pleas are starting to remind me of the long running Spitting Image gag with Donald Sinden desperately chasing a knighthood.

It's almost heart breaking to listen to him.

He said ‘what have Gerrard and Lampard got that I haven’t got?’  Well off the top of my head they probably wouldn’t have celebrated like it was their last day on earth for a goal scored for Blackburn in front of the home end where the fans of the club apparently so special in your heart congregate.

Plus in Gerrard's case a couple of years coaching experience with a junior or reserve side. How about trying it Dwight instead of continually whinging?

[markeeeebeeee2005]

so Dean Smith, then?

Maybe. Probably. But, it goes further than the manager. It has to be from youth team to board level. Part of the culture and values of the club.

I’m joking, but, change the motto  from ‘Be Prepared’ which is a bit there or thereabouts to ‘Attack Attack Attack.’ Teams should be coming to Villa Park, particularly in this division, not knowing what’s hit them from the moment they step off their team bus to the moment they are back where they came from. We need to go into every game not thinking a draw or win is fine, but counting how many shades of shit we’re going to kick out of the opposition (figuratively).

Press, pass, move, score and repeat.

When did 'Be' get inserted into our motto?!

Fair point. You could have prefaced ‘prepared’ with ‘a bit’ or ‘not really’ for a few years now.

[The_ads]

Feel a bit disappointed with Faria. I feel slightly more enamoured Terry would join with him. I still think we should go for Dean Smith

[dl9]

so Dean Smith, then?

Maybe. Probably. But, it goes further than the manager. It has to be from youth team to board level. Part of the culture and values of the club.

I’m joking, but, change the motto  from ‘Be Prepared’ which is a bit there or thereabouts to ‘Attack Attack Attack.’ Teams should be coming to Villa Park, particularly in this division, not knowing what’s hit them from the moment they step off their team bus to the moment they are back where they came from. We need to go into every game not thinking a draw or win is fine, but counting how many shades of shit we’re going to kick out of the opposition (figuratively).

Press, pass, move, score and repeat.

When did 'Be' get inserted into our motto?!

Fair point. You could have prefaced ‘prepared’ with ‘a bit’ or ‘not really’ for a few years now.

Of the last few years try 'Totally Un...'

[Risso]

so Dean Smith, then?

Maybe. Probably. But, it goes further than the manager. It has to be from youth team to board level. Part of the culture and values of the club.

I’m joking, but, change the motto  from ‘Be Prepared’ which is a bit there or thereabouts to ‘Attack Attack Attack.’ Teams should be coming to Villa Park, particularly in this division, not knowing what’s hit them from the moment they step off their team bus to the moment they are back where they came from. We need to go into every game not thinking a draw or win is fine, but counting how many shades of shit we’re going to kick out of the opposition (figuratively).

Press, pass, move, score and repeat.

When did 'Be' get inserted into our motto?!

Fair point. You could have prefaced ‘prepared’ with ‘a bit’ or ‘not really’ for a few years now.

I think 'wholly un' would sum us up perfectly.  Or just get rid of the Prepared altogether, and replace it with "Total Fucking Shambles".

[dl9]

There can be only one...

[Clark W Griswold]

I'd be more than happy with Faria and Terry.

Same here. It would actually be slightly better than Henry and Terry which I certainly wouldn't have been displeased with.

[tomd2103]

I would sooner give Smith his chance than Faria. In fact with Henry out of it unless Rodgers is a genuine contender we should go for Smith and get it done.

I am getting to that position as well to be honest.  The only real concern I would have about Dean Smith is that he hasn't managed a club the size of Villa before, but the likes of Faria and Terry haven't even managed the likes of Brentford let alone Villa.  My preferred choice would still be Rodgers, but after that it would be Smith.  They both tick most of the boxes we are looking for and unlike some of the other candidates, there is plenty of evidence of their approach and style in action. 

[SashasGrandad]

so Dean Smith, then?

Maybe. Probably. But, it goes further than the manager. It has to be from youth team to board level. Part of the culture and values of the club.

I’m joking, but, change the motto  from ‘Be Prepared’ which is a bit there or thereabouts to ‘Attack Attack Attack.’ Teams should be coming to Villa Park, particularly in this division, not knowing what’s hit them from the moment they step off their team bus to the moment they are back where they came from. We need to go into every game not thinking a draw or win is fine, but counting how many shades of shit we’re going to kick out of the opposition (figuratively).

Press, pass, move, score and repeat.

When did 'Be' get inserted into our motto?!

Fair point. You could have prefaced ‘prepared’ with ‘a bit’ or ‘not really’ for a few years now.

Be Prepared is for Boy Scouts

i.e. Clean hankie and underpants plus a packet of condoms.

[The Edge]

so Dean Smith, then?

Maybe. Probably. But, it goes further than the manager. It has to be from youth team to board level. Part of the culture and values of the club.

I’m joking, but, change the motto  from ‘Be Prepared’ which is a bit there or thereabouts to ‘Attack Attack Attack.’ Teams should be coming to Villa Park, particularly in this division, not knowing what’s hit them from the moment they step off their team bus to the moment they are back where they came from. We need to go into every game not thinking a draw or win is fine, but counting how many shades of shit we’re going to kick out of the opposition (figuratively).

Press, pass, move, score and repeat.

When did 'Be' get inserted into our motto?!

Fair point. You could have prefaced ‘prepared’ with ‘a bit’ or ‘not really’ for a few years now.

Or "Un"

[themossman]

I would sooner give Smith his chance than Faria. In fact with Henry out of it unless Rodgers is a genuine contender we should go for Smith and get it done.

I am getting to that position as well to be honest.  The only real concern I would have about Dean Smith is that he hasn't managed a club the size of Villa before, but the likes of Faria and Terry haven't even managed the likes of Brentford let alone Villa.  My preferred choice would still be Rodgers, but after that it would be Smith.  They both tick most of the boxes we are looking for and unlike some of the other candidates, there is plenty of evidence of their approach and style in action.

Yes Smith has a slight touch of the Lamberts about it which is probably unfair.

[olaftab]

An aside, but do people from Monaco support France? Or do they not care about internationals?

Actually they do not care much about football. Monaco regularly play in a half empty small stadium generally attended by "slaves".

[olaftab]

Sky News: Henry no longer under consideration for Aston Villa Manager's job. A mutual decision after initial talks. Pheeeeeewwwww.