Howe appears shell shocked at best and broken at worst at the moment. He needs a break from football in my opinion. Even if he the right man (and I don't think he is) it would be the wrong time anyway.
Howard Hodgson has money, as does Daniel Craig. I know who stands a better chance of getting off with Halle Berry.
I know this view is unpopular, but Smith is a proven Championship manager. I’d give him next season to get us back and then bin him either way. Was previously thinking I’d give him another crack at the Prem if he can get us back there, but not anymore. I’d prefer him to resign than be sacked, but I doubt he will. 4 year deal, why would you?
Quote from: robbo1874 on July 12, 2020, 03:04:50 AMI know this view is unpopular, but Smith is a proven Championship manager. I’d give him next season to get us back and then bin him either way. Was previously thinking I’d give him another crack at the Prem if he can get us back there, but not anymore. I’d prefer him to resign than be sacked, but I doubt he will. 4 year deal, why would you?I have sympathy with this argument. A few weeks back I was leaning towards binning him if we stay up (our shortcomings this season have been there for all to see) but sticking with him if we did go down. Knows that division, had us and Brentford playing decent football in it. But ultimately I can't shake the logic that if you're the manager/ head coach responsible for Aston Villa being relegated you should walk the plank. This isn't a Burnley/WBA/ Norwich-style two-bob outfit where relegation is an occupational hazard and should be accepted with good grace.