Next manager

[AsTallAsLions]

It's finding the better managers we seem to struggle with.

We do, and it's got to stop.

We never seem to want to do the hard work of courting the right man and convincing them that Villa is the right choice, I don't think we've done it since O'Neill really - we've always gone for the easy choice, the one at a smaller club whom we knew would jump at the chance of managing us, or else whoever was out of work and available at the time. You could even make an argument that MON fit the latter criteria.

[chrisw1]

I really don't see how a combination of Sir Brian and Ian Taylor could do any worse for the remainder of the season.

At least we might see some effort and, possibly, even something remotely resembling football.

It's this sort of madness that makes me glad fans don't own our club.

[hilts_coolerking]

I really don't see how a combination of Sir Brian and Ian Taylor could do any worse for the remainder of the season.

At least we might see some effort and, possibly, even something remotely resembling football.

It's this sort of madness that makes me glad fans don't own our club.

On that I completely agree.

[Flin5tone]

That sort of madness is the reason we're in the shit.
Deane would have been gone a long time ago if he wasn't Villa.

The fans would have made sure of that

[chrisw1]

It's finding the better managers we seem to struggle with. 

True. It's frustrating that Everton were in trouble and got Ancelotti in and now they're safe whereas we stuck with Smith. I'm sure Everton were not much better off than us at the time.

Other than their immeasurably stronger squad and far bigger resources (FFP wise) you mean?

[enigma]

Anyone who thinks we'll get Pochettino is delusional.

I'd try for Leonardo Jardim. Did a great job at Monaco first time round and has a reputaion for improving players.

[Dave P]

I'd try for Leonardo Jardim. Did a great job at Monaco first time round and has a reputaion for improving players.

Was he the one who got the sack so Henry could come in?

[brian green]

Shame his name is not Jardin.  What a bilingual punfest we could cultivate.

[Drummond]

Shame his name is not Jardin.  What a bilingual punfest we could cultivate.

They do say the grass is greener.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Shame his name is not Jardin.  What a bilingual punfest we could cultivate.

We still can, minha flor.

[Damo70]

It's finding the better managers we seem to struggle with.

We do, and it's got to stop.

We never seem to want to do the hard work of courting the right man and convincing them that Villa is the right choice, I don't think we've done it since O'Neill really - we've always gone for the easy choice, the one at a smaller club whom we knew would jump at the chance of managing us, or else whoever was out of work and available at the time. You could even make an argument that MON fit the latter criteria.

Getting MON was quite a coup at the time after his spells at Leicester and Celtic. The only reason he was available was because he took a year off to look after his wife who I think was battling cancer at the time.

[Legion]

Smith is going nowhere.

[AV82EC]

Smith is going nowhere.

I’d agree with this as it appears Purslow and the owners have hitched their wagons to his train. However, if we do go down I’d be amazed if we’re not top 2 pretty much immediately at the start of next season then he’ll be gone pretty quickly, assuming of course we don’t have a disastrous end to this season and they pot him in the summer.

[Damo70]

Smith is going nowhere.

Not many managers survive Premier League relegation, even if they have the credit of a promotion in the bank from the previous season. Rafa, Dyche and I think Bruce on one occasion with Small Heath spring to mind but not many more.

[Damo70]

When does the next manager poll start?