Next Manager Speculation and wishful thinking thread

[sid1964]

It is a done deal

[dicedlam]

Why do people keep going on about him leaving for Liverpool for fuck’s sake who cares
If we’re sitting in the top six I don’t give a shit if he moves on

I’ve not been in favour of the pending appointment but not because he might piss off because he’s been to successful

This all day for me.

At this moment in time, we are not the greatest attraction to the top managers in the world, but if Gerrard gets Villa in the top 6 and then he fucks off, it will become a whole different scenario when casting the net for a new manager.

I'd take that.

[ozzjim]

If we are to appoint SG, and it looks like this scenario is gathering considerable momentum, then I sincerely hope that we are already tracking his replacement.
Should he do well, he'll be off to Liverpool in 2-3 years, should he do badly, he'll be off in 1-2 years. There is no scenario where he stays.

So what. Who cares. If he goes to Liverpool it’s because he had done well at VP. A manager’s shelf live is 2 to 3 years so no point in worrying beyond that. We have a good squad bar a decent DM. We should be looking up, not down

Smith lasted 3 years and was the longest since MON. Clubs should always have their next target in mind, like we clearly did here. I don't doubt that we would again, and the board is not stupid enough to think Gerrard won't go to Liverpool if he's any good here. At the same time, Klopp is one of the best in the world, and I expect to be at Liverpool for a good 4-5 years yet. He is settled, happy and performing. If Gerrard is here in 4 years, we are a top 6 team looking for a very good manager to keep us going. Not sure where the downside is in that. We will have used Gerrard as much as he will us.

[Goldenballs]

I didn't want you here, but you're here now, so.. you know, well done... Welcome!

[dave shelley]

I can't quite handle the manager of Aston Villa being barely older than me!

I haven't quite given up on making it as a professional player so what the hell's going on?!

Wait 'til you're as old as me when most of the players are young enough to be my great-grandchildren!

[john e]

Talking about grandads
My daughter’s waters broke yesterday and she is currently in hospital waiting for things to happen

So it could be a big day of announcements for me

[Risso]

Talking about grandads
My daughter’s waters broke yesterday and she is currently in hospital waiting for things to happen

So it could be a big day of announcements for me

Best of luck to her mate! First grandchild?

[john e]

Talking about grandads
My daughter’s waters broke yesterday and she is currently in hospital waiting for things to happen

So it could be a big day of announcements for me

Best of luck to her mate! First grandchild?

No Second
my son has a seven year old daughter

Funny thing is my own youngest is only 13 and is called Albert
So he is literally and factually uncle Albert And has been since the age of 6

[Rory]

Not saying I think this is going to happen, but I don't think too many people are worried that he comes in, does great, then leaves for Liverpool. More that he comes in, his focus is elsewhere and we are shit.

Again, not saying I think that'll happen, but that is the third possibility in the 'win/win' of him using us as a stepping stone for the Liverpool job.

[Beard82]

Not saying I think this is going to happen, but I don't think too many people are worried that he comes in, does great, then leaves for Liverpool. More that he comes in, his focus is elsewhere and we are shit.

Again, not saying I think that'll happen, but that is the third possibility in the 'win/win' of him using us as a stepping stone for the Liverpool job.

I think this is low risk for him - if he gets us some midtable finishes, the narrative will be he's done ok, cos its only Villa.   Hes served his dues now give him the Liverpool job.

Very few people don't linked with the club, seriously think well be challenging for Europe anytime soon

[LukeJames]

I didn't want you here, but you're here now, so.. you know, well done... Welcome!

You really need to work on those wedding vows.

[DB]

If we are to appoint SG, and it looks like this scenario is gathering considerable momentum, then I sincerely hope that we are already tracking his replacement.
Should he do well, he'll be off to Liverpool in 2-3 years, should he do badly, he'll be off in 1-2 years. There is no scenario where he stays.

So what. Who cares. If he goes to Liverpool it’s because he had done well at VP. A manager’s shelf live is 2 to 3 years so no point in worrying beyond that. We have a good squad bar a decent DM. We should be looking up, not down

Lampard got his dream managerial move to Chelsea after failing to get Derby out of the Championship. Not exactly measurable success.

[Scott Nielsen]

Not saying I think this is going to happen, but I don't think too many people are worried that he comes in, does great, then leaves for Liverpool. More that he comes in, his focus is elsewhere and we are shit.

Again, not saying I think that'll happen, but that is the third possibility in the 'win/win' of him using us as a stepping stone for the Liverpool job.

Where on earth would his focus be if not on Villa? The club he would be managing.

[Rory]

Not saying I think this is going to happen, but I don't think too many people are worried that he comes in, does great, then leaves for Liverpool. More that he comes in, his focus is elsewhere and we are shit.

Again, not saying I think that'll happen, but that is the third possibility in the 'win/win' of him using us as a stepping stone for the Liverpool job.

Where on earth would his focus be if not on Villa? The club he would be managing.

Sorry mate, but have you missed the last five days?
I'm talking specifically about the scenario in which he sees us as nothing more than a stepping stone. Many people have been arguing that could work in our favour, I'm just positing one way in which it might not.

[Scott Nielsen]

Not saying I think this is going to happen, but I don't think too many people are worried that he comes in, does great, then leaves for Liverpool. More that he comes in, his focus is elsewhere and we are shit.

Again, not saying I think that'll happen, but that is the third possibility in the 'win/win' of him using us as a stepping stone for the Liverpool job.

Where on earth would his focus be if not on Villa? The club he would be managing.

Sorry mate, but have you missed the last five days?
I'm talking specifically about the scenario in which he sees us as nothing more than a stepping stone. Many people have been arguing that could work in our favour, I'm just positing one way in which it might not.

He would take the Villa job but, while performing that role, he would in fact not pay it any attention because his focus would be on a potential Liverpool job sometime later? This is just outlandish.