Next Manager Speculation and wishful thinking thread

[The_ads]

Every Villa fan wants the manager to be a success. Without exception.

You might want to read back a few pages

[Beard82]

I'll be honest, i'm not jumping up and down at the thought of him possibly coming in but I'll get behind him and I hope he does a bloody good job. Isn't that what it's all about?

It should be Clampy but unfortunately it looks as if we are in the minority.

The apparent determination to see Gerrard fail is quite discouraging

I don't think I fair to say that anyone wants to see him fail.  He may turn out to be a brilliant manager and I really hope he does.  I think we can all agree on that

I used the phrase “apparent determination” because that is the impression I gleaned from many of the comments

I do agree that we should all want him to be a success

You're right.  I really don't want him to fail, I just have a bad feeling about it, but hope I am wrong - UTV

[Clampy]

I think it's safe to say that one or two on here are not going to let up on telling the rest of us they didn't want him. If he comes.

[cdbearsfan]

Telegraph are reporting that he could be in place before next Monday and that he's interested in the job.

If he is interested as that paper says then it will be him. I have no doubt about it.

Not my first choice but he will get my 100%backing. Time to get over smith people its the past now we need to move on from the smith era

I think its a mistake - but TBH my opinion is pretty shite at the best of time.

All I hope is if this does turn out to be a mistake (And I hope it doesnt), that this doesnt cause a long term derailment of whats been achieved over the past 3 years

If true, it will be another sad day in this club's once illustrious history. i thought we had learned our mistake appointing chancers.

Sorry, he wont get my support at all. It will end in tears.

No wonder that lot over the road laugh at us.

Its incredible isnt it? You don't have to like him as a person but bloody hell he deserves a chance.

Embarrassing

What's embarrassing is a club of our stature acting like starstruck teenagers because someone that played for Liverpool flashes a bit of ankle at them.

Na mate not supporting a manager because he isnt your first choice is more embarrassing.

I take it then you wont be going to villa park then if Gerrards appointed?

It’s a early to be going with the better fan than you bullshit

What better fan bullshit?

Dont talk bollocks mate i am just saying how i will bs with tbe new manager point to me where i have said i am a bettee fan than anyone else?

About your last ten posts have all been of the "I'm a better fan than those who don't want to cheer for Steven Gerrard" variety.

For what it's worth, if we are talking "better fans", I prefer those that don't applaud it when the club acts like starstruck teenagers when they should be pulling out all the stops to get the best candidate possible.

Im.not interested in a mythical debate about "being better fan". I dont classify myself better or worse than any fan. What im saying is i will support the new guy like any manager as thats how i roll. Unpopular? Perhaps but that doesnt mean im saying "im a better fan  than you" thats just ludicrous and just off subject nonsense that i dont want to engage in.

You were calling people "embarrassing" for not wanting the new manager in, then implying that I/we shouldn't go to Villa Park unless we support him.

This isn't "mythical", it's in the discussion that I'm quoting.

You have a habit of coming out with this better fan than you bollocks, I've noticed it in your posting style before.

You have noticed or made up?

I called out embarassing that theh wouldnt support the managee before he has even been given  opportunity.  That is embarrassing. And show me where i said fans should stay away from villa park?? Another made up accusation from you.

He deserves a chance simple as that. Just like smith, just like bruce just like mcleish.

Your the one continuing this nonsense debate after i have clarified  i am not a better  fan your just twisting words to suit your argument. If you dont like what someone says you jump on them.  I can see where the bully in your name comes from.

I won't bother to keep making the same points, so one last time.

You implied that fans that don't support the manager should stay away. It's in the quoted conversation.

He doesn't deserve a chance. He's done nothing to earn the chance. Someone better qualified than himself deserves the chance.

Your entire posting style in the last hour or so has reeked of "better fan than you", that's why I've not been the only one to point it out. If you can't see it, that's your fault not the fault of others. Maybe take time to re-read your posts.

[Demitri_C]

I'll be honest, i'm not jumping up and down at the thought of him possibly coming in but I'll get behind him and I hope he does a bloody good job. Isn't that what it's all about?

It should be Clampy but unfortunately it looks as if we are in the minority.

The apparent determination to see Gerrard fail is quite discouraging

I don't think I fair to say that anyone wants to see him fail.  He may turn out to be a brilliant manager and I really hope he does.  I think we can all agree on that

I used the phrase “apparent determination” because that is the impression I gleaned from many of the comments

I do agree that we should all want him to be a success

You're right.  I really don't want him to fail, I just have a bad feeling about it, but hope I am wrong - UTV

Nothing wrong with that beard82. I have huge reservations about Gerrard too. I think its a massive gamble and it could be a disaster. But i will back him until we see what he has to offer if he comes.

I really would have preferred fonseca or favre. Those were the two for me.

[gpbarr]

If you dont like what someone says you jump on them.

Which just to be clear, is what you did to me. You are entitled to your view as everyone on here is, but if you want to dish it out, you need to accept it back.

[cdbearsfan]

If you dont like what someone says you jump on them.

Which just to be clear, is what you did to me. You are entitled to your view as everyone on here is, but if you want to dish it out, you need to accept it back.

Quite.

Don't brand everyone that disagrees with you "embarrassing" then cry when somebody takes umbrage.

[Drummond]

If appointed he deserves a chance and given the same opportunities and respect as smith has.

It wouldnt be the best appointment but not the worst either

He wouldn't 'deserve' anything and has the right to nothing. Smith gets a lot of respect for what he's done and the way he's handled himself. Gerrard has done nothing to earn our respect at all.

[Ian.]

Ok so it seems quite genuine and more than likely now it’s Stephen Gerard. I’ve just read that Gary McAllister is one of his current team and we’re likely to bring him along with his other colleague. Having McAllister will be a positive surely. I’ve also read he likes playing 433 which would suit us just fine as well.

If it’s happening we’ve all just got to hope it’s a good decision and he turns our season around as quickly as possible as we do have the makings of a good team and very positive future with the wealth of young talent we have.

[Legion]

Take a chill pill please.

[Billy Walker]

John Percy tweeted in 2019 that Villa were having talks with Thierry Henry - hopefully this Gerrard story  pans out in the same way with the same end result.

[Risso]

If appointed he deserves a chance and given the same opportunities and respect as smith has.

It wouldnt be the best appointment but not the worst either

He wouldn't 'deserve' anything and has the right to nothing. Smith gets a lot of respect for what he's done and the way he's handled himself. Gerrard has done nothing to earn our respect at all.

What's the alternative? He gets appointed and you don't give him a chance? Boo him even if he wins his first three games?

[The_ads]

If appointed he deserves a chance and given the same opportunities and respect as smith has.

It wouldnt be the best appointment but not the worst either

He wouldn't 'deserve' anything and has the right to nothing. Smith gets a lot of respect for what he's done and the way he's handled himself. Gerrard has done nothing to earn our respect at all.

Monumental case of writing someone off before they have started or even been spoken to if the article by John Percy is accurate. Quite right that respect is earned but did you respect Dean Smith before he walked in purely on the strength of some mid table Championship finishes and him being a Villa fan? Intrigued to know

[Risso]

Oh and Dem and cd, give the bloody quote mountain a night off please!

[ozzjim]

He deserves a chance to earn the right though. Any incoming manager does, and we have McLeish a fair crack, I think we can with Gerrard. I get the appeal for the board in many ways. It may be flawed, but as I've said a few times I think he'll do well.

I think they wanted a big name. We have long talked about that big name to increase the profile, Gerrard gives them that in their eyes I'm sure, no matter how much we may disagree. I look forward to seeing how he does, and how many knew he'd do great when he wins a few games lol.