Next Manager Speculation/Hopes

[Three Spires Villa]

Rodgers is a massive step up on both Smith & Gerrard

Sorry he’s not a big enough step up for what we need

Probably not long-term, but he'd almost certainly get us moving in the right direction, then we can be a bit more picky when we're top 8-10 and not stinking the place out.

He wouldn't be my first choice, but I think he'd be a good, getable option.

I agree Rodger’s would improve us and leave us in a better position

[Chris_Jephcott]

I just hope that our next manager can unite the team and players again like Smith did.

I hope he brings Sanson and co in from the cold as there are some great players who haven’t had a chance.

And as a Villa fan, I just want to see us create and score goals again. Whilst keeping them out.

[Allan C]

I just hope that our next manager can unite the team and players again like Smith did.

I hope he brings Sanson and co in from the cold as there are some great players who haven’t had a chance.

And as a Villa fan, I just want to see us create and score goals again. Whilst keeping them out.

There again is the contradiction. First sentence Smith unites the team and players. Second sentence new manager to bring Sanson and co from the cold conveniently forgetting it was Smith that put them there in the first place

[colin69]

Whatever happens it’s a big NO to Rodgers.

[Sexual Ealing]

Disagree. His bad start has been preceded by years of achievement.

[Risso]

I just hope that our next manager can unite the team and players again like Smith did.

I hope he brings Sanson and co in from the cold as there are some great players who haven’t had a chance.

And as a Villa fan, I just want to see us create and score goals again. Whilst keeping them out.

There again is the contradiction. First sentence Smith unites the team and players. Second sentence new manager to bring Sanson and co from the cold conveniently forgetting it was Smith that put them there in the first place

Yep, Sanson and Guilbert are just getting the same treatement they did under Smith. I don't really understand it, but Gerrard hasn't created the issue. Let's not forget that Smith had also dropped Mings.

Pleyers are never happy when they're not winning games, and are much happier when they are.

[wittonwarrior]

 It's very much a catch 22 situation.  Rodgers obviously would be a massive upgrade on Gerrard, however, don't expect miracles.  He would have a hard job convincing prospective employees to come to VP.

[cdbearsfan]

Not really a problem as that isn't part of his remit.

[rooboy316]

Tuchel anyone?

[cdbearsfan]

No five at the back merchants under any circumstances, please.

[chrisw1]

No five at the back merchants under any circumstances, please.

I'm not a big fan of 5 at the back, but with the right wingbacks it can be incredibly attacking.  The likes of Alonso, TAA, James, Chillwell etc are more wingers than defenders.  Unfortunately Cash and Digne are not those fullbacks.

Truth is, the way Gerrard wants to play his fullbacks it would probably have suited us better than trying to drag our 8's back to cover defensively for players who are probably technically inferior going forward.

[rooboy316]

Ah, he’s already being discussed in the Gerrard out thread. As you were.

[Steve67]

Poch for the money bags then!

[maidstonevillain]

Rodgers is a massive step up on both Smith & Gerrard

Sorry he’s not a big enough step up for what we need

Probably not long-term, but he'd almost certainly get us moving in the right direction, then we can be a bit more picky when we're top 8-10 and not stinking the place out.

He wouldn't be my first choice, but I think he'd be a good, getable option.

I agree Rodger’s would improve us and leave us in a better position

At present. I think most managers could improve us and leave us in a better position.

[frank black]

Poch for the money bags then!

Apparently it could be Potter