Next Manager Speculation/Hopes

[LeonW]

He's not been a disaster, but he has been a waste of twelve months and counting.

Interesting thought. There's always churn when a new manager comes in but I think the levels will be greater in getting rid of Gerrard, including what happens with Purslow.

[brontebilly]

Biggest reason we went on that winning run in the Championship is we finally had a defence rather than relying on Chester on one leg with Bree or Elphick as his partner. Grealish missed 13 games, there were 5 games in that run where we scored 2 or 3 goals and didn't win. Once we had actual fit CBs, Mings/Hause/Tuanzabe, the only game we concede 2 was the B team against Norwich. Grealish helped of course, but the defence was the biggest factor imo.

Having a keeper that didn't throw one or two most weeks was critical too. Steer did really well for us. Bruce had a nightmare that previous summer letting the likes of Steer go on loan and replacing him with jokers like Nyland.

[cdbearsfan]

Yeah, always feel Steer doesn't get the respect he deserves. He played a vital part in our history.

[Drummond]

Yeah, always feel Steer doesn't get the respect he deserves. He played a vital part in our history.

That penalty shoot out, in particular the walk from the half way line, is one of my favourite moments.

[eamonn]

Nah, Jedinators deathstare usurped it.

[Drummond]

Nah, Jedinators deathstare usurped it.

Yep the stare on the walk.

[Hillbilly]

Sarina Wiegman anyone?

[Villafirst]

For me, it has to be Poch. Go all out for him. Looking back to last November, it's a pity we didn't go for Eddie Howe......

[Toronto Villa]

Newcastle had already been in talks with Howe and formally appointed him the day after we fired Dean Smith. In order to have a chance of Howe we likely would have had to fire Dean earlier. And remember at the time while he had a decent reputation for his work at Bournemouth it’s not as if it was some amazing appointment. And some thought come the summer they would go and get someone of a higher profile. But there is no doubt he has done really well up there and the players they have brought in have certainly contributed and the players who were there have improved. That’s the biggest difference between them and us. Gerrard hasn’t improved anyone in my opinion.

[ozzjim]

People were very quick to turn their nose up to Howe, but he's a very, very good coach and has a very clear idea on a style of play and identity for his team. Smith lost his way in what he wanted Villa to look like without Jack. Gerrard I think had an idea but had realised it will never work on a competitive league and good ideas man went to QPR. We now need a coach who can manage, and knows how his team play. Poch for a time was incredible at developing young players into a system they could perform, both at Southampton and Spurs. If he is remotely interested in the project long term, he'd be perfect, but I don't think he will.

[Lastfootstamper]

Sarina Wiegman anyone?

She's on the verge of winning a World Cup, and if she achieves that then I think she'll see successfully defending it as her biggest challenge. But we were the first to employ a manager from beyond these islands, weirdly under the most conservative owner, we could break the mould again. I'd not say no, I think she's ace.

[Drummond]

She's more of a punt than Gerrard. Though she comes across better.

[Nelly]

I too think it's been a disaster: when you think that the usual suspects for the europa spots haven't been firing as yet, there's an invitation for a club to get it's act together and make a fist of it. In hiring a rookie manager who's style of play and approach to transfers was totally different to what we had been doing, we've hamstrung ourselves. It was a huge gamble, one that has not paid off, and possibly left us in a worse position, with big contracts and a demoralised squad.

[boozey182]

He's not been a disaster, but he has been a waste of twelve months and counting.

Interesting thought. There's always churn when a new manager comes in but I think the levels will be greater in getting rid of Gerrard, including what happens with Purslow.

I think the difference this time around could be the crowd. If the club is sticking with Gerrard for the foreseeable, it won't be long before the crowd really turns - initially on the manager, but it wouldn't be long before Purslow is really dragged into that if things don't change. That's the sort of thing that can't be undone.

Purslow seems very keen on image and what the big boys think. A televised match against one of the 'top 6' could be a very public embarrassment if the fans turn on Sunday (it may not come that soon, but you get the feeling that most fans want Gerrard gone now). I don't think Purslow will go, but I think he will have a bit of a shock when he sees that a new stand and a new badge isn't enough to keep everyone on side.

[ChicagoLion]

Sarina Wiegman anyone?

She's on the verge of winning a World Cup, and if she achieves that then I think she'll see successfully defending it as her biggest challenge. But we were the first to employ a manager from beyond these islands, weirdly under the most conservative owner, we could break the mould again. I'd not say no, I think she's ace.

At some point there will be a female manager of a mens team and why not.
I really like her.