Next Manager Speculation/Hopes

[Drummond]

It has to be someone who makes people take us seriously

Anything less and people will stop believing any of the ambition talk

Last time we could have got away with appointing a Frank type person but we spun the wheel on Steven and now we can’t show anything less than absolute ambition

I agree with this. It needs someone who's done something of note, that isn't avoiding relegation.

[pauliewalnuts]

Betfair Sportsbook:

Michael Beale 9/4
Mauricio Pochettino 11/4
Thomas Frank 7/2
Sean Dyche 11/2
Unai Emery 6/1
Rafa Benitez 14/1
Kjetil Knudsen 20/1
Julen Lopetegui 20/1
Marcelo Bielsa 25/1
Scott Parker 25/1
Brendan Rodgers 25/1
Marcelo Gallardo 25/1

Some very worrying names in this list, but it really couldn't have got any worse. I do agree with the sentiment though, now is the time to try and make the statement. There is no denying our profile this season seems to be higher than our performances deserve (on radio especially), keeping that prominence with an established (and good) coach / manager would be the way to go.

where is Alan Curbishley ??

And Bob Bradley.

[Monty]

Frank would be a clear upgrade on Gerrard, of course, appointing someone because they've been good at the actual job on offer rather than some other, tangentially-related job, that they have the requirements to do it well rather than 'star vibes'. Still would rather we went more ambitious, more top level.

[chrisw1]

It has to be someone who makes people take us seriously

Anything less and people will stop believing any of the ambition talk

Last time we could have got away with appointing a Frank type person but we spun the wheel on Steven and now we can’t show anything less than absolute ambition

I agree with this. It needs someone who's done something of note, that isn't avoiding relegation.

re Frank - I don't think taking another PL teams highly regarded manager when they're doing well is any sort of Mickey Mouse apppointment.  If he was managing in Germany or Spain and achived what he has for a small club people would be calling it a very astute appointment.  I think the familiarity makes people overlook just what a fantastic job he has done and is doing there.

[Footy-Vill]

Frank is suited to Brentford because of the system.
If Frank is in the frame - brought in By Dean Smith to Brentford ' then Deano should be!

[Baldy]

We need a new medical team as well. We have a habit of buying new players on the verge of a breakdown!! Not impact injuries, just wear and tear.

[paul_e]

Kjetil Knudsen is a really strange one on that list, where has that come from?

As an aside I've met him a few times when he was managing at Asane (who were norwegian 3rd division at the time and I lived not far from their ground), always came across as a good guy to be fair.

In order:
Poch
Emery
Tuchel

If we can't get any of them then I'd skip all the other established names and go for someone like Amorim or Svensson, both are very early in their careers but look like they'll be top managers going forward.

[LeeB]

I think some folk are understandibly Brentford wary, given they seem to constantly have our trousers down in deals. Plus, we'd appoint Frank and they'd just go and get someone better for less.

[Chris_Jephcott]

From the club Facebook page:


Aston Villa can confirm Gary McAllister, Neil Critchley, Tom Culshaw, Jordan Milsom and Scott Mason have all left the club following the departure of Head Coach Steven Gerrard.

The Club would like to place on record its appreciation to them for their hard work and wish them well for the future.

First-team coach Aaron Danks will take charge of the team for Sunday’s Premier League match against Brentford at Villa Park and will be supported by additional Bodymoor Heath technical and coaching staff.

CEO Christian Purslow said: “The Board has come to this decision following a full evaluation of results and performances over the calendar year. We were clear when we appointed Steven that we set an objective of continuous improvement but that has not been achieved despite everybody’s best efforts and we believe the time is right to make these changes now.

“The process of appointing a new Head Coach is underway and we will update supporters as soon as possible.”

[Beard82]

From the club Facebook page:


Aston Villa can confirm Gary McAllister, Neil Critchley, Tom Culshaw, Jordan Milsom and Scott Mason have all left the club following the departure of Head Coach Steven Gerrard.

The Club would like to place on record its appreciation to them for their hard work and wish them well for the future.

First-team coach Aaron Danks will take charge of the team for Sunday’s Premier League match against Brentford at Villa Park and will be supported by additional Bodymoor Heath technical and coaching staff.

CEO Christian Purslow said: “The Board has come to this decision following a full evaluation of results and performances over the calendar year. We were clear when we appointed Steven that we set an objective of continuous improvement but that has not been achieved despite everybody’s best efforts and we believe the time is right to make these changes now.

“The process of appointing a new Head Coach is underway and we will update supporters as soon as possible.”

Danks and McPhee masterclass incoming on Sunday then

[chrisw1]

I think some folk are understandibly Brentford wary, given they seem to constantly have our trousers down in deals. Plus, we'd appoint Frank and they'd just go and get someone better for less.

Yep, this is very true.  What a brilliantly run club they are.

[Footy-Vill]

We need a new medical team as well. We have a habit of buying new players on the verge of a breakdown!! Not impact injuries, just wear and tear.

Jordan Milsom sacked.
The head of fitness and conditioning was a rehab fitness coach at Liverpool's Academy for eight years, which is how he knows Gerrard (the player and coach). Moved with him to Rangers
A yes man to Gerrard

[LukeJames]

Frank is suited to Brentford because of the system.
If Frank is in the frame - brought in By Dean Smith to Brentford ' then Deano should be!

So he can finish the relegation he started? How poetic.

[Monty]

Danks always struck me as alright, in among the horror. Not a terrible caretaker option on the face of things.

Maybe we should just ask Brentford who they'd go for if they lost Franks, then go for them instead.

[jwarry]

From the club Facebook page:


Aston Villa can confirm Gary McAllister, Neil Critchley, Tom Culshaw, Jordan Milsom and Scott Mason have all left the club following the departure of Head Coach Steven Gerrard.

The Club would like to place on record its appreciation to them for their hard work and wish them well for the future.

First-team coach Aaron Danks will take charge of the team for Sunday’s Premier League match against Brentford at Villa Park and will be supported by additional Bodymoor Heath technical and coaching staff.

CEO Christian Purslow said: “The Board has come to this decision following a full evaluation of results and performances over the calendar year. We were clear when we appointed Steven that we set an objective of continuous improvement but that has not been achieved despite everybody’s best efforts and we believe the time is right to make these changes now.

“The process of appointing a new Head Coach is underway and we will update supporters as soon as possible.”

Blimey, owners clearly not happy!