Next Manager Speculation/Hopes

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Amorim is the main contender according to BBC  but I don't see why he would give up a chance to walk away from CL knockout stage.

Watch Spurs beat them 4-0 on Wednesday with Sporting getting another two players sent off.

[Scott Nielsen]

I still think Brendan Rodgers would be the best fit right now.  Mostly plays 4-2-3-1, has been working with a similar group of players to us, has managed at big clubs and has a had success playing good football.  Guess he won't be in danger of being sacked by Leicester right now though given they seem to have turned a corner.

I don't care how good a fit Rodgers might be. I find him absolutely loathsome and don't want him to ever be associated with Villa.

[Jon Crofts]

Does he speak English Marko?

[cdbearsfan]

Amorim is the main contender according to BBC  but I don't see why he would give up a chance to walk away from CL knockout stage.

More money, the chance to actually buy players and not be expected to qualify for the Champions League every year with no budget.

[Mister E]

I still think Brendan Rodgers would be the best fit right now.  Mostly plays 4-2-3-1, has been working with a similar group of players to us, has managed at big clubs and has a had success playing good football.  Guess he won't be in danger of being sacked by Leicester right now though given they seem to have turned a corner.

I don't care how good a fit Rodgers might be. I find him absolutely loathsome and don't want him to ever be associated with Villa.

I sort of agree - I can't say I loathe him 'cos I don't know him and it's a strong word. But, I have certainly not warmed to him!

[coreyfeldman]

Does he speak English Marko?

His English is very good

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Does he speak English Marko?

His English is very good

Amorim's ain't bad either.

[SamTheMouse]

Amorim is the main contender according to BBC  but I don't see why he would give up a chance to walk away from CL knockout stage.

More money, the chance to actually buy players and not be expected to qualify for the Champions League every year with no budget.

Also, it's the Premier League. I don't think it's parochial or chauvinist to say that it's a massive draw, even though there may be just as much if not more quality in other countries. English football simply enjoys global visibility like no other.

[rob_bridge]

We've never had a single manager in our entire history who's managed to get over the 50% win threshold.

Danks has a 100% win record

Jim Barron

[LeeB]

We've never had a single manager in our entire history who's managed to get over the 50% win threshold.

Danks has a 100% win record

Jim Barron

Oh, and what a win it was!

[olaftab]

Amorim is the main contender according to BBC  but I don't see why he would give up a chance to walk away from CL knockout stage.

Because there's still enough games left here for us to qualify for next seasons

That's a very good reply.

[Duncan Shaw]

The Beeb have moved the Amorim to their main football story - not sure if is just speculation on their part.  I have decided I'd be more than happy with him or Emery, anyone else will now be meh!!

[cdbearsfan]

Yep, that's where I am.

[paul_e]

The Beeb have moved the Amorim to their main football story - not sure if is just speculation on their part.  I have decided I'd be more than happy with him or Emery, anyone else will now be meh!!

I suspected it would end up being between them as soon as the rumour of Poch saying no started going around (I voted want Emery and think Amorim), thhy do seem to be the 2 that obviously fit with our ambitions. I've leaned more towards Emery because of the name, his experience and that I think his tactics fit our squad a little better (in that order sadly, I need to get over the dream of seeing my name linked to Villa winning stuff) but I suspect Amorim has the higher ceiling.

[Monty]

Well Pochettino changing his mind would obviously be fine too, but yes. Amorim and Emery (now say that fast 100 times) both look like intelligent, sane, coherent appointments.