LancastrianLerner
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We support the most prestigious team in the Premier League don't we? Only Gerard would be moved to leave.
So who next after Dean?
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DeanoVilla
One Bloody Number
1/25 with Paddy Power now. In terms of probability that's 96% chance hell be our next manager -
Don't agree with that Silhill, didn't think I would hear surrender monkey talk from you.
The French Connection
Vital Squad Member
If Gerrard had a good start with us, I would be more concerned about him being offered the England job, as Southgate’s tenure will likely end after the next World Cup.
gaz726
Vital Newbie
If you look at rangers next manager, paddy Power have Alex Neil locked, make of that what you will
MarvelVillan
Vital Reserves Team
What a list. Be still, my beating heart!
Hifriedelity
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Morley WithenShaw
Vital Reserves Team
True, he was loyal to them, but, he did agree to join Chelsea until it all hit the fan & he changed his mind!!
BodyButter
Vital Football Legend
Richard Dunne doesn't want it and says it should go to Gerrard
I didn't hear him say he didn't want it.
BodyButter
Vital Football Legend
Who?
Still-Ian
Vital Football Hero
I didn't hear him say he didn't want it.
Dunne deal.
Pangloss
Vital Football Legend
The Liverpool connection irks me but ultimately if he's moving onto Liverpool or England it's probably because he has done a good job here. It's par for the course, welcome to modern football.
We've gone from a club captain and manager who are life long fans to a manager who will see us a stepping stone (regardless of whether we get SG or not) and a captain who doesn't have the same ties.
Pangloss
Vital Football Legend
Looks as good as done to me based on a minute on google and checking the odds.
So much for the owners having genuine ambition IMO. This is a very much, "take a punt on a manager we believe is a top prospect and hope for the best". In keeping with most of our transfer policy it has to be said.
So much for the owners having genuine ambition IMO. This is a very much, "take a punt on a manager we believe is a top prospect and hope for the best". In keeping with most of our transfer policy it has to be said.
McParlandTheGreat
Vital Champions League
As of this moment in time, Rangers have not been approached. If Villa's ambition is to do this quickly then that's extraordinary. It's been said somewhere that Villa wanted guarantees that Gerrard's team will come with him before doing that, but I can't see that they can do that without approaching Rangers.
In spite of all the "99% nailed on" rumours, I still don't believe it. But then I scoffed at the notion that Randy could appoint McLeish
If Villa have an interest in Gerrard, then I suspect they also have other candidates who are higher up the list and Gerrard is a backup in case those flop. That would explain lack of contact with Rangers. I live in hope.
In spite of all the "99% nailed on" rumours, I still don't believe it. But then I scoffed at the notion that Randy could appoint McLeish
If Villa have an interest in Gerrard, then I suspect they also have other candidates who are higher up the list and Gerrard is a backup in case those flop. That would explain lack of contact with Rangers. I live in hope.
garygaryshaw
Vital Football Hero
No point in an official approach until you know both parties are keen.
I'm completely on board if it's Gerrard, even a little bit excited. He has something about him, well respected by those in the game, doesn't seem the sort to take any shit. Fair few of our players need a rocket up the arse after the last month of games let's be honest.
Couple of things.. The stepping stone remark.
None issue for me, surely people in any form of employment have a career path of sorts. I wouldnt mind progressing in my work at some point, does that mean I'm using my current role as a stepping stone and it's therefore not important?
A lot is young managers will ultimately aim to manage their National side, so is any club job just a stepping stone.. Or is it just a career plan?
If Gerrard comes in and does shit, will Liverpool want him? That move to Liverpool might not his next job..
Another thing I keep seeing is people saying Sky will just refer to us as Gerrards Aston Villa, like they did with Lampards Derby...
Seriously? Do people have selective hearing?
I hear this most weeks on TV Coverage. Dean Smiths Villa, Klopps Liverpool, Conte's Spurs, Mourinhos whoever.. Managers name before club name. Baffled why this is a thing.
Couple of things.. The stepping stone remark.
None issue for me, surely people in any form of employment have a career path of sorts. I wouldnt mind progressing in my work at some point, does that mean I'm using my current role as a stepping stone and it's therefore not important?
A lot is young managers will ultimately aim to manage their National side, so is any club job just a stepping stone.. Or is it just a career plan?
If Gerrard comes in and does shit, will Liverpool want him? That move to Liverpool might not his next job..
Another thing I keep seeing is people saying Sky will just refer to us as Gerrards Aston Villa, like they did with Lampards Derby...
Seriously? Do people have selective hearing?
I hear this most weeks on TV Coverage. Dean Smiths Villa, Klopps Liverpool, Conte's Spurs, Mourinhos whoever.. Managers name before club name. Baffled why this is a thing.
Bikini Inspector
Vital Football Hero
Exactly. The truth is unless you are Man City you are a stepping stone for managers and players that's just how it is. Loyalty doesn't exist in football and given the amount of managers we've gone through I don't have much sentiment towards players or managers myself anymore, Big Ron and Brian Little were the last two I was really bothered about. If Gerrard comes in I hope he ends up getting the Liverpool job because it means he's done well for us and we'll be in a position to get a better manager than we are now. If not we'll sack him and get someone else as we've done 100 times in the last 10 years. He will do well though I think, he is going to be the best manager of his generation.
Dumble
Vital Squad Member
I'd actually be fascinated to see how the next manager ie. probably Gerrard will use SJM.But what will McGinn think of playing under an ex Hun?
For me he's not a deeper lying midfielder and he should be a goal threat. (Though that doesn't excuse his overall performance level of late, same with the rest of the team).
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