Mcleish on the brink of being sacked.

[severnside gull]

Best thing to happen to Villa in the last year is McLeish leaving. And yes it is the perfect vehicle for Gus but I really don't think he will be on Lerner's radar. Having made such a massive mistake last time round and still carrying a lot of blame from many Villa fans for losing O'Neill he needs to pick a genuine winner - someone the fans will unite behind and take the heat off the owner. Gus - whilst I think he could do a good job there -would represent much too big a risk when viewed from the owners' perspective. Benitez would be my favourite purely because of his track record and the fact that he is held in genuine respect by most people in the game - just like Houllier who was Lerner's choice for the same reasons and also because he could bring youngsters through from academy level. Villa have no money - O'Neill spoofed enormous amounts on high value long term player contracts and took Villa to the brink of financial disaster before walking away when they wouldn't spend more. That was McLeish's legacy and the reason they simply can't afford the sort of names that will be thrown into the hat. Benitez might still be too big for them but he is the only star name that I think they can potentially afford. I really don't think they will go down the road of paying compensation to another club again if they can avoid it.

 

[Paddy B]

So if Hughton walks out on Brum, which given the financial situation he is likely to do if he gets a half decent offer, then all 4 midlands clubs (Brum, Villa, WBA & Wolves) will be looking for new managers??

 

[strings]

So if Hughton walks out on Brum, which given the financial situation he is likely to do if he gets a half decent offer, then all 4 midlands clubs (Brum, Villa, WBA & Wolves) will be looking for new managers??

Wolves have already appointed a manager.

 

[pasty]

So if Hughton walks out on Brum, which given the financial situation he is likely to do if he gets a half decent offer, then all 4 midlands clubs (Brum, Villa, WBA & Wolves) will be looking for new managers??

Not Wolves. They appointed some Norwegian bloke no one has heard of last week - Stale Solbakken

Stale Solbakken Appointed Wolves Boss

 

[RedSteve65]

Perfect for Benitez.

Lots of rumours in Liverpool that Benitez may be going back to Liverpool to replace Dalglish. Mentioned on sportsday live news on BBC web-site. If there is any chance of that Benitez will turn down Villa.

If GP goes (and I hope he doesn't) we will be an attractive proposition for a big(ish) name. New ground, supportive Chairman, new training facilities being built and a nice City to live in too. Curbishley, in my opinion, is not the answer.

 

[Paddy B]

I did know that! Apologies! as you were!

 

[severnside gull]

So if Hughton walks out on Brum, which given the financial situation he is likely to do if he gets a half decent offer, then all 4 midlands clubs (Brum, Villa, WBA & Wolves) will be looking for new managers??

If Hughton walks out of Birmingham it is odds on that he will be walking in to WBA

 

[Storer 68]

So if Hughton walks out on Brum, which given the financial situation he is likely to do if he gets a half decent offer, then all 4 midlands clubs (Brum, Villa, WBA & Wolves) will be looking for new managers??

but GP would n't want to go to any of these basket cases

 

[Storer 68]

Lots of rumours in Liverpool that Benitez may be going back to Liverpool to replace Dalglish. Mentioned on sportsday live news on BBC web-site. If there is any chance of that Benitez will turn down Villa.

If GP goes (and I hope he doesn't) we will be an attractive proposition for a big(ish) name. New ground, supportive Chairman, new training facilities being built and a nice City to live in too. Curbishley, in my opinion, is not the answer.

I THINK GP MAY WELLHAVE COME TO THAT CONCLUSION ALREADY - sorry about the caps - pressed the lock button instead of the shift

 

[hans kraay fan club]

If Hughton walks out of Birmingham it is odds on that he will be walking in to WBA

or Villa...

 

[leigull]

Really not too concerned about Villa. Can't see they'd take a risk on an unproven manager after the year they've had. They are going to have to slash their wages hugely and it'll be a firefight to stay up again next year. Not a job for someone who has just a L1 trophy to his name at the moment.

Wouldn't be surprised if they appointed Curbs themselves.

 

[Bwian]

GP to Villa, we'll get Curbs.
That's what I heard Sat night.

I hope not-Curbs has been away from day to day football for too long.

 

[chucky1973]

Me to..... thats why I have just slapped £20 on Gus at 33/1 (top price) with betVictor, before the odds start to plummet, he's bound to be linked, and £680 will soften the blow if he goes!

http://www.oddschecker.com/football/football-specials/aston-villa-specials/next-permanent-manager

you could of just given your money to me. You have just made a rich bookie, richer.

 

[The Oldman]

According to Norwich message board Lambert is now favourite for Villa with Lee Clarke or Gus to replace. They do not want Curbs.

 

[SeagullBT]

All the talk around Villa is Lambert; Villa fans singing 'Paul Lambert's Claret & Blue Army' yesterday, while Lambert has done nothing to kill the speculation. But, Lerner's last two appointments have been totally out of left field so who knows what he is thinking.

The talk last summer was Rafa was in talks with Villa; didn't go anywhere due to the budget so I don't see Benitez at all at Villa.

It's a good job for someone. There is a lot of talent - Bent, Ireland, Given, Gabby, N'Zogbia and some decent youngsters - Gardner, Clarke, Weimann. There has been wage cut-backs but I think Villa are getting on top of that now (HaHa bye bye Heskey - need to get rid of turds like Dunne, Hutton & Warnock) and there will be a decent budget available. Things are looking up for my other love next season.

 

[Mileoakman]

Suprised no one has mentioned Capello who has said he fancies one last crack at a club in the Premiership. I would have thought Villa was just up his street. Don't forget he was a highly succesful Club Manager in Italy before the England job.

 

[Worthingite]

I reckon they'll get in Bob Bradley at Villa....Lerner wanted him last time but he took the Egypt national job just as Houllier left.

 

[SeagullBT]

Suprised no one has mentioned Capello who has said he fancies one last crack at a club in the Premiership. I would have thought Villa was just up his street. Don't forget he was a highly succesful Club Manager in Italy before the England job.

While I think Villa still offer a decent budget to finish 6th-8th, Capello will want massive £££ to spend. I think Capello will be heading to Chelsea

 

[Pinkie Brown]

I hope not-Curbs has been away from day to day football for too long.

Agree with this.

Also, Curbishley seems to have delusions of grandeur when it comes to his managerial ability & who he 'thinks' he should manage. I suspect we're beneath him?

 

[pasty]

Mcleish sacked, Owen Coyle to Villa, Fat Sam back to Bolton after losing to Blackpool next week, Curbs back to West Ham.