BrettNUFC Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Villa fans are a bit picky, can't remember the last manager they actually liked? The only ones I recall being roundly unpopular are McLeish and O'Leary (and even that was only his last year or so). MON got an awful lot of stick from some fans over certain issues, but I can honestly say, I have only ever met one or two people who actually wanted him sacked. Even I didn't want that, and I'm no fan of his "legacy". Other managers, like Atkinson, Gregory (with a few exceptions), Sir Brian Little, Sir Graham Taylor (mk 1 at least) were exceptionally popular. In other words, kind of like all fans - Villa fans will genuinely give someone a go, even if they're not fond of the appointment (and that genuinely happened with McLeish last year), but when they turn, they usually do so en masse. I'd probably say Little was the last one i remember where Villa fans were genuinely happy. Coming across McLeish, O’Neil, O’Leary, even Houiller was given a load of stick and he had only been in the job 5 minutes. I remember Gregory getting his fair share of stick. Seems like you have to go a fair way back before Villa actually accepted their own manager. The one i can mainly understand is McLeish by far, absolute disgrace that was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Absolutely love reading brummie's posts about Villa, like. One of the best things about this forum at the moment, they're class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Absolutely love reading brummie's posts about Villa, like. One of the best things about this forum at the moment, they're class. Aye it's always good to get another fan's perspective on their team. Especially one that totally contradicts the media's opinion, which as we all know often happens to us too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I'm not surprised they weren't keen on McLeish or O'Leary. Houllier really fucked himself over when he went to Anfield and did that whole tapping the badge thing, sucking up to the Liverpool fans etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Another thread derailed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 It has been now like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I don't think Andy Carroll would do a good job as Villa manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I don't think Andy Carroll would do a good job as Villa manager. Personally don't think he's ready yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Complaining about dull inactive threads going off-topic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettNUFC Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I don't think Andy Carroll would do a good job as Villa manager. Personally don't think he's ready yet Don't even think Lambert is ready for the abuse he is going to get let alone Carroll. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuy_O Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I think the current youngsters are better than the Chopra-era ones. Pattison, Ramage and Edgar were always deeply average. Ramage was not the best player but seemed a decent lad, not full of himself like most our players were back then. His last game (Everton away iirc) , he was absolutely heartbroken knowing he was leaving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Absolutely love reading brummie's posts about Villa, like. One of the best things about this forum at the moment, they're class. That's very nice of you. Others are right, though, I had forgotten this was in the Carroll thread, so apols for derailment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 If you played Stoke at home, and were winning 1-0, only to concede an equaliser on 84 mins or so, and at the final whistle, you saw your manager do a little celebratory fist pump, how would you feel? In fact, how would supporters of ANY club feel? Sorry for laughing Brummie but that's just incredible Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Did that point seal your survival or something Brummie? Incredible if not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 And ignore Otter, he just likes complaining about things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Did that point seal your survival or something Brummie? Incredible if not. Nope, it didn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 So he was just thrilled with a point? Jesus wept. Anyone ever challenge him about it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Absolutely love reading brummie's posts about Villa, like. One of the best things about this forum at the moment, they're class. Agreed - wish we had a representative from every team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 And ignore Otter, he just likes complaining about things. I think it's a valid point tbh. How many times do you click on this thread or countless others expecting maybe thread transfer news or relevant discussion, only to find its gone off on a massive tangent. It just messes up the board IMO. If people want to talk about Aston Villa, why not have an Aston Villa thread? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 And ignore Otter, he just likes complaining about things. I think it's a valid point tbh. How many times do you click on this thread or countless others expecting maybe thread transfer news or relevant discussion, only to find its gone off on a massive tangent. It just messes up the board IMO. If people want to talk about Aston Villa, why not have an Aston Villa thread? This. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Anyone coming in from work tonight clicks on board and might think "wow, 3 new pages on the Carroll thread. Maybe a development in his transfer? Oh, just a critique of Alex McLeish's dismal year at Villa." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Anyone coming in from work tonight clicks on board and might think "wow, 3 new pages on the Carroll thread. Maybe a development in his transfer? Oh, just a critique of Alex McLeish's dismal year at Villa." I hope they'll be able to recover emotionally at some point. Don't think it does any harm personally but I can understand your point of view, fair enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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colinmk Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Future's bright for Villa with Lambert for sure(as long as he is given the time he needs of course), Savage is an idiot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Future's bright for Villa with Lambert for sure(as long as he is given the time he needs of course), Savage is an idiot. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2603/3983681624_1b2ebcd9d4_m.jpg What have you done? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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