Cronky Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Villa is a real pressure job. The team has already peaked and there's no money for new signings. He had health problems at Liverpool and he isn't any younger now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Pretty good appointment IMO. That was my worry, but luckily it seems like half the fans haven already decided he's not good enough and want him out, which will probably lessen the chance of success under him. Having to come out and defend the appointment before you've even announced it doesn't bode well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Could turn out well for them, but they have some interesting fixtures coming up, all winnable games but some quite difficult. They have Stoke away on monday, just feel if he doesn't get off to a good start then it could be a difficult season for Villa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chubby Jason Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 It's good to see him back in England, I'm surprised no other club has brought him in in the last 3 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Heskey will feel secure then . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrBrown Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Couldn't stand any american being a Prem manager. "He's a great right side defenseman, if we go into overtime I know I can count on him to step up to the plate" Alright dude, anyone who American who knows enough about soccerball doesn't speak like that. Except for "Upper 90," everyone says that, hate that s***. Tbh, I coach middle school soccer/ football over here and I find myself constantly having to rephrase my positional instructions. They don't know what a winger is. You have to say right or left midfielder. You have players from West Africa, South America, Central Europe, etc. You have managers from all over the European continent. These people grew up speaking a plethora of different languages who have had to learn English, are in the process of learning it, or can't speak the language. It really is baffling to me that you think there would be a problem because the Americans speak a slightly different dialect. Americans shouldn't commentate the sport, though. Ever. Until you have personal experience of a situation, perhaps you should lay off the pontification. 'It really is baffling to me' that you don't see a problem when, telling someone to play full-back, they settle into a position in the center of defence. Of course, since you are speaking from a purely theoretical position atop your high horse, I shouldn't be surprised. It's not a massive issue, nor was I making it out to be one. I was just pointing out the modifications in what I have to say due to a 'slightly different dialect.' The fact that I do change my vocabulary after the initial confusion demonstrates that it's really not the 'problem' you're claiming I made it out to be. Anyway. Stay baffled. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Excellent appoinment for villa, IMO. He's experienced, knowledgable. He's managed in the premiership and did all right, he has an abundance of knowledge regarding young players, he's not afraid to venture outside the English market and his Lyon team played good football and played well in Europe. He's a cut above o'neill and the likes of redknapp and moyes so if Lerner is patient, houllier, age and health related issues permitting, will be very good for them. As much as he's a massive twat, I wouldn't say he's a cut above Redknapp. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Redknapps a good manager, there no doubt about that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 He is a good manager but I cannot see him taking Villa further than MON did, as for Droopy chops good manager but will always b overshadowed by his utter cuntness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Redknapps a good manager, there no doubt about that. He eradicated Jenas from the Spurs team. He is a bonafide genius. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Good appointment under the circumstances, isn't he notoriously shit with money though? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobby_solano Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 well he did spend £10m or thereabouts on el-radgey diouf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 well he did spend £10m or thereabouts on el-radgey diouf and bought diomede, le tallec, cheyrou, diao, dundee etc. naturally there were a few good buys in there too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GAMMELL Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Igor Biscan was a scintilating signing also Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gggg Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 He's pretty similar to O'Neill based on his time at Liverpool. Dull defensive counter attack football at home with a pacy striker to hoof it over the top to and a shitload of overpriced donkeys from the same country. Can't see Villa fans giving him as long as they did O'Neill before they start complaining. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobby_solano Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 i was really surprised that he signed diouf and not anelka he did sign hyypia though gutted we didn't sign him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 well he did spend £10m or thereabouts on el-radgey diouf £11m on Heskey... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 He's pretty similar to O'Neill based on his time at Liverpool. Dull defensive counter attack football at home with a pacy striker to hoof it over the top to and a shitload of overpriced donkeys from the same country. Can't see Villa fans giving him as long as they did O'Neill before they start complaining. I agree, the expectation is naturally higher now. It was like us being pissed at finishing 5th in Robson's last season. How times change Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 well he did spend £10m or thereabouts on el-radgey diouf £11m on Heskey... Good signing at the time, I'll give him that one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 He's an 'alright' manager, but certainly not good enough to take Villa further than O'Neill had them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1878 Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Excellent appoinment for villa, IMO. He's experienced, knowledgable. He's managed in the premiership and did all right, he has an abundance of knowledge regarding young players, he's not afraid to venture outside the English market and his Lyon team played good football and played well in Europe. He's a cut above o'neill and the likes of redknapp and moyes so if Lerner is patient, houllier, age and health related issues permitting, will be very good for them. Is he fuck Must be one of the most wasteful managers I can ever remember in the transfer market for a start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 He'll see Villa top half easily enough but I fail to see how they'll progress under Houllier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timnufc22 Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 His style at Liverpool was so defensive, when they played at SJP in 2004 they ended up with Heskey left wing and Smicer up front on his own. He will still probably be decent for them with his experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 His style at Liverpool was so defensive That Uefa Cup semi final away at Barcelona.. He must have told his entire team not to leave their own half the entire match. The most defensive approach to a football match I've ever seen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 did well with lyon in the CL apart from the game where they were knocked out by Milan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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