Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'in talks' with Aston Villa owner

[Father Jack Hackett]

Originally Posted by DublinMackem

I think this has the potential to be a very good appointment. I read ages ago that Alex Ferguson described him as the best watcher of the game he's ever seen.It might not work out. But he'll have the respect of the players, and he seems tactically very astute. A lot of people think he'll be a big balls manager one day. I think this could be a very shrewd appointment. But who knows.

Steve Cotterill could have been described as that, along with best note-taker. Means nowt.

[G Force]

Originally Posted by Roker Poker

I would be disappointed if this happens.......we should definitely be in for him

Eh?

[mackemdr]

Originally Posted by Father Jack Hackett

Steve Cotterill could have been described as that, along with best note-taker. Means nowt.

"what's wrong steve? can't you spell shite? "

Originally Posted by G Force

Eh?

hes a mag, wants him to replace pardew

[Father Jack Hackett]

Originally Posted by mackemdr

"what's wrong steve? can't you spell shite? "

I can remember when we were 3-0 down to Charlton (I think) and that berk was still scribbling away. ''That ship has sailed Steven"

[BoloBoloBolo]

Same lad that gave me info. regarding Villa in the past told me they spoke to OGS today and were very impressed, however they also talked to another canidate yesterday. Apparently both will be spoken to again Monday.

[Morse]

I'll be disappointed if he goes there. One of my favourites as a player - I'll never forget that red card he took v Newcastle to stop a certain goal, ran practically the full length of the pitch to wipe Rob Lee out, knowing he was taking one for the team. Absolutely class.

I want him to succeed, but not Villa with Bent. I'll have mixed feelings.

Apparently he lives quite a humble life for someone in his position, and gives most of his wages to charity. Top man IMO.

[john1984]

Originally Posted by godsgifttoearth

would be a stupid move for him, same with martinez to pool.

certain jobs are poisonous in this league and not worth ruining a decent start to your career over.

You make an interesting point. There's a book by Marcotti and Vialli about the differences between managers in Italy and England.

One of the main points is that in england if a manager fails (eg Keane, Bothroyd, Dowie, Benitez, Curbishley etc) they are tarnished goods and most clubs dont take a chance on them.

In italy, in contrast, many managers have been given chance after chance to take on different jobs. They fuck up, get fired, and get another job. The theory is they have learned from their mistakes and are better managers.

Just look at the way liverpool fans are going on about AVB. In Italy, they'd think 'he fucked up at chelsea, but he may have learned lessons he wont repeat again'.

Thoughts? Solsjkaer will destroy his career in management by going to villa. Huge risk. Brendan rodgers saw this and kindly refused.

[Seaham Towny]

Originally Posted by BoloBoloBolo

Same lad that gave me info. regarding Villa in the past told me they spoke to OGS today and were very impressed, however they also talked to another canidate yesterday. Apparently both will be spoken to again Monday.

Rodgers or Brucie?

[Elements of Life]

Originally Posted by Roker Poker

He won the league in his first appointment

So he should. Didnt he have boatloads of money to achieve this?

[Geronimo]

They're going from bad to worse -probably.

Smacks of desperation