Dean Smith sacked by villa

Originally Posted by NedKelly

I’d say Ed should send a few “gifts” his way to sweeten him up, but it’d probably be cinema tickets or something.

He'd probably use the same spiel he tried with Klopp. 'It's basically Disneyland here. And wait til you see our new laundry partners'.

Originally Posted by dunk

All we can do is piss and moan tbf. I just try to think about it in slightly more pragmatic terms. It’s far too easy to say sack they managers and coaches, sell all the players and bring anyone in etc. you have to think about it practically where possible.

Alright Joel, reign it in…

Originally Posted by Dr Stranger

Alright Joel, reign it in…

You wish Joel gave any of this as much thought as us

Originally Posted by Dr Stranger

First season: promotion
Second season: kept them up
Third season: 11th. Cup final
This season: sacked after 11 games.

Wow. That’s really really harsh.

Spent over £200m in last couple of seasons haven't they?

Originally Posted by Dr Stranger

First season: promotion
Second season: kept them up
Third season: 11th. Cup final
This season: sacked after 11 games.

Wow. That’s really really harsh.

Maybe

But like (sky pundit… can’t remember who?) said on the weekend

Clubs are now wanting to upgrade mangers just like they would players and if the rumours of Gerrard coming going there are true then surely they’re willing to take a risk on bringing in a better manager (in their minds).

Would be great if he went there and was a complete failure though.