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re: McLeish (finally) Sacked by Aston Villa

Posted on 5/14/12 at 12:28 pm to
Posted by BobLoblaw
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Posted on 5/14/12 at 12:28 pm to
@FourFourTwo: FEATURE Stats don't lie: McLeish was awful at Aston Villa, and getting worse LINK #AVFC
Posted by WarSlamEagle
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Member since Sep 2011
24611 posts
Posted on 5/14/12 at 12:34 pm to
Maybe they could squeeze Pep into a Youth Team position. I hear he's good with young players.
Posted by IAmTheHatOnMilesHead
Team 31™
Member since Nov 2008
25971 posts
Posted on 5/14/12 at 12:35 pm to
Alex McLeish needs to go back to the SPL ... it's about the only place he's had success.
Posted by WarSlamEagle
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Member since Sep 2011
24611 posts
Posted on 5/14/12 at 12:37 pm to
Tweet of the Day:

RT: @alxmclsh: I am Alex Mcleish the girl, not the football manager. RANDOM GUYS STOP TWEETING ME TELLING ME I JUST GOT FIRED!
Posted by BobLoblaw
Baton Rouge
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Posted on 5/14/12 at 12:41 pm to
Was just about to post that.
Posted by NOTORlOUSD
Houston, TX
Member since Sep 2010
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Posted on 5/14/12 at 5:26 pm to
Posted by BraveTiger225
Atlanta, GA
Member since May 2008
17662 posts
Posted on 5/14/12 at 5:38 pm to
Roberto Martinez is the king of survival, but not sure if he is the guy to get Villa back to where they want to be.
Posted by UASports23
Basketball School
Member since Nov 2009
26513 posts
Posted on 5/14/12 at 8:28 pm to
According to Skybet (Skysports) their favorite to fill the spot is


Top 3:

Paul Lambert (Norwich) 6/4 odds

Roberto Martinez (Wigan) 7/4 odds

Rafa Benitez 8/1 odds.

then Bob Bradley is last at 20/1
Posted by Jumbeauxlaya
LSU
Member since Jan 2011
18083 posts
Posted on 5/14/12 at 8:30 pm to
Wait.. he's actually ON the list?
Posted by UASports23
Basketball School
Member since Nov 2009
26513 posts
Posted on 5/14/12 at 8:31 pm to
Yes, they went after him last year.
Posted by BobLoblaw
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2011
2324 posts
Posted on 5/14/12 at 9:05 pm to
He was rumored to be on the list. They decided early on in the process that they wanted somebody with premier league (relegation?) experience. I don't think he was ever actually considered by Aston Villa though.

I actually wouldn't be against it if we can't get Martinez, Rodgers or Lambert. Would definitely be better than Curbs or Steve Bruce. Bob is a very smart guy but I think he would need a great #2 with plenty of experience in England.
Posted by TN Bhoy
San Antonio, TX
Member since Apr 2010
60589 posts
Posted on 5/14/12 at 9:12 pm to
Why would Lambo go to an unstable club?
Posted by BobLoblaw
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2011
2324 posts
Posted on 5/14/12 at 10:05 pm to
Look at our payroll then look at norwich's. He would have an opportunity to rebuild the squad now that most of the big earners are off the books. We also have a good group of kids who've come through our academy and should have a bit of money to spend.

Not saying he would leave Norwich. He might think if they avoid the second year slump he will get better offers from bigger clubs. I have a feeling if we do offer him the job he will take it. McLeish is one of the highest paid managers in the league believe it or not, I'm sure we'd offer Lambert a nice raise as well.
Posted by TN Bhoy
San Antonio, TX
Member since Apr 2010
60589 posts
Posted on 5/14/12 at 10:12 pm to
quote:


Look at our payroll then look at norwich's. He would have an opportunity to rebuild the squad now that most of the big earners are off the books. We also have a good group of kids who've come through our academy and should have a bit of money to spend.

Not saying he would leave Norwich. He might think if they avoid the second year slump he will get better offers from bigger clubs. I have a feeling if we do offer him the job he will take it. McLeish is one of the highest paid managers in the league believe it or not, I'm sure we'd offer Lambert a nice raise as well.



Remember, Lambo played under MON and is still friends with him.
Posted by BobLoblaw
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2011
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Posted on 5/14/12 at 10:25 pm to
I'm well aware of their history. I still think he would take the job if offered.
Posted by chalmetteowl
Chalmette
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55448 posts
Posted on 5/15/12 at 9:32 am to


?????? he wouldn't have to move very far
Posted by SouthOfSouth
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2008
43589 posts
Posted on 5/15/12 at 9:39 am to
quote:

BobLoblaw


It makes me laugh that you would use a word so full of English English like "sacked".

I just had to say that.
Posted by WarSlamEagle
Manchester United Fan
Member since Sep 2011
24611 posts
Posted on 5/15/12 at 10:05 am to
quote:

It makes me laugh that you would use a word so full of English English like "sacked".

Are ya makin' fun of our vernacular here on the pitch, laddie? Ya gotta lace up ya boots and slip on your favorite kit if ya run with our fake-Euro, non-American selves.
Posted by Jumbeauxlaya
LSU
Member since Jan 2011
18083 posts
Posted on 5/15/12 at 10:09 am to
quote:


It makes me laugh that you would use a word so full of English English like "sacked".

I just had to say that.


You don't speak English? Or do you just speak MURICAN!

Also when talking about a premier league manager, you would say sacked. When talking about an NFL coach, you would say fired/let go/released.
Posted by etm512
Mandeville, LA
Member since Aug 2005
21061 posts
Posted on 5/15/12 at 10:25 am to
Twitter is blowing up that Mic McCarthy is now the leader for the job

ETA: Obligatory pic
This post was edited on 5/15/12 at 10:29 am
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