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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2018 10:50:39 GMT
Why go to Villa ?
Doing great at Brentford, making a name for himself and real possibility to get them into Playoffs and possible automatic promotion
I know the Big club syndrome etc etc but it really could be another poisoned Chalice
GD
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Post by adamsson on Oct 11, 2018 10:53:12 GMT
Why go to Villa ? Doing great at Brentford, making a name for himself and real possibility to get them into Playoffs and possible automatic promotion I know the Big club syndrome etc etc but it really could be another poisoned Chalice GD Villa fan and lots more money. Oh and a big pay off when he gets sacked in a few months  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2018 11:02:01 GMT
I wonder how tight the Woods deal is?
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Post by westgatelakes on Oct 11, 2018 11:18:33 GMT
Why go to Villa ? Doing great at Brentford, making a name for himself and real possibility to get them into Playoffs and possible automatic promotion I know the Big club syndrome etc etc but it really could be another poisoned Chalice GD Why go to Villa ? The opportunity to manage one of the biggest clubs in the country doesn't come around too often so I would think that Dean Smith didn't take too long to make his mind up whether to go or not. Oh and he`s a villa fan as well apparently. |
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Post by greyman on Oct 11, 2018 11:29:23 GMT
Why go to Villa ? Doing great at Brentford, making a name for himself and real possibility to get them into Playoffs and possible automatic promotion I know the Big club syndrome etc etc but it really could be another poisoned Chalice GD Especially with a bastard like Terry around. They must think in spite of all the evidence that Terry won't screw Smith over in some way. |
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Oct 11, 2018 11:38:11 GMT
Yes it's a proper conundrum and no mistake.
Absolutely baffling decision.
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Post by wagsastokie on Oct 11, 2018 11:41:00 GMT
Why go to Villa ? Doing great at Brentford, making a name for himself and real possibility to get them into Playoffs and possible automatic promotion I know the Big club syndrome etc etc but it really could be another poisoned Chalice GD Same reason Rowett left derby for stoke MORE MONEY |
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Post by CBUFAWKIPWH on Oct 11, 2018 11:49:36 GMT
Why go to Villa ? Doing great at Brentford, making a name for himself and real possibility to get them into Playoffs and possible automatic promotion I know the Big club syndrome etc etc but it really could be another poisoned Chalice GD Especially with a bastard like Terry around. They must think in spite of all the evidence that Terry won't screw Smith over in some way. If working with Terry wasn't Smith's idea this could go horribly wrong. And if it was Smith's idea you would have to question his sanity. Can't wait to see his face when the first journalist starts talking about John Terry's Aston Villa. When do they play Frank Lampard's Derby County? |
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Post by salopstick on Oct 11, 2018 12:02:17 GMT
Especially with a bastard like Terry around. They must think in spite of all the evidence that Terry won't screw Smith over in some way. If working with Terry wasn't Smith's idea this could go horribly wrong. And if it was Smith's idea you would have to question his sanity. Can't wait to see his face when the first journalist starts talking about John Terry's Aston Villa. When do they play Frank Lampard's Derby County? A pre season friendly v Stevie G’s Rangers? |
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Post by y_oh_y_delilah on Oct 11, 2018 12:09:49 GMT
Gary Rowett’s Stoke City doesn’t quite have the same ring does it?
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Post by jimmygscfc on Oct 11, 2018 12:39:29 GMT
The more pertinent question would be: Why wouldn't Dean Smith take the job? I don't get why folk would wonder.
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Post by PotterLog on Oct 11, 2018 13:07:23 GMT
What a ridiculous question
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Oct 11, 2018 13:31:35 GMT
Villa are a sleeping giant, a club that less than 10 years ago was pushing for a top 3 finish. Any manager in his right mind would jump at the opportunity to forge something there.
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Post by Dutchpeter on Oct 11, 2018 13:37:45 GMT
It'll be interesting to see if Brentford can recover from this blow. With their imminent move to a new stadium they seem to be a club on an upward curve, and would be an attractive proposition for an ambitious manager.
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Post by callas12 on Oct 11, 2018 13:44:29 GMT
I'd mentioned on the other Villa thread, always a big gamble managing the club you support. It inevitability always goes horribly wrong at some point & whilst it would be great to achieve success at the club you grew up adoring, on the flip side, to get hounded out when things go wrong would be a horrible experience.
It's the same reason Denis Smith never took over the reigns of his beloved Stoke despite Coates discussing the idea with him.. Wise move I think on reflection, he gets enough grief of Stokies doing radio summarising nevermind if he'd ever been manager.
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Post by PotterLog on Oct 11, 2018 13:53:59 GMT
I'd mentioned on the other Villa thread, always a big gamble managing the club you support. It inevitability always goes horribly wrong at some point & whilst it would be great to achieve success at the club you grew up adoring, on the flip side, to get hounded out when things go wrong would be a horrible experience. It's the same reason Denis Smith never took over the reigns of his beloved Stoke despite Coates discussing the idea with him.. Wise move I think on reflection, he gets enough grief of Stokies doing radio summarising nevermind if he'd ever been manager. I think it's worse if you were already a legend as a player at the club, like Denis. Sure, if you're a fan it's going to hurt, but getting the sack is going to hurt wherever you are. At least there's no legacy to taint. You'd be mad to turn down an opportunity to manage a big club just because you grew up supporting them. |
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Post by callas12 on Oct 11, 2018 14:31:07 GMT
I'd mentioned on the other Villa thread, always a big gamble managing the club you support. It inevitability always goes horribly wrong at some point & whilst it would be great to achieve success at the club you grew up adoring, on the flip side, to get hounded out when things go wrong would be a horrible experience. It's the same reason Denis Smith never took over the reigns of his beloved Stoke despite Coates discussing the idea with him.. Wise move I think on reflection, he gets enough grief of Stokies doing radio summarising nevermind if he'd ever been manager. I think it's worse if you were already a legend as a player at the club, like Denis. Sure, if you're a fan it's going to hurt, but getting the sack is going to hurt wherever you are. At least there's no legacy to taint. You'd be mad to turn down an opportunity to manage a big club just because you grew up supporting them. Yeah good point with regards to the fact Dean Smith hasn't got a playing legacy to taint. One good thing in Dean Smith's favour is he has risen through the league's as a manager & clearly learnt his trade.. Do still question how their backroom set ups going to work harmoniously with Terry & the sporting director being thrust upon him. Especially as I've just read his old Brentford Assistant is making the move to Villa Park too. |
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Post by rickyfullerbeer on Oct 11, 2018 16:48:49 GMT
I wonder how tight the Woods deal is? Tighter than the purse strings at Galatasaray. He's ours. Good appointment for Villa. Smith has a good squad to work with there. |
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Oct 11, 2018 16:59:38 GMT
Potentially a great appointment, but you just wonder if it's slightly grudging because they wanted a big name.
Hamstringing him with Terry rather than letting him bring his own assistant in might not be too clever either.
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Post by CBUFAWKIPWH on Oct 11, 2018 17:33:29 GMT
Gary Rowett’s Stoke City doesn’t quite have the same ring does it? I think that's because it's Gary Rowett's STOKE CITY rather than FRANK LAMPARD'S Derby County, JOHN TERRY'S Aston Villa and STEVIE G'S Rangers. As it should be. |
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Post by Pugsley on Oct 11, 2018 17:47:38 GMT
Yes it's a proper conundrum and no mistake. Absolutely baffling decision. Absolutely ba££ling indeed. |
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Post by berahinosgoals on Oct 11, 2018 18:16:22 GMT
Must be really frustrating being a Brentford fan. A tiny club so close yet so far from the premiership
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Post by marylandstoke on Oct 11, 2018 18:36:38 GMT
Villa are a sleeping giant, a club that less than 10 years ago was pushing for a top 3 finish. Any manager in his right mind would jump at the opportunity to forge something there. Plus he’s actually a huge fan. Gonna need the physio working on his neck from having to look over his shoulder all the time though. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2018 18:40:57 GMT
What a ridiculous question Why ? GD |
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Post by waffles on Oct 11, 2018 18:41:25 GMT
I hope Dean Smith's wife isn't fit.
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Post by PotterLog on Oct 11, 2018 19:14:59 GMT
What a ridiculous question Why ? GD Oh come on it’s by far the biggest job the guy has ever been close to in thirty-odd years as a player or manager. You wouldn’t get one in a thousand people turning down Aston Villa to stay at bloody Brentford. |
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Oct 11, 2018 19:18:47 GMT
I hope Dean Smith's wife isn't fit. Has she got a pulse? |
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Post by Mr_DaftBurger on Oct 11, 2018 19:23:26 GMT
Villa are a sleeping giant, a club that less than 10 years ago was pushing for a top 3 finish. Any manager in his right mind would jump at the opportunity to forge something there. Plus he’s actually a huge fan. Gonna need the physio working on his neck from having to look over his shoulder all the time though. Let's hope there's no note passing!   |
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Oct 11, 2018 19:24:58 GMT
Plus he’s actually a huge fan. Gonna need the physio working on his neck from having to look over his shoulder all the time though. Let's hope there's no note passing! Billet doux you mean? |
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Post by Mr_DaftBurger on Oct 11, 2018 19:26:59 GMT
Let's hope there's no note passing! Billet doux you mean? I was thinking more about Boskamp, although I'd send him a love letter! John Terry, shit guy! |
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