Popular Post DCJonah Posted February 14, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) Firstly, he's meant to be a good coach. Something our players have not had and are desperate for. He hasn't had experience buying players but we're putting a place a kind of DOF system and our scouting system seems to be working well so I can't see that as an issue. He's passionate, he wants to win and he has a load of self belief. I think he ticks a lot of boxes and will certainly give us a boost that we so desperately need. Edited February 14, 2015 by DCJonah 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockStockVilla Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Not my frist choice, but have to get behind the team and the manager will have my backing until the end of the season. He seems a bit of a clearing in the woods...but it appears he is our clearing in the woods now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted February 14, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 14, 2015 I'm actually quite pleased. He has something to prove, will be hungry to not blight his early career and will be fired up. It is also obvious that he has been watching us for a while. I'm optimistic. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Nobody else remember the whole Bentaleb thing? The stick he got for staring him over Paulinho. But wasn't he proved right over that ? Bentaleb is now a first team regular ? That's my point yes. He was ridiculed for things like that, and starting Kane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincenzo Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Oh no...not impressed, doesn't fill me with optimism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bose Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) 4 out of the 6 games Sherwood lost in the league with Spurs were against Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City and Liverpool. He did lose some of them heavily but that seemed to be a recurring theme last season, even under AVB. They also had the Europa League which is always a distraction. So it wasn't all bad. Edited February 14, 2015 by bose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTheVilla26 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Reminds me of when we appointed Gregory. Lets hope he makes the same impact. This. Tim Sherwood is the closest thing to John Gregory since he left. I personally loved our time under Gregory. The football was hit and miss, but he spoke his mind, got the job done, and the team was moderately successful. We certainly weren't the joke that we are now and have been since Gregory left (other than the MON years). For all those that are saying that they don't like Sherwood's personality, I think we need someone with arrogance (like Gregory had), who is prepared to fall out with "big name" players if needs be. I'm genuinely excited about this, and think this could be the beginning of something a bit special over the next few years. Come on Tim prove everyone wrong. String a few results together with some goals, and everyone will be behind you very quickly. Exactly my thoughts, Gregory was my favorite ever Villa manager in my time supporting (even over Big Ron & Little). I think the fact he has something to prove and is still somewhat an unknown in terms of managerial experience could work wonders for us. Also, it'll be totally refreshing to have another manager who tells it how it is, as Lambert was a total yes-man to Lerner. Not saying it will work out the same as Johnny Greg's tenure but if it's even 50% as exciting, then that is fine with me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) Can only back him now, and hope he can back up his own self confidence. Good luck Tim. Welcome to the most wonderful football club in the world. Edited February 14, 2015 by dAVe80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingsombrero Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Reminds me of when we appointed Gregory. Lets hope he makes the same impact. This. Tim Sherwood is the closest thing to John Gregory since he left. I personally loved our time under Gregory. The football was hit and miss, but he spoke his mind, got the job done, and the team was moderately successful. We certainly weren't the joke that we are now and have been since Gregory left (other than the MON years). For all those that are saying that they don't like Sherwood's personality, I think we need someone with arrogance (like Gregory had), who is prepared to fall out with "big name" players if needs be. I'm genuinely excited about this, and think this could be the beginning of something a bit special over the next few years. Come on Tim prove everyone wrong. String a few results together with some goals, and everyone will be behind you very quickly. I just don't get the comparison. Sure they were both happy to talk freely but when Gregory made a mistake he owned it, when Sherwood made a mistake he still blamed his players. I don't get how people think they know what this guy's character is based on 4 months....if he hasn't proven he's been a success because 4 months isn't long enough, then by the same token to can't have proven he is a rocket polisher or blames his players etc. after 6 months. The guy has a bit of personality, has worked at a top premier league club for a long time, has played at the highest level for years and won things, and is highly regarded by others in the game. I havn't heard one pundit say that they think he would be bad appointment for any club, in fact most think he is a breathe of fresh air. With regards to that interview he gave when he called out some of the Spurs players for not having enough passion, I didn't think there was anything wrong with that. If Lambert had come out and said that about some of our players e.g. Gabby, people would have been loving it and giving him a pat of the back. The way I see it, we need 4 wins and maybe 2 draws and we will be safe. Possibly 3 wins and 3 draws will do it this year, as the teams at the bottom are so poor. I came to the conclusion that he blames his players to cover himself because he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpants Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Underwhelmed would be overstating my thoughts Awww diddums 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanpabloangel18 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 This will go one of two ways. #prophecy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 4 out of the 6 games Sherwood lost in the league with Spurs were against Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City and Liverpool. He did lose some of them heavily but that seemed to be recurring theme last season even under AVB. They also had the Europa League which is always a distraction. So it wasn't all bad. His record with Spurs is excellent, sample size or not. I don't really see how this is being augued with. He's a **** prick, but he's our prize prick now. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Interestingly both Sherwood's and Lambert's last games before coming to manage us were 3-0 and 2-0 wins respectively against us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidlewis Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Interesting to read that Friedel believes he has the ability to manage at the top level after his Spurs time. Was brad still at Spurs/plying under sherwood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dn1982 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I didn't want Sherwood he wouldn't have been anywhere near my top 10 but then most of that top 10 wouldn't want to be anywhere near Villa. If he gets the right back room staff I think he can grow as a manager. Get him some experience alongside him and his passion will only be a positive. How many times have you thought what game has Lambert been watching when he's said we were excellent? At least Sherwood says it as it is. People who are righting him off already are stupid give him till the end of the seaon on before you judge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straggler Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I'll put money on now that he won't be our manager by the end of next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robojoel Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Not felt this depressed having to shout this since Henman Hill, but 'Come on Tim' Meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 4 out of the 6 games Sherwood lost in the league with Spurs were against Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City and Liverpool. He did lose some of them heavily but that seemed to be recurring theme last season even under AVB. They also had the Europa League which is always a distraction. So it wasn't all bad. His record with Spurs is excellent, sample size or not. I don't really see how this is being augued with. He's a **** prick, but he's our prize prick now. Mouhinho is also a grade a cock. Doesn't stop Chelsea fans applauding a winning team and singing his name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supernova26 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Comedy appointment for a comedy club. Chances of seeing out that contract are zero. He'll be sacked when we're mid-table in the Championship next season. If he was any good Levy would have kept him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpants Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 He was dead right about the spurs players. That club turned into a holiday resort. Spurs are the last club you'd associate with fighting spirit. Only now with Kanes breakthrough is there any sign of a pair of balls at that club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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