JPAngel Posted June 1, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted June 1, 2016 The official website has just announced a finalised pre-season tour of France. Surely they wouldn't do this without the go ahead of a new manager? Methinks RDM has had a hand in this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Express also reporting its done and confirmation in next 48 hrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) http://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/10300988/villa-hopeful-on-di-matteo-appointment Villa hopeful on Di Matteo appointment Aston Villa hope to announce former Chelsea manager Roberto i Matteo as their new manager in the next 24 hours. Edit. Video on site says 48hrs not 24hrs! Edited June 1, 2016 by Gary Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPAngel Posted June 1, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted June 1, 2016 Just now, Gary Thomas said: http://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/10300988/villa-hopeful-on-di-matteo-appointment Villa hopeful on Di Matteo appointment 01/06/16 10:18am Aston Villa hope to announce former Chelsea manager Roberto i Matteo as their new manager in the next 24 hours. Can't watch videos at work... Can someone relay a basic jist of the info please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Errrr.... lol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 5 minutes ago, JPAngel said: Can't watch videos at work... Can someone relay a basic jist of the info please? Just short video. "AV are hopeful of announcing RDM as their new manager in the next 48hrs. The clubs new owner Dr. Tony Xia has been impressed with RDM’s CV and his plans for the Villa squad. Dr. Xia’s £76m takeover will only be concluded once he passes the premier league’s owners and directors tests." http://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/10300988/villa-hopeful-on-di-matteo-appointment 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynnchin84 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Did we not already know this? 3 minutes ago, Gary Thomas said: Just short video. "AV are hopeful of announcing RDM as their new manager in the next 48hrs. The clubs new owner Dr. Tony Xia has been impressed with RDM’s CV and his plans for the Villa squad. Dr. Xia’s £76m takeover will only be concluded once he passes the premier league’s owners and directors tests." http://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/10300988/villa-hopeful-on-di-matteo-appointment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Flynnchin84 said: Did we not already know this? Yes we did but it's another source and SSN are probably more reliable than some of the other sources. Edited June 1, 2016 by Gary Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 its happening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gary Thomas Posted June 1, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) I will be bloody relieved when it does happen. I am way past debating about RDM, Pearson or whoever. Just want it done so we can move forward. Edited June 1, 2016 by Gary Thomas 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 It's pretty much done now if multiple sources are reporting it, bit like when word got out after Swansea away that Garde would be sacked and it happened a week later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) 3 hours ago, Gary Thomas said: I will be bloody relieved when it does happen. I am way past debating about RDM, Pearson or whoever. Just want it done so we can move forward. This completely. In by the end of the week, back room team in by Monday, ship out some of the dead wood next week and some new arrivals the week after. Ready for pre season. Simples! Not that easy I know but let's be optimistic rather than pessimistic. Edited June 1, 2016 by ferguson1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 9 hours ago, Texas_Mike said: My god that didn't take long... even the backup staff have haters. im sorry I dont want a man sacked at Newcastle for corruption and filmed on the BBC openly doing it 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Bond seems quite a random appointment....don't tell me Redknapp is going to wind up here in an "consultancy" role.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 12 minutes ago, VillaChris said: Bond seems quite a random appointment....don't tell me Redknapp is going to wind up here in an "consultancy" role.... Don't even joke about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoof hearted Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 The media making a big deal about Chinese involvement in Villa can't really pipe up when the men at the helm are called Tony and Bob, just a thought. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srsmithusa Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 On 5/30/2016 at 15:28, terrytini said: My point, rightly or wrongly, is that Hollis is either aware of this and confident in the outcome, or there will be other things in place as contingencies. Whilst he certainly would rather not be interested and it isn't his field I simply don't see him sitting back at home saying "Well I've done my bit what's on Tv ?" IF there is any realistic danger of the sale not proceeding (I am sure it will) he will, I think, know this, know the likelihood of it, and be mindful of there needing to be a fallback position Terry, I think you are right. And the contingency does not include RDM. That's what makes this different from Ellis bringing on O'Neal. Worryingly, it implies to me that the contingency plan is for a relatively paltry investment in the on-field product. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 42 minutes ago, VillaChris said: Bond seems quite a random appointment....don't tell me Redknapp is going to wind up here in an "consultancy" role.... I always wanted Niko Kranjcar to sign for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Deisler123 Posted June 1, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2016 2 hours ago, Gary Thomas said: Just short video. "AV are hopeful of announcing RDM as their new manager in the next 48hrs. The clubs new owner Dr. Tony Xia has been impressed with RDM’s CV and his plans for the Villa squad. Dr. Xia’s £76m takeover will only be concluded once he passes the premier league’s owners and directors tests." http://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/10300988/villa-hopeful-on-di-matteo-appointment I really like the video and how the reporter pronounced Dr. Xia's name. Dr. 'Jar'. It literally means Dr. Fake in Chinese. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 So, if true, Di Matteo is turning down the club that finished 8th in the top league of his native country to manage the club that finished bottom of the top English league and will next season play in the second tier of English football. Interesting. Wonder what made him make that decision? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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