bobzy Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Our **** fan base, man This thread is insane 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calcifer Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 1 hour ago, GingerCollins29 said: Stunned we havent heard from him yet He is probably still crying that his bestie was sacked. Can't fault him for the business side of things, but he should stay out of footballing decisions, his heart ruled his head on the Gerrard appointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted October 25, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted October 25, 2022 21 minutes ago, calcifer said: He is probably still crying that his bestie was sacked. Can't fault him for the business side of things, but he should stay out of footballing decisions, his heart ruled his head on the Gerrard appointment. Did it? How do you know this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calcifer Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, sidcow said: Did it? How do you know this? Purslow has been pretty close with Gerrard. from his Liverpool days, he adored the bloke. He was definitely not thinking with his head when he gave him the job, we all could see it would be a disaster. But Purslow wanted an opportunity to work with Gerrard again. Cant fault his for what he does, but needs to be told to keep his nose out of footballing matters, leave it to the pros (the owners pulled this one out the hat!) Purslow would have probably got Roy out of retirement.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston_Villan4 Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 1 hour ago, tinker said: Wanted him out but if he's negotiated Emery then he's proven me wrong, I'm happy as Larry. He flew out to Spain after the Brentford win to negotiate and finalize the deal. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 1 hour ago, ender4 said: I've started a # on Twitter to get this trending #BolaraCheesePurslow Smell my cheese , you mother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted October 25, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted October 25, 2022 6 minutes ago, calcifer said: Purslow has been pretty close with Gerrard. from his Liverpool days, he adored the bloke. He was definitely not thinking with his head when he gave him the job, we all could see it would be a disaster. But Purslow wanted an opportunity to work with Gerrard again. Cant fault his for what he does, but needs to be told to keep his nose out of footballing matters, leave it to the pros (the owners pulled this one out the hat!) Purslow would have probably got Roy out of retirement.. I feel like a stuck record but nobody knows this. It's all just conjecture. But I'm tired of arguing the point now so I'll just leave it here. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston_Villan4 Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 1 minute ago, sidcow said: I feel like a stuck record but nobody knows this. It's all just conjecture. But I'm tired of arguing the point now so I'll just leave it here. Yep. You’re fighting a losing battle because no one will listen to you. The idea is already glued into peoples minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post useless Posted October 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 25, 2022 (edited) Gerrard didn't work out, but at the time it was hardly the outrageous appointment that some like to make out, Rangers were a mess when he went there at that point Scottish Premier was a one team league not a two team league, Gerrard helped rebuild Rangers culminating in him winning their first title in ten seasons and going that season unbeaten, that had only happened on three previous occasions in the SPL, two of those in the 1800s, that was a good achievement, can't really take that away from him, or at least can't take that away from him and his coaching team. Before he joined us he was being talked about as one of the best young managers in Europe, and was being linked to other Premier League jobs, if we didn't appoint him would have only been a matter of time before another Premier League side would have instead. So whilst it was a bad appointment as it turns out, I don't think it will in isolation have any say on Purslow's future at the club, also Purslow gets the blame for Gerrard but we don't know how much others were involved, as Sporting Director It's Langes job to identify managers, before Gerrard was appointed there was speculation that we would go for a young manager that might be a surpise choice because apparently Edens had done somthing similar at his Basketball team, maybe he had a big say in Gerrard's arrival. The main thing is we made a swift change when it became obvious that Gerrard wasn't going to work out, I know some might say it was obvious in the summer, and maybe that's true, but overall our form under Gerrard last season wasn't that bad, so don't blame Purlsow or whoever for not sacking him at that point. Edited October 25, 2022 by useless And I say all this paragraph as someone who infamously wrote this way before Gerrard became manager 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ferguson1 Posted October 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 25, 2022 Pretty sure if Purslow wasn’t decent at his job then NSWE would have him out. They don’t seem to be the sort of owners that mess around. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 1 hour ago, sidcow said: Did it? How do you know this? There's no point mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 2 hours ago, bobzy said: Our **** fan base, man This thread is insane I know. The amount of people drinking the Purslow Kool aid in this thread man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Aston_Villan4 said: Yep. You’re fighting a losing battle because no one will listen to you. The idea is already glued into peoples minds. It's my belief that SG was headhunted for the villa job on this basis: 1) Relationship and admiration for SG whilst at liverpool 2) reputation as a player 3) a name 4) managerial ability I'm also of the belief that CP helped give SG an audition for the liverpool job. Conjecture and no hard evidence, just what i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daft Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 1 hour ago, sidcow said: I feel like a stuck record but nobody knows this. It's all just conjecture. But I'm tired of arguing the point now so I'll just leave it here. Don't, because you are spot on. Problem is it's much easier for people to latch on to the speculative bollox that feeds their emotions rather than trying to stick to logic and what we actually know. You're fighting the good fight. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 13 minutes ago, daft said: Don't, because you are spot on. Problem is it's much easier for people to latch on to the speculative bollox that feeds their emotions rather than trying to stick to logic and what we actually know. You're fighting the good fight. Whats speculative? This is not some urban legend, it's well known Purslow adored him at Liverpool. Also well known he dabbled in signings Neil Lennon won a few sectarian titles and only team that wanted him in England was broke Bolton. Nothing on Gerrard entire CV said he was the only candidate we could get except his Purslow connections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted October 25, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted October 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, Zatman said: Whats speculative? This is not some urban legend, it's well known Purslow adored him at Liverpool. Also well known he dabbled in signings Neil Lennon won a few sectarian titles and only team that wanted him in England was broke Bolton. Nothing on Gerrard entire CV said he was the only candidate we could get except his Purslow connections Well known how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted October 25, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted October 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, Zatman said: Whats speculative? This is not some urban legend, it's well known Purslow adored him at Liverpool. Also well known he dabbled in signings Neil Lennon won a few sectarian titles and only team that wanted him in England was broke Bolton. Nothing on Gerrard entire CV said he was the only candidate we could get except his Purslow connections Just now, sidcow said: Well known how? Actually don't bother. I'll tell you. It's because Liverpool fans said so on the Internet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaParkAvenue Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 We'll all see in a year or two where Purslow is. Still at Villa, at home admiring his panini stickers or locked up somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted October 25, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted October 25, 2022 12 minutes ago, VillaParkAvenue said: We'll all see in a year or two where Purslow is. Still at Villa, at home admiring his panini stickers or locked up somewhere. You know there is only 1 Panini Sticker he will be staring at, rubbing it in his special place. Whimpering softly. According to some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted October 25, 2022 Moderator Share Posted October 25, 2022 42 minutes ago, sidcow said: Actually don't bother. I'll tell you. It's because Liverpool fans said so on the Internet. Here's how Purslow saw it at the time of the appointment Quote [When they were at Liverpool together] “...That was 10-12 years ago. The personal qualities I saw in him then, no doubt about it, even 12 years later those are central to the person he is,” Purslow said. “Drive, determination, hunger, ultra-professional. “He just wants to be the best he can possibly be and he gives off that message to everyone around him, which raises standards. “Yes, it’s helpful to have seen the younger man, football captain version, but that doesn’t get you a job as manager of Aston Villa. “It’s helpful at the margin, but it doesn’t even get you an interview.” Gerrard’s decision to leave his role as Liverpool’s Under-18s coach for the Ibrox hot-seat had also impressed Villa owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens. “That shows the person we all know, backing himself, absolutely fearless – that’s one of our core values – and the fact he subsequently delivered a title and regular success in Europe,” Purslow added. “They are the gravy, but the personal qualities to take that job on really attracted Nassef and Wes, myself and (sporting director) Johan Lange. “As Johan said earlier, Steven’s performances at interview were outstanding. He was the unanimous choice following that interview process.” But here's what Liverpool Reporters say Quote ...Christian Purslow, the chief executive, has been in thrall to the outgoing Rangers manager for more than a decade. Purslow’s first involvement in football came when he was made managing director at Liverpool 12 years ago when the club was owned by George Gillett and Tom Hicks. Gerrard was captain and a Kop icon. Anfield was in turmoil and the former private equity trader made it his mission to become close to the brilliant midfielder. It quickly became a joke among the players how quickly Purslow would engage Gerrard in conversation after entering the dressing room. He was a boyhood fan and seemed star-struck. Purslow relished being in the company of club legends and made particular efforts to cosy up to Kenny Dalglish and Gerrard. Many of the squad were amused by his antics. In the tunnel before the 2-0 defeat away to Fiorentina in the Champions League group stage, a member of the team said that Purslow patted the man from Huyton on the backside and said, “Go’ed Stevie, la.” The excursion into mock Scouse by the Cambridge and Harvard-educated southerner was the cause of much hilarity... So take your pick. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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