BleedClaretAndBlue Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Was exactly everything I expected him to say. Steven Gerrard has always been about high standards. Those standards havent been at Villa since Christmas a year ago. The players have it all to do, think this appointment will prove successful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Davkaus Posted November 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 15, 2021 17 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: It's so obvious from reading the comments who was dead set against this appointment from the start. There's always a "but" attached to any praise due. What do you want people who weren't behind the appointment to do? Get out the bj cushion and kneel down? He's getting support from all corners as far as I can see, some of it just more cautious than others. If he gets results and improves performances, he'll soon shake off any doubts people have. 8 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobsons Choice Posted November 15, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 15, 2021 I've just seen the interview, and he came across very well, I thought. He's a very serious individual, and I don't think we'll see many laughs from him in the near future, but he seems very driven and hungry. He also had quite an intimidating air about him I thought. He would kind of scare the shit out of me as a boss. I was quite surprised at this, as I never really got that sense from watching him play. Sure he got stuck in, but he did not seem all that intimidating a figure on the pitch. In addition, perhaps surprisingly, seemed to have a clear notion of what he wanted to implement, particularly defensively. All in all I can see why he would come across well during an interview, certainly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted November 15, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 15, 2021 16 minutes ago, briny_ear said: Where can I find that please? https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1460237030768746498?t=P9FmcpoRfcY-9-C8rNy7dg&s=19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, tomav84 said: https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1460237030768746498?t=P9FmcpoRfcY-9-C8rNy7dg&s=19 Khaki anoraks no where to be seen. Hopefully they keep it that way. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 27 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: It's so obvious from reading the comments who was dead set against this appointment from the start. There's always a "but" attached to any praise due. Just you wait 'til he wins a game emphatically.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 16 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: Saying things along the lines of 'nice praise for Smith, but I am sure he will have been briefed to say it' feels laden with bias to me. That has nothing to do with answering the question of whether he will be successful here. Of course his/Villa media will tell him to make reference to Smith, they aren’t stupid and know how much Smith was loved whether people thought his time was up or not. The interview was really good…against him, it would’ve been mostly pre thought, group tested, understanding key thoughts to be included by the media team…for him, he delivered it extremely well and you could see he really believed it, it was a lot of who he is. So all positive…professional, media savvy and from his heart and head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobsons Choice Posted November 15, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 15, 2021 41 minutes ago, Davkaus said: It is, I'm sure he's been well briefed by the PR team though That was a carefully put together interview. The questions were clearly assembled so as to address our concerns, which is the point tbh. This was not a presser for the wider football media, this was for us. To address those issues we've all been raising. And they did it very well I thought. Top marks to our PR guys, top marks to Stevo. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 10 minutes ago, est1874 said: Just you wait 'til he wins a game emphatically.......... I won’t be swayed by that just like I won’t be swayed by a defeat..I never take too much from one game either positive or negative, if he keeps delivering even if a few bumps along the road he’ll have my support. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 1 minute ago, nick76 said: Of course his/Villa media will tell him to make reference to Smith, they aren’t stupid and know how much Smith was loved whether people thought his time was up or not. The interview was really good…against him, it would’ve been mostly pre thought, group tested, understanding key thoughts to be included by the media team…for him, he delivered it extremely well and you could see he really believed it, it was a lot of who he is. So all positive…professional, media savvy and from his heart and head. From my observation almost all managers/coaches in GB leagues have a lot of respect for Smith so I am prepared to believe he is genuine in his praise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, briny_ear said: From my observation almost all managers/coaches in GB leagues have a lot of respect for Smith so I am prepared to believe he is genuine in his praise. Of course but it would’ve been a key line to be included in the pre interview discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jas10 Posted November 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 15, 2021 He’s said all the right things. Ok, I’m excited now Time to move onwards, upwards and forwards… LET’S GO! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubliner Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 When is his first press conference with external media? Will it be the usual day before matchday presser or will there be an unveiling type press conference with himself and Purslow/Lange? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 32 minutes ago, Davkaus said: What do you want people who weren't behind the appointment to do? Get out the bj cushion and kneel down? He's getting support from all corners as far as I can see, some of it just more cautious than others. If he gets results and improves performances, he'll soon shake off any doubts people have. Just an observation. I think it's cute. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 11 minutes ago, nick76 said: I won’t be swayed by that just like I won’t be swayed by a defeat..I never take too much from one game either positive or negative, if he keeps delivering even if a few bumps along the road he’ll have my support. He should have your support regardless. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 As good a first interview as we could expect or hope for. Measured answers, steady demeanor. He won't suffer pissy attitudes and half assed efforts or big sensitive egos. Can't wait for the weekend! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 43 minutes ago, BleedClaretAndBlue said: Was exactly everything I expected him to say. Steven Gerrard has always been about high standards. Those standards havent been at Villa since Christmas a year ago. The players have it all to do, think this appointment will prove successful. ditto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMitch Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 58 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: It's so obvious from reading the comments who was dead set against this appointment from the start. There's always a "but" attached to any praise due. Kind of like the folks who could never give Smith credit for anything he did during his time here? I was lukewarm on Dean Smith when he was appointed, but he more than won me over by the end of the season. I was very underwhelmed by Gerrard's appointment , but hopefully he does the same thing Smith did three years ago and steadies the ship/gets us playing well again. I don't expect anyone to say anything in an initial club-run/edited interview to massively sway my opinion one way or another. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 He has an old face. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 24 minutes ago, nick76 said: I won’t be swayed by that just like I won’t be swayed by a defeat..I never take too much from one game either positive or negative, if he keeps delivering even if a few bumps along the road he’ll have my support. sensible Stance Nick....but we do need points and that will be upper most, in his thoughts for preparation. He does need time, but there isn't much of it......His affect will work in terms of priority, I think to start, he will shore things up, and get us to be harder to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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