[Jack Russell]

Our superstar footballers need a name they can look up to.Unffortuanately Appy is not that name

[DudleyBaggieFan]

Didn't you also say this?

'Will be AVB. But can't be announced til June 1st due to deal with Chelsea. From ITK source, but don't forget things could change any minute in this situation. Surprised to see Phelan linked. Didn't expect that.'

I did yes. Just relaying things I've heard/read. Still not convinced about it myself, and can still see it being rangnick.

[DudleyBaggieFan]

I think it is from here, but from a few people putting some bets on after hearing a rumour about him. The same thing happened with Appleton, someone 'itk' said it would've been him, a few people here but a bet on him, and he quickly went from 25/1 to something like 10/1. Next manager betting is so volatile all it takes it a few bets to shorten someone's odds dramatically, probably because all the bookies are worried about people having inside information.

Wasn't is sealandair that said it would be appy?

[tuamigos]

Ive convinced myself it wont be Appleton, no offence but what we need is someone with experience not necessarily some one that knows everybody down to the laundry lady buy first name.
I'm sure once Appy's served his apprenticeship he will get a good shot here. Not just yet.
I do hope it's either Rangnick or AVB, but like I said earlier I expect Hughton to be rolled out soon.
Not ITK but just got one of those feelings that seems so prevalent today 

[rubyruby]

Would it be easier to employ a player coach...............I would put Steven Reid in charge

[Galahad]

Just listening to H&J on Talksport at the mo, they are having another Guest / German Correspondent on the show later to specifically discuss Ralf and West Brom. Could be an interesting listen

[Jack Russell]

Would it be easier to employ a player coach...............I would put Steven Reid in charge

If we do that we will get relegated. Am i the only one that dont want Hughton on here, i would rather have Appy

[addy]

Would it be easier to employ a player coach...............I would put Steven Reid in charge

Speechless...

Hughton or Rangnick, AVB is just wishful thinking, never going to happen.

[DudleyBaggieFan]

Would it be easier to employ a player coach...............I would put Steven Reid in charge

Defeating the object of having an experienced head coach then doesn't it. If we was to g down that line then I'd say appy was way ahead in the pecking order.

Just 2 names in the running for me now.

[Kicking Pigeons]

Wasn't is sealandair that said it would be appy?

Yes, I believe it was, he seemed extremely certain of it as well. He most likely heard that Appleton was being considered and he exaggerated it.

[east-stand-nick]

I don't think there hasn't been a manager that hasn't been labelled as a nailed-on cert by at least someobdy on here. Let's just be patient, there's no need to mislead people - the vast majority of people (if not all) on here are in the same boat in that in reality they don't have a clue what's going on behind the boardroom doors. Myself very much included!

Let's just hope this is over asap.

[JBullyWBA]

I don't think there hasn't been a manager that hasn't been labelled as a nailed-on cert by at least someobdy on here. Let's just be patient, there's no need to mislead people - the vast majority of people (if not all) on here are in the same boat in that in reality they don't have a clue what's going on behind the boardroom doors. Myself very much included!

Let's just hope this is over asap.

My sentiments exactly.

[rubyruby]

AVBs record at Porto P51  W45  D4  L2 W%88.24

Rangnicks record at Hoffenhiem  P166  W79  D43  L44  W%47.59


But which is best.............theres only one way to find out..................................FIGHT

[Jack Russell]

I don't think there hasn't been a manager that hasn't been labelled as a nailed-on cert by at least someobdy on here. Let's just be patient, there's no need to mislead people - the vast majority of people (if not all) on here are in the same boat in that in reality they don't have a clue what's going on behind the boardroom doors. Myself very much included!

Let's just hope this is over asap.

No lets drag it out a little longer, i like all the bull poo.Its an amusing read

[Jack Russell]

Appy verses Phelan. Who would you want

[Mister AT]

If we all go to our local bookies and put a pound on Ashley Turner (me) to be the next WBA manager, Ill be the bookies facourite for a day.

I reckon they'll give you good odds too.

[Mister AT]

Appy verses Phelan. Who would you want

Appy.

Just because he has some form of managerial experience.

Phelan is an assistant, end of.

[hardtobeat]

Appy verses Phelan. Who would you want

A rope!!

[Barrington]

Paul Lambert has fallen out with Norwich. Rumoured link with Villa. Peace and Ashworth, go and get him quick!

[alfcorner]

It seems a pre-requisite to be a successful and (sometimes) popular Albion Manager you only need to have the right name!
The first letter of your FIRST name must be higher up the alphabet (or level)  than the FIRST letter of your surname.     

Look at the last 50/60 years,            Vic Buckingham
                                                          Jimmy Hagan
                                                          Alan Ashman 
                                                          Johnny Giles
                                                          Ron Atkinson
                                                          Osvaldo Ardiles
                                                          Tony Mowbray
                                                          Roberto de Matteo
                                                          Roy Hodgson

Chris Hughton, Mike Phelan, AVB, not in the running, but R Rangnick or Kenny Dalglish who knows??

Over to you  J.P.
                               

[PsalmXXIII]

Paul Lambert has fallen out with Norwich. Rumoured link with Villa. Peace and Ashworth, go and get him quick!

BREAKING NEWS!

[kc56wba]

FFS stop talking about Phelan and Appy it will cause me to have nightmares

[Jack Russell]

Paul Lambert has fallen out with Norwich. Rumoured link with Villa. Peace and Ashworth, go and get him quick!

Not a chance if Villa want him, not that i would want him anyway

[Kicking Pigeons]

Just listening to H&J on Talksport at the mo, they are having another Guest / German Correspondent on the show later to specifically discuss Ralf and West Brom. Could be an interesting listen

"Ragnick is too good for Vest Bromvich, vee do not know Vest Bromvich in Deutschland". That's basically all he'll say.

Appy verses Phelan. Who would you want

Appleton. Phelan is an assistant and has been one for 17 years, if he was good enough/had the right skills to be a manger then he'd have became one somewhere by now. Appleton progressed through Albion's coaching hierarchy very quickly and managed to become a manager somewhere where he did fairly well, shows he has some ability and potential. Also I win £500 if it's Appleton.

[tuamigos]

Paul Lambert has fallen out with Norwich. Rumoured link with Villa. Peace and Ashworth, go and get him quick!

Too fractious for JP