[Signor_Maresca]

Mike Phelan *shudders*

[tuamigos]

Well, if RDM doesn't get the Chelsea or Villa jobs then coming back here wouldn't be his worst option !   

I'm not sure that "going back" is the right thing to do - the factors which caused his sacking could easily repeat themselves.   

He's got plenty to go at at the minute, Norwich, Swansea, possibly Wigan, maybe Villa if Lambert ducks out

[WBAinDEVON]

Do you mean AVB or Phelan was definitely interviewed WBAinDevon?

I dont want to get too excited about AVB being manager as just cant see it but part of me cant help think, what if it was?!!!!!

An extremely reliable source told me AVB was interviewed by us 2-3 weeks ago. It does kind of make sense
June 1st and all that.
I went out and put 50 smackers on it at the time

[Dudleylad]

Phelen although I rate highly would be disasterous in my view especially due to the negative feelings after his playing spell here.

[Signor_Maresca]

I can now confirm this man was definitely interviewed

AVB or MP?

[WBAinDEVON]

Phelen although I rate highly would be disasterous in my view especially due to the negative feelings after his playing spell here.

Maybe Townsend has his assistant 

[WBAinDEVON]

AVB or MP?

The chap from Portugal

[DudleyBaggieFan]

An extremely reliable source told me AVB was interviewed by us 2-3 weeks ago. It does kind of make sense
June 1st and all that.
I went out and put 50 smackers on it at the time

I heard the same. Was told it was unlikely he would join though at the time, but things have progressed now and being told 1st June.

[WBAinDEVON]

New poll

AVB or Rangnick?

[smethwickw]

Some people are just better as assistants: Wilkins, Peter Taylor, Brian Kidd, Peter Grant, Don Howe, list is endless, and of course Terry O'Connor lmao.

He's not very good as an assistant either.

[Signor_Maresca]

Phelen although I rate highly

Just out of interest what is it that makes you rate him so highly?  The only exposure he gets is the occassional post match interview in which I think he usually sounds dour, uninspiring and to be honest thick

[Greenock Baggie]

Can you imagine the Cockney press and Chelski fans if we get AVB, lmfao !!

[WBAinDEVON]

Just out of interest what is it that makes you rate him so highly?  The only exposure he gets is his occassional post match interview in which I think he usually sounds dour and to be honest not the most intelligent of blokes

Thats when Sir Alex normally looses a match

[westbrom87]

The last time AVB heard any of our voices we were singing sacked in the morning!  oops.

[LiamTheBaggie]

My jaw dropped when I saw Mike Phelan. If he was to be appointed it would be a massive disappointment in my opinion. To go from the likes of Ranieri and Rangnick and then appoint Mike Phelan would be rather underwhelming. I'd much rather us go and appoint Chris Hughton rather than Phelan.

[kc56wba]

Maybe Townsend has his assistant 

Please stop this. You are making me depressed with the thought.

[WBAinDEVON]

My jaw dropped when I saw Mike Phelan. If he was to be appointed it would be a massive disappointment in my opinion. To go from the likes of Ranieri and Rangnick and then appoint Mike Phelan would be rather underwhelming. I'd much rather us go and appoint Chris Hughton rather than Phelan.

Holloway or Phelan?

[DJ EmmJee]

The last time AVB heard any of our voices we were singing sacked in the morning!  oops.

Sly!

FWIW, put a quid on AVB. Do it quickly, and you can get 60s.

[Albion79]

If AVB wants to come back to England and prove his name, then we would be the obvious choice, the steady job. Liverpool now having Rodgers, Villa looking like Lambert, out of the jobs available - Swansea, Norwich and Us i would say we are the most appealing prospect. Also you cant really see any more manager go rounds unless Redknapp went to Chelsea but cant see it.

If AVB wants to go europe then he will probably have pick of some huge clubs but if he wants England we may be the ones!

[WBAinDEVON]

Please stop this. You are making me depressed with the thought.

Both still looking for a payday?

[WBAinDEVON]

Sly!

FWIW, put a quid on AVB. Do it quickly, and you can get 60s.

Welcome home hope your back for transfer deadline day too

[Dudleylad]

Apparently his coaching methods are similar to Roys, strong matchlike drills etc.

Hes been SAF's assistant since 2008 so much have something especially as SAF decided to promote him rather than bring someone in when Queiroz left.

Your observation of being dour is one downside however.

[WBAinDEVON]

By the way where has Dan gone on Vacation, Portugal maybe?

[DudleyBaggieFan]

Sly!

FWIW, put a quid on AVB. Do it quickly, and you can get 60s.

Odds are dropping. I got 20s.

[The Joust]

Sly!

FWIW, put a quid on AVB. Do it quickly, and you can get 60s.

Where you getting that Mart? I managed to get him at 20's about a week ago