First Wazzock 1,013 Posted January 21, 2014 Pl has made strides over the last 24 hrs with the deal to bring Hoolahan in from Norwich. The deal will cost us 1.8 mil and he will sign a 2 year deal. Pl hoping by the weekend...No chance of Hoolahan moving from Norwich - he''s on a mega deal there with 18 months to run. plus Norwich board have said consistently that they are not a selling club. Culverhouse being lined up to replace Hughton is more of a worry; where would PL get his ideas from if Culverhouse left???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 11,136 Posted January 21, 2014 Culverhouse? Odd one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tumbleweed 106 Posted January 22, 2014 Culverhouse is a bit left field- but I guess the Board would know him well after 3 years here. There was speculation when he was here that he was as much the driving force as Lambert. Swap deal for Wesley perhaps?!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairy Canary 754 Posted January 22, 2014 Interesting that the Villa fans also see Culverhouse as central to Lambert''s success. Backs up what many felt here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
William Darby 0 Posted January 22, 2014 [quote user="Hairy Canary"]Interesting that the Villa fans also see Culverhouse as central to Lambert''s success. Backs up what many felt here[/quote]Probably because Culverhouse ran the day to day training, while Shambert hid in his office. [:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ghost of Percy Varco 0 Posted January 22, 2014 Surely no one would want Culverhouse here though as he is a defender like Hughton and his two assistants..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dean Coneys boots 1,531 Posted January 22, 2014 If he has it in him to be number 1 I would love him here. He had us playing the BEST football I have seen in years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,204 Posted January 22, 2014 It would be a real gamble to go for Culverhouse for his first job as manager in the PL but the Board must know him well. It would still be a concern to me that with a stronger squad at Villa, they''ve not been able to do any better than Hughton has here. On Hoolahan, I do like the idea that Villa fans think he''s on too good a deal here at City for them to be able to attract him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ginja 43 Posted January 22, 2014 [quote user="John from the Tomorrow People"][quote user="Hairy Canary"]Interesting that the Villa fans also see Culverhouse as central to Lambert''s success. Backs up what many felt here[/quote]Probably because Culverhouse ran the day to day training, while Shambert hid in his office. [:)][/quote]I seem to remember a rumour that back when we lost away to Blackburn 2-0 that Culverhouse had spent the week setting up the team and then Lambert came in the day before and changed the team/formation/tatics hence the dire performance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E I E I E I O 0 Posted January 22, 2014 I would love Culverhouse back, however I think we are stuck with Hughton till after the next bad run and we are in the bottom 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
basil brush 0 Posted January 22, 2014 Culverhouse back would be an interesting one. He did do the day to day stuff when here previously and was the ''good cop'' to Lambert''s ''bad cop''.It should be remembered that Lambert was a bit of a ''bastard'' and that they players weren''t exactly fond of him personally, but was highly rated professionally - the opposite situation of what we have under Hughton. The players like him, but....Had Culverhouse had taken over from Lambert here, it wouldn''t of worked as he would have to go from the players friend to a different role. Coming back to a largely different group of players would be in his favour.I don''t really see this happening, but interesting nevertheless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funny old game 1 Posted January 22, 2014 Maybe Culverhouse is being lined up to replace Calderwood working with Hughton as his assistant? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funny old game 1 Posted January 22, 2014 Maybe Culverhouse is being lined up to replace Calderwood working with Hughton as his assistant? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viva Marc Libbra 0 Posted January 22, 2014 On the subject of Villa fans have you heard their chant for Holt? Credit where it''s due it''s pretty good. To the tune of dance, dance wherever you may be.Grant Holt wherever you may beMcdonalds or KFCIf you keep us up with assists and goalsWe''ll pay your wages in sausage rolls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Young One 0 Posted January 23, 2014 [quote user="Marc Libbra''s haircut"]On the subject of Villa fans have you heard their chant for Holt? Credit where it''s due it''s pretty good. To the tune of dance, dance wherever you may be.Grant Holt wherever you may beMcdonalds or KFCIf you keep us up with assists and goalsWe''ll pay your wages in sausage rolls.[Excellent ] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted January 23, 2014 [quote user="Marc Libbras haircut"]On the subject of Villa fans have you heard their chant for Holt? Credit where it''s due it''s pretty good. To the tune of dance, dance wherever you may be. Grant Holt wherever you may be Mcdonalds or KFC If you keep us up with assists and goals We''ll pay your wages in sausage rolls.[/quote] Hahaha!!! Brilliant! Almost as good as Man utds song for Park Ji sung!Park Park wherever you will be,you eat dogs in your home country,but it could be worse, you could be scouseEating Rat''s in your council house! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted January 23, 2014 [quote user="Marc Libbras haircut"]On the subject of Villa fans have you heard their chant for Holt? Credit where it''s due it''s pretty good. To the tune of dance, dance wherever you may be. Grant Holt wherever you may be Mcdonalds or KFC If you keep us up with assists and goals We''ll pay your wages in sausage rolls.[/quote] Hahaha!!! Brilliant! Almost as good as Man utds song for Park Ji sung!Park Park wherever you will be,you eat dogs in your home country,but it could be worse, you could be scouseEating Rat''s in your council house! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
