Bilic talks at lawyer stage

[Noibla]

We never do things easy, that's the enjoyment of being a baggie and i would not have it any other way COYB

[Babel]

Pfft. Sort of really don't care after the interminable wait and the incredible vacillation. Bilic's honeymoon will be short, and we'll have to see what he can offer. His record is mixed.

[Birdman1811]

All I asked was we took our time, interviewed a variety of candidates and chose the guy who won through that process. We've done that, those moaning about Bilic not being a defensive coach can only complain if they didn't advocate for Smith last summer, who also can't organise a defence.

Would Bilic have been my first choice? No, that was always Hughton, but I'm happy and has my full backing, we could do with some excitement back and he wouldn't be here on peanuts and with a tiny budget. If it is true, I'm quite happy.

Open minded about the potential appointment but you can still be sceptical of a manager whose teams look disorganised throughout the team not just defensively and still rate Smith. Smith was employed to get Villa up by finding the best way to do that, the game plan was to rely on Grealish which most teams would if they had him at their disposal. Any manager who can get tinpot Walsall into the playoffs / top half of league one is a decent manager.  

Anyway this potential appointment is either going to be a stroke of genius or a very turbulent ride on and off the pitch. I’m expecting the latter hoping for the former.

Pardew got Newcastle into Europe, most managers have one success somewhere, that's what gets them employed again. But we are going over well troden old ground.

[Mancbaggies]

I think he’ll make things interesting.

The positive is that he won’t be cheap, so I’d imagine we’ll have committed to backing him with a suitable budget which is distinctly more positive than the recent malaise around the place would suggest, however his track record is decidedly mixed at best, and I can’t help but feel the budget we’re allocating to him could have been better used with a safer pair of hands.

This is effectively our last throw of the dice without external investment and I’m surprised that such a risk adverse board, and lengthy managerial search has ended in such a wild card.

My thoughts exactly. Maybe he'll make Modric his 1st signing.       Oh well, Come on you Baggies.

James Collins.  Nailed on

[tiptontown]

Open minded on this. He did pretty well at West Ham before things started going a bit pear shaped.
Most managers seem to have that kind of history though during their career.
If he lasts anywhere near 2 years he'd have done alright.

[WorcBaggie]

Totally uninspired. Not in the top 5 names mentioned, for me. Better than taking a punt on Cowey(s) and Bowyer. The only saving grace as mentioned is that he would surely not come without some decent money being available, at our level, whether that is for signings or retaining players.
Nothing we can really do bar get behind the fuggers, again.

[Dumbo]

I'm happy with this.

Not the same recycled boring managers. A bit of freshness and he get's my backing.

[ElbowGrease1973]

All I asked was we took our time, interviewed a variety of candidates and chose the guy who won through that process. We've done that, those moaning about Bilic not being a defensive coach can only complain if they didn't advocate for Smith last summer, who also can't organise a defence.

Would Bilic have been my first choice? No, that was always Hughton, but I'm happy and has my full backing, we could do with some excitement back and he wouldn't be here on peanuts and with a tiny budget. If it is true, I'm quite happy.

This. Houghton would have been a safer pair of hands, but Bilic is definitely a passionate Manager, and I'm excited to see how we line up next season, and how the style of play develops.

Not a cheap option, or one that I thought would be viable, so let's get behind him. 

Come on you Baggies.

[Mr vertical]

I was pleased when his name emerged.. then I remembered how his breakdown at West Ham unfolded. I hope he does well and I'll get behind him. 

Hopefully.this is the fresh start everyone involved needs.

[Sliced]

We'll see how he gets on, but more than anything I think that the Bilic appointment (if it happens) is a positive indication that we're at least attempting to get back to the PL and not just accepting a slump further into the depths of the Championship. We can debate his record, which is hit and miss, but as a recent PL boss probably commanding a half decent wage IMO this at least shows more intent and ambition than appointing the likes of Cowley or Appy.