So were the pundits and so by all accounts were the players.
Now there's people getting nervous about whether he'll stay long enough or get poached by a bigger club - and probably not Villa this time.
It was a gamble and it paid off. Easy with hindsight to say "obviously the right appointment" but I don't recall anyone saying that at the time. Most were more "well let's give him a go and see" (which was my view) at best.
Posted By: Old Man, Apr 11, 23:55:38
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