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Posted by: Fusive Thursday, August 03, 2006 9:39 AM
Unbelievable news in the World of football today. My sources in the Midlands have suggested that contrary to popular belief something truly bizarre is about to happen at the Villa.

Unbelievable news in the World of football today. My sources in the Midlands have suggested that contrary to popular belief something truly bizarre is about to happen at the Villa. Nile Quinn has already crossed the line by taking on the duel role of manager and chairman, something which I believe will see him out before the end of the season. Yet now another chairman looks set to follow suit. Yes legendary fitness fanatic Deadly Doug Ellis may be about to swap the silver Austin Reid suit for a pair of blue trackies and a whistle. With the club in turmoil he now believes the only way to steady the ship is to step into the breach and take absolute control. Ellis’s motivational techniques are second to none and if he can’t sort out this weary bunch of players then no-one can. I suspect he’ll play the long ball game, with a big lad needed upfront. I suspect once Quinn is out of the Stadium of Light, he would be ideally suited to the head on a stick role. Who knows if there is any truth to this story? I for one wouldn’t bet against it happening.

  

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Re: Deadly Doug takes the hot seat?    By Anonymous on Thursday, August 03, 2006 1:07 PM
It will never happen as Martin O'Neill will in charge by weekend. The job has already been offered to him although he wants until weekend to consider the offer. He was a phone call away from becoming David O'Leary's replacement last Wednesday after agreeing everything in principle with American billionaire Randy Lerner before the owner of the Cleveland Browns NFL franchise pulled out of negotiations. He is also the top choice for manager by the consortium led by Michael Neville and has this week said that hew would be even willing to work under Ellis. After taking time out to care for his wife Geraldine, who is suffering from cancer, O'Neill believes the timing and geographical location for a comeback is ideal. O'Neill refused to entertain the prospect of Newcastle United or Sunderland because he could not be close enough to his family home in Hertfordshire. But it is possible for him to commute to Villa Park. So basically what ever happens at Villa I think we can be assured that the next manager will in fact be Martin O’Neill.


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