20 Aug 2019 20:25:49
Kev Mac gone. Had a lot of success with the youth teams in the past but those methods are outdated. Time to get someone young and progressive to mirror Smith's approach.
I do, however, think people need to be careful on what constitutes bullying going forwards. It can easily reach a point where players can be lazy or thin skinned and cry bullying on the basis of constant criticism that may be deserved. As long as the guidelines are clear on the accepted practices and the authorities don't consistently move the goalposts then it can only be a good thing.


1.) 21 Aug 2019
21 Aug 2019 14:44:43
Brian Clough, Graham Souness, Gordon Strachan were amongst the worst nanagers/ coaches renowned for bullying, times have changed. I know a footballer who worked under Kevin Mac and he accepted he was exceptionally tough with the players, modern parlance may be called bullying, however I understand his intentions were intended to benefit Aston Villa, not himself. I think Kevin was old school and sadly he probably won't be able the work in football again, which is a shame. I understand Aston Villa needed to act to defend their reputation, however it has destroyed another.


2.) 21 Aug 2019
21 Aug 2019 18:16:15
I think there's a difference between working players hard and getting on their backs in front of teammates.
If the odd moan in training isn't getting results then they need to be spoken to in private to avoid these issues.