Norwegian Club Confirm Villa's Talks With Ole!

Pah... who needs options?

He'll sort our forward line out and nobody will be going 20+ games without scoring ... hope its a done deal today.

I think he'll do well, nice chap and he'd obviously be a massive step up from you know who. The only reason I'm reluctant is because if he does do well all we'll ever hear about is 'next Man U' manager and they'll probably be right.

Most excited I've been about a Villa manager since, er...never! You are my Solksjaer! UTV

Hope people realise this is an interview process, they won't just fly him over and announce him. Next week though maybe!

Could be insane. Could be inspired. It might be somewhere in-between! It's certainly different and might be exciting. Excuse me while I sit on this here fence.

I think this is really exciting if it happens. Let's please get behind him and give him time (again if it happens). I've read and watched quite a few articles and videos since this news broke yesterday (as I'm sure many of us have) and they've all made me even more excited. Yes that "Gunning For Glory" video is a little bit like Man Utd propaganda but everyone has nothing but positive things to say about the guy. I wonder if he'd give his old pal Dwight Yorke a role, giving us that Villa connection that so many want. I know I'm sold on the idea and will probably renew my ST if this happens (much to the annoyance of my girlfriend.) ;)

Great move!!! Our squad is full of young youth players. Imagine what Albrighton, Clark... must be thinking driving at 9AM knowing that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is taking training!!!!!!

Will be shot for this, but got to agree with Oxfordspur. That said, my track record of supporting DOL, MON and (grudgingly) AMc as managers hasn't got us anywhere, so let's hope he proves me wrong. Certainly amazed by the rare show of unity on these pages. If he gets it, we've all got to stay behind him, not assassinate him the minute we get a hiding from someone.

Some of the fans on here do my head in. Why are you all so negative. Surely this shows Randy is listening to the fans. Yes its a gamble cus he has no premier league experience but then neither did Wenger when he arrived at Arsenal. The fact that he is ex Man U should have nothing to do with it, He has a winning mentality, made a huge impact when coming off the subs bench and if he can instill some of that into our Forward line and attacking Midfield players - Albrighton, Nzog, Bannan and Ireland, then maybe we can increase on our goal a game average. I just think its a no brainer and a gamble worth taking. Tell me which experience PL mgr would come to Villa after the season we had and with little to no money to spend. Or would you rather have a has been - Dalgleish, Rafa, Curbishley ? I know which i'd prefer. Give me Solskjaer, Di Canio or Zola any day. Young up and coming managers who know how to put the ball in the net NOT boring ex-defenders like McCleish, O'neal or O'leary. Come on you Villa fans - Get behind this and let worry about what he can do for the Villa in the next 4-5 years NOT about when he will leave us for better things.

The more I think about this the more I like it. He could be exactly what we need. Key may be though getting a good assistant in alongside him. Any thoughts on who this might be? Would love to think it could be Laursen but can't see it happening ...

Although untried in the league, this one could be a great appointment. My only reservation is does he have the 'mettle' to manage our misfits? If he does, then he'll be a perfect fit. As fans, lets ALL agree whoever we get to give them minimum 1 season to show us what they can do.

collins, dunne, etc are only around for another year. And it'll be get in shape or ship out. Simple as. Baker looks like a good defender in the making (not quite there yet but smalling isn't either!!) plus clarke. OGS I'm all for it.

Regarding the ego's apparently he's not averse to dishing out the treatment. Probably been at the receiving end of the hairdryer at some point.

Nice guy AND good manager. Has Randy learnt his lesson after only getting half last time.

What a suprise, 'OxfordSpur' is on here again, giving his valued opinion!. Mate, we don't give a rats ass what you think. I reckon you are a secret Villa fan, who is feeling a bit left out of any decent banter in your own area. Stick to your own site, your opinion is about as valued as that of alex Mccleish!. Personally, i think OGS is well worth a punt, the vast majority of Villa fans will be right behind him and ready to roar the Villa on next season. Come on you Villa boys!!!