Aston Villa Next Manager: 8 Reasons Why Gary Neville Could Transform The Club

4. Discipline

In November, Jack Grealish breached club protocol by going on a night out after a 4-0 defeat to Everton. In February, Joleon Lescott said that his phone managed to post a picture of an expensive car on social media after criticism of his performance against Liverpool. Even this week, Gabriel Agbonlahor has been suspended by the club after being placed under investigation regarding his activity during a recent holiday in the Untied Arab Emirates. All three instances indicate that there is a lack of discipline at the club and it is an issue that cannot afford to fester during a period when Villa are in freefall. The club need someone with a no-nonsense approach to such incidents and who won't take into account a reputation of a player when dishing out punishments. As one of Manchester United's leaders during his playing days, Neville is likely to have encountered many issues where players young and old have stepped out of line and he may have been entrusted with ensuring that it does not happen again. It's a role he could perform effectively at Villa Park at a time when they need it most.