Rob182 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 As none of us know what his job role is, we can only really go on the way the club appears to be running. Lately it seems that he is doing a great job. Bringing players in early, renewing our best players' contracts, keeping Benteke despite the interest from Spurs and supposedly not having a release clause in his new contract! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Seemed to get off to a shaky start in the job with the prickly o Neill not the easiest to handle followed by a couple of odd appointments but in the last year or so faulkner has looked at ease in the role and done a good job - credit where due to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 It makes a big difference when you have a manager in place with a strategy for the long-term. Faulkner was still responsible for one of the biggest ****-ups in the history of the football club by appointing McLeish. However, he's got this one right and, as I've mentioned before, the executive structure at the top of the club is looking better than it has done in some considerable time. I do think he's growing into the role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrees Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Faulkner has a lot to prove in my book. I can't fault the appointment of Lambert exactly what we need after the last couple of years. I don't want to tempt fate, and really hope I am wrong - but I just don't see PF & PL getting along at all - its a ticking time bomb for me. I really hope Gary Karsa does make the switch - as he seems to handle the signing\ negotiating of players contracts - which would leave Faulkner to concentrate on the business side of things. I think that you will find that PF and PL enjoy equal status as the two people running Aston Villa, with their own obvious are of focus. They only need to get along in terms of their objectives for the football club and their joint strategy for achieving them. In that respect, I think that they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 If you look purely at what the club has achieved since he became CEO, it is 9th, 16th and 15th in the premier league. He has also been at the table during some questionable managerial appointments and big purchases the club apparently could not afford (Ireland, Bent, Hutton, N'Zogbia, Given etc.). The club has continued to lose money hand over fist while he has been in his seat and attendances have declined. You could say he got lucky with Lambert and that may save his bacon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 If you look purely at what the club has achieved since he became CEO, it is 9th, 16th and 15th in the premier league. He has also been at the table during some questionable managerial appointments and big purchases the club apparently could not afford (Ireland, Bent, Hutton, N'Zogbia, Given etc.). The club has continued to lose money hand over fist while he has been in his seat and attendances have declined. You could say he got lucky with Lambert and that may save his bacon. Also probably a fair assessment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 If you look purely at what the club has achieved since he became CEO, it is 9th, 16th and 15th in the premier league. He has also been at the table during some questionable managerial appointments and big purchases the club apparently could not afford (Ireland, Bent, Hutton, N'Zogbia, Given etc.). The club has continued to lose money hand over fist while he has been in his seat and attendances have declined. You could say he got lucky with Lambert and that may save his bacon. Or you could say the lambert appointment was as a result of growing in to the job and learning experience gained. ....and the earlier mistakes was conducive to learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 A bit early to say whether he got lucky with Lambert or not. Last season was shite, albeit with some hope fir the future. Let's see how we get on this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 If you look purely at what the club has achieved since he became CEO, it is 9th, 16th and 15th in the premier league. He has also been at the table during some questionable managerial appointments and big purchases the club apparently could not afford (Ireland, Bent, Hutton, N'Zogbia, Given etc.). The club has continued to lose money hand over fist while he has been in his seat and attendances have declined. You could say he got lucky with Lambert and that may save his bacon. yet he was assigned a job of cutting wages and keep club in top flight at same time, which he has done successfully in spite of the 1st manager he tried working with throwing a hissy fit and causing all sorts of chaos which is only being fixed now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 If you look purely at what the club has achieved since he became CEO, it is 9th, 16th and 15th in the premier league. He has also been at the table during some questionable managerial appointments and big purchases the club apparently could not afford (Ireland, Bent, Hutton, N'Zogbia, Given etc.). The club has continued to lose money hand over fist while he has been in his seat and attendances have declined. You could say he got lucky with Lambert and that may save his bacon. Or you could say the lambert appointment was as a result of growing in to the job and learning experience gained. ....and the earlier mistakes was conducive to learning. Ah, on the job training then, nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 (edited) If you look purely at what the club has achieved since he became CEO, it is 9th, 16th and 15th in the premier league. He has also been at the table during some questionable managerial appointments and big purchases the club apparently could not afford (Ireland, Bent, Hutton, N'Zogbia, Given etc.). The club has continued to lose money hand over fist while he has been in his seat and attendances have declined. You could say he got lucky with Lambert and that may save his bacon. yet he was assigned a job of cutting wages and keep club in top flight at same time, which he has done successfully in spite of the 1st manager he tried working with throwing a hissy fit and causing all sorts of chaos which is only being fixed now Interesting. Would you care to elaborate on the "all sorts of chaos" that was caused by the first manager he worked with? (PS, it had better be good to cap the chaos caused by appointing Houllier, then McLeish, and also signing Ireland with no manager in place, as well as overseeing expenditure of around £50m on players who can't get anywhere near the first team) Edited July 25, 2013 by briny_ear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 (edited) Faulkner appointed to FA International Committee http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3327532,00.html Paul Faulkner has been appointed to the FA International Committee, which provides support to Team England during home and away games and helps represent the FA internationally. In addition, he has retained a place on the FA Cup Committee, which oversees the running of that competition. Villa's Chief Executive has been selected for these committees through his work as a member of the prestigious FA Council, the body which discusses and determines the major policies of The FA. The Council consists of 92 elected representatives from the FA Premier League, the Football League, County FAs and the non-executive board of The Football Association. "For Villa to be represented on the Council is important, and I'm very proud on behalf of the Club to be selected to these committees," said Faulkner, who was first voted on to the FA Council in 2012. Edited July 25, 2013 by rjw63 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Gary Karsa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 (edited) http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-interview-paul-faulkner-5317869 Paul Faulkner: "I think we’re very happy with the players we’ve brought in and the contracts we have extended." . Aston Villa interview: Paul Faulkner says the club are pleased with the summer transfer dealings . Aston Villa chief executive Paul Faulkner has expressed his satisfaction with the claret and blues’ transfer business so far this summer. Six new players have arrived at Bodymoor Heath, while Villa have also signed up half-a-dozen first teamers, including Christian Benteke, on extended contracts. Faulkner is relishing the big-kick off at Arsenal on August 17 but confirmed “there’s a lot more work still to do” on both the football and non-playing side of the club before then. Villa are concentrating their efforts on moving out up to seven surplus players – Darren Bent, Stephen Ireland, Alan Hutton, Shay Given, Barry Bannan, Nathan Delfouneso and Enda Stevens – and it is believed there could be scope for another couple of arrivals. At Villa Park, groundstaff are busily readying the pitch for the showpiece friendly against Malaga on August 10, while work improving the broadcasting infrastructure at the stadium as part of the new Sky and BT Sport TV deals is also gathering pace. Aleksandar Tonev, Leandro Bacuna, Jores Okore, Nicklas Helenius, Antonio Luna and Jed Steer are settling into the squad, while Benteke, Andi Weimann, Matt Lowton, Ashley Westwood, Brad Guzan, Nathan Baker and Ciaran Clark have agreed new deals. On Villa’s transfer business, Faulkner said: “It’s still only July and I think we’re very happy with the players we’ve brought in and the players whose contracts we have extended. “It allows us to then really go into the season feeling we’ve got our squad nicely balanced and shaped. “We’ve done an awful lot in pre season so far and there’s a lot more work still to do – it never stops. ‘‘But we’re working well together and we’re looking forward to the challenges ahead.” Randy Lerner bought Villa in 2006 and he and Faulkner are relishing starting the latest campaign at the club. “I think this will be the eighth full season now and it has gone very quickly,” added Faulkner. “We’re looking forward to it. Every time the players come back you can see the new training wear and new kits and you get the fixtures out. “It doesn’t take long since the last season finished before the appetite is whetted and you’re raring to go again. “I can’t wait for the Arsenal game now and for the season to start. We’ve got a good record down there, there’s no reason why we can’t go and give them a good game.” Edited July 25, 2013 by AVFCforever1991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted July 25, 2013 Author Share Posted July 25, 2013 If you look purely at what the club has achieved since he became CEO, it is 9th, 16th and 15th in the premier league. He has also been at the table during some questionable managerial appointments and big purchases the club apparently could not afford (Ireland, Bent, Hutton, N'Zogbia, Given etc.). The club has continued to lose money hand over fist while he has been in his seat and attendances have declined. You could say he got lucky with Lambert and that may save his bacon. yet he was assigned a job of cutting wages and keep club in top flight at same time, which he has done successfully in spite of the 1st manager he tried working with throwing a hissy fit and causing all sorts of chaos which is only being fixed now Cutting wages isn't actually that difficult. The hard part is cutting wages - whilst keeping us credible on the pitch. So far we have cut back on wages - but last season come within a whisker of relegation. Personally long term, unless we pay the going rate (wage) for premiership players - ultimatley we will cease to be a premiership club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 If you look purely at what the club has achieved since he became CEO, it is 9th, 16th and 15th in the premier league. He has also been at the table during some questionable managerial appointments and big purchases the club apparently could not afford (Ireland, Bent, Hutton, N'Zogbia, Given etc.). The club has continued to lose money hand over fist while he has been in his seat and attendances have declined. You could say he got lucky with Lambert and that may save his bacon. yet he was assigned a job of cutting wages and keep club in top flight at same time, which he has done successfully in spite of the 1st manager he tried working with throwing a hissy fit and causing all sorts of chaos which is only being fixed now Cutting wages isn't actually that difficult. The hard part is cutting wages - whilst keeping us credible on the pitch. So far we have cut back on wages - but last season come within a whisker of relegation. Personally long term, unless we pay the going rate (wage) for premiership players - ultimatley we will cease to be a premiership club. Equally, paying exorbitant wages to under performing players will ultimately result in ceasing to be a premiership club. Which way do you want it? Lets see if this Manager can make the transition gradually and we can then as a result of success on the pitch pay better wages from the revenues generated from the improvement in fortunes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarpie Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) I guess this is due Faulkner and PR/marketing team: AVTV will be available to millions of passengers annually as part of our new transatlantic flight agreement with three major airlines. Villa TV chiefs have brokered deals with All Nippon Airlines [ANA], followed by Malaysia Airlines and Jet Airways. The trio will provide a quarterly half-hour 'Inside Aston Villa' programme as part of their in-flight entertainment offering. The first edition, produced by the marketing and communications team in-house here at Villa Park, includes our exclusive Tom Hanks interview, a feature on Stiliyan Petrov as well as archive highlights including the 1957 FA Cup final. ANA - the first to take up our extensive offering - is the ninth largest airline in the world and the largest in Japan by passenger numbers. Founded in 1952, it flies to 81 domestic and international cities in a fleet of 228 aircraft serving a network of 163 routes. ANA, which is the launch customer of the new B787, has 33,000 employees and operates about 1,000 flights a day with passenger numbers exceeding 43 million people. ANA flies daily from Tokyo to London Heathrow as well as Paris, Brussels, Frankfurt and Munich plus the USA and Australasia. Russell Jones, head of marketing at Villa, said: "We're delighted because this is a significant deal for Villa and AVTV. "We currently have agreements with these three major airlines to provide the programme as part of their in-flight entertainment offering and this is undoubtedly big news for us. "But we continue to try and grow the brand further. In fact, we are planning to significantly add to our current airline number over the coming weeks and months ahead." AVTV started appearing on ANA flights this month while it will appear on Malaysia Airlines and Jet Airways - India's No.2 carrier - from October. http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3381654,00.html More visibility for Villa is good, hopefully makes Villa better known around the world. Edited August 19, 2013 by Jarpie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Good that we are spreading the word. AVTV as a product needs a lot of developing though. Its pretty rough round the edges. I can't beleive anyone would pay the monthly fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granto Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 AVTV ain't great online, but the package they show on Eurosport now out in Asia is quite decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 it's a fiver - not exactly sky prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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