smetrov Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I know nothing about him - hope ive spelled his name right :- Anyone got any details on his CV - Has he returned to us from Liverpool ? - What's his job role ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I know nothing about him - hope ive spelled his name right :- Anyone got any details on his CV - Has he returned to us from Liverpool ? - What's his job role ? He left us and went to Liverpool in 2012 and became their scouting co-ordinator. Now he is back as our chief scout, he is in charge of our scouting network and Tom Fox looks to rely on him heavily when bringing in players now. He "pushed" the club to sign Christian Benteke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted February 15, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 15, 2015 was that him sitting with Fox and Sherwood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisagg75 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 is he just head of our scouting system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) He's on Linkedin but surname spelt "Riley" https://uk.linkedin.com/pub/patrick-riley/54/496/a84 He used to be at us before but went to Liverpool and returned a few months ago. He is only around 35/36 years old judging on his Linkedin of when he went to school.. Edited February 15, 2015 by Villan4Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted February 15, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 15, 2015 Did he have anything to do with Gil, or wasn't he back with us when he was scouted? Not that it matters particularly, it's just that if he's unearthed a few gems like that then who know what he'll get in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) Did he have anything to do with Gil, or wasn't he back with us when he was scouted? Not that it matters particularly, it's just that if he's unearthed a few gems like that then who know what he'll get in the future. I've read online in his first spell he spotted Benteke and suggested him to Lambert!! and elsewhere that he also spotted Gil (As he arrived back from Liverpool before Christmas) Again not 100% sure if this info is correct just passing on what I have read on other forums. Edited February 15, 2015 by Villan4Life 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) Lad posted this on another forum: http://www.heroesandvillains.info/forumv3/index.php?topic=53644.0 I don't normally (ever) post on here, and prefer just to be a silent reader, but I knew Paddy quite well from his first stint at the Villa and would like to say a few words.He was employed initially as as a science coach- making sure Richard Dunne kept in shape (or not) and then became chief scout. We can thank Paddy for finding Westwood and the Beast. He left to become being chief scout at Liverpool and is now back at Bodymoor. Edited February 15, 2015 by Villan4Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I don't know why but I always presumed he was older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) Seems he's the Villa version of Peter Brand (Moneyball) Remember reading before that he was involved with using player statistics in a database for player recruitment when we appointed Michael Henke. from 2012: http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2885487,00.html Villa's domestic database of player analysis is overseen by Patrick Riley, with tools from Amisco being utilised for statistical background to enhance the club's knowledge in the recruitment process. Gareth Payne provides analysis of opposition players Edited February 15, 2015 by Villan4Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 According to Wiki, he's a 75 year old Irish folk singer. Why have we given him a job? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) According to Wiki, he's a 75 year old Irish folk singer. Why have we given him a job? Villa Player Recruitment Paddy Reilly is about 35 years old! You are thinking of this guy Edited February 15, 2015 by Villan4Life 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggy_333 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 According to Wiki, he's a 75 year old Irish folk singer. Why have we given him a job? Lambert out! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 According to Wiki, he's a 75 year old Irish folk singer. Why have we given him a job? Villa Player Recruitment Paddy Reilly is about 35 years old! You are thinking of this guy Oh Reilly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Villan4Life you old refrain! Paddywhack was making a funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. B. Jefferies Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Used to know him a bit, was a Performance Analyst for us prior to moving to Liverpool. I was surprised when he left but he obviously kept in touch with the right people to be offered a job to come back. Shocked to see him on this picture when Mario arrived at Liverpool. url Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 According to Wiki, he's a 75 year old Irish folk singer. Why have we given him a job? great singer as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Judging from that photo above he looks like he should be about an 100 now, because it looks like it was taken in the Seventies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 A few of us have been chatting about him on Twitter. It would be interesting to see what people know of him. It seems that he was quite key in the recruitment of players such as Westwood, Benteke and Gil. I believe he was focusing on Performance Analytics when MON was here then did scouting at Liverpool before returning as Head of Recruitment. Do we need a DOF with this guy around? Or do we need someone to manage the footballing infastructure of the club rather than a typical DOF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limvillian Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 If only he had his own thread already...hmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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