Sam3773 2,567 Report post Posted June 3, 2016 As per OS: http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~5620078,00.html Quote ASTON VILLA FOOTBALL CLUB is pleased to announce the appointment of Roberto Di Matteo as our new manager. The 46-year-old joins the Club following previous spells as manager of Milton Keynes Dons, West Bromwich Albion, Chelsea and Bundesliga side Schalke 04. He successfully guided West Bromwich Albion to promotion to the Premier League in 2010 and led Chelsea to an FA Cup Final triumph and the highest accolade in club football - the Champions League title in 2012. Roberto said: "It's a wonderful honour for me to become manager of this great football club and I'm looking forward to the challenge of taking Aston Villa back to its rightful place." (I remember Limpid asking for a seperate thread once confirmed. Don't hate the duplicate.) 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LondonLax 3,419 Report post Posted June 3, 2016 Good stuff. Onwards and upwards! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPAngel 269 Report post Posted June 3, 2016 Hooray! Wasn't originally 100% on RDM but I'm happy with him now. As others have mentioned, what's most important is that we are a united force on this next season. 12th man etc. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ponky 3,188 Report post Posted June 3, 2016 Our rightful place indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob182 6,155 Report post Posted June 3, 2016 Welcome Roberto! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexbelowsound 7,201 Report post Posted June 3, 2016 When you're staring down the barrel of Nigel Pearson you'll almost take anyone else. That being said I think this is possibly the best we could have got and with Steve Clarke hopefully alongside him i'm quietly optimistic. We've just signed a manager with more experience than the previous two we've had whilst being a league below. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Thomas 2,585 Report post Posted June 3, 2016 Welcome Roberto - build something special and become a Villa legend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyrusr 1,140 Report post Posted June 3, 2016 Old news; Tony already said Benvenuto Roberto! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sidcow 10,239 Report post Posted June 3, 2016 Welcome Roberto. Rinse and repeat the promotion you achieved with the Baggies please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel 4,581 Report post Posted June 3, 2016 Welcome.....I hope you like hard work sir! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
villan-scott 3,415 Report post Posted June 3, 2016 Welcome RDM. Now let's get down to business! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Villa View 66 Report post Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) Excellent news! Really pleased with this appointment. We've made a video about his career so far, you can find it on our [YouTube channel here] Edited June 3, 2016 by The Villa View Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VillaEire 30 Report post Posted June 3, 2016 I wish him luck. He has a big task ahead, none more so than clearing out players who have had a losing mentality for several years. I hope that Clarke is confirmed as No. 2 as he has excellent experience as a coach and has also managed in the Championship. I'm pleased with this appointment after what he did with WBA, his Chelsea achievements aren't really relevant in our position. The hard work starts now! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deisler123 1,466 Report post Posted June 3, 2016 迪马特奥, 请带领维拉再次赢得欧洲冠军杯冠军! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermon 875 Report post Posted June 3, 2016 That was short and sweet by OS, less chance of a fluck up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparrow1988 855 Report post Posted June 3, 2016 1 minute ago, VillaEire said: I wish him luck. He has a big task ahead, none more so than clearing out players who have had a losing mentality for several years. I hope that Clarke is confirmed as No. 2 as he has excellent experience as a coach and has also managed in the Championship. I'm pleased with this appointment after what he did with WBA, his Chelsea achievements aren't really relevant in our position. The hard work starts now! They will be in two years after we've set a new record for overall points in the Chamionship and secured the PL title by March 2018. Then we will be looking to see if he can repeat his Champions League heroics!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meme 466 Report post Posted June 3, 2016 Welcome, Robot Dong Mattisahoe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPAngel 269 Report post Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Deisler123 said: 迪马特奥, 请带领维拉再次赢得欧洲冠军杯冠军! "Di Matteo , please lead the Villa won the European Champions Cup again" Don't worry guys, I got this. Edited June 3, 2016 by JPAngel 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VillaEire 30 Report post Posted June 3, 2016 1 minute ago, sparrow1988 said: They will be in two years after we've set a new record for overall points in the Chamionship and secured the PL title by March 2018. Then we will be looking to see if he can repeat his Champions League heroics!! Hope so! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommo_b 1,101 Report post Posted June 3, 2016 Premier league title in 2018.... Well why the hell not! LETS DO THIS! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
