The Fun Factory Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I think some of the criticism on him seems a bit OTT. Seems a fairly straightforward chief exec, a bit old school but a hell of an upgrade on Tom Fox. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted January 24, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted January 24, 2018 1 hour ago, The Fun Factory said: I think some of the criticism on him seems a bit OTT. Seems a fairly straightforward chief exec, a bit old school but a hell of an upgrade on Tom Fox. David Brent or Benny from Crossroads would be an upgrade on that clearing in the woods. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I want our CEO thinking about how we challenge for Europe and winning things. Like much of Xia's Villa, Wyness seems a competent steady pro who knows what he is doing. After the Lerner years that comes as a massive relief. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Still don't like him or his face. But I'm glad he has stopped saying the Villa engine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dn1982 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 55 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Still don't like him or his face. But I'm glad he has stopped saying the Villa engine. The Villa engine is a Steve Round thing and you’ll hear more and more of it hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Still don't like him or his face. But I'm glad he has stopped saying the Villa engine. I am ashamed to say I feel exactly the same. I don't usually dislike people on sight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 21 minutes ago, AntrimBlack said: I am ashamed to say I feel exactly the same. I don't usually dislike people on sight. Nor do it. There is something about this guy that makes me dislike him. Hard to pinpoint what it is. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I have absolutely no clue why anyone would dislike him. There was the whole Everton/Kirkby thing but hey, they're scousers. He has said a couple of disagreeable things but having never met the bloke I feel like it would be weird to properly dislike him unless for football reasons. Seems to be doing a good job? Club look to be in a good position to push on, some good appointments across the board. Speaks well, engages with fans. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted January 24, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted January 24, 2018 5 hours ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Hard to pinpoint what it is. That's the problem with taking an irrational dislike to someone based on their appearance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Anyways back onto footballing matters... He has said no plans to change the badge unless big fan demand for it. Would you want this back? I would be happy to have that back but maybe with the gold lion and star inserted in the middle as this has become our identity since the premier league era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted January 25, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted January 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Demitri_C said: Anyways back onto footballing matters... He has said no plans to change the badge unless big fan demand for it. Would you want this back? I would be happy to have that back but maybe with the gold lion and star inserted in the middle as this has become our identity since the premier league era. Nope! I want at least one villa shirt fist pumping the heart! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Not discredting Wyness at all. However i'm wondering what proof people have that Tom Fox was such a horrendous CEO? We do realise he was working under dire circumstances right? That being said, Steve Hollis is a bit of a "Cult Hero" when it comes to the top job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 18 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Not discredting Wyness at all. However i'm wondering what proof people have that Tom Fox was such a horrendous CEO? Literally everything. Everybody now involved, to a man, has stated what an absolute mess it was behind the scenes not to mention on the pitch. What else do you measure a CEO by? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 17 hours ago, Jareth said: That's the problem with taking an irrational dislike to someone based on their appearance. Based on his face! Get it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 2 hours ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: Literally everything. Everybody now involved, to a man, has stated what an absolute mess it was behind the scenes not to mention on the pitch. What else do you measure a CEO by? This x1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted January 25, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted January 25, 2018 9 hours ago, Demitri_C said: Anyways back onto footballing matters... He has said no plans to change the badge unless big fan demand for it. Would you want this back? I would be happy to have that back but maybe with the gold lion and star inserted in the middle as this has become our identity since the premier league era. Deffo, diff typeface but round badge 100% please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 5 hours ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: Literally everything. Everybody now involved, to a man, has stated what an absolute mess it was behind the scenes not to mention on the pitch. What else do you measure a CEO by? His face? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 5 hours ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Not discredting Wyness at all. However i'm wondering what proof people have that Tom Fox was such a horrendous CEO? We do realise he was working under dire circumstances right? That being said, Steve Hollis is a bit of a "Cult Hero" when it comes to the top job. Giving Lambert and Gabby contract extensions in autumn 2014 when neither deserved it. He oversaw a car crash of a transfer window in 2015. Our spending was comfortably prem mid table yet we stunk the place out the following year with 3 wins. Firing Sherwood and getting Garde him who was completely the wrong man at the wrong time. He might have been a decent commercial guy but knew nothing about football and it showed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted January 25, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted January 25, 2018 29 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: Giving Lambert and Gabby contract extensions in autumn 2014 when neither deserved it. He oversaw a car crash of a transfer window in 2015. Our spending was comfortably prem mid table yet we stunk the place out the following year with 3 wins. Firing Sherwood and getting Garde him who was completely the wrong man at the wrong time. He might have been a decent commercial guy but knew nothing about football and it showed. Hey that's a false narrative. But that said, he did have a nice face. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 52 minutes ago, Jareth said: Hey that's a false narrative. But that said, he did have a nice face. Haha, you beat me to it. Fox wasn't a CEO, he was in the wrong role and therefore was really bad at it. I'm sure he tried his best but just conpleted messed it up. Wyness on the other hand is in it for himself. No matter how successful he turns out to be for the club I bet he becomes very very wealthy during his time at Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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