Villaphan04 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 20 minutes ago, romavillan said: Cesare Prandelli, wow. I can't see it, but he's made some good footballing teams in the past and he's won the lot. Would be an incredible appointment. didn't Prandelli come out and say he was a villa fan at some point or was that someone else? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Welcome Jesus if true... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilS Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Just now, Villaphan04 said: didn't Prandelli come out and say he was a villa fan at some point or was that someone else? Yes he did, it was on the OS Italy boss Cesare Prandelli is an Aston Villa supporter - and that's official. The news was brought to us by Simone Farina, our head of sports integrity. Farina met up with Prandelli on the eve of the Italy v Ireland friendly at Craven Cottage this past weekend. It was there that Prandelli revealed his admiration and respect for the claret and blues - and his desire to head to a game next term. Farina said: "Mr Prandelli told me that he has liked Aston Villa for many, many years. "It is obviously due to the fact that in Italy, Aston Villa is renowned as a very famous club. "Mr Prandelli also told me of his desire to come to Villa Park to see a game next season." It wouldn't be the first time that Prandelli has been to Villa Park. He was boss of Fiorentina in August 2009 when La Viola came over for a friendly game in B6. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westholmevillan Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 7 minutes ago, Villaphan04 said: didn't Prandelli come out and say he was a villa fan at some point or was that someone else? So did Tom Hanks....and we won't be getting him either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Why would Pitarch be appointed as Villa's DOF? Genuine question, because I can't find anything in his background that would gel with our current situation. He would seem to have no relevant expertise to bring to this key position. What am I missing? No confirmation as yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 5 minutes ago, villabromsgrove said: Why would Pitarch be appointed as Villa's DOF? Genuine question, because I can't find anything in his background that would gel with our current situation. He would seem to have no relevant expertise to bring to this key position. What am I missing? No confirmation as yet. Didn’t he have previous similar roles at other clubs, most recently Valencia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 If this is true, we’d have God, Jesus and the future King of England. A full house, nothing could stop us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 The only link that I can find that makes possible sense with this bit of news, is that Pitarch is a friend of Jorge Mendes. If this appointment is factual it could turn the whole "new manager" speculation on it's head. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Black Sabbath is his favourite band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeVillan Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 1 hour ago, romavillan said: Interesting, not a massive name, but for a championship club I think we've done alright here. Will immediately mean better connections with the spanish market where we can get better value than the past 10+ years of paying over the top for little return. More interstingly though, it was mooted that there was a connection between the DOF and managerial appointments. I don't know of any links between him and any of the frontrunners for the head coach/manager job? You mean skillful players like Gil? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeVillan Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 6 minutes ago, DaveAV1 said: If this is true, we’d have God, Jesus and the future King of England. A full house, nothing could stop us. McGrath or Thor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 1 minute ago, TreeVillan said: McGrath or Thor? There is only one true God. Go in peace my son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 7 minutes ago, DaveAV1 said: Didn’t he have previous similar roles at other clubs, most recently Valencia? He did. I read his history on wiki, but they've been sporadic and he left Valencia 18 months ago and hasn't been involved in football since. I wondered what particularly would link him to the Villa, and the only thing I've found is his friendship with Jorge Mendes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Do you think Jesus wept when he saw the state of our defence? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 7 minutes ago, villabromsgrove said: He did. I read his history on wiki, but they've been sporadic and he left Valencia 18 months ago and hasn't been involved in football since. I wondered what particularly would link him to the Villa, and the only thing I've found is his friendship with Jorge Mendes. That could be a significant factor. Or we could just file the whole thing under press boll0x. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilko154 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 1 hour ago, bully said: I think this appointment only muddies the waters further for potential managerial candidates. Our timing is woeful Based on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 8 minutes ago, DaveAV1 said: That could be a significant factor. Or we could just file the whole thing under press boll0x. Personally I hope you're right about press boll*x. It should be clearer soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post turvontour Posted October 9, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 9, 2018 Sounds like he'll be really useful in our search for a new manger. 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Can't wait for the 5 right backs and 2 goalies to arrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent_Bob Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 2 hours ago, Reivax_Villa said: Disappointed with this appointment.. I say He is the new Messiah, and I should know, I've followed a few Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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