Villa Gaffa Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 (edited) I've always been curious as to why the club don't list the coaching staff on the club website. It would be good to see how we compare with other clubs since we are always talking about being ambitious. I know we would employ plenty of others within the academy staff but how does this list compare to other teams staff ? Sporting Director : Johan Lange Head Coach : Steven Gerrard Assistant : Neil Critchley Assistant : Gary MCallister GK Coach : Neil Cutler Technical Coach : Tom Culshaw Set Pieces Coach : Austin MacPhee Coach : Aaron Danks Head of Fitness and Conditioning : Jordan Milsom Performance Director : Jeremy Oliver Physical Performance Scientist : Aman Singh Shergill Strength and Conditioning Coach : Oli Stevenson Physical Performance Coach : Patrick Moore Head of Nutrition : Marcus Hannon Psychologist : Martin Littlewood Head of Sport Medicine and Science : Ricky Shamji Lead Physio : Alan Smith Physio : Steven Polley Physio : Rob Marshall Lead Analyst : Scott Mason Head of Performance Analyst : David Stewart Performance Analyst : Scott Adey-Linforth Performance Analyst : Joseph Ure Head of Research : Frederik Leth Lead Data Scientist and Engineer : Arjav Trivedi Operations Manager : Matt Bennett Player Care Manager : Phil Roscoe Loan Player Manager : Mile Jedinak Development Coach : Nick Haycock Academy Manager : Sean Verity Chief Scout : Robert Mackenzie Scout : Kristian Heames Edited August 18, 2022 by Villa Gaffa 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 I don’t know how you would compare. I could barely tell you anything about any of Villa’s staff so I definitely wouldn’t be able to tell you whether they are better or worse at their jobs than those at other clubs. Also a job title doesn’t give insight of day to day responsibilities (for those lower down the list). Do you mean just to see how they compare in numbers to more successful clubs. For example, we employ 4 analysts but Liverpool might employ 6. I honestly don’t know how a fan could provide much insight re what is or isn’t working behind the scenes. I think the role that is open to most scrutiny would be set piece coach as if we are regularly conceding from them and not scoring from them, then something needs improving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa Gaffa Posted August 18, 2022 Author Share Posted August 18, 2022 41 minutes ago, WallisFrizz said: I don’t know how you would compare. I could barely tell you anything about any of Villa’s staff so I definitely wouldn’t be able to tell you whether they are better or worse at their jobs than those at other clubs. Also a job title doesn’t give insight of day to day responsibilities (for those lower down the list). Do you mean just to see how they compare in numbers to more successful clubs. For example, we employ 4 analysts but Liverpool might employ 6. I honestly don’t know how a fan could provide much insight re what is or isn’t working behind the scenes. I think the role that is open to most scrutiny would be set piece coach as if we are regularly conceding from them and not scoring from them, then something needs improving. The comparison was just based on numbers compared to say the " big 6 ". Really just to see if villa is on the up or if its just all talk. In Australia its hard to keep up with everyday stories and behind the scenes info. You just rely on social media really. I think our coaching staff are under a bit of pressure to deliver us a decent result on the table so I thought I would google who are staff actually are to see who we have ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strog Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 4 hours ago, Villa Gaffa said: I've always been curious as to why the club don't list the coaching staff on the club website. It would be good to see how we compare with other clubs since we are always talking about being ambitious. I know we would employ plenty of others within the academy staff but how does this list compare to other teams staff ? Sporting Director : Johan Lange Head Coach : Steven Gerrard Assistant : Neil Critchley Assistant : Gary MCallister GK Coach : Neil Cutler Technical Coach : Tom Culshaw Set Pieces Coach : Austin MacPhee Coach : Aaron Danks Head of Fitness and Conditioning : Jordan Milsom Performance Director : Jeremy Oliver Physical Performance Scientist : Aman Singh Shergill Strength and Conditioning Coach : Oli Stevenson Physical Performance Coach : Patrick Moore Head of Nutrition : Marcus Hannon Psychologist : Martin Littlewood Head of Sport Medicine and Science : Ricky Shamji Lead Physio : Alan Smith Physio : Steven Polley Physio : Rob Marshall Lead Analyst : Scott Mason Head of Performance Analyst : David Stewart Performance Analyst : Scott Adey-Linforth Performance Analyst : Joseph Ure Head of Research : Frederik Leth Lead Data Scientist and Engineer : Arjav Trivedi Operations Manager : Matt Bennett Player Care Manager : Phil Roscoe Loan Player Manager : Mile Jedinak Development Coach : Nick Haycock Academy Manager : Sean Verity Chief Scout : Robert Mackenzie Scout : Kristian Heames Blimey, it’s like a list of credits at the end of a film. Cast of thousands 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuwabatake Sanjuro Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Training Ground Guru has good Aston Villa staff profiles here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaParkAvenue Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 (edited) My guess is we have a bloated coaching setup, but I’m happy to be corrected. Edited August 19, 2022 by VillaParkAvenue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 We must have to hire an extra coach (the motorised sort) to transport all those to away games. Seriously, how can there be proper management and coordination of so many coaching staff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayls Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 On 18/08/2022 at 04:29, Villa Gaffa said: Sporting Director : Johan Lange Head Coach : Steven Gerrard Assistant : Neil Critchley Assistant : Gary MCallister GK Coach : Neil Cutler Technical Coach : Tom Culshaw Set Pieces Coach : Austin MacPhee Coach : Aaron Danks Head of Fitness and Conditioning : Jordan Milsom Performance Director : Jeremy Oliver Physical Performance Scientist : Aman Singh Shergill Strength and Conditioning Coach : Oli Stevenson Physical Performance Coach : Patrick Moore Head of Nutrition : Marcus Hannon Psychologist : Martin Littlewood Head of Sport Medicine and Science : Ricky Shamji Lead Physio : Alan Smith Physio : Steven Polley Physio : Rob Marshall Lead Analyst : Scott Mason Head of Performance Analyst : David Stewart Performance Analyst : Scott Adey-Linforth Performance Analyst : Joseph Ure Head of Research : Frederik Leth Lead Data Scientist and Engineer : Arjav Trivedi Operations Manager : Matt Bennett Player Care Manager : Phil Roscoe Loan Player Manager : Mile Jedinak Development Coach : Nick Haycock Academy Manager : Sean Verity Chief Scout : Robert Mackenzie Scout : Kristian Heames 32 positions within the business there and not a single female amongst them. Mental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa Gaffa Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share Posted August 20, 2022 5 hours ago, Tayls said: 32 positions within the business there and not a single female amongst them. Mental. That's a great point you make and something I didn't notice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa Gaffa Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share Posted August 20, 2022 7 hours ago, VillaParkAvenue said: My guess is we have a bloated coaching setup, but I’m happy to be corrected. The staffroom at the lunch break must get pretty hectic ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Interesting that Gerrard is labelled as Head Coach and not the manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 (edited) I might just start turning up at Bodymoor in a tracksuit and hope they start paying me. Edited August 20, 2022 by a m ole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 On 18/08/2022 at 04:29, Villa Gaffa said: I've always been curious as to why the club don't list the coaching staff on the club website. It would be good to see how we compare with other clubs since we are always talking about being ambitious. I know we would employ plenty of others within the academy staff but how does this list compare to other teams staff ? Sporting Director : Johan Lange Head Coach : Steven Gerrard Assistant : Neil Critchley Assistant : Gary MCallister GK Coach : Neil Cutler Technical Coach : Tom Culshaw Set Pieces Coach : Austin MacPhee Coach : Aaron Danks Head of Fitness and Conditioning : Jordan Milsom Performance Director : Jeremy Oliver Physical Performance Scientist : Aman Singh Shergill Strength and Conditioning Coach : Oli Stevenson Physical Performance Coach : Patrick Moore Head of Nutrition : Marcus Hannon Psychologist : Martin Littlewood Head of Sport Medicine and Science : Ricky Shamji Lead Physio : Alan Smith Physio : Steven Polley Physio : Rob Marshall Lead Analyst : Scott Mason Head of Performance Analyst : David Stewart Performance Analyst : Scott Adey-Linforth Performance Analyst : Joseph Ure Head of Research : Frederik Leth Lead Data Scientist and Engineer : Arjav Trivedi Operations Manager : Matt Bennett Player Care Manager : Phil Roscoe Loan Player Manager : Mile Jedinak Development Coach : Nick Haycock Academy Manager : Sean Verity Chief Scout : Robert Mackenzie Scout : Kristian Heames And yet the team more often than not looks disjointed and clueless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaParkAvenue Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 59 minutes ago, Zatman said: Interesting that Gerrard is labelled as Head Coach and not the manager Haven’t Villa used the title head coach the whole time? Smith wasn’t manager either I don’t think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Just now, VillaParkAvenue said: Haven’t Villa used the title head coach the whole time? Smith wasn’t manager either I don’t think. Correct he was also head coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 28 minutes ago, VillaParkAvenue said: Haven’t Villa used the title head coach the whole time? Smith wasn’t manager either I don’t think. Smith was head coach but the stories seem to be Gerrard doesnt do any coaching and that he leaves it to Beale/Critchley Gary Mc is just a cheerleader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Since Aaron Danks joined us. 50% loss rate. 36% win rate. 44 points from 41 games. 1.07 points per game. Never mind how shit we’ve looked on the ball since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 I do think we miss Terry coaching our defenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 8 hours ago, a m ole said: Since Aaron Danks joined us. 50% loss rate. 36% win rate. 44 points from 41 games. 1.07 points per game. Never mind how shit we’ve looked on the ball since then. I am 100% sure Smith didnt want him or MacPhee and preferred to keep ROK and Terry Definitely Purslow calls for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 At least Oli Stevenson is still there. It's a world class coaching set up. A bunch of people Gerrard knows and a bunch of lads whose main career is youth coaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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