Mantis Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 It's actually insane (but totally justified) how popular he is among the fans. Not just universal approval but almost all of that is outright adoration. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted April 26, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted April 26, 2023 So many news outlets now running stories about how Emery has transformed Villa into European contenders. Media have finally woken up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panto_Villan Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 5 minutes ago, sidcow said: So many news outlets now running stories about how Emery has transformed Villa into European contenders. Media have finally woken up. What's been quite unusual is that people started taking notice of us a couple of matches ago (after the Newcastle result), which is usually the cue for us to implode in spectacular fashion. But he's somehow managed to break that curse too. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted April 26, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted April 26, 2023 22 hours ago, Mantis said: "We're gonna win so much you may even get tired of winning, and you'll say ‘Please, please, it's too much winning. We can't take it anymore. Mr. Emery, it's too much.’ And I'll say ‘No it isn't. We have to keep winning. We have to win more.’" - Unai Emery, on becoming Aston Villa manager 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsky_11 Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 11 hours ago, lexicon said: Unai's 3rd in that list, is he not? Hasn't made it to 25 games yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panto_Villan Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 7 hours ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: The absolute disrespect of that BBC social media post saying " Should Chelsea or Tottenham consider bringing him in? " As if ASTON VILLA, Sawiris or Emery himself have no say in this and it's just a **** given that if they " consider bringing him in " he is going. lol As if we are Brentford or Fulham ffs. To be fair, even if we were, the sheer disrespect and disregard is infuriating! EDIT: Screenshot and link attached, I had to comment. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02A8GCVMUS7Ar8Eh3AMbF7FeQMbEZtqLFKzFyLBF2843fUJv1mFuMomXY61jGt7Rbbl&id=100044482147667&mibextid=Nif5oz Meh. I still find it amazing how worked up people on VT get about every perceived slight from the media. I get the point you're making, but it feels kinda small time for a fanbase to be constantly demanding respect (in my opinion at least). But yeah, clearly Emery isn't going anywhere. Even if he thought the squad was better at those other clubs, why would he want to deal with a bunch of inflated player egos and owners who would interfere? He's got it great here. Talented squad who buy into his methods 100%, a professional hierarchy to support him, well-run academy, good stadium and training facilities, and patient owners with deep pockets and the good sense to step back and let a proven manager run things the way he wants. I actually can't think of any other club where he'd get all of those things. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 The man is lazer focussed. Perfect environment to thrive with good people around him and good owners. Just see the shitshows going on elsewhere this season to realise that he is at the right club for him. We might not be able to dine at the highest table when it comes to players but a narrative of there is no longer a big 6 is proving true .which will mean players will know there are no virtual guarantees of European football any more. He was frustrated apparently that he couldnt bring in the players he wanted in Jan. So rather than winge and settle for midtable and slow improvement he has gone out and shown he is in the top 3 managers in the Prem by taking us on this incredible run. And now the cup final specialist has 5 cup finals left to navigate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one_ian_taylor Posted April 26, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted April 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Brumstopdogs said: I'm really enjoying McPhee's slightly slow and half arsed reaction to the goal in the background. There's something about him that reminds me of Harry (of Harry and the Hendersons) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted April 27, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted April 27, 2023 11 hours ago, sidcow said: He needs to cut down on the covfefe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 48 minutes ago, HKP90 said: He needs to cut down on the covfefe. When you are winning this Bigly you can't help but covfefe! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TRO Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 On 20/04/2023 at 12:18, blandy said: Hmmm. Some did, but a lot didn't - there was all sorts posted in the player threads about "lacking spirit...bottlers...mentally weak" and so on, and various players were said to be "not good enough" and all that. So what Emery has done has (thankfully) shown those kinds of comments to be nonsense. By bringing in clarity, tactical astuteness, a clear framework of how to approach each game and all the other good work he's done, he has not just improved individuals level of perfomance and the team's level of performance, but he's also perhaps educated supporters that the players are not all the things that got thrown at them by some. Human beings are still human beings, and they (we) need hope and clarity and stuff like that, but the game is completely different to what it was even 10 years ago. "Desire and fight and want it more" are no longer the key things (if they ever were), instead the tactical and strategic set up and aims are the things that make the difference. Positioning, intelligence and structured movement of players (and countering that from the opposition) is much more a key part, and it's something that we've seen Emery is very, very good at. Emery is the first manager we've ever had that is that way. Previous managers in this or any other era haven't had that, or going back further, it wasn't a part of the game and they didn't need that. I respectfully disagree in part with that Pete.....They are still key elements. I am not going to say one is more important than the other, but without that element you don't get success. If you watch Man City, who are possibly the benchmark....they have desire, fight, physicality a willingness to win, without it, they wouldn't be what they are.....Pep wouldn't have it any other way. I was one on those, who didn't think, these players could achieve what they are achieving, but before we get carried away, we still need more quality in to sustain it.....Unai is a master, but he's not a magician. The technical elements of the game, Unai has brought to us, is outstanding, and he has surpassed what most managers could achieve, particularly in the short space of time.....I honestly didn't think, some of these players, had it in them, but equally I am not blind to see, that we need upgrades to improve further. I have always believed, that teams mirror the manager, and despite his unquestionable technical Nous, He kicks every ball and gesticulates with the best, with every action, he is totally animated for the period of the game....He exudes Desire and fight. While, I accept all what you say about the technical aspects of the game, the mentality shift from Fulham away to Fulham at Home is remarkable.......The belief of these players has returned, when I for one, didn't think it could. Sometimes that belief we talk about, is not the belief the player has in himself, but the belief he has in his team mates......We was playing like individuals before UE, we are now playing like a team. We haven't done that for years, but I have seen previous managers do it. When some of the performances of the pre UE era, were being analysed, it is little wonder some of the derogatory comments made towards the players, was made.....I would be amazed if "Desire and fight" was not high on the list of accusations aimed at Chelsea and Spurs players, because right now, I don't see it. I accept your point about technical/tactical nous, being the go to ingredient in these cases, but they with, organisation, bring confidence and belief, which in turns brings "desire and fight".......as they say its no good flogging a dead horse......The desire and fight will not be there without belief and purpose......all the elements mentioned are "key" things. In short.....All of these things are important components of a good team, with aspirations of success.......take a few away, and you get mediocrity, so they are all key. PS I would back my last shilling, if you said to Pep " Desire and fight and want it more" are no longer , key things, he would disagree....I think Unai would too. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted April 27, 2023 Moderator Share Posted April 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, TRO said: would back my last shilling, if you said to Pep " Desire and fight and want it more" are no longer , key things, he would disagree....I think Unai would too. I agree they are important, but for me, as I said they are not the key things. In terms of top flight football they will make a difference if they are absent in one side in a game, as will stuff like jitters about a ‘keeper. But the thing is that every side’s players, by dint of the fact they’ve reached premier league level, has fight and desire within them as individuals and as a team. The bottom side can beat the top side (or draw 3-3 away to them, as happened last week). Much much more influential on the outcomes of games are things which Emery brings in abundance to all the sides he’s managed, pretty much and that’s the tactical side of things, the little details as well as the “system”. It’s how to react and how to counter opponents moves and strategies, it’s about players being in the right positions to do the things that need to be done at any point in the game. Football at the top level has changed massively and coaching, which Emery, Guardiola, Klopp and the rest are experts at is far more of a factor in determining outcomes than it used to be. In some ways “fight” is counterproductive, by that I mean if you take a struggling side they are usually absolutely desperate and full of fight to beat the drop, but put them up a more relaxed higher side, more in control of their plan, more confident in their manager and team mates and the fight and desire counts for much less than the tactical superiority and feel good factor of the opponents. That’s what I see Emery as having brought to Villa. For example Olly Watkins has always put in a hard shift, fought for the ball chase lost causes, shown the requisite desire, but Emery and his staff have improved him through focusing on doing some of that less, instead concentrating on tactically being where he needs to be to pose the bigger threat to the oppo. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bose Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 52 minutes ago, TRO said: PS I would back my last shilling, if you said to Pep " Desire and fight and want it more" are no longer , key things, he would disagree....I think Unai would too. They are crucial but incredibly basic things in todays game. The other things like tactical understanding, man management, planning, knowing when to change things etc are much more important because you won’t win a match in the premier league today with just more aggression, passion or desire. It’s why the likes of Gerrard and Lampard are horrific managers in todays game, they might have worked in the 80s but the world and the game has moved on. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeper Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 Down to 6th. Unai out. /s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 (edited) Uh oh - dont know how true this is but seen it floated online. Stay forever unai Unai Emery (Aston Villa coach): “My next step would be in Spain with Atlético Madrid, Real Madrid or Barcelona.” Edited April 28, 2023 by Demitri_C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Uh oh - dont know how true this is but seen it floated online. Stay forever unai Unai Emery (Aston Villa coach): “My next step would be in Spain with Atlético Madrid, Real Madrid or Barcelona.” Source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Simon Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 1 minute ago, gwi1890 said: Source? 4 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Uh oh - dont know how true this is but seen it floated online. Stay forever unai Unai Emery (Aston Villa coach): “My next step would be in Spain with Atlético Madrid, Real Madrid or Barcelona.” HP Sauce. It's not true. Not a chance anyone as professional as Unai Emery would say this whilst in the Villa job. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Just now, gwi1890 said: Source? I dont want to upload it as i keep getting warnings for not uploading things correctly so im not uploading thinks anymore but it was from some barce page. Hopefully its BS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted April 28, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted April 28, 2023 The only reference of that quote I can find is here: https://barcauniversal.com/premier-league-manager-sees-barcelona-or-real-madrid-as-his-next-step-but-admits-it-is-difficult/ Quote Unai Emery has admitted that becoming the manager of Barcelona, Real Madrid or Atletico is the next step in his career, but it is too big of a barrier to break. In a candid chat with journalist Aritz Gabilondo for Diario AS, the four-time Europa League winner reflected on several aspects. Emery, 51, has had a successful career in Spain, having managed Valencia, Sevilla, and Villarreal throughout his illustrious tenure. During this time, he has won the Europa League thrice with Sevilla and once with Villarreal. Not only that, but he also took Arsenal right until the semi-final of the European competition and last season, when he was at Villarreal, he guided the Yellow Submarines to the final four of the UEFA Champions League. A serial winner as it may seem but Emery never really got the opportunity to manage the heavyweights of Spain, which he sees as the next step for him. But he added that landing the top job at either Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, and Barcelona is very difficult for any manager. “[Leaving for the Premier League] is natural,” said the Europa League specialist. “We all have to look for competitive challenges. I have been fortunate to be in three clubs in Spain behind the highest level: Valencia, Sevilla, and Villarreal. “From that gratitude, then the next step in Spain would be to train Atletico, [Real] Madrid, and Barça. But breaking that barrier is very difficult. If it's a legit quote I suspect there's a lot there that has not been included. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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