Zatman Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 4 hours ago, rubberman said: Proves only one thing to me, if Unai does ever leave only Avram Grant can replace him 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted October 23, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Hank Scorpio said: Its going to crush you when he leaves isn't it bro A little part of all of us will die if and when he does 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 (edited) This Times video is revry complementary. They call the Don elite. About damn time someone did... Edited October 23, 2023 by stewiek2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejs1111 Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Imagine the UE plaudits after Villa's run of winnable games over the next 3 weeks. We could easily be sitting top2 or 3 after 12 games (assuming we take care of business). UTV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strog Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Happy Unai day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 and what a glorious year its been. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted October 24, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted October 24, 2023 What a first year, it's an absolute dream to have such a manager in charge. He seems to enjoy managing us and is serious about the project. Long may it continue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Best 12 months we have had in years 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvonVillain Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 One small step for Emery, one giant leap for Aston Villa. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jas10 Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) Quote “What we need to do here in the club, is to let Unai take the sporting decisions,” Vidagany told The Athletic in a wide-ranging interview. “Let Monchi choose the players with Unai and all of us provide a strong structure — like a fortress — to give them time to develop the project. Because in the end, the difference between success and failure is time.” Emery wanted control and Villa duly delivered. That works in the short-term although — despite the focus on stable structures — when Emery eventually departs, a huge chunk of Villa’s backroom staff will be impacted. Even the scouting department has been bolstered with close Emery associates in Alberto Benito, his former sporting director at Almeria, and Pablo Rodriguez, a former team-mate. Quote Young players regard being coached by Emery as a privilege, citing his experience of working with world-class players. The coach’s reputation carries significant cachet and players, naturally, want to be noticed and impress him. Though Emery usually prefers to keep a distance from the squad, he has held several deeper conversations with younger players, with Vidagany as the conduit. During Villa’s pre-season tour of the U.S. this summer, Emery spoke at length with some players, asking about their ambitions and their backgrounds, right down to what their parents do. Emery’s exhaustive methodology meant early results were important in getting senior players onside. The difference in preparation between him and his predecessor Gerrard was huge, with players and staff now being asked to sit through long meetings before games. Quote A post-match debrief, with Emery still enraged, highlighted every instance Villa kicked the ball long. He pointed out that it conveyed a sense of panic rather than the control that is Emery’s watchword. He asked his players, including Martinez, to control possession better and to pass out carefully rather than kick the ball long. Since then, the World Cup winner has improved when playing out from the back. Quote “Every player has an objective,” said Emery. “Douglas Luiz’s is to score goals. For example, today (against West Ham) he shoots very well and scored, but against Wolves, he had two very good options on the edge of the box and he didn’t score. We spoke about it. That’s the improvement I am proud of.” Quote The atmosphere encompassing Villa Park is indicative of how Emery has transformed the club in his first year. “Everything is going very fast,” he said. “The time I can enjoy it is when I can wake up on Monday and look at the Premier League table to see if we are in the position we are trying to get. That is the idea.” Edited October 24, 2023 by Jas10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Lochheads twin Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 Who would have thunk it this time last year? Fifth in the Premier League, in a European competition, 11 successive home wins with essentially the same group of players as the bedrock of this team. you would have had to be the eternal optimist, which excludes most of us long suffering Villans. Thank you Unai lets continue onwards and upwards UTV 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Nice to hear an interview in Spanish for a change. His English is improving but great to hear him speak naturally in his mother tongue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stewiek2 Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 This man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 10 minutes ago, MaVilla said: I dont know who has decided to change the camera angles on this but I preferred the previous one as it was closer and just focused on Unai. The pitch side vid they released yesterday has the most shocking music over it with commentary. They're screwing up the point of these vids which is to give a glimpse into the atmosphere. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post M_Afro Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 What a year this man has delivered for us long suffering Villa fans. I can’t think of another time when I have loved being a fan as much as I do now. It’s even better than the Big Ron days. Which were my previous favourite times. More than what he has done for me though I will be forever thankful that Unai has saved my 8 year old son from supporting Man City. This time last year he was not interested in Villa at all, despite my efforts and who can blame him. He just wanted to watch Man City and in particular Jack Grealish. Now though, he is absolutely Villa mad. Watching the West Ham game with him on Sunday was brilliant. His excitement made me more excited about Villa than I have been for years and it’s all thanks to Unai. What a guy. UTV. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Couldn't have said it any better myself... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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