Jesús García Pitarch - binned

[Clampy]

Another several million going on compensation no doubt.

It says his contract has ended so maybe he only signed a 1 year one, I'm not sure.

[kippaxvilla2]

Would that be Black Label players Kippax?

No recovery from that one !

[Toronto Villa]

Another several million going on compensation no doubt.

Several million? How much do you think a Sporting Director makes?

I don’t think he was shit. Some signings across his time at the club have worked out others haven’t. That also lies at the door of the manger and he developed them. And we all saw some absolutely dire use of tactics during the course of the season. So the responsibility for the success or failure of certain players shouldn’t be placed squarely at the door or Suso.

[algy]

Here’s the shortlist of Sporting Directors.

1. Michael Emenalo

The end.

The right person for the job, IMO.

[Duncan Shaw]

Here’s the shortlist of Sporting Directors.

1. Michael Emenalo

The end.

The right person for the job, IMO.

Don't really know him, what is his track record?

[chrisw1]

Another several million going on compensation no doubt.

I don’t think he was shit. Some signings across his time at the club have worked out others haven’t. That also lies at the door of the manger and he developed them. And we all saw some absolutely dire use of tactics during the course of the season. So the responsibility for the success or failure of certain players shouldn’t be placed squarely at the door or Suso.

Whether he was shit or if the players he signed have potential is a moot point.  But what I would have thought was undeniable is as a group they were not what we needed in our specific circumstances - ie to jump straight into the starting squad of a newly promoted PL team.  And for that he surely has to take rsponsibility?

[Drummond]

Here’s the shortlist of Sporting Directors.

1. Michael Emenalo

The end.

The right person for the job, IMO.

Don't really know him, what is his track record?

Monaco and Chelsea

[Jon Crofts]

Another several million going on compensation no doubt.

Several million? How much do you think a Sporting Director makes?

I don’t think he was shit. Some signings across his time at the club have worked out others haven’t. That also lies at the door of the manger and he developed them. And we all saw some absolutely dire use of tactics during the course of the season. So the responsibility for the success or failure of certain players shouldn’t be placed squarely at the door or Suso.

Billions.

[danno]

I'd be extending my sporting directors contract if I was Brentford owner, right about now.

[JUAN PABLO]

If he cant control his Mrs Judy , theres no chance he can control Villa's signing .

[JUAN PABLO]

and whoever extended Drinkwaters contract needs the boot.

[WarszaVillan]

Another several million going on compensation no doubt.

I don’t think he was shit. Some signings across his time at the club have worked out others haven’t. That also lies at the door of the manger and he developed them. And we all saw some absolutely dire use of tactics during the course of the season. So the responsibility for the success or failure of certain players shouldn’t be placed squarely at the door or Suso.

Whether he was shit or if the players he signed have potential is a moot point.  But what I would have thought was undeniable is as a group they were not what we needed in our specific circumstances - ie to jump straight into the starting squad of a newly promoted PL team.  And for that he surely has to take rsponsibility?

I could never understand why they didn't buy a solid midfielder with Premier League experience to replace Whelan and Jedinak in the pre-season. I actually think that Nakamba may come good, but we needed an experienced head (no not Drinkwater) in there.

[Luke8]

Here’s the shortlist of Sporting Directors.

1. Michael Emenalo

The end.

The right person for the job, IMO.

Don't really know him, what is his track record?

Was in charge when they signed Drinkwater so should be popular on here...

[Brend'Watkins]

I wouldn't say his overall play is poor. He lacks pace and strength and that means he doesn't get into good positions to deliver quality into the box.

He works very hard though and developed a fortune dose of the Allbäck syndrome.

There's some tinted specs here.  Did he make a single assist?  He scored a few goals as our tactics were put him on the far side of the box at corners and opposition clubs seemed not to pick this up.  He missed a few this way too.

I don't give a shit that he didn't make a single assist.  He scored 3 very important goals in our pursuit for avoiding the drop.  They were worth more to us than anything else.  He's not a brilliant player by any stretch but for a first season at this level he's done fine by me. He works very hard for the team and will improve.  And, he has a knack that we don't have in any other current player and that is that he finds himself or makes himself be in positions where he might score from.

[Villan82]

Trez was unfortunate to have a goal at Old Trafford chalked of for offside or did I imagine that?