Johan Lange - appointed

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Footy is missed, we need him for the run-in.

He's character. I hope he's OK.

Last I heard he was running with his Chelsea insider friend and the Headhunters.

[Lastfootstamper]

He said he'll be back in May. No idea what he's up to.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

He said he'll be back in May. No idea what he's up to.

He got nicked at the Chelsea Fulham game. Two months in Brixton.

[danno]

He said he'll be back in May. No idea what he's up to.

Lobbying Fifa about obscene gestures?

[Ger Regan]

Reports in Spain are saying we're expected to name Antonio Cordón Ruiz as Sporting Director.

Bit of an odd career history though (going by transfermarkt), 17 years at villareal, followed by short spells at Monaco, Ecuador and 2 and a half years at Betis. Any ideas on why he left previous roles? Also, if we were looking at spanish Directors of Football, would Monchi from Sevilla not be the one to go for? Hugely respected and worked with Emery in his time there but i guess he might be settled there.

[Steve67]

Stupid question, but if Ruiz is appointed, I presume this means that Lange leaves the club?

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Stupid question, but if Ruiz is appointed, I presume this means that Lange leaves the club?

Talk earlier in the season about the role being split.

[Scott Nielsen]

Reports in Spain are saying we're expected to name Antonio Cordón Ruiz as Sporting Director.

According to both Gregg Evans and Matt Maher, Villa insists Cordón is not joining. Alberto Benito will join as scout though.

https://twitter.com/mjmarr_star/status/1649476948832165895

[eamonn]

Monchi is Sevilla. Doubt he'd leave for a different Villa.

[Steve67]

Stupid question, but if Ruiz is appointed, I presume this means that Lange leaves the club?

Talk earlier in the season about the role being split.

Thanks Mark.

[Dave]

Mateu Alemany is leaving his job as Director of Football at Barcelona in the summer and all their Twitter stuff seems to say that it's because we're throwing crazy money at him.

Probably seems like a better fit than Lange.

[villadelph]

Mateu Alemany is leaving his job as Director of Football at Barcelona in the summer and all their Twitter stuff seems to say that it's because we're throwing crazy money at him.

Probably seems like a better fit than Lange.

I posted the same thing in the Unai thread. Sorry to cross post, but this would be a HUGE statement of intent from the club.

[Steve67]

Certainly something of a coup, given Barcelona's brand and big name.  Can't do us any harm.  Hopefully brings Kessle with him.

[paul_e]

If that correct I suspect the academy will be playing a big part in the decision, there aren't many clubs who do that better.

If he's bringing someone along then I'd want Fati, but he's apparently committed to stay there this evening, after a lot of noise about him leaving for a few weeks.

[Brazilian Villain]

Mateu Alemany is leaving his job as Director of Football at Barcelona in the summer and all their Twitter stuff seems to say that it's because we're throwing crazy money at him.

Probably seems like a better fit than Lange.

We've got no chance, now that Leeds are in for him.
https://motleedsnews.com/news/leeds-united-want-to-hire-barcelona-chief-mateu-alemany-to-replace-victor-orta-aston-villa-offer-tabled/