Unai Emery

[dave shelley]

He’s arrived at Bodymoor Heath in the back of a Mercedes.

Not sure what John McGinn is going to have to say about his coat to be honest.

Beat me to it Martin.

[Axl Rose]

He’s arrived at Bodymoor Heath in the back of a Mercedes.

Not sure what John McGinn is going to have to say about his coat to be honest.

Beat me to it Martin.

Maybe he should have arrived wearing a ridiculous Turkey costume if he wanted the McGinn seal of approval.

Bantz all round innit

[Diablo]

John Percy has just put this article up on the telegraph - 4 ½ year contract for Emery:

"Unai Emery has signed the longest managerial contract in Aston Villa’s history, as he prepares to officially start work this week.

Emery was appointed last Monday evening and is understood to have agreed a lucrative deal at least four-and-a-half years in length, underlining the commitment of owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens to their new head coach.

Villa paid £5.2 million in compensation to lure the former Arsenal manager from Villarreal, offering terms which will be worth above £25 million net over the course of the contract.

NSWE are targeting European football as part of their ambitious plans and believe Emery, who has lifted the Europa League four times, can help lead them to a bright future.

The details of the contract have not been officially revealed by Villa but it is believed to be longer than Emery’s predecessors Steven Gerrard and Dean Smith, also beating the previous record set by Rémi Garde, who signed a four-year deal when he joined Villa in November 2015.

Emery has been forced to wait before taking his first training session at Villa’s Bodymoor Heath complex as he waits for his work visa. It is understood there are no concerns and Emery, who flew into the UK on Monday, will take training on Wednesday.

He is bringing in up to eight new backroom staff members, following a clear-out of coaches after Gerrard’s dismissal.

Aaron Danks, the coach who took interim charge for the Brentford and Newcastle matches, is considering a new role at the club while Neil Cutler, the goalkeeping coach, has already left.

Emiliano Martínez, the Villa goalkeeper, posted a message on Instagram to pay tribute to Cutler for his work. "I can't thank you enough for the way you helped me since day one. Not just a GK coach to me, you became my friend. Unfortunately football isn't fair sometimes but I'm sure you will find a [the] right club for you. Best English coach by miles.”

Austin MacPhee, the set-piece coach recruited during Smith’s time, will be staying with the first-team.

Villa are just a point outside the relegation zone and were thrashed 4-0 by Newcastle on Saturday.

Emery will take on Manchester United at home this weekend in his first game as head coach and is set to hold his first news conference later this week."

Was it this one from yesterday mate?

Thanks Risso

[jwarry]

Up to eight new back room staff, so much for building and continuity, this is a radical change of plan!  I am not complaining though, as it appears our owners are no longer willing to wait for success

[sid1964]

Risso - it was the Johnson Brothers from Wolverhampton and a certain Mr. Scragg, it was very interesting and when you read the story about what was happening it was unbelievable.

I was in a decent paid job within the firm -  the employees were relatives of Mr. Scragg apart from me.

Couple of interesting stories - Ricky Hatton is still owed money for advertising the business on his boxing shorts, his best man at his wedding was Jimmy White (who he had never met prior to him getting married)

[dave.woodhall]

I can beat that. I'd been in a job for a couple of weeks then found out I was working for the Bendalls.

[Risso]

I can beat that. I'd been in a job for a couple of weeks then found out I was working for the Bendalls.

My first audit when I started work on the IOM was for Ron Bendall's daughter.

[Stu]

I was thinking that while I'm optimistic about this appointment, it's probably going to take a couple of seasons for Emery to get things the way he wants them. I hope the club back him on tough decisions and that the fans can be patient because I'm convinced it's going to take us some time to be competitive for euro places.

[Sexual Ealing]

I was thinking that while I'm optimistic about this appointment, it's probably going to take a couple of seasons for Emery to get things the way he wants them. I hope the club back him on tough decisions and that the fans can be patient because I'm convinced it's going to take us some time to be competitive for euro places.

Good luck with that!

[Brend'Watkins]

He’s arrived at Bodymoor Heath in the back of a Mercedes.

In the back of a dream car 20 foot long? These could be our Golden Years perhaps.

[pauliewalnuts]

I heard he rolled up in the stretcccccccccchhhh limo from Aphex Twin's Windowlicker video.


(bit niche)

[simon ward 50]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0db6p5z/the-football-news-show-aston-villa-why-unai

BBC biased take on Unai.

[Allan C]

Emery is the real deal. He is the elite manager we have waited the guts of 25 years for. We have to give him time and we have to accept he wants his own coaches. He has signed a 4 year contract, he is in this to do something here at Villa.

Absolutely 100% this

[Demitri_C]

Guessing the presser will be Friday  which eill be combined with the pre game presser

[LeeB]

I heard he rolled up in the stretcccccccccchhhh limo from Aphex Twin's Windowlicker video.


(bit niche)

Gerrard with an elaborate perm and and Critchley with a bandana getting fucked off out of the way in the process