Damian Vidagany - Director of Football

[PeterWithesShin]

 Lets get behind him. We get nothing out of turning on one our own.

[AV82EC]

It isn't futile. Consistently qualifying for Europe raises profile and commercial exposure. We've doubled our Revenue near enough in 3 seasons, keep that pace of devpt and we'll be closing that gap on the Greedy 6.

[Toronto Villa]

His final sentence is interesting

And to get revenues and break the evil circle we need UNAI, owners engaged, success, time and good players and good business people like Francesco Calvo! But mainly we need togheterness and unity.

No mention of Monchi. I reckon he's done.

I don’t think he needs to mention Monchi. Monchi like him is part of the support team to Unai. Unai is the straw that stirs the drink. Their job is keep him fueled with enthusiasm and resources to do his job on the pitch. They all know it.

[eamonn]

I'd love to have a drink with Damian. Seems like a decent sort and a friendly fella.

[BC Villain]

Damian Vidagany

Market finished. We gave all what we had. Unai, Monchi, owners, staff…No holidays, no rest. I said in the May’s awards dinner- before Morgan’s disallowed UCL goal-  it was going to be very challenging.  But f… hell! I respect every opinion of anyone that love this football club. We must do better for sure. But let me explain: genuine expectations are now in a difficult place. In modern football the key to compite well on the market are not only good virtues like your caliber, owners, wishes, ability or results…the main key are the REVENUES. Period. To avoid  the financial control cost cut you need revenues. If not, then come the frustration as the feeling of the fan is that “as much as we win on the pitch as weaker or shy or slow we are in the market”… the clubs with revenues and no results they spend  fast and spend stronger to wipe us from top, as it is normal. And to get revenues and break the evil circle we need UNAI, owners engaged, success, time and good players and good business people like Francesco Calvo! But mainly we need togheterness and unity. UTV I love our Villa staff!!!

Sorry Damian.  If you told me it was daylight,  I'd go outside and check for myself.

[Rory]

Damian Vidagany

Market finished. We gave all what we had. Unai, Monchi, owners, staff…No holidays, no rest. I said in the May’s awards dinner- before Morgan’s disallowed UCL goal-  it was going to be very challenging.  But f… hell! I respect every opinion of anyone that love this football club. We must do better for sure. But let me explain: genuine expectations are now in a difficult place. In modern football the key to compite well on the market are not only good virtues like your caliber, owners, wishes, ability or results…the main key are the REVENUES. Period. To avoid  the financial control cost cut you need revenues. If not, then come the frustration as the feeling of the fan is that “as much as we win on the pitch as weaker or shy or slow we are in the market”… the clubs with revenues and no results they spend  fast and spend stronger to wipe us from top, as it is normal. And to get revenues and break the evil circle we need UNAI, owners engaged, success, time and good players and good business people like Francesco Calvo! But mainly we need togheterness and unity. UTV I love our Villa staff!!!

Sorry Damian.  If you told me it was daylight,  I'd go outside and check for myself.

Fully clothed?

You seem the type who'd expose yourself to kids.

[Dante Lavelli]

I'd love to have a drink with Damian. Seems like a decent sort and a friendly fella.

I agree.  These candid emotional rants make him come across as a good bloke.  The absence of marketing spin (or proof reading) is refreshing and give the impression that he’s fully invested.  I’d like to work with him and ‘communication/morale’ is essentially his job, so a positive sign that he can hoodwink a fool like me.

Is mentioning Calvo significant or just a realisation that “REVENUE” is more critical than ever?

[aev]

I'd love to have a drink with Damian. Seems like a decent sort and a friendly fella.

I agree.  These candid emotional rants make him come across as a good bloke.  The absence of marketing spin (or proof reading) is refreshing and give the impression that he’s fully invested.  I’d like to work with him and ‘communication/morale’ is essentially his job, so a positive sign that he can hoodwink a fool like me.

Is mentioning Calvo significant or just a realisation that “REVENUE” is more critical than ever?

Buy more shirts.

[AV82EC]

I got the impression that the Triumvirate were less than impressed with Heck and would see Calvo as much more in tune with them as an experienced Football guy from Europe.

[Monty]

I sympathise. I just wonder if 80% of Jadon Sancho's infamously inflated wages was the best use of whatever revenues we have.

[PeterWithesShin]

Depends on the loan fee, if there isn't one then it probably is the best use of 10m for a year. Someone better on a permanent would cost more than that, then the signing on fee and wages on top.

[cdbearsfan]

BBC said there is a loan fee.

[PeterWithesShin]

If it's 5m same applies. once we're past 10m then it probably becomes a bit more iffy.

[Dante Lavelli]

Depends on the loan fee, if there isn't one then it probably is the best use of 10m for a year. Someone better on a permanent would cost more than that, then the signing on fee and wages on top.

There’s also an easy exit strategy, so low risk overall.

If Sancho was a cat then he’s used most of his nine lives.  Hopefully we are the club where he takes football seriously and knuckles down, as we must be his last chance.

[Grumpy]

I dont like him. Talks a big agme but doesnt deliver.

I mean you have wage issues yet you think paying sanchos 200k a week wages is a good idea...

Jesus Christ mate you are a melt.
I have posted here about twice in ten years and I felt I need to say something because every thread contains your relentless moaning.

Dry your eyes and support the team.

Night night
God bless x