Damian Vidagany - Director of Football

[Dante Lavelli]

His role is to be a lightening conductor for Unai.

So if Unai blows up he becomes v vocal to accompany and protect him!

Good point.  He often echos Emery’s mood and takes the flack that comes our way.  It’s clever; it gets the message out there, whilst shielding the manager.

[LeonW]

Have a look at the Man City penalty, that might be a clue.

When you look at some of the decisions over the last 4 games I can understand why the club and Emery feel that there is inconsistent treatment. I’m just not sure how effective it is to just post a message like Vidagany has.

I’ve said it for a long time (much as I’m loathe to) but unfortunately, I think it’s the case that get things to change, the manager and the players have to put pressure on the officials publicly, pointing out the inconsistencies. It generates talking points for the media as it’s easy pickings and after awhile, it becomes the case that officials start to worry about negative repercussions from their decisions so it sharpens the mind rather than just ‘oh, it’s Villa,’ as opposed to ‘I don’t want Arteta/Fernandez/Saka calling me out in the media/in front of 50,000 again.’ Some of the players in recent games like Cucuralla, Saka, Fernandez, have literally refereed our games.

Sad but true state of affairs.

[OCD]

The players, and McGinn in particular, seem to be in the ref's ear more recently. Starting to act a bit more like the normal suspects do.

[eamonn]

Isn't it a rule now that only the captains can speak to the ref about controversial decisions ?

[AV82EC]

Isn't it a rule now that only the captains can speak to the ref about controversial decisions ?

Yep. In that Refcam of the Leeds/ManYew game he kept telling players to go away who weren’t the captain.

[Tuscans]

Damian Vidagany
@DV1874

Is not just a win, is the way we won. Great match again and praying for Bouba injury. Mentality and strenght on the legs.  Second win of the year away vs Spurs. We take for granted some wonderful things that Unai and the boys are doing. But it is really beautiful. 9.000 times thanks to you guys!!! What we provoke is good feelings in our fans and entertainment for the football lovers! UTV!!  💪💪

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Damian Vidagany
@DV1874

Is not just a win, is the way we won. Great match again and praying for Bouba injury. Mentality and strenght on the legs.  Second win of the year away vs Spurs. We take for granted some wonderful things that Unai and the boys are doing. But it is really beautiful. 9.000 times thanks to you guys!!! What we provoke is good feelings in our fans and entertainment for the football lovers! UTV!!  💪💪

Not tonight, Josephine. One thing is being third in the league, it's quite another to play like it. We were a delight to watch.

[PaulWinch again]

“Praying for Bouba injury” does not sound like it’s a knock.

[Toronto Villa]

I’m hoping it’s because they don’t know for sure what it is and just a natural thing to say because he came off early.

[Tuscans]

Damian Vidagany

Last third of the season is coming.  The big picture is beautiful. We earned to dream and  feelings are everywhere, normal to be excited. I am prouder than ever of AVFC players and coaches no matter what and proud of the people like you that are supporting us and sending their energy and hopes. You must know that here inside we are grateful and responsible. And inside and outside we must be ware that this is going to be an inch-by-inch pathway until the final success. Not a walk in the park, no shortcuts for us. No dramas, no parties. Hard-work, resilient mentality and unity required on this boat!

Because as I am 100 % convinced that we will get our goals and we are going to enjoy a lot but what is even more sure 200 % is that in this football team we will ALWAYS respect the badge and fight for it until the last second of the last match.

Play every match with us with focus, cold mind, warm heart and loyalty guys!!! See you on Friday!!! UTV!!!

[eamonn]

New merch!

Has Damian been invited to H&V's annual do? He'd be the star of the show.

[Steve67]

Love that badge. Damian make it happen, get rid of that yellow monstrosity.