Tag: staff

  • Latest Update on Remi Garde

    Latest Update on Remi Garde

    It seems as though there are some kind of daily updates regarding Remi Garde. It seems quite clear that he is Villa’s number 1 choice, but a few obstacles have arisen the past few days. It’s been being reported that Garde’s close friends have said that he is keen on a challenge in England, but…

  • Plot Thickens, Who Really Signed Who?

    Plot Thickens, Who Really Signed Who?

    A new image has surfaced on a British tabloid that looked at who signed who. The signings made by Aston Villa in the summer transfer window were made between Sherwood and chief scout Reilly. As you can see, the transfers made by Sherwood were predominately more experienced players, and preferably had experience in English leagues.…

  • Failed Transfer Targets to Blame for Poor Form?

    Failed Transfer Targets to Blame for Poor Form?

    Recent rumours have come out stating that Sherwood did not have much of a say on transfer targets. And the mass majority of Villa’s transfers were made by sporting director Hendrik Almstadt and scout Paddy Reilly. Sherwood initially wanted more Premier League experience, and wanted Aston Villa to sign Tottenham trio, Andros Townsend, Aaron Lennon and…

  • Ray Wilkins Joins Aston Villa Coaching Staff

    Ray Wilkins Joins Aston Villa Coaching Staff

    The well known Ray Wilkins has joined the Aston Villa coaching staff. Wilkins is famously known for his work at Chelsea as an assistant coach to the likes of Gianluca Vialli, Luiz Felipe Scolari, Guus Hiddink and Carlo Ancelotti. That is quite a resume. Since leaving Chelsea he had stints in Fulham and an unsuccessful managerial stint with Jordan.…