Latest Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive as the Villans appoint a new football secretary ahead of Wednesday’s game against Manchester City at Villa Park.
Dan Mole, a former Walsall official, has been named football secretary of Aston Villa.
The 43-year-old had a number of diverse positions at Walsall for more than 20 years. In 2002, Mole started out as the first full-time press officer for the Saddlers.
After that, in 2009, he was appointed secretary of the Walsall club, and in 2015, he joined the board. Afterwards, in 2019, Mole was named chief operations officer.
“I’ve had a great time at Walsall,” he told BBC Sport. “For more than 20 years, the club has played a significant role in my family’s and my life.
Along the journey, I have met some amazing people—chairmen, teammates, players, and fans. I am excited about the chance to work in the Premier League.”
The Villans have undergone a significant transformation since Unai Emery was appointed in October 2022. As they aim for a top four finish this season, Villa has transformed from a struggling Premier League squad to a team participating in European football for the first time in more than ten years.
On Wednesday, Emery’s squad travels to Villa Park to play champion Manchester City in an attempt to tie the club record for the most straight victories there. If they win, they will also pass Pep Guardiola’s team in the standings.
