Brian Little to advise the Board of Directors

Amidst intense outcry from the fans to involved more 'football people' in the operation and running of the club, some of the higher-ups seemed to be taking note as former Villa player Brian Little was appointed to the role of 'advisor' on the Board of Directors. Little is seen as a person with an extremely competent grasp on the game of football on the whole, and his insights in a room full of less football-knowledgeable executives should help the club realize how flawed the current structure is and devise a new plan to resurrect the on-field product at Villa Park once more.

This appointment was accompanied by the appointment of David Bernstein, who also has a long record in the game. It appears that Steven Hollis may be taking note of what the fans think is the best route forward - as more consistent communication between the club and the fans is reached, we should begin to see substantial improvements in how the club is run. This is far from a solution, but it may be a start.