Aston Villa boss, Unai Emery could be on the way of breaking several records in Aston Villa as a manager.

Aston Villa have been reportedly making important progress with Unai Emery. The Basque boss who started taking charge of the Clarets and Blue in November 2002 has elevated the club to their glory days again. Only in four years, Villa have been regularly competing in Europe, playing in the Champions League twice, once in the UEFA Conference League and winning Europa League last season, which also ended their 30-year title drought.

Thus, one of Aston Villa owners, Nassef Sawiris has held an important meeting with Emery and other key personel to discuss about the future, as reported in the Athletic.

“The meeting brought together Nassef Sawiris, the club’s Chairman, and Unai Emery alongside President of Football Operations Roberto Olabe and Director of Football Operations Damián Vidagany.

“The discussions focused on jointly planning the club’s long-term strategic direction, with positive discussions establishing a clear commitment beyond 2029 for the joint development of the club under the sporting leadership of Unai Emery based on the shared ambitions and common goal to reach excellency and keep growing during the next years.

“The objective is clear: to build an ambitious, competitive Aston Villa capable of taking on the biggest challenges and achievements.”

That statement insinuates Emery’s stay beyond 2029, could be for another three or four years in Villa Park. It would definitely be a personal record for the Spanish boss himself who has never stayed longer than four years in his managerial career. His tenure in Valencia was the longest one before. Now, he is set to punch the weight further and potentially break some records in the club’s history.

The records to break

Should the deal have been finalized to make the former Villareal and Sevilla boss stay for, let us say, a decade, he will have already broken one record. He will have been the manager with the longest tenure in modern history. The current record holder is the legendary Ron Saunders, who was at the helm of Villa almost eight years from June 1974 to February 1982.

In terms of winning rate, Emery has broken such record. He is currently the best one with 55.50 %, ahead of the previous holder, Jimmy Hogan (1936 -1939). Meanwhile, regarding silverware, in modern era, Ron Saunders is still holder with three titles, one league title and two League Cup trophies. Within a decade, Emery surely will have an opportunity to win three more titles. One is already in hand, three more should be able to be clinched. The likes of domestic cups, FA Cup and EFL League Cup, and perhaps Premier League would be a remarkable legacy for Villa. Should that happen, Emery would be the manager with most titles.

If the Spanish boss can win two more continental titles, he could break the record held by Tony Barton, who won European Cup and UEFA Super Cup. Emery has missed the first chance to add his continental collection so far when John McGinn and Co lost PSG in this year’s Super Cup.

The unlikely records to make

However, there are some other records in the West Midlands side, which are still unlikely to match. The most obvious one would be the manager with most league titles. Emery has never won any league title during his managerial career but once, when he was at the helm of the elite team and star-studded squad, PSG in the 2017/18 season.

So, unless he starts lifting Premier League trophy this season, it is very unlikely for him to break the record. It is still held by the George Ramsay with six league titles in the late 20^th century. However, Ramsay was not exactly a manager, despite the title he held in his position. His role was more of a sporting director in today’s term. He had a coaching team working under the Scotsman.

Last but not least, the most unlikely record to make for Emery would be consecutive league title from different tier. His team is very unlikely to suffer relegation. So, the bleak era in the mid-2010s leading to their last relegation in 2016 would never repeat when the Spanish boss is in charge. Should that happen, Emery would probably not stay in B6 and help them bounce back to the top flight by winning Championship, followed by clinching a Premier League title afterwards.