Aston Villa has made a smart move by bringing in Adrian Filby, who has a wealth of experience from his time at Celtic according to finance expert Stefan Borson. Filby has been appointed as the club’s new chief commercial officer after a successful stint at Celtic, where he spent 21 years in a similar role.
Borson, who previously advised Man City, believes Villa is on the right track with this hire. He believes that Villa, as a club, is in a great position with positive momentum on and off the pitch, making Filby a top-tier addition to the team.
However, Borson also highlighted the challenges faced by Celtic in the Champions League, particularly their recent loss to Borussia Dortmund. He pointed out the significant difference in wage bills between the two clubs, emphasizing that Celtic’s wage bill is much lower compared to top European teams like Dortmund.
Despite the defeat, Borson believes that Celtic’s wage bill is a key factor in determining their success in matches against higher-spending teams. Overall, he suggests that the scale of Celtic’s loss in the Champions League was disappointing, but not unexpected given the financial disparities between clubs in the competition.
