𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐖𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑: 𝐈𝐧 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐋 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, Aston villa 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 unai emery 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐫 (𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞-𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝) Dennis mortimer (𝐂𝐁𝐄). 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 — 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐜…..𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫e

In a moment that has sent waves of excitement across Villa Park and throughout the football community, Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery has officially confirmed that club legend Dennis Mortimer (CBE) is returning to the organization — this time not as a player, but as the club’s new Senior Club Ambassador.

A Hero Comes Home

Dennis Mortimer is not just a former player — he is a symbol of one of the greatest chapters in Aston Villa’s history. As captain, he led the club to its most iconic triumph: lifting the European Cup in 1982, cementing Villa’s place among Europe’s elite.

His leadership, composure, and unwavering belief defined an era. Now, decades later, Mortimer returns to guide and inspire from the executive side of the club.

Emery’s Vision for the Future

Speaking about the appointment, Unai Emery emphasized the importance of reconnecting the club’s glorious past with its ambitious future.

“Dennis represents the spirit, identity, and winning mentality of Aston Villa. Having him close to the team, the supporters, and the club’s leadership will strengthen our culture,” Emery said.

With Villa pushing to establish themselves firmly among the top sides in the Premier League, bringing back a legendary figure like Mortimer signals more than nostalgia — it signals intent.

What His Role Means

As Senior Club Ambassador, Mortimer is expected to:

Represent Aston Villa at official events

Strengthen relationships with supporters and partners

Mentor younger players about the club’s heritage

Serve as a bridge between past legends and the modern squad

For supporters, this is more than an appointment — it’s an emotional reunion. A reminder of European nights, roaring crowds at Villa Park, and the pride of wearing claret and blue.

A Powerful Message to the Football World

In an era where modern football often moves at lightning speed, Aston Villa’s decision to bring back a historic leader sends a powerful message: history matters. Identity matters. Legacy matters.

Dennis Mortimer’s return is not just about honoring the past — it’s about inspiring the next generation to chase greatness once again.

• Villa fans can truly say: the legend is home.