Tito Vilanova
Born: September 17, 1969
Died: April 25, 2014 (aged 44)
Height: 5' 10" (178cm)
Hometown: Bellcaire d'Emporda, Spain
Nationality: 
Spanish
Spanish
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2012-2013 | Barcelona |
Sports Mole has 337 articles about Tito Vilanova. Articles 1 to 40:
A look at the managers Jose Mourinho has sparred with
The Spurs boss is no stranger to tempers boiling over on the touchline.
Dec 17, 14:09
Espanyol appoint Rubi as new head coach on two-year deal
Rubi departs his position as Huesca manager to take over as Espanyol's new head coach on a two-year deal.
Jun 3, 12:45
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Tottenham Hotspur season is a success without FA Cup'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino believes that his side's season can be classed as a successful one regardless of whether they win silverware.
Apr 21, 22:51
David Fernandez Borbalan to referee El Clasico
Saturday's El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona at the Bernabeu will be refereed by David Fernandez Borbalan.
Nov 18, 15:28
Henk ten Cate: 'Lionel Messi made deathbed promise to Tito Vilanova'
Former Barcelona assistant manager Henk ten Cate claims that Lionel Messi is still at the club because of a promise he made to Tito Vilanova shortly before his death.
Jan 9, 04:59
Barcelona to name training pitch in Tito Vilanova's memory
Barcelona announce that they will name a pitch at the club's training ground after Tito Vilanova following the former manager's passing in April.
Sep 16, 12:33
Gerardo Martino: 'Departing Barcelona was not a surprise'
Gerardo Martino acknowledges that his failure to land a major trophy with Barcelona last season ultimately led to his departure.
May 28, 16:21
Gerardo Martino announces Barcelona departure
Barcelona boss Gerardo Martino announces his departure from the Catalan club following their failure to win the La Liga title on the final day of the season.
May 17, 20:49
Victor Valdes writes open letter confirming Barcelona exit
Victor Valdes pens an open letter confirming that he is leaving Barcelona this summer.
May 14, 10:09
Gerardo Martino hopes to stay at Barcelona beyond this season
Gerardo Martino insists that he wants to stay on as Barcelona head coach, despite the possibility of the club missing out on silverware this season.
May 2, 17:47
Barcelona to honour Tito Vilanova on home shirt against Getafe
Barcelona reveal plans to add a tribute to their home shirts against Getafe on Saturday in honour of former manager Tito Vilanova.
May 1, 13:29
Barcelona pay tribute at Tito Vilanova funeral
A host of Barcelona figures past and present pay tribute to former manager Tito Vilanova at his funeral.
Apr 28, 21:19
Team News: One change for Barcelona to face Villarreal
Barcelona bring in Sergio Gomez for Alex Song in their solitary change for tonight's La Liga clash with Villarreal.
Apr 27, 19:14
Pep Guardiola sad over Tito Vilanova death
Pep Guardiola claims that he will mourn the death of friend and former colleague Tito Vilanova for the rest of his days.
Apr 27, 07:19
Carles Puyol pays tribute to Tito Vilanova
Barcelona captain Carles Puyol pays tribute to the club's former manager Tito Vilanova, who passed away on Friday after battling cancer aged 45.
Apr 26, 16:17
Cesc Fabregas pays Tito Vilanova tribute
Cesc Fabregas pays tribute to ex-Barcelona boss Tito Villanova, who died on Friday aged 45.
Apr 26, 00:28
Tito Vilanova: Obituary
Sports Mole pays tribute to former Barcelona manager Tito Vilanova, who died earlier today following a lengthy battle with throat cancer.
Apr 25, 18:32
Twitter tributes pour in for ex-Barcelona boss Tito Vilanova following death
Twitter tributes from the world of football pour in for ex-Barcelona manager Tito Vilanova following his death at the age of 45.
Apr 25, 18:26
Chelsea's Jose Mourinho: 'Tito Vilanova's death is a sad day for football'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says that is it a "sad day" for football following the death of former Barcelona manager Tito Vilanova.
Apr 25, 17:49
Ex-Barcelona boss Tito Vilanova dies following battle with throat cancer
Former Barcelona boss Tito Vilanova dies at the age of 45 following a battle with throat cancer.
Apr 25, 17:27
Ex-Barcelona boss Tito Vilanova 'in serious condition'
Former Barcelona manager Tito Vilanova is reportedly in a serious condition as he continues to fight against throat cancer.
Apr 25, 12:14
Five physical altercations involving football managers
After Alan Pardew headbutted David Meyler yesterday, Sports Mole picks out five other managers who have turned physical.
Mar 2, 11:23
Report: Jordi Roura to leave Barcelona in summer
Former interim Barcelona manager Jordi Roura will reportedly leave the Spanish champions in the summer.
Feb 24, 13:04
Lionel Messi reveals Gerardo Martino impact
Lionel Messi believes that the team can "feel the difference" since Gerardo Martino took charge of Barcelona.
Feb 2, 21:00
Mid-season report: Barcelona
Sports Mole recaps Barcelona's first half of the 2013-14 season.
Dec 31, 20:18
In review: Bayern Munich's 2013
It's been a year of broken records for German side Bayern Munich. Here, Sports Mole reflects on how they went about winning five trophies in 2013.
Dec 23, 12:38
Xavi praises Gerardo Martino
Barcelona midfielder Xavi defends under-fire head coach Gerardo Martino.
Dec 9, 14:36
Barcelona fans 'to pay tribute to Tito Vilanova in mosaic at El Clasico'
Barcelona fans will reportedly hold up a mosaic paying tribute to former boss Tito Vilanova ahead of this weekend's El Clasico.
Oct 23, 14:57
Philippe Montanier beats Tito Vilanova, Jose Mourinho to La Liga honour
Rennes boss Philippe Montanier is named as coach of the year in Spain after guiding Real Sociedad to fourth in La Liga last season.
Oct 10, 16:44
Sandro Rosell: 'Tito Vilanova will return to Barcelona'
Barcelona president Sandro Rosell wants former coach Tito Vilanova to rejoin the club in some capacity.
Oct 8, 12:26
Gerard Pique: 'Barcelona players didn't know much about Gerardo Martino'
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique admits that the players knew little of new coach Gerardo Martino before he replaced Tito Vilanova at Camp Nou.
Sep 18, 02:49
Jonathan dos Santos: 'I almost left Barcelona'
Barcelona midfielder Jonathan dos Santos reveals that he came close to leaving Camp Nou in the summer.
Sep 11, 17:43
Mourinho questions Guardiola's influence at Bayern
Jose Mourinho doubts whether Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich are as good as the team his predecessor Jupp Heynckes built.
Aug 25, 09:12
On this day: Alex Song signs for Barcelona
On this day in 2012, Cameroonian midfielder Alex Song left Arsenal to sign for Barcelona for £15m.
Aug 20, 10:00
Gerardo Martino: 'I never dreamed of such a good start'
New Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino says he did not imagine his first La Liga match would go so well following their 7-0 win over Levante.
Aug 19, 03:03
Daniel Alves: 'Gerardo Martino has renewed Barcelona's intensity'
Daniel Alves believes that new Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino has renewed the intensity among the players.
Aug 3, 14:01
Adriano: It's "impossible" to forget about Tito Vilanova
Barcelona full-back Adriano reveals that the players still think about their former coach Tito Vilanova every day.
Jul 28, 07:22
Gerardo Martino: 'Barcelona can still improve'
New Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino believes that there is still room for improvement for the team.
Jul 26, 16:30
Barcelona's Gerardo Martino 'not keen on signing Daniel Agger or David Luiz'
New Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino reportedly has no plan to consider Liverpool's Daniel Agger or Chelsea's David Luiz this summer.
Jul 25, 17:18
Barcelona's Lionel Messi: 'The hamstring injury is behind me'
Lionel Messi says that his hamstring injury is behind him following his stint during Barcelona's defeat to Bayern Munich.
Jul 25, 09:55
