Despite a poor performance, Mings’ leadership is as important as ever
By Aston Villa’s loss against Leeds United brings realism. Despite not performing to his best – Tyrone Mings’ leadership is truly important.… Read the article here.
The Physio’s Room: Inside the long road to recovery for Wesley Moraes
By In this special edition of our regular feature, ‘The Physio’s Room’, we detail the ins-and-outs of Wesley’s recovery following his knee injury.… Read the article here.
Victory four ways, with a clean sheet dressing
By Aston Villa have won their four games in the Premier League through very different means.
Words: Guest Writer | @hot_diggity_d
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There is an age-old unwritten rule in football theory which states that every good team requires a fully rounded Plan B, lest their rigid ideology lead to demise.… Read the article here.
A career of criticism: Trezeguet is proving his doubters wrong under Dean Smith
Trezeguet is the major example within the squad of the coaching staff’s ability to help a player evolve.… Read the article here.
‘Egyptian Engine’ Trezeguet is Aston Villa’s silent workhorse
By The Egyptian winger Trezeguet has impressed since the Premier League resumed last season.
Words: Matt Blogg | @Blogg_Matt
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Trezeguet has firmly cemented his place as an integral part of Aston Villa’s system in the last 8 Premier League matches, not only coming up with the crucial goals that saved the club from what would have been a disastrous relegation, but also racking up numbers that showcase exactly why he is quickly becoming impossible to leave out the side.… Read the article here.
Aston Villa’s defence to thank for Leicester City win
By Aston Villa’s 1-0 win against Leicester showed a strong defensive display – likely the best one of the season so far.… Read the article here.
The Premier League hierarchy and the growing big six divide affecting Aston Villa
By ‘Project Big Picture’ was the dominant topic this week, and we’re taking a look at how the ‘top six’ have an affect on Aston Villa.… Read the article here.
The need for faith in Aston Villa Women’s homegrown talents
Aston Villa Women signed a number of players over the summer, pushing many of the players involved in getting the side into the Women’s Super League to the bench.… Read the article here.
Louie Barry and being one of the most coveted youngsters in the world
Louie Barry moved to Barcelona, but attracted interest from many other clubs. The youngster, one of the most coveted in the world, is learning more of his trade at Aston Villa.… Read the article here.
Ollie Watkins and ‘ending’ Adrian’s Premier League career
By One of Adrian’s former team-mates, Marko Gruijc has critised Adrian following Aston Villa’s and Ollie Watkins’ Liverpool masterclass.… Read the article here.
Aston Villa’s England internationals should receive Belgium faith
Aston Villa stars Jack Grealish and Tyrone Mings deserve to start for England against the top seeded team, Belgium, and truly test themselves.… Read the article here.
Dean Smith calls for humility and tempered expectations post-Liverpool
Despite an exceptional performance against Liverpool, Dean Smith has called for tempered expectations moving forward.
Words: Regan Foy | @findfoy
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Following Aston Villa’s exceptional demolition of the reigning Premier League and World Champions last night at Villa Park, which saw Dean Smith’s side shock the footballing world with a 7-2 win, the manager has called for his players to remain humble and progress with tempered expectations – and that fans expectations should be tempered too.… Read the article here.