My Favourite Game at Villa Park: Aston Villa 2 – 1 Ajax (2008)
By As part of an ongoing feature during the COVID-induced postponement of football, our writers and friends will share their favourite games at Villa Park.… Read the article here.
When Aston Villa ruled the virtual pitches of FIFA Ultimate Team
By Aston Villa’s forwards over a three-year period were must-haves for every FIFA player.
Words: Regan Foy | @findfoy
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If you have been a long term player of the FIFA series, then you’ll remember the days that Aston Villa’s players were must-haves in every FIFA Ultimate Team squad, rather than Squad Building fodder or a player that you’d simply discard for a quick monetary boost.… Read the article here.
Aston Villa Women players and staff volunteer for NHS – and how you can too
Aston Villa Women players and staff have volunteered for the NHS amid the Coronavirus crisis.
Words: Regan Foy | @findfoy
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A number of players and staff from the Aston Villa Women and their regional talent centres have today volunteered to aid the National Health Service as it struggles to cope with the Coronavirus crisis.… Read the article here.
My favourite game at Villa Park: Aston Villa 2 – 0 Everton (2019)
By As part of an ongoing feature during the COVID-induced postponement of football, our writers and friends will share their favourite games at Villa Park.… Read the article here.
My favourite game at Villa Park: Aston Villa 3 – 2 Wigan (2018)
As part of an ongoing feature during the COVID-induced postponement of football, our writers and friends will share their favourite games at Villa Park.… Read the article here.
Remembering Peter Whittingham
Peter Whittingham passed away this week at the untimely age of 35.
Words: Andrew Maddox | @MaddoxJourno
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Today the footballing world received the tragic news that former Aston Villa player Peter Whittingham had passed at the untimely age of just 35.… Read the article here.
Leopards never change their spots: The failed Drinkwater gambit
Danny Drinkwater’s arrival was a risk. One that has failed rather quickly, it seems.
Words: Regan Foy | @Findfoy
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Aston Villa’s recent shambolic form has been worsened today, according to an exclusive report from the Express and Star – stating that January loan signing Danny Drinkwater’s future at the club is at risk following a bust-up in training with Jota Peleteiro.… Read the article here.
Aston Villa subject to Leicester’s revenge amid Reina calamity
Pepe Reina’s mistake set the tone for a horrific performance against Leicester City – who took their revenge for the Carabao semis.… Read the article here.
Keinan Davis’ bullish substitute appearances are a ‘necessity’
Keinan Davis has more often than not appeared from the bench this season – with ten-minute bullying sessions of opposition defenders.… Read the article here.
Leicester’s lame recovery is a positive for Dean Smith’s side
Since their Semi-Final heartbreak against Aston Villa, Leicester have been unable to recover.
Words: Regan Foy | @findfoy
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Since the Foxes experienced heartbreak at the hands of Trézéguet at Villa Park in the Carabao Cup Semi-Final, they have been unable to resume their strong start of the season – a positive for Aston Villa who face them next Monday.… Read the article here.
Heartbreak as controversy leaves Aston Villa Carabao Cup Runners-Up
A controversial second goal for Manchester City leaves Aston Villa heartbroken in the Carabao Cup Final.… Read the article here.
Can Aston Villa replicate an underdog blueprint at Wembley?
By We take a look at the football behind some of Manchester City’s draws and losses this season.… Read the article here.