Jack Grealish signs new five-year deal in ‘best signing of the window’
By Jack Grealish is on board at Aston Villa for their new five-year plan, signing a new five-year deal.… Read the article here.
Ghoulam enquiry: Agents at work, or a legitimate option?
By Napoli fullback Faouzi Ghoulam has enquired about by Aston Villa, Wolverhampton Wanderers and another club, according to reports from Italy.… Read the article here.
Experienced defender Anita Asante becomes Davies’ second signing
Gemma Davies has opted for experience in signing England international Anita Asante from Chelsea.
Words: Regan Foy | @findfoy
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Gemma Davies has today completed her second summer signing ahead of the Women’s Super League season, in the form of 35-year-old defender Anita Asante from Chelsea.… Read the article here.
The most important summer of Aston Villa Women’s history awaits
Thirteen players remain at the club after being offered or continuing professional contracts post-promotion.
Words: Regan Foy | @findfoy
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Aston Villa Women are now gearing up for their debut season in the Women’s Super League after securing their promotion via a points-per-game metric in the midst of a global pandemic.… Read the article here.
Borja Bastón set to sign for free in relatively risk-free deal
Swansea City’s Borja Bastón looks set to join Aston Villa for free as the winter transfer window splutters to a close.… Read the article here.
Aston Villa Women’s long search for leadership ends with Eniola Aluko
For some time the Aston Villa Women have been looking for off-the-pitch leadership.
Words: Regan Foy | @findfoy
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Since the end of last season, Aston Villa Women have been looking for a leader – but not one that is necessarily going to be anywhere near the pitch.… Read the article here.
Asmita Ale signs first professional contract as Purslow promise continues
Fullback Asmita Ale has signed her first professional contract with Aston Villa Women this morning.
Words: Regan Foy | @findfoy
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Defender Asmita Ale has joined Jodie Hutton in receiving her first professional contract at Aston Villa Women, further highlighting the keeping of a promise made by Christian Purslow earlier this year.… Read the article here.
“English football is so pure” – Nadine Hanssen on her Aston Villa career to date
Nadine Hanssen has now spent over a year as part of the Aston Villa Women midfield.… Read the article here.
Manchester City will offer the first true test to Dean Smith’s philosophy
During the summer, Dean Smith’s Premier League philosophy was laid out in Minnesota in front of fans.… Read the article here.
Gather ‘Round The Lamp Podcast: Christian Purslow Q&A
By In a different style of podcast this week, we have the full recording of Christian Purslow’s Q&A Session.… Read the article here.
Christian Purslow: “There Are Two or Three More to Add”
Christian Purslow spoke in a Question and Answer event in Minnesota this evening, and we’re here to detail what was said.… Read the article here.
The Intelligence in Awarding Conor Hourihane a New Contract
Rather than just being a symbol of hard-work bringing what Conor deserves, it’s a symbol of more than that.… Read the article here.