From starter to stumbling: what is going wrong for Bjorn Engels?
By For a player so crucial at the start of 2019/20, it has been quite the drop-off for Aston Villa’s Belgian centre-back. … Read the article here.
“He’s the Rolls Royce!”, Ezri Konsa continues to receive high praise
By Ezri Konsa continues to go from strength, to strength, to strength.
Words: Mark Jirobe | @VillaMarkPGH
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Aston Villa are beginning to turn the heads of pundits and supporters of other football clubs this season by playing a more disciplined game than they did last season.… Read the article here.
The perfect headache: Who starts at centreback for Aston Villa?
By Ezri Konsa and Kortney Hause are in fine form ahead of Manchester United on New Year’s Day – but is Tyrone Mings’ leadership unrivalled?… Read the article here.
Aston Villa’s clean sheet mentality foreshadows league finish
Aston Villa have now picked up six clean sheets this season – one less than they did across the entirety of last season.… Read the article here.
Is Aston Villa’s ‘undroppable’ backline an issue or a blessing?
By Aston Villa’s back four/five have been involved in all of Aston Villa’s Premier League games so far – but is it an issue or a blessing?… Read the article here.
Ezri Konsa lambasts VAR and admits Aston Villa were ‘sloppy’ defensively
By Ezri Konsa spoke to club media after the loss to Brighton, in which he lambasted VAR – stating that he “doesn’t really understand it”.… Read the article here.
One of ‘those days’ as Aston Villa falter against Brighton & Hove Albion
Despite their best efforts, Aston Villa could not muster enough to beat Brighton & Hove Albion at Villa Park – their third defeat at home on the bounce.… Read the article here.
Dean Smith can take inspiration from Ron Saunders’ 14-man league winning squad
Ron Saunders won the league with just 14 players back in the early 80’s. Dean Smith can take inspiration from that, using only 18 players so far this campaign.… Read the article here.
Gather ‘Round: Unlucky neighbours, astute Bielsa & Villans face Saints
By In Season 2, Episode 8 of our podcast, Gather ‘Round The Lamp – we discuss Bielsa’s tactical awareness in the Leeds game, Ezri Konsa, the impending Saints game and take a look at the Baggies.… Read the article here.
Aston Villa’s defence to thank for Leicester City win
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.
“Like a brick wall” – Player ratings as Aston Villa dismiss Fulham
Aston Villa were able to gain back-to-back wins in the Premier League last night, beating Fulham 3-0 away from home.… Read the article here.
Aston Villa bid for FC Kobenhavn’s Victor Nelsson
It was only a matter of time until Johan Lange went back to his own club to secure a player, as Aston Villa reportedly bid for Victor Nelsson.… Read the article here.