Summer youth spree success as duo sign senior contracts
By Lamare Bogarde and Ben Chrisene, who were both signed in the summer, have penned their first professional contracts with Aston Villa.… Read the article here.
Aston Villa’s Louie Barry draws comparisons to young Michael Owen
By Louie Barry has taken a number of plaudits from his F.A Cup performance – drawing comparisons to a youthful Michael Owen.… Read the article here.
Aston Villa’s U18 side heroic in defeat to strong Liverpool side
Aston Villa’s Under 18 side were valiant in defeat against a strong Liverpool side littered with Champions League winners.… 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.
Remembering former Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier
By This morning came with the tragic news of Gerard Houllier’s untimely death.
Words: Andrew Maddox | @MaddoxJourno
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Former Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has tragically passed away aged 73.… Read the article here.
Aston Villa will need to take advantage of Wolves’ bruised ego
After Wolves’ heavy defeat to Liverpool, Aston Villa will need to make the most of the Wanderers’ bruised ego.… Read the article here.
Aston Villa’s early season wins (and loss) will help in the long run
Four wins, one loss – the best possible start for Aston Villa (well, maybe five wins).… 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.
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.
Ollie Watkins and ‘ending’ Adrian’s Premier League career
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.
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.
Five things we learned from Barkley’s spectacular Aston Villa debut
By Aston Villa new boy Ross Barkley had a great debut – but what can we take from that?… Read the article here.