Our Player of the Season: Matt Targett
By It’s award season as we celebrate the best players and biggest moments across Aston Villa this season.… Read the article here.
With Targett potentially out, is Neil Taylor the right man to step in?
By After a Man of The Match performance, Matt Targett could miss Sunday’s game against Newcastle. Is Neil Taylor the right man to step into his shoes?… Read the article here.
Trust in Targett: From fall guy to key influence
By Matt Targett’s game has improved, and it shows with just how much he influenced the game against Chelsea.… 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.
Podcast: Watkins, Saturday Night Fever & sending Bellerin to the Bullring
By In Season 2, Episode 10 of our podcast, Gather ‘Round The Lamp – we discuss the emphatic victory over Arsenal, Ollie Watkins’ England future, Ian Wright’s comments and the Bellerin meme.… 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.
“Perfection” – Player ratings as Aston Villa crush Liverpool
Aston Villa demolished Liverpool at Villa Park this evening – here’s how the players rated.
Words: Regan Foy | @findfoy
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Aston Villa executed their plan perfectly this evening, leaving Villa Park in a 7-2 victory against the current Champions of England.… Read the article here.
Targett cannot continue to coast in new look Aston Villa
By Matt Targett is a more than capable left-back, but issues in his game need to be ironed out to avoid him becoming, well, a target.… 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.
“Confidence personified” – Player ratings as Villa punish the Blades
Aston Villa have their first three points of the season – but how did the side rate against Wilder’s low block?… Read the article here.
Emotionally charged Targett shows the difference between 2016 and 2020
Matt Targett’s interview post-Everton shows the biggest difference between Dean Smith’s strugglers and the relegation side of 2015/16.… Read the article here.