We must do better as a fan base – even if the culprits are a minority
By A Telegraph report has revealed that Aston Villa fans were reported for more hate crimes than any other club last season.… 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.
Exclusive: Headstands, Steve Bruce and a financial crisis, inside Albert Adomah’s time at Aston Villa
In an exclusive interview, we spoke to Albert Adomah about his journey at Aston Villa – including his celebrations, working with Steve Bruce and Dean Smith, and being at a club in a financial crisis.… Read the article here.
Dean Smith can take inspiration from Ron Saunders’ 14-man league winning squad
By 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.
Aston Villa’s FA Cup winners of 1913: The Team that survived The Great War
By The FA Cup winning side of 1913 at Aston Villa survived the great war. Well, kind of.… Read the article here.
Podcast: Villa Park’s duality, height of players & dissecting Saints loss
In Season 2, Episode 9 of our podcast, Gather ‘Round The Lamp – we discuss the good and bad of Villa Park, the height within the squad and dissect the loss to Southampton.… Read the article here.
Five things we learned from Aston Villa’s gruelling Southampton loss
Despite their best efforts, Aston Villa could not reduce a four goal deficit and lost back-to-back Premier League games this weekend against Southampton.… Read the article here.
Villans abject against Saints despite spirited second-half efforts
Despite a second half revival that saw Aston Villa score three goals, a poor first half put the game to bed against the Saints.… Read the article here.
“A frustrated figure”, how Bielsa’s Leeds nullified Grealish threat
By Jack Grealish, despite having a shot cleared off the line and a mazy run from his own half denied, was nullified against Marcelo Bielsa’s side.… Read the article here.
‘Egyptian Engine’ Trezeguet is Aston Villa’s silent workhorse
By The Egyptian winger Trezeguet has impressed since the Premier League resumed last season.
Words: Matt Blogg | @Blogg_Matt
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Trezeguet has firmly cemented his place as an integral part of Aston Villa’s system in the last 8 Premier League matches, not only coming up with the crucial goals that saved the club from what would have been a disastrous relegation, but also racking up numbers that showcase exactly why he is quickly becoming impossible to leave out the side.… 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.
“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.