Aston Villa need to create more ‘showreel’ moments in survival push
By There have been a limited number of “highlights” in this season. More of these showreel moments need to come if Villa are to survive.… Read the article here.
Wesley Moraes and his heartwarming Seleção story
By Before his injury in December, Wesley was called up to the Brazilian national team and made his international debut.… Read the article here.
Aston Villa have height – so why aren’t they scoring headers?
By Aston Villa are the only side in the Premier League not to score a headed goal this season.… Read the article here.
Samatta of opinion: Have Villa re-ignited interest for summer target?
Genk’s Mbwana Samatta was a reported target in the summer, and there’s continued “Premier League” interest in the Tanzanian forward.… Read the article here.
Vida rumour solidifies post-Burnley, but recruitment issues arise
Rumours of a bid for Domagoj Vida will have intensified post-Burnley, but a centre-back isn’t the most pressing of targets.… Read the article here.
Change of system brings New Years three points for Aston Villa
Despite a nervy closing period of the game, a change of system for Aston Villa in a new year has seen them leave Turf Moor with all three points.… Read the article here.
Midpoint player ratings: Aston Villa’s forwards
The forwards. The ‘goal scorers’. But how are we going to grade them?
Words: Regan Foy | @findfoy
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Aston Villa’s forwards have largely not lived up to the lofty expectations placed upon them at the start of the season – but have provided goals in important games – just perhaps not as many as some would have hoped.… Read the article here.
Aston Villa into last four of Carabao Cup after win against Liverpool
Aston Villa defeated a young Liverpool side 5-0 as they progress into the Semi-Finals of the Carabao Cup.… Read the article here.
Abraham gave Aston Villa a show, but Wesley does not lack merit
In this decade, Aston Villa fans have enjoyed the likes of Christian Benteke and Tammy Abraham as forwards – and may be expecting too much, too soon from Wesley.… Read the article here.
Olivier Giroud is not the answer to Aston Villa’s striker gap
Fans have been enamoured by rumours that Chelsea will be allowing French international Olivier Giroud to leave the club this January.… Read the article here.
(Podcast) Gather ‘Round The Lamp #30 – Ørjan Is The New Black
By We return for Episode 30 of the Gather ‘Round The Lamp Podcast.
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Aston Villa go in to the final international break of 2019 with three losses in a row, as they fell short of what was expected in a 2-1 loss against Wolverhampton Wanderers.… Read the article here.
Wesley Moraes called up to Brazil national team amidst Neres injury
Aston Villa’s Wesley has been selected for the Brazilian national team in the wake of an injury to Ajax’s David Neres.… Read the article here.