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Elliott Cuff

Elliott Cuff

Sports Journalist · 54 articles

Villa defender Chester claims he was never going to leave
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Villa defender Chester claims he was never going to leave

Aston Villa defender James Chester has no desire to leave the club this summer, having spoken out about how much he is enjoying his time at Villa Park. Chester had seemed destined to join Stoke this summer, when Villa’s finances were in dire straits, but now the club are more stable following the takeover by […]

Henry linked up as shock Bruce replacement
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Henry linked up as shock Bruce replacement

Belgium assistant manager Thierry Henry has emerged as a shock candidate to replace Steve Bruce as Aston Villa manager, according to MirrorFootball. The Villans were injected with new capital investment on Friday afternoon by billionaire businessmen Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens, who purchased 55% of Dr. Tony Xia’s shares in the club. Reports had suggested […]

Bruce’s Aston Villa future up in the air
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Bruce’s Aston Villa future up in the air

Following Aston Villa’s announcement of major capital investment earlier today, manager Steve Bruce has had his future called into question, according to Football Insider. The Villans, who have so far this summer appeared to be in dire straits, were ‘saved’ on Friday afternoon. Major investment from NSWE, a company run by businessmen Nasser Sawiris and […]

Villa owner knocks back offer from former Portsmouth owner
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Villa owner knocks back offer from former Portsmouth owner

Former Portsmouth, Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday owner Milan Mandarić is interested in taking over at Aston Villa, according to a Birmingham Live exclusive. The Serbian-American businessman, who is currently the owner of Slovenian club NK Olimpija Ljubljana, has also already had an offer knocked back. Mandarić reportedly first registered his interest last month and […]

Bruce hit with huge target of money to raise this summer
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Bruce hit with huge target of money to raise this summer

Steve Bruce has been asked to raise £50million this summer to help keep Aston Villa afloat, according to Mirror Sport. This is the situation Villa face with the threat of a financial crisis looming. A number of Villa’s top stars are likely to leave this summer, with £40million rated Jack Grealish, James Chester, Albert Adomah […]

Bristol City are ready to move for former player Adomah
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Bristol City are ready to move for former player Adomah

Bristol City are monitoring the situation over the future of Aston Villa winger Albert Adomah, according to Bristol Live. The Ghana international, who previously played for the Robins between 2010 and 2013, is wanted by his former club, and Villa may be xforced into selling him due to their current financial crisis. Middlesbrough, a club […]

Boro target double Villa raid
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Boro target double Villa raid

Middlesbrough are planning a double raid on Aston Villa this summer, with Alan Hutton and Albert Adomah the targets, according to the Birmingham Mail. The Villans ended Boro’s season in disappointment by beating them in the Championship play-off semi-finals last season, and manager Tony Pulis is keen to reshuffle the pack during this transfer window. […]

Bruce believes Grealish should remain with Villa to continue developing
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Bruce believes Grealish should remain with Villa to continue developing

Steve Bruce believes that Aston Villa is the perfect place for Jack Grealish to continue to grow and develop, despite interest from other clubs seeming tempting. Grealish has earned rave reviews since he return to the Villans side following a serious kidney injury, and now hopes to take Aston Villa into the Premier League by […]

Villa eye Bundesliga star striker
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Villa eye Bundesliga star striker

Aston Villa are reportedly interested in Hannover forward Niclas Füllkrug this summer, according to German sources. The 25-year old striker has been in fine form for the club this season, scoring 15 goals and assisting three in the Bundesliga, and has caught the eye of several Premier League and Championship clubs. According to German outlet […]

Agbonlahor hopes Villa fans remember him fondly
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Agbonlahor hopes Villa fans remember him fondly

Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor hopes Villa fans will look back on his time at the club with fond memories, as he prepares to depart the club at the end of the season. The 31-year old striker has been with Villa for his entire career, but is due to leave Villa Park next month, having […]

Bruce praises Aston Villa’s common sense approach to agent fees
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Bruce praises Aston Villa’s common sense approach to agent fees

Steve Bruce says Aston Villa have learned how to better negotiate with agent fees, with the club applying a ‘common sense’ approach. The Football Association released figures of agents’ fees this week, and Villa ranked the highest of the Championship clubs, with owner Tony Xia having paid £5.5million on intermediaries between February 2017 and January […]