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Ben Crump

Ben Crump

Sports Journalist · 55 articles

Freelance Football Writer

Aston Villa fans react to transfer links with Fabio Baptista
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Aston Villa fans react to transfer links with Fabio Baptista

Some Aston Villa fans have reacted to a transfer report linking “special” Benfica talent Fabio Baptista with a move to the club. The 19-year-old Benfica B winger is one of European football’s rapidly developing players and Villa are now said to be interested, along with the likes of Premier League rivals Crystal Palace and Serie […]

Fans react as Ollie Watkins earns FIFA 21 TOTW award for Arsenal performance
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Fans react as Ollie Watkins earns FIFA 21 TOTW award for Arsenal performance

Many Aston Villa fans have reacted to news that Ollie Watkins has gained a place in FIFA 21’s Team of the Week for his performance against Arsenal at the weekend. Since arriving at Villa Park this summer, the £27m-valued striker has enhanced his reputation in English football, having quickly adapted from the Championship to the Premier […]

Gabby Agbonlahor discusses Tom Heaton’s chances of returning to starting XI
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Gabby Agbonlahor discusses Tom Heaton’s chances of returning to starting XI

Gabby Agbonlahor has discussed Tom Heaton‘s chances of winning back his starting place at Aston Villa given the form of Emiliano Martinez. The former Villa striker watched his former club produce a superb performance against Arsenal last weekend, beating the Gunners 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium. Whilst the performance of a number of Villa players stood […]

Barcelona and Real Madrid will be looking at Jack Grealish, claims Kevin Campbell
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Barcelona and Real Madrid will be looking at Jack Grealish, claims Kevin Campbell

Former Everton striker Kevin Campbell believes that Barcelona and Real Madrid will be looking at Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish after his latest Premier League performance. The England international has further enhanced his reputation since Villa gained promotion to the Premier League in 2019. The club captain proved to be a key performer for the club as […]

Aston Villa Midweek Update: Jack Grealish, Louie Barry, Wesley & John Terry
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Aston Villa Midweek Update: Jack Grealish, Louie Barry, Wesley & John Terry

Aston Villa have gone into the international break on the back of an impressive 3-0 win over Arsenal. Dean Smith’s side have been quite impressive since the start of the 2020/21 season, having successfully battled against relegation last term. With the international break now upon us, Villa find themselves sixth in the Premier League, and […]

Fans react as Milot Rashica transfer talk returns
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Fans react as Milot Rashica transfer talk returns

Some Aston Villa fans have reacted to a report which claimed that Werder Bremen are looking to sell Milot Rashica in the January transfer window. After securing the club’s top-flight status last season, manager Dean Smith sought to improve his attacking options, having just Keinan Davis, Mbwana Samatta and Wesley at the club. By bringing in […]

Fans react as Man United reconsider potential move for Jack Grealish
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Fans react as Man United reconsider potential move for Jack Grealish

Many Aston Villa fans have reacted to a transfer claim linking Jack Grealish with a potential move to Manchester United. Grealish’s development over the last few seasons has coincided with that of his club, helping Villa gain promotion to the Premier League in 2019 and then remain in England’s top flight last term. Eight goals and six […]

Gabby Agbonlahor hails Ross Barkley’s form since joining Aston Villa
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Gabby Agbonlahor hails Ross Barkley’s form since joining Aston Villa

Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has hailed Ross Barkley for the form he has shown since joining the Midlands club on loan from Chelsea. The 26-year-old, who has made 33 appearances for England during his career, joined Villa on a season-long loan deal a few weeks ago. Impressing since his arrival, Barkley has two […]

What the next fortnight could bring for Aston Villa’s international stars
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What the next fortnight could bring for Aston Villa’s international stars

With the Premier League taking a back seat, a number of Aston Villa players are set to represent their countries during the international break. Villa go into the break off the back of a superb 3-0 away win over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium which saw Dean Smith’s side push themselves to sixth in the […]

Gabby Agbonlahor names teenage duo as future Aston Villa first team regulars
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Gabby Agbonlahor names teenage duo as future Aston Villa first team regulars

Former Aston Villa ace Gabby Agbonlahor has named two academy prospects at the club who he predicts will become first team regulars. Dean Smith’s Villa side have started the season in promising fashion, winning their first four league games and thrashing Arsenal 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Speaking to Football Insider, Agbonlahor has […]

Many Aston Villa fans react to training footage of Wesley
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Many Aston Villa fans react to training footage of Wesley

Many Aston Villa fans have reacted to a latest clip of footage showing Wesley continuing his recovery at the club’s training facility. The Brazilian striker arrived at Villa Park last summer from Belgian side Club Brugge and he helped himself to five goals in 21 appearances last term. Despite gradually adapting to life in the Premier […]