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Ben Crump

Ben Crump

Sports Journalist · 55 articles

Freelance Football Writer

Fans react as Douglas Luiz offers Aston Villa prediction
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Fans react as Douglas Luiz offers Aston Villa prediction

Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz has backed himself and his teammates to have a good season in an interview with the club’s official website. The Brazilian has been quite a revelation at Villa Park since his arrival from Premier League rivals Manchester City last summer. Performing at a high standard for Dean Smith’s side, Luiz […]

Fans react to Aston Villa’s top 10 Dion Dublin moments
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Fans react to Aston Villa’s top 10 Dion Dublin moments

Many Aston Villa fans have reacted to a video shared by the club’s official Twitter account which shares Dion Dublin‘s top 10 moments. Having had spells with Manchester United and Coventry City prior to his 1998 move to Villa Park, Dublin was one of English football’s most impressive strikers in that decade, finishing the Premier […]

Aston Villa fans react as Douglas Luiz receives Brazil call-up
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Aston Villa fans react as Douglas Luiz receives Brazil call-up

Plenty of Aston Villa fans have been reacting to news of Douglas Luiz‘s call-up to the Brazil national team. The Villa Park ace arrived in the Midlands in summer 2019 and made an instant impact for Dean Smith’s side, helping them remain in England’s top flight after a dogged fight against relegation last term. A […]

Pundit Urges Dean Smith to ‘Build the team’ Around John McGinn
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Pundit Urges Dean Smith to ‘Build the team’ Around John McGinn

Former West Ham United and Celtic striker Frank McAvennie has implored Aston Villa boss Dean Smith to build his team around midfielder John McGinn. The Scottish international has been one of the team’s key performers over the last two seasons, helping them gain promotion to the Premier League in the summer of 2019. Performing to […]

Gabby Agbonlahor backs Aston Villa to secure ‘major’ deal for John McGinn
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Gabby Agbonlahor backs Aston Villa to secure ‘major’ deal for John McGinn

Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has claimed that a new contract for John McGinn will be the club’s next ‘major’ deal. The Scottish midfielder joined the Midlands club in 2018 from Hibernian and his impressive form for Dean Smith’s side saw him play a large part in promotion to the Premier League. The 26-year-old […]

The Aston Villa Midweek Update: John McGinn, Wesley return, Hourihane plea
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The Aston Villa Midweek Update: John McGinn, Wesley return, Hourihane plea

All eyes will be on Dean Smith’s Aston Villa this weekend as they face Arsenal seeking to end a run of two consecutive defeats. The Claret and Blue outfit had a superb start to the season, winning their first four four league games, but defeats to Leeds United and Southampton have seen them drop to […]

Who should feature in Aston Villa’s back four against Arsenal?
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Who should feature in Aston Villa’s back four against Arsenal?

A four-game winning run as the Premier League season got underway saw Aston Villa sit around top spot in the league standings. After impressive wins over the likes of Liverpool and Leicester City, Dean Smith’s side may have expected to go on and produce similar performances against the likes of Leeds United and Southampton. However, a […]

Many Aston Villa fans look back at July win over Arsenal
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Many Aston Villa fans look back at July win over Arsenal

Many Aston Villa fans have looked back on the last time they met Arsenal ahead of Sunday night’s clash between the teams. Dean Smith’s side battled hard against the threat of relegation last season, producing an impressive run of results towards the run-in to keep themselves in the top flight. Featured in that good run […]

Some Aston Villa fans call for Conor Hourihane to face Arsenal
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Some Aston Villa fans call for Conor Hourihane to face Arsenal

Some Aston Villa fans have called for Conor Hourihane to be given a starting place by Dean Smith for the upcoming clash against Arsenal. Smith’s side started the season in superb style, winning their opening four league games,including a 7-2 thumping of champions Liverpool. Despite that good start, a 3-0 home defeat to Leeds was […]

How are Aston Villa’s summer departures getting on?
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How are Aston Villa’s summer departures getting on?

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith spent just under £75m this summer in bringing in new faces at Villa Park, but how are those players who left the club over the summer getting on now? After narrowly avoiding relegation back in July, Smith sanctioned a number of exits from the club, including the likes of James […]

Danny Mills calls for Aston Villa to offer John McGinn a new deal
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Danny Mills calls for Aston Villa to offer John McGinn a new deal

Former England defender Danny Mills has called on Aston Villa to offer John McGinn a new contract. The Scottish midfielder arrived at Villa Park back in 2018 from Scottish Premiership side Hibernian and his efforts for Dean Smith’s side helped them gain promotion to the Premier League. The 26-year-old notched up 10 assists and six […]