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Charlie Smith

Charlie Smith

Freelance football writer. Leeds United fan

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Ross McCormack linked with Motherwell return
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Ross McCormack linked with Motherwell return

Aston Villa forward Ross McCormack was spotted at Motherwell’s clash with Hamilton on the weekend, increasing speculation over a return to his former club, Birmingham Mail report. The 32-year-old is back at Villa Park after a second spell in Australia’s A-League with Central Coast Mariners. McCormack joined Villa back in 2016 from Fulham, however, the Scot […]

Albert Adomah closing in on new Villa contract
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Albert Adomah closing in on new Villa contract

According to the Sunday People, cited by HITC, Aston Villa winger Albert Adomah is edging closer to agreeing a new contract. Before Dean Smith arrived at Villa Park, numerous reports suggested that the wide man was open to a move away from the club in the New Year, with Championship rivals Leeds and former club […]

Villa fear Chester could miss Birmingham clash after international injury
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Villa fear Chester could miss Birmingham clash after international injury

Aston Villa defender James Chester is a doubt for the derby clash with Birmingham City next weekend after suffering an injury with Wales, according to sportslens. The 29-year-old has featured in all but two of Villa’s fixtures so far and has been a standout performer under former boss Steve Bruce and current manager Dean Smith […]

Leeds and Middlesborough tracking Albert Adomah
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Leeds and Middlesborough tracking Albert Adomah

Aston Villa winger Albert Adomah is reportedly wanted by Championship rivals Leeds United and Middlesbrough in January, Bristol Live report. The 30-year-old, who started in Villa’s Friday night victory against Bolton Wanderers, is open to a move away from Villa Park after originally joining from Boro back in 2016. Adomah almost re-joined Boro late in the […]

Thierry Henry set to be offered Aston Villa job, with John Terry number two
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Thierry Henry set to be offered Aston Villa job, with John Terry number two

According to the Daily Mail, Thierry Henry has won the race to become the new manager of Aston Villa, and will name John Terry as his number two. Reports suggest both Henry and Terry, who have made over 1,100 top flight appearances between them as players, were interviewed for the senior role, however, Villa officials […]

Nottingham Forest join the race for Aston Villa target Tammy Abraham
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Nottingham Forest join the race for Aston Villa target Tammy Abraham

Fellow Championship side Nottingham Forest are set to rival Aston Villa in their attempts to sign highly rated forward Tammy Abraham on loan from Chelsea, Hull Live report. Forest boss Aitor Karanka is desperate to add to his attacking options before the loan window slam shuts at the end of the month, with Nelson Oliveira, Rudy Gestede […]

Steve Bruce reveals one way Jack Grealish would be a Tottenham player
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Steve Bruce reveals one way Jack Grealish would be a Tottenham player

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce has revealed that midfielder Jack Grealish would have been a Tottenham player, if the north London side came in for the 22-year-old earlier in the transfer window, talkSPORT report. Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino was keen on bringing Grealish to the Premier League this summer and Spurs officials were hoping to sign […]

Leeds United linked with move for Aston Villa pair
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Leeds United linked with move for Aston Villa pair

According to the Yorkshire Evening Post, Leeds United are set to offer Aston Villa £7 million for striker Ross McCormack and defender Tommy Elphick. Whites boss Thomas Christiansen is desperate to add more firepower up front this month, and is willing to bring Leeds favourite McCormack back to Elland Road, where he enjoyed four free […]

Grealish and Lansbury resume full training
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Grealish and Lansbury resume full training

Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce has welcomed the news that Jack Grealish and Henri Lansbury have both resumed full training this week, the club confirmed. This will come as a boost to Bruce who currently has a whole host of injuries within his squad as they look to continue their push up the Championship table […]

Bruce ‘confident’ of landing Whelan
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Bruce ‘confident’ of landing Whelan

Despite having a bid rejected, Villa boss Steve Bruce is still quietly confident of bringing Stoke midfielder Glenn Whelan to Villa Park, speaking to the Birmingham Mail. After securing the services of former Chelsea captain John Terry earlier this week, Bruce believes the experienced Irish international will add the “steel, determination and aggression” needed to […]

Amavi edging closer to Sevilla switch
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Amavi edging closer to Sevilla switch

Aston Villa full back Jordan Amavi is set to leave Villa Park and move to La Liga side Sevilla in a deal worth up to €10 million, according to Mercato journalist Julien Maynard. It was reported that Sevilla had an original €6 million offer turned down by the Championship side last week, as they wanted […]

Villa midfielder confirms he wants to leave this summer
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Villa midfielder confirms he wants to leave this summer

Talking to French media outlet 20 minutes, Aston Villa midfielder Jordan Veretout has confirmed he wants to leave Villa Park this summer. The central midfielder has told media that everyone who belongs to Aston Villa knows he wants to leave this summer, however, understands he has to honour his contract and return to pre-season training. […]