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With the Second City derby to be played tomorrow, we look at what could be the difference between the two teams after 90 minutes. Determination Determination always plays a key role in rivalries. Whichever team wants to win it more usually wins as form is usually thrown out the window in these derbies. Many people […]
Aston Villa are an extremely successful club with a fantastic history. But out of all the clubs in England, they seem to have had the most Irish influence throughout the years. This gallery celebrates the top 5 greatest Irish players to set foot in Villa Park. We look through the career’s of the most successful […]
There was a bit of a dispute between Chelsea and Cole when he moved to Villa on loan, but sadly for Villa, the deal still went ahead. Cole’s 2004-05 season at Villa wasn’t exactly eventful, with the striker only managing three goals in 30 appearances for the club. The former-England youth international bagged a goal […]
What he said about the game itself: Despite only managing a draw against a struggling Sunderland side in the league, Tim Sherwood had an optimistic view on the game. He started off by pointing out that he “can be disappointed” his team didn’t get the three points, but then followed up by claiming that there […]
With Tim Sherwood’s men only gaining four points from their first four games, it is evident Villa are in desperate need of another leader in the side who has experience and can help cut out stupid, basic mistakes, but is that leader, Joleon Lescott? As a lifelong Villa fan, no one can doubt the fact […]
With Villa seeming to lack creativity in the past three weeks, it’s obvious to everyone that Jack Grealish needs to be getting some more game time under his belt. The youngster has blossomed under new manager Tim Sherwood since his appointment back in February, displaying raw talent with stunning standout performances in the F.A. Cup, […]
In what proved to be a crucial game towards the end of the season last season, Villa take on Sunderland this Saturday with both sides struggling for early season form. We take a look at the previous meetings between the two sides ahead of the clash. 2014-15 Season The first game last season ended a […]
With the Villans fixture against Palace at Selhurst Park on the horizon, we rewind the years and take a look at the past meetings between the sides ahead of Saturday’s clash. 2014/15 The teams met each for the first time last season in early December when Christian Benteke bagged the only goal in a 1-0 […]
The Sunday Express is reporting that former-Arsenal youth star, Benik Afobe is under Aston Villa manager, Tim Sherwood’s radar as he looks to strengthen his forward line Afobe, who only signed for Wolves back in January, is hot property after scoring 32 goals and assisting 10 times in all competitions last season, making him […]
In light of Aston Villa clashing horns with Manchester United tonight, we have a glance back into the past when the Villans secured a 1-0 win over United at Old Trafford in December 2009. In a season where Villa managed to finish 6th, only six points off Champions League football, this victory away at Old […]
With two new signings coming in to Villa – how will the two fit in at Villa?
Our man Cillian Moore takes a look at the two players from Ligue 1.