Aston Villa confirmed on Tuesday that Mile Jedinak has been appointed as their loan player development coach and supporters are delighted to see their hero return to Villa Park. The 36-year-old was not only a good servant, his final kick was historic and sealed his legacy at Villa. Jedinak’s last kick for the Villans was […]
It’s been four years and a day since Steve Bruce revealed a ‘five-year’ plan to get Aston Villa back into the top-six of the Premier League despite Villa languishing in the Championship at the time – their first season in the second tier after relegation the previous summer. Dr Tony Xia backed him up on […]
Aston Villa welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to Villa Park on Saturday evening and Dean Smith may consider a couple of changes after Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat to Sheffield United. Emiliano Martinez won’t be one of them. He’s been consistent between the sticks and one of the best Premier League goalkeepers this season. Ezri Konsa and Tyrone Mings […]
Aston Villa host Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday evening, but Dean Smith revealed in Friday’s pre-match press conference that the Claret and Blues are still without Jack Grealish (leg), Matty Cash (hamstring), Wesley Moraes (fitness) and Kortney Hause (foot). Grealish picked up a leg injury in February’s 0-0 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion, missing Villa’s […]
Emiliano Martinez has impressed between the sticks since joining Aston Villa on a four-year deal from Arsenal last summer and Brad Friedel hailed the “brilliant” 28-year-old as a “signing of the season” contender. Martinez has made 25 Premier League appearances this season, conceding 27 goals and keeping 13 clean sheets , so he’s closing in […]
Matt Targett has impressed at left-back for Aston Villa this season and the Mirror say he’s being ‘considered’ for an England call-up as recognition for his efforts. Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate has been ‘monitoring’ the 25-year-old and could name him in his next squad. Targett has made 25 Premier League appearances this campaign, supplying […]
Frederic Guilbert struggled for playing time at Aston Villa and was loaned out to Racing Strasbourg in January. The 26-year-old has impressed for the Ligue 1 outfit, contributing three goals from four appearances, leading to praise from manager Thierry Laurey who also admitted an interest in signing him. The 57-year-old coach told L’Equipe (h/t Sport […]
Ahmed Elmohamady is in the final year of his contract at Aston Villa and doesn’t have a new deal on the table, so he’s expected to move on at the end of the season. Football Insider say Dean Smith is ‘not planning’ to keep the 33-year-old beyond the summer and will replace him with Frederic […]
Aston Villa suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Sheffield United on Wednesday and Matt Targett was one of many players to put in a poor performance. The 25-year-old was particularly poor with his distribution in the final third, resulting in him being slated by supporters on social media. When United went down to 10-men with […]
Aston Villa suffered a 1-0 defeat to Sheffield United on Wednesday evening and Marvelous Nakamba was one of many players criticised for his performance. The 27-year-old turned over possession and was efficient on the ball, but he was no longer needed when United went down to 10-men as he was unable to unlock the Blades’ […]
Aston Villa suffered a 1-0 defeat to Sheffield United on Wednesday night and Ahmed Elmohamady was one of many players who underperformed. The 33-year-old was caught flat-footed for United’s goal and wasn’t very accurate with his long-range passing. After struggling in Villa’s 2-1 defeat to Leicester City, Elmo performed much better in the 1-0 win […]
Ezri Konsa has been outstanding for Aston Villa this season, so much so that he’s been linked with a move to Liverpool and been tipped for an England call-up. The 23-year-old looks to have a bright future for club and country and was lavished in praise by Jamie Carragher on Monday Night Football. Speaking about […]