Paddy Riley is set to stay on as Villa’s head of recruitment, according to the Telegraph. Riley, who returned to Villa last season after a spell at Liverpool, was the man responsible for Villa’s transfer outlay last summer which was funded by the sales of Christian Benteke and Fabian Delph. However, those who arrived at […]
Eric Black was happy with his side’s attacking performance against Southampton, but was left unimpressed by Villa’s defensive performance. Villa, who were behind after 15 minutes after Long headed home, were soon two behind after Tadic fired into an empty net. Both goals were the result of awful defending, from both Brad Guzan and Joleon […]
Villa fell to their 25th league defeat of the season, as Southampton ran out 4-2 winners at Villa Park. A brace from Tadic, as well as goals from Long and Mane gave the visitors all three points, despite Ashley Westwood scoring a brace to give Villa hope of claiming a point. Villa were better than […]
A brace from Ashley Westwood was not enough to stop Villa falling to their 25th league defeat of the season. Villa were behind after 15 minutes, when Shane Long was allowed to head past Brad Guzan after incredibly poor defending from Joleon Lescott had left him unmarked. The visitors had their second when Dusan Tadic […]
Aston Villa face Southampton on Saturday, as Villa’s 28-year stay in the top-flight nears its end. Eric Black in his press conference ahead of the game, spoke of the need for Villa to be professional in their remaining four games of the season, starting with Southampton on Saturday. Villa could possibly be forced to reshuffle […]
Villa face Southampton at Villa Park on Saturday, in their first game since relegation was confirmed last weekend. Villa, who have lost their last nine games, will take solace from the fact that the reverse fixture which occurred in December, saw Villa put in one of their best performances of the season as they drew […]
The resignations of David Bernstein and Mervyn King were triggered by a falling out with Randy Lerner, according to David Ornstein of the BBC. Bernstein and King, who both resigned from their positions on the football board on Monday, are said to have been frustrated at how little progress they had been able to make […]
Aston Villa players are facing pay cuts of up to 50%, with Villa set to compete in the Championship next season after being relegated on Saturday against Manchester United. The Daily Mail reports that a majority of the squad, including those who were purchased in the summer, have clauses in their contracts which stipulate that […]
Adrian Bevington is set to be the next high-profile board member to depart Aston Villa, according to James Nursey of the Mirror. Bevington, who was previously the managing director of Club England from 2010 to 2015, was brought in by David Bernstein at the end of March to help conduct the review which Bernstein was […]
Villa are set to close the upper tier of the Trinity Road Stand, reports the Birmingham Mail. The decision has been made as Villa look at ways of saving money ahead of next season. With attendances already incredibly low this season, Villa expect attendances to drop further next season and it is unlikely that Villa […]
Villa chairman Steve Hollis has addressed Villa fans via an open latter, following confirmation of Villa’s relegation to the Championship after Saturday’s defeat against Manchester United. Hollis, who was appointed as chairman in January, has already undertaken many changes at boardroom level, with the creation of a football board including the likes of former FA […]
Steve Bruce is the leading contender to replace Remi Garde, should Villa fail to convince Nigel Pearson to take over at Villa Park, according to the Independent. Bruce, who currently manages Hull City in the Championship, has been second favourite to take over at Villa Park behind Nigel Pearson, since Remi Garde’s tenure in B6 […]