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Leeds United are attempting to hijack Villa’s move for Bournemouth centre-back Tommy Elphick, according to the Yorkshire Evening Post. In recent days, Villa have widely been reported as front runners for Elphick’s signature, with the 28-year-old seemingly closing in on a move to Villa Park and becoming the first signing of the new era at […]
Incoming Villa CEO Keith Wyness has praised the work done by former chairman Steve Hollis, after the former KPMG director left the club following Dr Tony Xia’s takeover. Hollis, who was brought in as chairman by former owner Randy Lerner in January, had overseen a much needed restructuring of the club, with a number of […]
Roberto Di Matteo has offered his thoughts on his backroom staff in an interview with the Birmingham Mail. Di Matteo, who won the Champions League and FA Cup in his time with Chelsea, has wasted no time in assembling his backroom staff since his appointment as Remi Garde’s permanent successor at the beginning of June. […]
Roberto Di Matteo is reportedly keen to add to his backroom staff, with the Birmingham Mail reporting he is looking to bring in a performance analyst. Since his appointment was confirmed in early June, Di Matteo has wasted no time in appointing a vastly experienced coaching team. His first appointment was his former Chelsea team-mate […]
Villa are interested in securing the services of Steven Fletcher, according to the Sunderland Echo. Fletcher, who spent the second-half of last season on loan at Marseille, was among a host of players released by Sunderland following the conclusion of the Premier League season. Villa face competition for Fletcher’s signature, with Celtic and newly promoted […]
Charles N’Zogbia and Kieran Richardson have been released by Villa, according to the Birmingham Mail. The contracts of both players are due to end this summer and it seems that Villa have decided against renewing the lucrative deals of two players who have failed to perform during their time in B6. N’Zogbia, who was Alex […]
Former Villa striker Dion Dublin has stated his belief that Dr Tony Xia needs to back new manager Roberto Di Matteoin the transfer market, should his takeover be ratified by the Football League once he passes the fit and proper persons test. Dublin, who played for Villa from 1998-2004, also said that Xia needs to […]
Despite Villa often signing a number of forwards who were frankly awful during the Premier League era, they’ve occasionally stumbled across a decent forward. Admittedly, they’ve been few and far between, with Villa’s forward line normally led by a misfiring big money signing or an academy product who is not quite good enough. However, Villa […]
Aston Villa have announced Roberto Di Matteo’s backroom staff, following the Italian’s appointment as manager last week. The club have confirmed that Steve Clarke will take up the role of assistant manager, whilst former Tottenham coach Kevin Bond will become Villa’s first team coach. Clarke, who has been out of work since being sacked as […]
Following the confirmation of Roberto Di Matteo’s appointment as Villa manager, it’s time to look at the key issues the former Chelsea manager needs to address. As a result of mis-management at Villa over the last few years, a number of issues have arisen at Villa Park and have simply been ignored by the previous […]
Villa have finally announced their pre-season schedule, after uncertainty about where they would begin their preparations ahead of next season. The club have confirmed that the senior squad will travel to Austria for a training camp from 9th-14th of July. They will play their first pre-season game against Telford on Saturday 16th July, whilst also […]
It’s fair to say that during Villa’s 24 year stay in the top-flight, a number of simply appalling players wore the claret and blue shirt, along with the occasional very good player. A number of big money arrivals at Villa during the Premier League era have been simply woeful, with the likes of Bosko Balaban, […]