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Which Villa player would you most like to see leave?
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Which Villa player would you most like to see leave?

After a Premier League season in which Villa could only muster three league wins and numerous defeats, it’s fair to say that Villa fans have their opinion on who they would like to leave Villa Park after a truly awful miserable season. It hasn’t only been their performances on the pitch which has seen the […]

Amavi: I don’t regret joining Villa
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Amavi: I don’t regret joining Villa

Jordan Amavi has insisted he has no regrets about joining Villa last summer despite Villa’s relegation to the Championship after a dreadful Premier League season. Amavi, speaking in an interview with France Football, said that he has no regrets about joining Villa from Nice last summer, I adapted and I fitted in well, it’s just […]

Five players who could be key for Villa next season
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Five players who could be key for Villa next season

A week has passed since Villa played their last Premier League game, as Eric Black’s side collapsed away to Arsenal and conceded four as the hosts eased to victory. Attention now turns to next season, especially with news that Villa have a new owner subject to Dr Tony Xia passing the fit and proper persons […]

Tony Xia’s takeover of Villa set for further scrutiny
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Tony Xia’s takeover of Villa set for further scrutiny

Dr Tony Xia’s takeover of Aston Villa is set for further scrutiny by the Premier League and the Football League. The Telegraph reports that doubts have arisen over the investment group used to acquire Aston Villa from Randy Lerner earlier this week. The group used by Dr Tony Xia to purchase Aston Villa, Recon Group, […]

Randy Lerner pens farewell letter to fans
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Randy Lerner pens farewell letter to fans

Randy Lerner has penned a farewell letter to Villa fans, following the confirmation he had sold the club to Dr Tony Xia. Lerner, who had officially purchased Aston Villa from Doug Ellis in September 2006, had been looking to sell Villa since May 2014, but after two years he finally found a buyer for much […]

Recon Group confirmed as new owners of Aston Villa
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Recon Group confirmed as new owners of Aston Villa

The Recon Group which is owned by Dr Tony Xia have been confirmed as the new owners of Aston Villa. In a statement posted on the club website, it states the sale is subject to Dr Xia and new board members passing the ‘fit and proper persons test’ as required by both the Premier League […]

Potential owners move a step closer to taking over Villa
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Potential owners move a step closer to taking over Villa

The potential takeover of Aston Villa by a group of Chinese investors has moved a step closer, the Birmingham Mail reports. It reports that the next step for the group of investors will be to undergo the ‘fit and proper person’s test’, which is required to be undertaken by any potential owners of football clubs […]

Adrian Bevington leaves Aston Villa
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Adrian Bevington leaves Aston Villa

Aston Villa have confirmed that Adrian Bevington has left his position as an advisor to the club. Bevington, who was brought into the club in March, was tasked with reviewing the football side of the club alongside David Bernstein. However, since the departure of David Bernstein and Mervyn King in April, Bevington’s position has come […]

Black: I thought the result was harsh
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Black: I thought the result was harsh

Aston Villa caretaker manager, Eric Black, thought his side were hard done by after Villa were comprehensively beaten 4-0 by Arsenal at the Emirates. Villa, who picked up their first point of Eric Black’s reign last weekend against Newcastle United, were thoroughly outplayed in North London and were behind within five minutes thanks to Oliver […]

Gallery: Arsenal (A)
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Gallery: Arsenal (A)

In a season which has seen Villa suffer numerous defeats, it was only fitting that this current ‘team’ signed off with a 4-0 defeat to Arsenal. Oliver Giroud opened the scoring after five minutes at the Emirates, before completing his hat-trick in the last 15 minutes as Villa fell apart at the back. Arsenal still […]

Match Report: Arsenal 4-0 Aston Villa
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Match Report: Arsenal 4-0 Aston Villa

Villa’s 24-year stay in the top flight ended with a deserved 4-0 defeat to Arsenal. Villa, who picked up their first point of Eric Black’s reign last weekend against Newcastle, headed into the game with roughly the same team that has started since Eric Black took charge, with our most gifted attacking players once again […]

Southgate backs Grealish to shine for England U-21’s
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Southgate backs Grealish to shine for England U-21’s

Former Aston Villa defender and current England U-21 manager, Gareth Southgate, has given his backing to Jack Grealish ahead of the Toulon Tournament in France. Grealish, who was born in England, had represented the Republic of Ireland throughout the various age groups, including making six appearances for their U-21 side. However, after a year of […]