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Luke Osman

Luke Osman

Sports Journalist · 143 articles

Football Content Executive at Fresh Press Media Ltd.

Villa target offered new deal at Southampton
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Villa target offered new deal at Southampton

Aston Villa’s hopes of landing Sam Gallagher from Southampton this summer look to have been put in doubt. According to a report from the Mirror today, the Saints are keen to keep hold of the young forward for many years to come and are ready to offer him a new, long-term deal on the south coast. Gallagher […]

Elphick considering his Villa future
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Elphick considering his Villa future

Tommy Elphick was the first man through the door last summer for Aston Villa, but it’s looking as though he may very well be on his way out when the coming window rolls around. According to a report from the Birmingham Mail today, the experienced defender is considering his future at Villa Park. Elphick, who signed in […]

Aston Villa keen on signing Woodyard
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Aston Villa keen on signing Woodyard

Aston Villa are reportedly keen to make a surprise move for Lincoln City midfielder Alex Woodyard this summer. According to the Birmingham Mail, the 24-year-old has reportedly caught the eye of many at Villa Park and the club’s chiefs are determined to make their move to bring the non-league midfielder over to the club. Woodyard has […]

Villa chasing young Southampton forward
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Villa chasing young Southampton forward

Southampton striker Sam Gallagher could be high in demand this summer, and Aston Villa have been named as the latest club to join the chase for him. According to a report from the Daily Mail today, Villa and two other Championship sides are contemplating a move for the young forward after his impressive form at Blackburn Rovers this season […]

Aston Villa’s best wins over Birmingham
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Aston Villa’s best wins over Birmingham

Aston Villa welcome Birmingham City to Villa Park this Sunday for the first time since 2015, when the two sides met in the League Cup. Steve Bruce will be hoping that he can lead his side to an important victory over his former team, and will be well aware of the excellent opportunity that awaits him […]

Five things learned – Fulham (A)
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Five things learned – Fulham (A)

Aston Villa were very poor yesterday in their 15th defeat of the Championship season, falling short in a 3-1 loss away at Fulham. Steve Bruce’s men headed into the game in search of what would largely have been perceived as a surprise win at Craven Cottage, with Slavisa Jokanovic’s men playing some good stuff at the moment. The […]

Strikers that Aston Villa should consider signing
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Strikers that Aston Villa should consider signing

Aston Villa may not be overly satisfied with the way in which the 2016/17 campaign has gone for them, but there has been some positives to take from the season. One of these positive aspects is the main man of the team, Jonathan Kodjia. The Ivory Coast international has been in sublime form for Villa […]

How many points will Aston Villa finish with?
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How many points will Aston Villa finish with?

It’s been a highly turbulent season for Aston Villa, but one that will see them secure mid-table obscurity in their first campaign back in the second tier of English football. Expectation was high upon Villa’s relegation to the Championship and with the combination of new owner Tony Xia, new manager Roberto Di Matteo and a plethora […]

Name the Villa side that lost 7-1 to Chelsea back in 2010
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Name the Villa side that lost 7-1 to Chelsea back in 2010

On this day back in 2010, Aston Villa were put to the sword by Chelsea in what was a massively embarrassing afternoon at Stamford Bridge. Frank Lampard netted four times, with Flourent Malouda also chipping in with two goals. Salomon Kalou came off the bench to pile the misery of Villa as well. It was […]

Players who have played under Bruce that Villa could sign
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Players who have played under Bruce that Villa could sign

It’s been an underwhelming season for Aston Villa to say the very least so far. They’re currently sat in 12th place on the Championship table in their first season in the second tier of English football since the relegation from the Premier League last season, and it’s been a turbulent time for the club and its fans, […]

The Villa team that beat Chelsea 1-0: Where are they now?
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The Villa team that beat Chelsea 1-0: Where are they now?

On this very day back in 2014, Aston Villa recorded an important victory over high-flying Chelsea, seeing them off with a 1-0 win. It was a result that lifted Villa back up into the top half of the Premier League table and it was one that shocked the footballing world, given Chelsea’s dominance throughout the course […]

Bruce reveals reason for signing Hogan instead of Rhodes
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Bruce reveals reason for signing Hogan instead of Rhodes

Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce has revealed the reason behind him signing Scott Hogan in January as opposed to Jordan Rhodes. Bruce, as quoted by the Mirror, was discussing his side’s clash against Sheffield Wednesday tomorrow afternoon and insisted that although Rhodes would have been a shrewd addition to his squad, he is happy with Hogan. […]