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Max Yates

Max Yates

Sports Journalist · 60 articles

Max Yates is a Freelance Football Writer at ReadAstonVilla with almost a year of experience. He is a passionate Villa fan and has expert knowledge in pretty much anything to do with the club. When not writing, Max is probably thinking about or watching football, as well as playing cricket in the summer.

Report: Aston Villa joins the chase for Crysencio Summerville
Transfer News and Rumours

Report: Aston Villa joins the chase for Crysencio Summerville

Aston Villa are set to rival a host of clubs for the signature of Crysencio Summerville. The West Ham winger’s potential departure in the summer could happen regardless of the Hammers Premier League fate. TEAMTalk has reported that Tottenham are currently leading the race for the Dutch youth international, with Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford and Everton […]

Opinion: Aston Villa’s top five greatest ever captains
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Opinion: Aston Villa’s top five greatest ever captains

To wear the captain’s armband at Aston Villa carries the heavy weight of one of England’s most historic clubs. While many have led the team out of the tunnel at Villa Park, only a few have defined eras, and inspired supporters. Our Read Aston Villa team, list their five greatest Villa captains, based on longevity, […]

Unai Emery’s top five wins as Aston Villa manager
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Unai Emery’s top five wins as Aston Villa manager

Since Unai Emery arrived at Aston Villa in November 2022, he has transformed this team from a side that was fighting relegation to now consistently competing in European football. Over the course of his tenure, he has won some fantastic games due to his incredible tactical mind. Villa now has an identity that they didn’t […]

From Poland to Preston: How Aston Villa’s 9 loanees fared this weekend
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From Poland to Preston: How Aston Villa’s 9 loanees fared this weekend

Nine Aston Villa loanees featured across Europe and the UK this weekend. From Poland to the Championship. The majority of them could depart permanently in the summer, so Unai Emery will be hoping they finish the campaign strongly to increase their value. For the others, they will want to impress the Spaniard to earn a […]

Leander Dendoncker Update: Ex-Villa midfielder struggling in La Liga relegation battle
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Leander Dendoncker Update: Ex-Villa midfielder struggling in La Liga relegation battle

Ex-Aston Villa man Leander Dendoncker is struggling for form at Real Oviedo. After leaving Villa on a free transfer, the Belgian has hit a roadblock in La Liga. Leander Dendoncker’s move to Real Oviedo has yet to provide the career resurgence many expected after his difficult spell at Villa Park.  The 30-year-old Belgian officially departed Aston Villa on August […]

Report: Aston Villa identify Anderlecht teenager Nunzio Engwanda as a potential target for the summer
Transfer News and Rumours

Report: Aston Villa identify Anderlecht teenager Nunzio Engwanda as a potential target for the summer

Aston Villa are reportedly weighing up a summer move for Anderlecht sensation Nunzio Engwanda, as Unai Emery continues to prioritise the recruitment of elite continental talent. At just 18 years old, Engwanda is already a history-maker. He became the youngest player to ever feature in Belgian professional football when he debuted for Anderlecht’s second string at age 15.  Now a […]

Aston Villa News: Are ticket price hikes killing the Villa Park atmosphere?
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Aston Villa News: Are ticket price hikes killing the Villa Park atmosphere?

Unai Emery has frequently urged for a large home atmosphere in his interviews and matchday programme notes. Supporters have fulfilled his wishes, but the rising costs of ticket prices seem like a kick in the teeth. The walk up Witton Lane is a walk that has been passed through generations of Aston Villa fans. There […]

Steven Gerrard breaks silence on “toxic” Aston Villa sacking
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Steven Gerrard breaks silence on “toxic” Aston Villa sacking

Ex-Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard has revealed some honest truths about his time at Villa. After looking back at his sacking three-and-a-half years ago, he admitted that it was too early in his managerial career to take the Villa job. For the Aston Villa faithful, the mention of Steven Gerrard’s tenure at B6 doesn’t just […]