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SUNMax 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.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The 22-year-old Roggerio Nyakossi has emerged as one of Europe’s most coveted defensive prospects following a standout 2025/26 campaign with OH Leuven. As of April 6, 2026, the 6ft 4in Swiss U21 captain is at the centre of a high-stakes seven-way transfer battle. Ontheminute.com has reported that OH Leuven defender, Roggerio Nyakossi is on Aston […]
Aston Villa’s academy star Bradley Burrowes is enjoying a stellar season for the U-21s. With a lack of goal threat from open play in the last month, could the England youth international be the answer to Unai Emery’s problems? At just 18-years-old, Bradley Burrowes has been a mainstay in Villa’s U-21 team he has even […]
Aston Villa’s former CEO, Christian Purslow, has revealed the best way for the club to close the revenue gap with the Premier League’s “big six”. Last week, Villa announced their accounts for the 2024/25 season. Their overall revenue was at a record high of £387.1 million, and for the first time in years, they achieved […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kosta Nedeljković is currently on loan at German side RB Leipzig in his second spell at the club. This season, he has struggled for regular minutes, causing a likely return to Aston Villa in the summer. Nedeljković’s second stint with RB Leipzig appears to be drawing to a close, as the Serbian defender struggles to find consistent playing […]
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 […]
