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.
Aston Villa are showing strong interest in Liverpool defender Joe Gomez, as Unai Emery prepares to upgrade his squad ahead of another European campaign. The Villans’ recruitment team is shifting into high gear following a demanding season. With more high-stakes fixtures on the horizon, Emery wants a larger squad to handle the physical demands of […]
Aston Villa have announced the ticketing details for the 2026/27 campaign, as 5% hikes issued across season tickets, match-by-match tickets and Champions League tickets. These changes mean Villa’s prices have risen by 5% two seasons running, despite the club facing backlash over the current affordability. In the announcement, they state five principles that they have […]
Aston Villa are actively accelerating their pursuit of PSG’s highly-rated winger Ibrahim Mbaye. Discussions with his representatives are underway, with a reported fee of €40 million (£34.6 million). Mbaye has earned a reputation as one of the most exciting young talents in European football. Emerging from PSG’s youth academy, he made history by breaking Warren […]
Valencia are actively pursuing a transfer for Aston Villa’s Andrés García as part of an ambitious summer overhaul of their defensive options. The Spanish club has identified the right-back as their priority ahead of pre-season, with a deal reportedly in advanced stages. Villa’s leadership originally took a calculated gamble on García in January 2025, securing […]
Aston Villa have officially revealed their 2026/27 home kit, which is “inspired by the club’s designs from the 1960s.” The biggest feature is the lack of blue in the sleeves, with a darker claret more prominent throughout the whole shirt. Supporters caught a glimpse of the new design on Monday night after Adidas leaked images […]
AC Milan are searching for a replacement for the recently sacked Massimiliano Allegri. Aston Villa’s Unai Emery is reportedly one of many names the Italian side are eyeing up. After Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Cagliari, Milan dropped to fifth place in the Serie A, failing to qualify for the Champions League. As a result, Milan […]
Former Aston Villa striker Darren Bent believes Unai Emery has firmly cemented his status among football’s elite, after the success he has had at Villa despite facing severe financial hurdles. The Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) have long been a problem for Villa, since their ascent towards becoming an established European contender. Previous […]
Aston Villa have added Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen to their summer shortlist. Following their Europa League triumph against SC Freiburg in Istanbul, co-owner Nassef Sawiris and Unai Emery are mapping out an aggressive squad overhaul to prepare for next season’s Champions League campaign. While establishing a foothold among Europe’s elite, the Villa recruitment team is […]
Unai Emery was full of pride following Aston Villa’s 2-1 victory over Manchester City, praising his players for a performance that perfectly encapsulated their relentless campaign. Despite being a goal down at half-time, after being dominated for the majority of the game, Villa came out in the second in completely different fashion. Ollie Watkins scored […]
Aston Villa secured a top-four finish and a league double over Manchester City after beating them 2-1, thanks to Ollie Watkins’ brace. The result earned the Villans their first league win at the Etihad since 2007. The match certainly had the feel of two teams having nothing to play for as City controlled the majority […]
Manchester City put in a completely dominant display in the first half to take a one-goal lead into the break. The match certainly had the feel of two teams having nothing to play for as City controlled the majority of the first half. Villa struggled to play out from the back against City’s high-press, leading […]
Unai Emery has made eight changes to his Aston Villa side after their Europa League win on Wednesday night. Victor Lindelöf, Emi Buendía and Ollie Watkins are the only three to remain in the starting lineup. Pep Guardiola has made nine changes for his final game as Manchester City boss. The Villans will well and […]
