Max Yates

Max Yates

Sports Journalist · 262 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.

Aston Villa showing interest in Liverpool’s Joe Gomez
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Aston Villa showing interest in Liverpool’s Joe Gomez

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 announce 2026/27 tickets prices as 5% increases revealed
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Aston Villa announce 2026/27 tickets prices as 5% increases revealed

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’s Andrés García targeted by Valencia
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Aston Villa’s Andrés García targeted by Valencia

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 […]

Official: Aston Villa unveil 2026/27 home kit inspired by the 1960s
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Official: Aston Villa unveil 2026/27 home kit inspired by the 1960s

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 […]

Unai Emery added to AC Milan wishlist after Massimiliano Allegri sacking
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Unai Emery added to AC Milan wishlist after Massimiliano Allegri sacking

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 […]

Aston Villa add Brighton’s Bart Verbruggen to their summer shortlist
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Aston Villa add Brighton’s Bart Verbruggen to their summer shortlist

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 […]

Manchester City 1-0 Aston Villa: Half-time ratings and analysis
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Manchester City 1-0 Aston Villa: Half-time ratings and analysis

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 […]

Aston Villa confirmed XI vs Manchester City: Unai Emery makes eight changes
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Aston Villa confirmed XI vs Manchester City: Unai Emery makes eight changes

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 […]