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Michael Oliver

Michael Oliver

Sports Journalist · 82 articles

Senior Content Executive at Fresh Press Media Ltd. Editor-in-Chief of ReadWestHam.com

Shearer: Steve Bruce has held talks with Aston Villa
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Shearer: Steve Bruce has held talks with Aston Villa

According to Alan Shearer, the hot-pick to be Aston Villa’s next manager, Steve Bruce, has held talks with the club over assuming the role. Dr. Tony Xia dismissed Roberto Di Matteo earlier this month after just one win from their opening 11 Championship fixtures which sees them looking over their shoulders at the relegation zone […]

Player Ratings: Barsnley vs. Aston Villa
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Player Ratings: Barsnley vs. Aston Villa

Last night, Aston Villa were seconds away from securing just their second win of the Championship season before a last-gasp Sam Winnall goal for Barnsley cancelled out Jordan Ayew’s strike to spare the spoils. Roberto Di Matteo’s side fought valiantly but were, again, unable to see the job out as they were handed their seventh […]

Di Matteo has two matches to save his job
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Di Matteo has two matches to save his job

He was appointed with great optimism just a few months ago, but now Roberto Di Matteo’s future with Aston Villa looks bleak with the Telegraph stating that he has just two games to save his job. Owner Tony Xia is growing increasingly concerned with the results of his side and is not afraid of making a […]

Villa join race for Benfica defender Victor Lindelof
Transfer News and Rumours

Villa join race for Benfica defender Victor Lindelof

Aston Villa are one of several sides who are being linked with a move for highly-rated Benfica defender Victor Lindelof, according to the Birmingham Mail. The 22-year-old defender joined the Portuguese giants in 2012 from Swedish side Vasteras and has rose through the ranks to become a first-team regular for Benfica in recent times. Capped […]

Ex-boss Tim Sherwood wanted Michail Antonio at Villa
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Ex-boss Tim Sherwood wanted Michail Antonio at Villa

Former Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood has revealed he wanted to sign Michail Antonio at Aston Villa before he went on to sign for West Ham. Sherwood, sacked last October by Villa after just one win through three months of the season, was eager to sign Antonio but the move never materialised for one reason […]

Villa target Ravel Morrison put up for sale by Lazio
Transfer News and Rumours

Villa target Ravel Morrison put up for sale by Lazio

Laizo have placed midfielder Ravel Morrison on the transfer list with just three days left of the transfer window amid rumours of a move to Aston Villa. Twitter: Ex Manchester United midfielder Ravel Morrison put up for sale by Lazio. Manager Simone Inzaghi: “Morrison is officially on the market” (@SkyKaveh) Morrison has found life tough […]

Aston Villa boosted in Enner Valencia chase
Transfer News and Rumours

Aston Villa boosted in Enner Valencia chase

The Times (h/t Daily Star) believe that West Ham’s pursuit of Wilfried Bony on loan from Manchester City could pave the way for Enner Valencia to complete a summer exit from the club, with Aston Villa keen. The Telegraph report that the Midlands side launched a bid for Valencia only for it to be quickly […]

Jores Okore completes move to FC Copenhagen
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Jores Okore completes move to FC Copenhagen

Defender Jores Okore has completed his move to FC Copenhagen for an undisclosed fee, signing a four-year contract. Twitter: Jores Okore signs for F.C. Copenhagen (in English) #fcklive https://t.co/CUCNHqFdHq https://t.co/y88a49370R (@FCKobenhavn) The news comes in the same week that Aston Villa let Joe Bennett leave Villa Park and join division rivals Cardiff City on a […]

Rolling Updates – Breaking Aston Villa transfer news
Transfer News and Rumours

Rolling Updates – Breaking Aston Villa transfer news

It wouldn’t be the transfer window without players being linked with moves to and from Villa Park this summer. Whether it’s players coming in, players going out, we’ll have it covered here on Read Aston Villa. Another day passes and there has been another load of Aston Villa news. Consider this your one-stop shop for […]

Aston Villa hijack Wigan move for Patrick Bamford
Transfer News and Rumours

Aston Villa hijack Wigan move for Patrick Bamford

According to the Birmingham Mail, Aston Villa are set to hijack Wigan’s move for Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford. The 23-year-old has struggled in previous loan spells with Crystal Palace and Norwich in the Premier League but was named the Championship player of the year with Middlesbrough in 2015. It was claimed that the Villains were […]

Adama Traore requests Aston Villa transfer
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Adama Traore requests Aston Villa transfer

Aston Villa winger Adama Traore has informed the club he wishes to leave before the end of the month, according to the Birmingham Mail. The former Barcelona youth standout doesn’t feature in Roberto Di Matteo’s plans this season and the winger has now formally asked for a transfer. A former Spain U19 international, Traore was […]

Aston Villa to announce Mile Jedinak signing at 5PM
Transfer News and Rumours

Aston Villa to announce Mile Jedinak signing at 5PM

Aston Villa will announce their sixth summer signing at 5PM today, believed to be Crystal Palace midfielder Mile Jedinak. Twitter: We’ll officially announce one new signing at 5PM today.@AVFCOfficial (@Dr_TonyXia) The news comes from Villa owner Dr. Tony Xia who has taken to Twitter to confirm the news himself that the club will unveil a […]