Tag: Aston Villa

Aston Villa have been desperate to tie down James Chester to a new contract and the Welsh defender showed exactly why against Bolton Wanderers on Friday night. Chester pulled off…

Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adama Traore gave three reasons why he failed at Aston Villa in the past – injuries, constant managerial uncertainty and the culture shock of leaving a European…

Ahead of Friday’s Championship clash between Aston Villa and Bolton Wanderers, Bolton manager Phil Parkinson has stoked the flames by claiming “there’s talk of” Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish “going”…

Aston Villa host Bolton Wanderers on Friday desperately needing a victory to kick-start their season. Villa head into the game 17th in the standings, seven points adrift of the play-off…

Aston Villa will be looking to get back to winning ways when they face Bolton Wanderers in the Championship clash at Villa Park on Friday night. After winning the first…

Aston Villa lost back to back Championship games under Dean Smith after winning against Swansea in his first game in charge. With results not going in their favour, and Villa…

Aston Villa and Southampton were reportedly interested in Swansea City’s Joe Rodon but they will now have to look for options elsewhere. Dean Smith hinted when he took the job…

Aston Villa have confirmed midfielder Birkir Bjarnason will miss Friday’s Championship clash with Bolton Wanderers due to a groin injury. It’s a blow for the out-of-form Midlands outfit, but Glenn…

According to Calciomercato, Laurent Koscielny ‘likes’ Aston Villa and may be considering them as a potential next destination. The French international’s future at Arsenal is unsure with his hopes of…

Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Barry Bannan, a former player of the Villans who could set them back £8m in January, and supporters…

Gabriel Agbonlahor says Jack Grealish “glides past players like Iniesta” and described the Aston Villa midfielder as “one of the best” he’s played with in his career. Grealish was linked…

Dean Saunders says Jack Grealish needs to “be more consistent” in order to realise his potential and rise to the top of English football. The 54-year-old, who made over 100…

Aston Villa defender Axel Tuanzebe has aimed two digs at former manager Steve Bruce, suggesting he was being played out of position prior to Dean Smith’s appointment and suggesting the…

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith says he “can add” James Collins “to the squad” to solve their centre-back problem. Tommy Elphick’s temporary departure for Hull City has left Smith short,…

Ally McCoist says he “would’ve driven” Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers “down the M6” to get him to replace Steve Bruce before Dean Smith was appointment. When Bruce was sacked by…

Jermaine Jenas believes Tottenham are “lacking a general” like Aston Villa’s “general” John Terry. The 37-year-old retired in order to take his first steps into coaching and re-joined the Midlands…

Aston Villa visit Queens Park Rangers on Friday desperately needing a win to stay in touch with the Championship play-off places. Villa lost 2-1 at Norwich City on Tuesday to…

Dean Smith made a comment about Aston Villa’s defensive options that may offend Steve Bruce, the manager Smith replaced earlier this month, reports Birmingham Live. The Villa boss was asked…

Darren Eadie believes John Terry returning to Aston Villa to work alongside manager Dean Smith was a “great appointment” and says it’s “good to have” the former Chelsea and England…

According to Pete O’Rourke of the Football Insider, Aston Villa are ‘prepared to agree a deal’ with FC Porto to sign right-back Saidy Janko. They have stiff competition to procure…

Derby County manager Frank Lampard believes Aston Villa coach was “probably spying” when spotted watching the Rams against West Bromwich Albion on October 24. John Terry, who is a friend…

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith revealed Tammy Abraham “got a kick in the head” but “will be fine” for Friday’s Championship clash with Queens Park Rangers. The 21-year-old joined the…

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith says Albert Adomah “has a knock” and “is a worry” for Friday’s Championship clash with Queens Park Rangers. The 30-year-old was withdrawn in the 50th…

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith revealed why Yannick Bolasie missed out of Tuesday’s Championship clash with Norwich City, saying the winger was left at home because he “could do some…

In only his second game in charge of Aston Villa, Dean Smith tasted defeat after his side lost 2-1 against Norwich City at Carrow Road on Tuesday night. Former Villa…

Stan Collymore believes Aston Villa should appoint “bright guy” Mark Hughes as Director of Football, reports Birmingham Live. The former Aston Villa striker, who has also played for the likes…

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith says Axel Tuanzebe is a “good player” and a “big prospect”. The 20-year-old re-joined Villa on loan in August and has gone on to make…