Tag: Championship

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 The 30-year-old was withdrawn in the 50th…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…

Leeds United host Ipswich Town on Wednesday aiming to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat at Blackburn Rovers. Marcelo Bielsa’s side are now fifth in the Championship, three points behind…

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…

Stephen Warnock says Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn “was excellent” against Swansea City and was key to Dean Smith’s side picking up all three points over the weekend. Villa ended…

Aston Villa visit Norwich City in the Championship on Tuesday aiming to give new manager Dean Smith his second victory in charge of the club. Villa defeated Swansea City 1-0…

According to the Express, Tottenham Hotspur could sign Blackburn Rovers midfielder Bradley Dack after ‘impressive scouting reports’. The 24-year-old has been in fantastic form in the Championship after his 2017-move…

According to The Sun (h/t Daily Star), Marcelo Bielsa has ‘personally scouted’ Luton Town defender James Justin. The 19-year-old rose through the youth ranks to the Luton first-team in 2016…

Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray says his side targeted “vulnerable” Leeds United defenders Pontus Jansson and Liam Cooper in Saturday’s 2-1 win at Ewood Park. Rovers find themselves one place…

According to Gregg Evans of Birmingham Mail, Aston Villa defender Mitchell Clark is a player Newcastle United and West Ham United want to sign. He’s made only one senior appearance…

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith was full of praise for Orjan Nyland after Saturday’s victory over Swansea City, reports Sky Sports. The 28-year-old goalkeeper has come under a lot of…

New Aston Villa manager Dean Smith was full of praise for Jack Grealish in the aftermath of Saturday’s 1-0 win over Swansea City, calling the midfielder “outstanding” but also admitting…

Wigan Athletic defender Dan Burn believes Josh Windass can “prove himself” to his old Rangers manager Steven Gerrard by shining in the Championship for the Latics, reports The Sun. Windass,…

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa revealed that Pablo Hernandez was on the bench against Blackburn Rovers due to a lack of match fitness. The 33-year-old was introduced in the 70th…

Aston Villa ended a run of four games without a win with victory over Swansea City on Saturday afternoon, but not every player impressed at Villa Park. WhoScored named Axel…

Aston Villa enjoyed a 1-0 win over Swansea City on Saturday afternoon and goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland came away with a lot of credit for his performance. The 28-year-old was named…

According to Gregg Evans of Birmingham Mail, new Aston Villa manager Dean Smith is considering signing James Collins. The 35-year-old has been without a club after leaving West Ham United…

New Aston Villa manager Dean Smith says Micah Richards could return to the first-team, two years after his last appearance, reports the Mirror. The 30-year-old joined Villa from Manchester City…

Aston Villa striker Tammy Abraham says John Terry is somebody “everybody sees as a leader”. The 37-year-old recently re-joined Villa as assistant to new manager Dean Smith after announcing his…

Swansea City travel to Aston Villa on Saturday hoping to keep themselves in touch with the Championship play-off places. The Swans head into the game 11th in the table, just…

Leeds United visit Blackburn Rovers on Saturday aiming to extend their unbeaten run in the Championship to four games. Marcelo Bielsa’s side head into the match third in the table,…