Good Bad Ugly
The original Aston Villa Good, Bad and Ugly column reflecting on Aston Villa’s footballing week
World Cup Villa Reflections – Konsa Scapegoating, Villa Injury Woe and Ex-Villa Hero
The Good, Bad and Ugly of World Cup 2026 So FarWhile Aston Villa fans are either enjoying a summer off or worrying about UEFA cost spreadsheets, there's a World Cup on. It's a good chance to remember what football was like before the Premier League made it a product, or is it?The GoodUp to the quarter-final point, it's been a surprisingly entertaining World Cup,...
The Good, Bad and Ugly of SC Freiburg
Europa League Final Preview: SC Freiburg vs Aston Villa - Are we the Bad Guys?After 44 years, Aston Villa have reached a major European Final again, like the last time they will be the designated away side against German opposition, this time in the form of SC Freiburg. So, who is this team that other German fans have a soft spot for?The GoodOne word...
Aston Villa Inch Closer to the Promised Land Despite Momentum Shifts
The Good Bad and Ugly of The Villa WeekWith games coming as thick and fast as injuries to key players, the 'Good, Bad and...
Nine Minute Nightmare Self-Harms Aston Villa’s Potential
The Good, Bad and Ugly of the Business EndA wise old man green man once said, 'Do or do not, there is no try…'...
Has Aston Villa’s Sinister Seven Results Shaken Unai Emery’s Confidence?
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Tottenham HotspurSumming up how most Villa fans feel after the Spurs performance, or lack of performance is no...
Aston Villa Have Bounced Back Well Since Red Devil Disappointment
The Good, Bad and Ugly of United and Double RedemptionWhy oh why is it always Manchester United? Bogey team isn't even a phrase you...
Aston Villa’s Jurassic Problem and 50 Up for Ollie Watkins
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Chelsea and NewcastleThe time had to come. Aston Villa were destined to lose at home for the first...
New Year Big Picture on the Pitch, Short Term Vision off it
The Good, Bad and Ugly - New Year EditionWelcome to 2024 Villans, a nice festive break after the busiest winter period most Villa fans...
Aston Villa Lose Control as Old Trafford Opens Up Old Wounds
The Good Bad and Ugly of Sheffield and Manchester UnitedIt's cliche time this week on GBU, after a 2023 that exceeded all Villa fans'...
Aston Villa Cap off Pivotal Fortnight as Arsenal Keep Being Arsenal
The Good Bad and Ugly of Villa's Last FortnightWith the matches coming thick and fast GBU has to wait until there's something bad to...
Aston Villa Outlast Angeball as Legia Warsaw Throw a Tantrum
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Spurs and LegiaAnother week in the headlines for Villa, first as the villains against Spurs and then as...
Aston Villa Get Back on Track as The Gates of Hell Open in the Loan Market
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Fulham and the International BreakIs it safe to come out yet? Is the water torture that is watching...
After their Failings at Forest, Aston Villa Go Double Dutch
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Nottingham Forest and AZ AlkmaarVariety is the spice of life, or so they say. In a week where...
Emery’s Home Bankers, Toxic Old Trafford Threat and Untouchable Aitken
The Good Bad and Ugly of Villa's WeekWhat's the difference between your average football pundit and Aston Villa at home? One is a banker...