Good Bad Ugly
The original Aston Villa Good, Bad and Ugly column reflecting on Aston Villa’s footballing week
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...
Villa Receive Boost on the Pitch before Fans get Pricing Pain on the Way Home
The Good, Bad and Ugly Adrenaline Shot SpecialJust when all seemed lost, the return of Captain John McGinn and Unai Emery’s adopted son Youri Tielemans has driven a syringe full of adrenaline through the breastplate of the comatose Aston Villa. With the final straight in sight, it’s time to hit the afterburners.The GoodThe wins at home to Lille and West Ham, coupled with the...
The Good, Bad & Ugly of Aston Villa’s Week – the Grind, Inspiration and Weakness
The Good, Bad and Ugly of HŠK Zrinjski Mostar and WolvesSome weeks watching Unai Emery's Aston Villa is a joy, the 90 minutes pass...
Six Education for Brighton as Unai Emery Banishes Cup Blues and Commercial Woes
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Chelsea, Everton and BrightonThere’s a popular meme of Gennaro Gattuso, ‘Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe…' You know the...
Stevenage Syndrome Still Haunts Emery’s Aston Villa, as Club Gets Heckless
The Good Bad and Ugly of Crystal Palace and Legia WarsawAn exciting week for sure for Villa fans, that is, if they weren't being...
Aston Villa Relish Proper Away Trips in Europe After Anfield No-Show
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Burnley, Hibernian and LiverpoolWhat a couple of weeks it has been for Unai Emery's Aston Villa on the...
Aston Villa Bounce Back, As Hostilities Grow Over Terrace View
The Good, Bad and Ugly - Week 2Lift back the velvet ropes and step into a brave new world. No, it's not The Terrace...
Injuries Compound Aston Villa Optimism Crash but Removes Complacency
The Good, Bad and Ugly - Newcastle AwayA week is a long time in football, Yesterday all my troubles seemed so far away, or...
The Hope of Philippe Coutinho and More Bad Terrace View Vibes
The Good, Bad and Ugly Season PreviewIt’s been a long time since Aston Villa were even discussed in media preseason shows, but a look...
Aston Villa’s Pre-Season Improvements Soured by Holte End Lock Out For Members
The Good Bad and Ugly Mid Preseason Catch UpPlane tracking, social media refreshing, minutes in the tank, all the normal preseason cliches are here...
Better the Devil You Know? – The Good, Bad and Ugly of Christian Purslow’s Time at Aston Villa
How will History Judge the Fernando Torres of Finance?The shock departure of a polarising figure such as former Aston Villa CEO Christian Purslow would...
Aston Villa Transfer Rumours Get Exaggerated, as Levels Rise
The Good, Bad and Ugly of the Last Day of the SeasonIf the nerves, build-up and celebrations for finishing seventh and qualifying for the...
Unai Emery’s Addiction, Watkins Shocking Record and Aston Villa Suffer From Rule Change
The Good, Bad and Ugly of LiverpoolOne game to go and Aston Villa are a win away from Europe. Try to contain your excitement...
Unveiling the New Version of Aston Villa and Unmasking a Cheat
The Good, Bad and Ugly of the Spurs Game and BeyondAnother weekend, another curse or two lifted at Villa Park as Aston Villa rolled...