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...
Anxiety Villa, Set Piece Show-offs and Passive Aggressive Managers
The Good, Bad and Ugly of an Average Aston Villa Weekhttps://giphy.com/gifs/adultswim-l378BzHA5FwWFXVSgYou can tell how well Aston Villa’s week has gone by how long it...
Aston Villa’s Need to Fix Tactical Bubble and Avoid Manchester United Style Transfers
https://giphy.com/gifs/sun-ctGFLebG1AqK4The Good, Bad and Ugly of Everton WinOnce again Aston Villa needed a result against Everton to kickstart their season, once again they got...
Gone in 90 Seconds, Villa’s Set Piece Shambles and Mings Meltdown.
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Bournemouth and the RestUsually, it takes 90 minutes for early season hope and optimism to be checked, Aston...
Opinion: Villa’s Need for Malcolm in the Middle, Carney Cash in and Preseason Verdict
The New Season Good, Bad and UglyNice to be back with a Good, Bad and Ugly for Aston Villa’s 22-23 season. Has it really...
Villa’s Magic Moments and their ‘Ugly’ Mid-table Mentality
Good Bad and Ugly of 2021-2022 SeasonBy Phil ShawI trust everyone has fully digested the final day of the season, which had a comeback...
Will Philippe Coutinho Become the Teacher’s Pet? And Villa’s Need for Better Foundations
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Aston VillaBy Phil ShawHello, to save me copying and pasting Aston Villa’s repeated issues, I thought it was...
Aston Villa’s Lack of Believers and the Death of Premier League Scouting
Good Bad and Ugly of Aston Villa's WeekBy Phil ShawAfter a bit of a break waiting for something to write about in the good...
Aston Villa’s Broken Record and the Premier League’s Waste Problem
Good, Bad and Ugly of the Past Villa WeekBy Phil ShawWatching Aston Villa this season will go down as one of the great frustrations...
Aston Villa Learn Lessons in Control as the Ugly Bubble of the Premier League is Increasingly Exposed
Good, Bad and Ugly of Leeds and West HamBy Phil ShawWith worrying times outside of football beginning to creep into the game, it’s time...
Aston Villa Finally Click Into Gear as Philippe Coutinho Shines and Douglas Luiz Still Polarises
Good, Bad and Ugly of SouthamptonBy Phil ShawAfter a scintillating performance against Southampton, you’d think I’d be happy. But there’s still some Bad and...
The Problem of Aston Villa’s Jekyll and Hyde Midfield and Other Concerns
Good, Bad and Ugly of the Villa WeekBy Phil ShawI think it’s time for a good old-fashioned huff about Villa’s performance versus Watford, followed...
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Aston Villa vs the North
Good, Bad and Ugly of Leeds and NewcastleBy Phil ShawWell, the two week winter mini 'pre-season' break seems to have gone well…There’s a bit...