Good Bad Ugly
The original Aston Villa Good, Bad and Ugly column reflecting on Aston Villa’s footballing week
Are Aston Villa Going Into the New Season Without a Spine?
The Good, Bad and Ugly as The Winds of Change BlowThere we are then. Aston Villa are about to embark upon another season under Unai Emery, all preseason games are done, and everyone is set and ready to go, aren’t they?The GoodThe European Super Cup Final against new nemesis Paris Saint-Germain was a genuinely enjoyable game.Despite Aston Villa entering the game as heavy underdogs,...
The Good, Bad and Ugly: Aston Villa’s Summer Transfer Window So Far
The Good, Bad and Ugly Summer Transfer UpdateNew faces in, old faces going or gone, minutes in the tank and a new great hope, just the standard Villa preseason so far.The Good and Bad?Like everything at this point, the proof of any preseason groundwork won't be felt until the first ball is kicked or later; like a boxing match, the plan only lasts until...
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...
Column: Steven Gerrard’s Gamble, Villa Plot Twists and Other Loopholes
Good Bad and Ugly of United and EvertonBy Phil ShawA two-goal comeback at Villa Park, when Manchester United are playing is normally followed by...
What Aston Villa Need from Coutinho to Make it Worthwhile and Killer Instinct Issues
Good Bad and Ugly of the Start of 2022With Aston Villa’s fortunes more good and less ugly nowadays, MOMS podcast contributor Phil Shaw resurrects ‘The Good,...
The Aston Villa Blame Game, Stability and Breaking the Ice Penalties
End of Year Good, Bad and Ugly of Aston VillaBy Phil ShawMuch like Aston Villa, I’ve been a bit COVID-19 hit over the festive...
No More Nice Aston Villa, Ashley Forever Young and Legends as Managers
The Good, Bad & Ugly of Steven Gerrard’s StartWith Aston Villa’s fortunes more good and less ugly nowadays, MOMS podcast contributor Phil Shaw resurrects ‘The Good,...
The Risky Business of Steven Gerrard’s Dual Task
Good Bad and Ugly of Villa's WeekWith Aston Villa’s fortunes more good and less ugly nowadays, MOMS podcast contributor Phil Shaw resurrects ‘The Good, Bad &...
The Dropping Mings Decision and Potential Villa Shakespearean Tragedy
With Aston Villa’s fortunes more good and less ugly nowadays, MOMS podcast contributor Phil Shaw resurrects ‘The Good, Bad & Ugly’, an old favourite MOMS column that started...
Tactical Rethink Needed to Solve Aston Villa’s Missing Player’s List
Good Bad and UglyWith Aston Villa’s fortunes more good and less ugly nowadays, MOMS podcast contributor Phil Shaw resurrects ‘The Good, Bad & Ugly’, an old favourite...
Villa Park Twilight Zone and Vanilla Player Social Media Posts
The Good Bad and UglyWith Aston Villa’s fortunes more good and less ugly nowadays, MOMS podcast contributor Phil Shaw resurrects ‘The Good, Bad & Ugly’, an old...
Villa’s Above Par Points, Son Stealing Performance and No Formation Fits All
Good, Bad & Ugly of Villa SuccessWith Aston Villa’s fortunes more good and less ugly nowadays, MOMS podcast contributor Phil Shaw resurrects ‘The Good, Bad &...
Aston Villa’s Peak Performance, Powerhause and Guerrilla Warfare
Good, Bad & Ugly of Villa SuccessWith Aston Villa’s fortunes more good and less ugly nowadays, MOMS podcast contributor Phil Shaw resurrects ‘The Good, Bad &...