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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...

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 &...

Aston Villa’s Strength in Numbers and Ugly International Call-up Fallout and Future

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...