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Why Nobody Linking Morgan Rogers to a Move Has Done the Maths
Those Morgan Rogers Transfer LinksAre you bored of the Morgan Rogers transfer rumours yet?How many times have we seen this situation before?Over the years, the press have seemingly tried to will away from Villa the likes of James Milner, Gareth Barry, Christian Benteke and Jack Grealish, only for each of these players to stay on at least a season after the media's initial hard...
The Curse of the Claret Sleeves — Aston Villa’s New Kit Has a History Problem
The Curse of the Claret SleevesAston Villa and Adidas have unveiled the new 2026-27 home kit, describing it as inspired by 'the club's designs from the 1960s', although failing to mention that it specifically takes it lead from the ill-fated 1969-70 season strip that was abandoned mid-season.There is a pattern in Aston Villa's kit history that the marketing department would prefer you did not...
Five Reasons to be Cheerful as Aston Villa Fans After 16 Winless
I've already grumbled about a lack of last minute urgency in the Newcastle game in the dying minutes to try and win the game,...
What We Learned as Aston Villa Fans from Splashfest In Newcastle
It was wet, miserable for 45 minutes and left Aston Villa fans wanting more - what else could Villa fans take from the not-enough-point...
The Villa Rant: Ayew Sets Example, But Garde Settles for Point
Given that Aston Villa went behind in this game, a point from St. James’ is not a terrible result. Once again the clichés come...
What We Learned as Villa Fans From Surrender Against Arsenal
After being embarrassed - again - at home, what did Aston Villa fans learn from another gutless performance against Arsenal on and off the...
Tom Fox Announces Relegation Survival Plan and Free Villa Scarves
As most Aston Villa supporters will know, Aston Villa CEO Tom Fox held a meet and greet with eight or so 'Villa supporter representatives'...
The Good, Bad & Ugly as Aston Villa Enter the Last Chance Saloon
Last Chance Saloon...On balance, Villa couldn’t realistically have been expected to pick up a positive result against an Arsenal side who, at least until...
Five Reasons to be Cheerful as Villa Fans When Your Team Has No Spine
In days gone by when you saw the team line-up, you'd look to see if a certain player had been passed fit or what...
The Villa Rant: Too Little, Too Late Against the Gooners
Ok Villa fans. Sit down and start writing the politest letter possible to Santa. Remember to put claret and blue points at the very...
The Villa Forecast – Aston Villa’s Survival Hopes Start to Freeze
By James FelipeThe Watford loss two weeks ago killed any optimism and hope for a lot of the Aston Villa faithful as to the...
What We Learned as Villa Fans as The Saints Went Marching In For A Point
A point away at Southampton felt like two points lost, but what can Aston Villa fans take from a week which ends with a...
Five Reasons to be Cheerful for Villa Fans After Saintly Point
After resisting an opening onslaught at St Mary's, Joleon Lescott's first goal for the club he supported as a kid, got some Villa fans dreaming...
Villa Rant: Cheap Mistakes, Best Team & Injuries
VILLA RANT
A point! We got a point! Of course, three would have been a lot better but at least it shows Villa still has...