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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 the Anfield Rap
I've said elsewhere that this game was over as soon as that starting line-up was picked. Sherwood was running scared from the off with...
Five Reasons to be Cheerful as Aston Villa Fans After Baggies & Blues
Beating the Blues was a no-win situation. As a Premier League team at home against a Championship team you really should take care of...
What We Learnt as Aston Villa Fans after Double Derby Date
Two derbies. One poor result followed by one big one - what can Aston Villa fans learn from the games against Albion and City?I...
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Villa’s Dismal Leicester Collapse
Obvious positives, obvious negatives. That is fast becoming the narrative of Villa’s early season as their penchant for turning stable positions into desperately disappointing...
Five Reasons to be Cheerful as Aston Villa Fans After Foxes Meltdown
It was all going oh so well at Filbert Street, as we went 2-0 up against one of the real form teams of 2015....
The Birmingham Mail’s ‘Great Idea’ to Move Birmingham Cup Derby to the Weekend
Media Muppet articles are normally reserved for dumb transfer rumour stories, but the Birmingham Mail has topped any of those with this sensationalised 'social...
What We Learnt as Villa Fans as Team Takes Break
A goal-fest against lowly Notts County, a cup draw against the Noses, a 2-2 at home to Sunderland and Tonev leaves! What did Aston...
Carry On Tim Sherwood Post-match ‘Dick’s Out’ Banter (Video)
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Tim Sherwood is well-known by Spurs and Villa fans as a professor of banter and also the subject of many a funny Vine...
Five Reasons to be Cheerful as Aston Villa Fans After Black Cat Point
Sunderland will certainly be happier with the 2-2 draw than Villa, as the home side bossed much of the game and should have wrapped...
Newspaper Infers Adama Traore Already Looking to Leave Villa
Aston Villa new signing Adama Traore hasn't even played 90 minutes worth of football for his new club, but after impressing in his two...
Five Reasons to be Cheerful as Aston Villa Fans After Goals Galore and Blues Date
As soon as you saw that both the two team's line-ups were littered with attacking players you just knew it was going to be...
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Villa’s Palace Disappointment
The 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace on Saturday, a second consecutive defeat for Villa, was far more frustrating than the 1-0 home reverse against...