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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 Defence Undermine Performance at Etihad
As you would have noticed by Villa's paltry 32 points, they need six points from the remaining games to match the club's worst total...
What We Learnt as Aston Villa Fans After Etihad Dropped Catch
By Adam Keeble
After the glory at Wembley a late winner for Manchester City broke Villa hearts if not their spirits. Fingers are being pointed...
Five Reasons to be Cheerful as Aston Villa Fans After Wembley Wonder
potentially could enjoy three trips to Wembley within five months and also qualify for Europe.It's been five years since Villa's last Wembley visit,...
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Aston Villa’s Wembley Triumph
As over 30,000 Villa fans made their way down the M40 on Sunday, all were dreaming of a return trip in six weeks’ time....
What We Learnt as Aston Villa Fans About Ourselves and Sherwood After Wembley Magic
By Adam KeeblerVilla are heading back to Wembley, this time for the FA Cup Final, after beating Liverpool. What we learned as Aston Villa...
What We Learnt as Aston Villa Fans When it Comes to Vlaar, Bacuna and Wembley
By Adam KeebleAfter a fine win at Spurs, Villa head into the FA Cup semi-final on a high. What can Aston Villa fans take...
Five Reasons to be Cheerful as Aston Villa Fans After Glory at Spurs
I had a funny feeling the Spurs result would be better than the QPR result, after Benteke rescued a point with his late equaliser...
What We Learnt as Aston Villa Fans After 10 Goals and One Point
By Adam KeebleAfter one point from six, when we had all been hoping for at least three, what can Villa fans take from the...
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Aston Villa’s Week as Relegation Battle Intensifies
After the thrilling and frustrating yet relieving draw with Queens Park Rangers, Villa sit three points clear of relegation, albeit having played at least...
Five Reasons to be Cheerful as Aston Villa Fans as Team Fall to Rejuvenated United
Tim Sherwood reckoned after the United match that Villa were always in the game at Old Trafford. While it's true in terms of how...
Proof Media Playing Catch Up on Aston Villa Sale and Randy Lerner’s Plans
It's funny what passes for hard news in this click-bait world. The 'billionaire/consortium buyer for Aston Villa' story has been rehashed for going-on two...
The Mystery of the Aston Villa Fan Head Ornament Revealed
Cast your mind back to Aston Villa's triumph over West Brom in the FA Cup quarter-final, and there's one big question that remains unanswered....