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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...
BBC Further their Claim as Media Muppets with Tabloid Approach to Aston Villa Fans
BBC Take Tabloid Approach to FA Cup CelebrationsVilla fans were on the pitch in jubilation, not to open some portal to some previous sinister...
What We Learnt as Aston Villa Fans after Setback and Matters of United to Consider
By Adam KeebleAfter a late defeat to Swansea, Villa’s bubble was burst and with a trip to Old Trafford beckoning, what can Aston Villa...
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Villa’s Swan Dive and Tactics Tim
After Villa’s stunning four-goal first-half blitz at the Stadium of Light last weekend, there was cautious optimism for the visit of Swansea to Villa...
Five Reasons to be Cheerful as Aston Villa Fans After Swans Nick it
For a change of prematch scene I found myself in the Witton Arms' Away Fan section before the Swansea game. No, Sherwood hasn't made...
BBC Coverage Cries Hypocrisy and Reinforces Shameful Commentary of Aston Villa Game
Villa fans have long been suspicious of the existence of an agenda by the BBC towards Aston Villa. It starts with an alleged bias...
What We Learnt As Aston Villa Fans After Sherwoods Villa Continue to Impress
By Adam KeebleIf Sherwood's coming-out party was the league game against the Albion and his coronation was the knocking them out of the cup...
Five Reasons to be Cheerful as Aston Villa Fans as Villa KO Blackcats
Such was the cool calm execution of the goals that made up the 4-0 half-time scoreline, you were left wondering what the hell had...
Five Reasons to be Cheerful as Aston Villa Fans as Wembley Beckons
1. The ObviousWembley! Villa's season will be alive in the traditional sense of still being in the hunt for silverware and Europe until at...
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Villa Double Bagging the Albion
A second win in the space of five days over local rivals who had previously lost just once under Tony Pulis was a superb...
What We Learnt As Aston Villa Fans After Villa Flip Their Season on it’s Head
By Adam KeebleVilla secured their place in the semi-final of the FA Cup with their second win over WBA in less than a week....
Five Reasons to be Cheerful as Aston Villa Fans After Dramatic Baggies Win
Just when we thought we'd lost that winning feeling for good, Christian Benteke's coolly taken 93rd minute penalty was met with so much relief...
What We Learnt As Aston Villa Fans After Villa Finally Come Alive
The wait is over: Sherwood has his first win as Villa boss, the Albion were beaten in Round One of the double-header and Gabby...