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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...
What We Learnt as Aston Villa Fans After Gil and Delph Hint at Better Future
After an exciting win against a strongly-fancied Bournemouth, Aston Villa fans had two reasons to celebrate and a few lessons to be learned. CHERRY POPPERSLet's...
Five Reasons to be Cheerful as Aston Villa Fans as Cherries are Popped and Delph Stays Loyal
You can only beat what is in front of you and Villa did the job of disposing of a Bournemouth team who rested eight...
What We Learnt as Aston Villa Fans As Drought Continues
By Adam KeebleWhat did Villa fans learn from the first hour against Liverpool? Nothing. There was nothing new to speak of.But after that there...
Five Reasons to be Cheerful as Aston Villa Fans After Scouse Misery
If Media Muppets has taught you anything, it's that the press like to get excited, they built up a big protest from what was...
What We Learnt as Aston Villa Fans as Lambert Buys Gil After Foxes Horror
By Adam Keeble As faith in Lambert slips to a very vocal low point, a new player arrives, but a run of tough games lies...
Five Reasons to be Cheerful as Aston Villa Fans as Carles Gil and Sinclair May Join Soon
1. Creative LadsHang on a minute, didn't we need a creative midfielder and winger seasons ago? At MOMS we even got bored about writing...
Five Reasons to Be Cheerful as Aston Villa Fans After Late Blackpool Escape
While some Villa fans are happy with 12th in the Premier League, for others it just doesn't cover the cracks. Currently Paul Lambert's Aston...
What We Learnt as Aston Villa Fans After Villa Scrape Through FA Cup
By Adam KeebleThree games, one goal scored (and it was another beauty), but even three clean sheets and a ticket to the 4th round...
Five Reasons to be Cheerful as Aston Villa Fans After Palace Bore
Here's a new grim reaper stat for you...Villa have now failed to score in 11 of their 20 games this season (21 if you...
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Aston Villa’s Underachiever Christmas Period
Most Villa fans will probably be feeling at least slightly aggrieved to have not left Swansea with a point after what developed into a...
Five Reasons to be Cheerful as Aston Villa Fans After Sunderland Snooze Draw
Neil Warnock was fired after one win in 12, yet Paul Lambert enjoys the board's full backing after only two wins in 15 games....
Five Reasons to be Cheerful as Aston Villa Fans After Swansea City Defeat
in the last few months Villa's runs of results have been reaching schizophrenic proportions. There was a run of six losses on a trot,...