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Five Reasons to Be Cheerful After a Week of Mixed Emotions for Emery
Five Reasons to be Cheerful After Brugge Win and Forest LossA mixed week has seen Villa finally pick up their first win of the new campaign, after getting their Champions League season off to a winning start with a hard-fought victory in Bruges. The positive momentum proved short-lived, however, as Villa slumped to a late home defeat against Nottingham Forest in a game that...
Five Reasons to Be Cheerful After Villa Stalemate in Hull
Five Reasons to be Cheerful as Villans after Goalless Hull DrawWith the transfer window finally closed, Unai Emery can get back to doing what he does best: coaching players and building a team on the pitch. The performances against Arsenal and Hull have offered encouragement, even if the rather important business of putting the ball in the net remains unresolved.As Villa move on to...
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Aston Villa in 2024
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Villa's 2024With 2024 now in the rearview mirror, it’s time to reflect on the highs and lows that...
Five Reasons To Be Cheerful As Villa Are Winless in Eight
What a difference a few weeks can make to a league position and the atmosphere of a fanbase. The drop-off in Aston Villa's form...
Unai Emery has to turn Aston Villa’s Cruise Control Off
The Good Bad and Ugly - Slow MotionWith games about to come thick and fast, Aston Villa have found themselves back in mid-table traffic....
Five Reasons to be Cheerful As Flying Start Hits Turbulence
Five Reasons to be Cheerful Despite Poor Emery WeekHello darkness, my old friend... Okay, that may be a bit of an exaggeration; we haven't...
Five Reasons To Be Cheerful as Villans When On Top Of Europe
Five Reasons to be Cheerful as VillansLet's be honest, when Unai Emery joined Villa, we all half-expected the team to be at the top...
Aston Villa Sit Pretty as Things Get Serious
The Good Bad and Ugly - Big Boy BattlesAston Villa, three for three in the Champions League, with a fully fit squad, it's time...
Unai Emery’s Tactical Caution: Is Aston Villa Missing Momentum After Big Wins?
Are Aston Villa’s Post-Victory Performances a Cause for Concern?Is apparent tactical conservatism holding back the team's momentum, or part of a bigger plan?By Adam...
Five Reasons To Be Cheerful as Villans After A Magical European Night
The past five years have given Villa fans several occasions to celebrate, including promotion, Premier League survival, and a return to European competition last...
Aston Villa Consolidate Top Four Credentials despite Empty Seats
The Good Bad and Ugly - Moving On UpAfter two comeback wins sandwiched the First European Cup tie in four decades and a 1%...
Five Reasons to Be Cheerful as Villa’s Winning Streak Continues
Last week, Aston Villa won three-out-of-three games, scoring three goals in each of them. The club also made their Champions League bow away against...
Villa’s Togetherness Shines Through: Gary Shaw Tribute and Emery Momentum
VTID - Gary Shaw and Improving FormBy Jonathan NorthallIt feels like the Villa family are together at the moment. The passing of Gary Shaw...
Villa’s Return: Heckanomics, Injury Concerns and Young Boys Clash
VTID – Heckanomics, Old Boys and Young BoysBy Jonathan NorthallThank goodness those pesky international games are over, and we can get back to proper...