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Five Reasons To Be Cheerful As Seagulls Drop One on Depleted Villa
Five Reasons to be Cheerful as Villans after Brighton LossIt's hard to remember a more dramatic pre-season at Villa Park, and after today's heavy defeat to Brighton, Unai Emery could be forgiven for wishing he had a few more weeks of it. Unfortunately, the season is already up and running and Villa have made just about the worst start imaginable with the core of...
Are Aston Villa Going Into the New Season Without a Spine?
The Good, Bad and Ugly as The Winds of Change BlowThere we are then. Aston Villa are about to embark upon another season under Unai Emery, all preseason games are done, and everyone is set and ready to go, aren’t they?The GoodThe European Super Cup Final against new nemesis Paris Saint-Germain was a genuinely enjoyable game.Despite Aston Villa entering the game as heavy underdogs,...
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...
Five Reasons To Be Cheerful as Villans Neuter Foxes and Prepare for Bigger Tests
Just as we welcome back the thrills of club football, Aston Villa have entered the most hated of international breaks with six points on...
Aston Villa’s Champions League Pricing Outrage: Is Loyalty Being Exploited?
VTID – Exploitation of Villa Supporter LoyaltyBy Jonathan NorthallIn the 150th anniversary year, Aston Villa supporters should be celebrating and enjoying a season gifted with...
The Good, Bad, and Ugly Start to the Season – Aston Villa’s Champions League Hopes and Villa Park Woes
The Good Bad and Ugly - Villa are Up and RunningWith the first three games of the season out of the way and the...
Five Reasons To Be Cheerful Despite Villa Misfiring Against Gunners
A home loss to those whining Gunners wasn’t even the worst part of visiting Villa Park last Saturday. For some fans, due to late...