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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 a Villa Fan Despite Everton Defeat Blues
Four home losses out of five, no goals in three games, but hey, life ain't all bad!
A 2-0 defeat by Everton pretty much felt...
What We Learnt as Villa Fans After Firing Blanks Against Hull and Spurs
Villa Park blues, one-dimensional counter-attacks and is it time for fresh blood?
It seems Andres Villas-Boas worked out Aston Villa in very much the same...
Aston Villa’s Week: The Good, Bad and Ugly – Clean Sheets, Firing Blanks & Mixed Home Form
The Tale of City Joy to Spurs Frustration for Aston Villa Four points from a home tie with Manchester City and a potential banana skin...
Five Reasons to be Cheerful as a Villa Fan after Spurs Defeat
Benteke is back, the tough fixtures are coming to an end and the club apologise to fans
Still no clean sheet at Villa Park since...
Media Muppets: Brad Guzan leaving Villa, Hooligan Problem & Daily Mail Desperation
Brad Guzan is leaving Villa, hooligans on the rise and the Daily Mail has a brilliant idea
Daily Mail's Rob Shepherd launchs a new transfer...
Five Reasons to be Cheerful as a Villa Fan after Dour Hull Stalemate
0-0 more than just a bore, Delph & Clark on the rise and Villa racking up the points
An away point is an away point...
What We Learnt as Villa Fans After Beating City Puts Villa Above United
A question of 5-3-2, knickers and young lions
This weekend saw Paul Lambert's young Villa team inflict a coupon-busting defeat on high-flying Manchester City. Manuel...
Five Reasons to be Cheerful as a Villa Fan After Stunning Money City 3-2
Spirit, Muhammad Ali and Squad Power
An unexpected win and a reminder of what Villa Park should be like on a Saturday afternoon. The positives...
Aston Villa’s Week: The Good, Bad and Ugly – Away Joy to Villa Park Despair
Villa Park woe, clean sheet and injury gloom
We’ve had a league win, a league loss, a cup thrashing and vital injuries since the last...
Five Reasons to be Cheerful a Villa Fan after Being Tonked 4-0 by Spurs & Benteke Out for a Month
What a bad evening - 4-0 Carling Cup defeat by Spurs and confirmation that Benteke is out for a month
Terrible performance. Terrible game. Terrible...
What We Learnt As Villa Fans After Villa Dig in for Carrow Road Points
Clark rises, Tonev misfires and Grealish success
With three consecutive defeats in a row, Paul Lambert took his Aston Villa squad to Carrow Road in...
Five Reasons to be Cheerful as a Villa Fan after Benteke Injury & Another Norwich Away Win
Benteke Injury, Clean Sheet Miracle and Kozák's first goal
1. Clean sheet. Nuff said. 26 games without one was getting a bit embarrassing. A good...