Aston Villa
‘He’d be fantastic for Villa’ – Luke Hatfield urges Dean Smith to pursue ‘brilliant signing’
Express & Star journalist Luke Hatfield has claimed that Donny van de Beek would be a ‘brilliant’ signing for Aston Villa. The Lowdown: United struggles After bursting onto the scene in the Netherlands with Ajax, the 24-year-old’s time at Manchester United so...read more »
‘That is absolutely magic’ – Sky pundit erupts over ‘fantastic’ moment from Aston Villa ace
Sky Sports pundit Ally McCoist has been waxing lyrical over a moment of “absolute magic” from Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn on international duty over the weekend. The Lowdown: Vital win The 26-year-old started and scored at Hampden Park on Saturday evening...read more »
“Drastic response” – Journalist drops AVFC claim involving Bailey, Buendia, Watkins & Ings
Express & Star journalist Luke Hatfield believes Aston Villa fans could see Danny Ings, Leon Bailey, Ollie Watkins and Emi Buendia play at the same time when the team are losing. The trio of Ings, Bailey and Buendia all put pen-to-paper...read more »
Villa may have their new Grealish in rarely-seen 17 y/o who will be “an absolute star” – opinion
When Jack Grealish departed Aston Villa over the summer, tears will have been streaming down the face of many supporters. The dynamic playmaker was the poster boy of the Midlands, he was their academy gem, boyhood fan and club captain but...read more »
Smith looking to pip Arteta again as Aston Villa eye move for ace who has same agency as Mings
Aston Villa are plotting a move for Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie, according to The Mirror, as cited by Birmingham Live. The Lowdown: Summer interest Villa made a number of big-money moves in the recent transfer window, but they failed to add to...read more »
“You can see…” – Journalist drops big Edens and Sawiris claim at Aston Villa
Express & Star journalist Luke Hatfield believes that Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has got the owners’ full backing. After a summer which saw Jack Grealish depart Villa Park for Manchester City, for a British record £100m fee, Nassef Sawiris and...read more »
Celtic could solve big issue by signing “extraordinary” 19y/o, he may be the next Lahm – opinion
An update has emerged on Celtic’s summer transfer plans, regarding who Ange Postecoglou had been trying to bring to Parkhead. What’s the talk? According to reports in Italy, via Sport Witness, Celtic made a move to sign Aaron Hickey from Serie A...read more »
Villa eye swoop for “outstanding” £22.5m-rated “rock”, Lange could strike gold – opinion
Armed with a war chest of money after Jack Grealish’s departure over the summer, Aston Villa still seemingly have plenty left in their cash reserves. They signed multiple players over the summer in a bid to replace the £100m exit of...read more »
Wilson must secure Rangers swoop for £16k-p/w gem who could be “like Busquets” – opinion
An update has emerged on defender Aaron Hickey, regarding Rangers’ interest in bringing him to Ibrox over the summer. What’s the talk? According to Corriere dello Sport, via Sport Witness, Rangers attempted to land the teenage full-back from Serie A side Bologna...read more »
‘Here we go’, ‘Come on Purslow’ – Many AVFC fans erupt at Villa’s plans after Newcastle takeover
Aston Villa and 18 other Premier League clubs have demanded answers following Newcastle United’s official takeover, according to The Guardian, and a number of Villa fans have been reacting to the update on social media. Newcastle are now owned by Saudi-led consortium...read more »