Blog: Aston Villa need not do a Stoke

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As Aston Villa make the trip to the Britannia Stadium to face Stoke City, blogger Matt Turvey asks if the team need to change their style to survive.

Blog: How will Aston Villa shape up for next season?

Times they are a-changing, as an old song once said. Matt Turvey asks whether Aston Villa will be unrecognisable next season and if it will be for the better.

Blog: A break gives Aston Villa time to plan ahead

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A week off from the pressure of a relegation battle could be just what Aston Villa fans need, writes blogger Matthew Turvey.

Blog: What if Randy Lerner sells Aston Villa?

With Aston Villa rumoured to be up for sale with current owner Randy Lerner, blogger Matt Turvey looks at the hypothetical impact selling the club could have.

Blog: Now is the time to deliver for Aston Villa

Expectations will be much higher when Aston Villa go to Reading, followed a week later by the visit of Queens Park Rangers, writes blogger Matthew Turvey.

Blog: No game should be given up by Aston Villa

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With no match for Aston Villa this weekend, blogger Matt Turvey asks if games should be deemed a lost cause solely because teams are bigger than the Birmingham club.

Blog: It's time for a bit of perspective at Aston Villa

In the drudgery of Aston Villa’s recent plight, anger and apathy are in abundance. Matt Turvey explains why perspective has to play a part if the club are to go forwards rather than backwards.

Blog: It could get much worse yet for Aston Villa

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Aston Villa blogger Matt Turvey looks forward to the remains of the season as the club’s league cup light was extinguished earlier this week.

Blog: Aston Villa the derby underdogs now

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Aston Villa face West Brom with both teams suffering from poor recent form and Matt Turvey asks if the club from B6 can arrest their slump when they go to the Hawthorns.

Blog: Cohesion and unity will be key at Aston Villa

In the midst of anger and frustration at Aston Villa, cohesion is the missing ingredient that may fix the woes of a club in poor form, writes Matthew Turvey.

Villa blog: Time for the 12th man to step forward

As Aston Villa take a week off from the manic scramble for points that is the Premier League, blogger Matt Turvey illustrates the need for reality as fans slide into despair.

Blog: Things are changing for Aston Villa at breakneck speed

As we reach the supposed Mayan doomsday, blogger Matt Turvey takes a look at the present and past discussing how Aston Villa managed to avoid their own end of the world.

Aston Villa blog: The future is bright under Paul Lambert

After a solid result against Norwich City in midweek, Aston Villa look increasingly on the up.

Blog: Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert needs time to make things better

With Stoke City a perennial banana-skin for Aston Villa, many fans will be wondering what the result will be at the weekend.

Blog: Aston Villa fans hoping for elusive back-to-back wins

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With Aston Villa looking to make their first back-to-back wins in a long time, blogger Matt Turvey asks what is needed as the club take on bottom of the table Queens Park Rangers.

Aston Villa blog: Grit your teeth and carry on

With the wind of change blowing a European Cup winner on to the dole queue, Aston Villa blogger Matt Turvey asks if chairman impatience is something that Aston Villa should be glad of avoiding.

Another challenging weekend ahead for Villa fans - blog

As Aston Villa head into another challenging weekend, Villa blogger Matt Turvey asks if fans of the Birmingham club should be hopeful this weekend.

Through thick and thin: Why I try to look on the bright side?

When it comes to supporting a football team, there are always ups and downs. Matt Turvey explains why he prefers to remain positive, even when the going gets tough.

Blog: Are Aston Villa fans suckers for punishment?

As Aston Villa look forwards to the weekend and a game against a team managed by former manager Martin O’Neill, Villa blogger Matt Turvey asks how November is going to affect the club.