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Stigma of failure at Aston Villa ‘may explain Tony Xia clinging on’

Stigma of failure at Aston Villa ‘may explain Tony Xia clinging on’

Fear of losing face in China is likely a major factor behind Tony Xia’s desperation to retain control at Villa, a corporate finance expert has claimed.

Aston Villa | Last updated: 10 hours ago

Steve Bruce hoping to bring Manchester United's Axel Tuanzebe back to Aston Villa

Steve Bruce hoping to bring Manchester United's Axel Tuanzebe back to Aston Villa

Aston Villa | Last updated: Jun 18, 2018

Tennis tourist Coco Vandeweghe out to play a blinder at Nature Valley Classic Birmingham

Tennis tourist Coco Vandeweghe out to play a blinder at Nature Valley Classic Birmingham

Sport | Last updated: Jun 18, 2018

Owner Tony Xia paves way for fresh investment to ease Aston Villa cash crisis

Owner Tony Xia paves way for fresh investment to ease Aston Villa cash crisis

Aston Villa | Last updated: Jun 16, 2018

Supporters' Trust call for 'urgent' meeting with Aston Villa board over financial crisis

Supporters' Trust call for 'urgent' meeting with Aston Villa board over financial crisis

Aston Villa | Last updated: Jun 15, 2018

Alan Hutton confident Aston Villa will challenge for promotion next season

Alan Hutton confident Aston Villa will challenge for promotion next season

Aston Villa | Last updated: Jun 15, 2018

Alan Hutton signs new deal at Aston Villa

Alan Hutton signs new deal at Aston Villa

Aston Villa | Last updated: Jun 14, 2018

Erhun Oztumer pays tribute to Walsall after making Bolton move

Erhun Oztumer pays tribute to Walsall after making Bolton move

Walsall FC | Last updated: Jun 14, 2018

Birmingham City re-naming St. Andrew's

Birmingham City re-naming St. Andrew's

Football | Last updated: Jun 14, 2018

EFL confirm talks with Aston Villa over club's cash crisis

EFL confirm talks with Aston Villa over club's cash crisis

Aston Villa | Last updated: Jun 14, 2018

Steve Bruce encouraged after receiving positive news on Aston Villa's playing budget

Steve Bruce encouraged after receiving positive news on Aston Villa's playing budget

Aston Villa | Last updated: Jun 13, 2018

Aston Villa vow to defend legal action from Keith Wyness after confirming chief executive's exit

Aston Villa vow to defend legal action from Keith Wyness after confirming chief executive's exit

Aston Villa | Last updated: Jun 12, 2018

Former chief executive Keith Wyness launches legal action against Aston Villa

Former chief executive Keith Wyness launches legal action against Aston Villa

Aston Villa | Last updated: Jun 12, 2018

Pierluigi Gollini moves on from crisis-hit Aston Villa

Pierluigi Gollini moves on from crisis-hit Aston Villa

Sport - Top Stories | Last updated: Jun 11, 2018

Fresh doubt over Steve Bruce's future after Leeds United target Aston Villa boss

Fresh doubt over Steve Bruce's future after Leeds United target Aston Villa boss

Aston Villa | Last updated: Jun 8, 2018

Cash-strapped Aston Villa facing summer fire sale of top stars - expert warns

Cash-strapped Aston Villa facing summer fire sale of top stars - expert warns

Aston Villa | Last updated: Jun 8, 2018

Steve Bruce braced for Aston Villa budget breakdown

Steve Bruce braced for Aston Villa budget breakdown

Aston Villa | Last updated: Jun 8, 2018

Aston Villa owner Tony Xia breaks Twitter silence as club battles cash crisis

Aston Villa owner Tony Xia breaks Twitter silence as club battles cash crisis

Aston Villa | Last updated: Jun 7, 2018

Supporters' Trust call on crisis-stricken Aston Villa to provide "meaningful update" on cash woes

Supporters' Trust call on crisis-stricken Aston Villa to provide "meaningful update" on cash woes

Aston Villa | Last updated: Jun 7, 2018

Fans ready to step in and help rescue crisis-stricken Aston Villa

Fans ready to step in and help rescue crisis-stricken Aston Villa

Aston Villa | Last updated: Jun 7, 2018

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