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Matt Maher

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Stories by Matt Maher

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith: Tough cookie Conor Hourihane can handle criticism

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith: Tough cookie Conor Hourihane can handle criticism

Villa boss Dean Smith is confident Conor Hourihane can handle the boo boys following criticism of the midfielder’s recent performances.

Aston Villa | Last updated: 1 hour ago

Big Interview: Brian Little, an Aston Villa legend

Big Interview: Brian Little, an Aston Villa legend

Aston Villa | Last updated: 1 hour ago

Dean Smith: I can handle the pressure at Aston Villa

Dean Smith: I can handle the pressure at Aston Villa

Aston Villa | Last updated: 8 hours ago

Aston Villa's lengthy absentee list shows no signs of shrinking ahead of Stoke clash

Aston Villa's lengthy absentee list shows no signs of shrinking ahead of Stoke clash

Aston Villa | Last updated: 21 hours ago

Dean Smith's belief unshaken despite Aston Villa slump

Dean Smith's belief unshaken despite Aston Villa slump

Aston Villa | Last updated: 20 hours ago

Title chasers braced for pivotal weekend

Title chasers braced for pivotal weekend

Grassroots | Last updated: 20 hours ago

King urges Tivi to keep cool as race heats up

King urges Tivi to keep cool as race heats up

Grassroots | Last updated: 20 hours ago

Bumper crowd heading to city for MMA show

Bumper crowd heading to city for MMA show

Grassroots | Last updated: 20 hours ago

A marathon effort for tennis bubble

A marathon effort for tennis bubble

Grassroots | Last updated: 20 hours ago

Jack Grealish ruled out of Aston Villa return against Stoke

Jack Grealish ruled out of Aston Villa return against Stoke

Aston Villa | Last updated: Feb 21, 2019

Tyrone Mings: Everyone at Aston Villa must stick together

Tyrone Mings: Everyone at Aston Villa must stick together

Aston Villa | Last updated: Feb 21, 2019

Nigel Spink: Time is needed to sort Aston Villa out

Nigel Spink: Time is needed to sort Aston Villa out

Aston Villa | Last updated: Feb 20, 2019

Thumping win keeps Wolves well in race

Thumping win keeps Wolves well in race

Rugby | Last updated: Feb 20, 2019

James Chester desperate for return to Aston Villa action

James Chester desperate for return to Aston Villa action

Aston Villa | Last updated: Feb 19, 2019

Monday analysis: Dean Smith still looking for answers with Aston Villa failing to learn their lesson

Monday analysis: Dean Smith still looking for answers with Aston Villa failing to learn their lesson

Aston Villa | Last updated: Feb 18, 2019

Aston Villa hopeful for Jack Grealish return at Stoke

Aston Villa hopeful for Jack Grealish return at Stoke

Aston Villa | Last updated: Feb 17, 2019

Dean Smith: It will take something special for Aston Villa to make play-offs

Dean Smith: It will take something special for Aston Villa to make play-offs

Aston Villa | Last updated: Feb 16, 2019

Aston Villa 0 West Brom 2 - Report and pictures

Aston Villa 0 West Brom 2 - Report and pictures

Sport | Last updated: Feb 16, 2019

Dean Smith keen for Aston Villa to rediscover their attacking swagger

Dean Smith keen for Aston Villa to rediscover their attacking swagger

Aston Villa | Last updated: Feb 16, 2019

Aston Villa hopeful James Chester can return for Championship run-in

Aston Villa hopeful James Chester can return for Championship run-in

Aston Villa | Last updated: Feb 15, 2019

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