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Matt Maher

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September 2, 2019

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's James Chester expected back in training during international break

Aston Villa's James Chester expected back in training during international break

Supporting image for story: Former ref Keith Hackett ‘bemused’ after Aston Villa equaliser robbery

Former ref Keith Hackett ‘bemused’ after Aston Villa equaliser robbery

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Kevin Friend's howler can't disguise truths on a day when Aston Villa disappoint

Analysis: Kevin Friend's howler can't disguise truths on a day when Aston Villa disappoint

September 1, 2019

Supporting image for story: Tom Heaton: Aston Villa's "magnificent" Tyrone Mings deserves his England call-up

Tom Heaton: Aston Villa's "magnificent" Tyrone Mings deserves his England call-up

August 31, 2019

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith 'baffled' by decision to chalk off last minute Aston Villa equaliser

Dean Smith 'baffled' by decision to chalk off last minute Aston Villa equaliser

Supporting image for story: Crystal Palace 1 Aston Villa 0 - Report and pictures

Crystal Palace 1 Aston Villa 0 - Report and pictures

August 30, 2019

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: Neal Maupay price was too high for Aston Villa

Dean Smith: Neal Maupay price was too high for Aston Villa

August 29, 2019

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Dean Smith: Tyrone Mings could not ask for a better mentor than John Terry

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith: Tyrone Mings could not ask for a better mentor than John Terry

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's Tyrone Mings: I thought England call-up was a prank

Aston Villa's Tyrone Mings: I thought England call-up was a prank

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: Tyrone Mings' England call-up 'fully deserved'

Dean Smith: Tyrone Mings' England call-up 'fully deserved'

August 28, 2019

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa striker Keinan Davis vows to repay Dean Smith backing after ending goal drought

Aston Villa striker Keinan Davis vows to repay Dean Smith backing after ending goal drought

August 27, 2019

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith hails Aston Villa finishing after thrashing

Dean Smith hails Aston Villa finishing after thrashing

Supporting image for story: Carabao Cup: Crewe 1 Aston Villa 6 - Report and pictures

Carabao Cup: Crewe 1 Aston Villa 6 - Report and pictures

Supporting image for story: Crewe v Aston Villa: Dean Smith would be wise to recall his Aston Villa history

Crewe v Aston Villa: Dean Smith would be wise to recall his Aston Villa history

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith to ring the changes for Aston Villa

Dean Smith to ring the changes for Aston Villa

August 25, 2019

Supporting image for story: Jota: Everton goal just the start for Aston Villa's £22million man Wesley

Jota: Everton goal just the start for Aston Villa's £22million man Wesley

August 24, 2019

Supporting image for story: Mat Sadler tips Dan Scarr for a big season at Walsall

Mat Sadler tips Dan Scarr for a big season at Walsall

August 23, 2019

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith hails 'all-round performance' from Aston Villa striker Wesley

Dean Smith hails 'all-round performance' from Aston Villa striker Wesley

Supporting image for story: Dean Gill confident Wolves Casuals
will soon start to fire

Dean Gill confident Wolves Casuals will soon start to fire

August 22, 2019

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith launches robust defence of Wesley claiming it is too soon to judge Aston Villa's record buy

Dean Smith launches robust defence of Wesley claiming it is too soon to judge Aston Villa's record buy

Supporting image for story: Bjorn Engels backs Wesley to come good for Aston Villa

Bjorn Engels backs Wesley to come good for Aston Villa

August 21, 2019

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa axe Kevin MacDonald following investigation into bullying claims

Aston Villa axe Kevin MacDonald following investigation into bullying claims

August 20, 2019

Supporting image for story: Walsall 0 Newport 0 - Report and pictures

Walsall 0 Newport 0 - Report and pictures

Supporting image for story: Walsall v Newport preview: Dan Scarr adamant that
the goals will come for Saddlers

Walsall v Newport preview: Dan Scarr adamant that the goals will come for Saddlers

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's Marvelous Nakamba is
still working
on his fitness

Aston Villa's Marvelous Nakamba is still working on his fitness

August 19, 2019

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Aston Villa fail to learn lessons as mistakes send them tumbling to Bournemouth defeat

Analysis: Aston Villa fail to learn lessons as mistakes send them tumbling to Bournemouth defeat

August 18, 2019

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith backs Aston Villa record buy Wesley to find his feet in Premier League

Dean Smith backs Aston Villa record buy Wesley to find his feet in Premier League

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa need to wise-up in the Premier League, admits Anwar El Ghazi

Aston Villa need to wise-up in the Premier League, admits Anwar El Ghazi

August 17, 2019

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa 1 Bournemouth 2 - Report and pictures

Aston Villa 1 Bournemouth 2 - Report and pictures

August 16, 2019

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Dean Smith backs "driven" Jack Grealish to be a Premier League success

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith backs "driven" Jack Grealish to be a Premier League success

Supporting image for story: West Brom is home to playmaker Filip Krovinovic

West Brom is home to playmaker Filip Krovinovic

August 15, 2019

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith backs Aston Villa's Tyrone Mings to play his way into England reckoning

Dean Smith backs Aston Villa's Tyrone Mings to play his way into England reckoning

Supporting image for story: John McGinn: Aston Villa aiming to thrill fans

John McGinn: Aston Villa aiming to thrill fans

Supporting image for story: Slaven Bilic not planning to take risks with Charlie Austin after 'perfect' West Brom debut

Slaven Bilic not planning to take risks with Charlie Austin after 'perfect' West Brom debut

Supporting image for story: Slaven Bilic prescribes hard work for misfiring Albion forward Oli Burke

Slaven Bilic prescribes hard work for misfiring Albion forward Oli Burke

August 14, 2019

Supporting image for story: Neil Taylor: Aston Villa "would have been playing five-a-side" without summer spending

Neil Taylor: Aston Villa "would have been playing five-a-side" without summer spending

August 13, 2019

Supporting image for story: EFL Cup - West Brom v Milwall preview: Rematch brings big
chance for debutants

EFL Cup - West Brom v Milwall preview: Rematch brings big chance for debutants

Supporting image for story: Aston Villla's Bjorn Engels hails
John Terry the
ideal tutor

Aston Villla's Bjorn Engels hails John Terry the ideal tutor

August 10, 2019

Supporting image for story: Tottenham Hotspur 3 Aston Villa 1 - Report and pictures

Tottenham Hotspur 3 Aston Villa 1 - Report and pictures

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa going all out for victory on their return

Aston Villa going all out for victory on their return

August 9, 2019

Supporting image for story: John McGinn: Manchester United? Aston Villa is the only place I want to be

John McGinn: Manchester United? Aston Villa is the only place I want to be

Supporting image for story: Casuals will give it their all in Cup

Casuals will give it their all in Cup

August 8, 2019

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: Big spending Aston Villa haven't lost their heart

Dean Smith: Big spending Aston Villa haven't lost their heart

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith confident in Aston Villa's firepower after quiet deadline day

Dean Smith confident in Aston Villa's firepower after quiet deadline day

Supporting image for story: Tom Heaton: Aston Villa have the hunger

Tom Heaton: Aston Villa have the hunger

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa go to the wire in search for striker

Aston Villa go to the wire in search for striker

Supporting image for story: John McGinn signs new Aston Villa deal

John McGinn signs new Aston Villa deal

August 7, 2019

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Dean Smith's shock at landing Tom Heaton

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith's shock at landing Tom Heaton

August 6, 2019

Supporting image for story: Triple fitness boost for Aston Villa ahead of Premier League opener

Triple fitness boost for Aston Villa ahead of Premier League opener

August 5, 2019

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa continue their search for a striker

Aston Villa continue their search for a striker

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