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Matt Maher

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October 3, 2018

$Supporting image for story: Comment: Disgraceful cabbage-chucking a symptom of the fractured relationship between fans and Steve Bruce at Aston Villa$

Comment: Disgraceful cabbage-chucking a symptom of the fractured relationship between fans and Steve Bruce at Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Hunt for Aston Villa cabbage-thrower begins

Hunt for Aston Villa cabbage-thrower begins

October 2, 2018

Supporting image for story: Darren Byfield keen to make his mark with Wood

Darren Byfield keen to make his mark with Wood

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa v Preston: Steve Bruce out to stop history repeating

Aston Villa v Preston: Steve Bruce out to stop history repeating

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce: Aston Villa need to cut out costly mistakes

Steve Bruce: Aston Villa need to cut out costly mistakes

October 1, 2018

Supporting image for story: Win over Preston is imperative for Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce

Win over Preston is imperative for Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce

September 28, 2018

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce: We will get to where we want to be

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce: We will get to where we want to be

Supporting image for story: Bristol City 1 Aston Villa 1 - Report and pictures

Bristol City 1 Aston Villa 1 - Report and pictures

Supporting image for story: Bristol City vs Aston Villa: Jack Grealish focused on the task

Bristol City vs Aston Villa: Jack Grealish focused on the task

September 27, 2018

Supporting image for story: Under-fire Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce feeling no extra pressure ahead of pivotal trip to Bristol City

Under-fire Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce feeling no extra pressure ahead of pivotal trip to Bristol City

September 26, 2018

Supporting image for story: DK chief Neil Shillingford wary of Worcester threat

DK chief Neil Shillingford wary of Worcester threat

Supporting image for story: West Brom appoint Luke Dowling as sporting and technical director

West Brom appoint Luke Dowling as sporting and technical director

Supporting image for story: Scott Hogan nearing Aston Villa injury return

Scott Hogan nearing Aston Villa injury return

September 24, 2018

Supporting image for story: Jack Grealish signs new Aston Villa deal

Jack Grealish signs new Aston Villa deal

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Steve Bruce and Aston Villa stuck in a cycle as anger mounts

Analysis: Steve Bruce and Aston Villa stuck in a cycle as anger mounts

September 22, 2018

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa 1 Sheffield Wednesday 2 - Report

Aston Villa 1 Sheffield Wednesday 2 - Report

September 21, 2018

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce brands Mile Jedinak criticism "unfair" with Australian set to continue in defence

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce brands Mile Jedinak criticism "unfair" with Australian set to continue in defence

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa vs Sheffield Wednesday: Let’s go out all guns blazing says Tammy Abraham

Aston Villa vs Sheffield Wednesday: Let’s go out all guns blazing says Tammy Abraham

September 20, 2018

Supporting image for story: Tammy Abraham up for the fight at Aston Villa

Tammy Abraham up for the fight at Aston Villa

September 18, 2018

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa 2 Rotherham 0 - Report and pictures

Aston Villa 2 Rotherham 0 - Report and pictures

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa vs Rotherham: Steve Bruce needs all of his fighting instincts

Aston Villa vs Rotherham: Steve Bruce needs all of his fighting instincts

Supporting image for story: James Chester: Home run can be Aston Villa spark

James Chester: Home run can be Aston Villa spark

Supporting image for story: Nicky Devlin: Losing is no longer accepted at Walsall

Nicky Devlin: Losing is no longer accepted at Walsall

September 17, 2018

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Conor Hourihane late show must be a turning point for Aston Villa and Steve Bruce

Analysis: Conor Hourihane late show must be a turning point for Aston Villa and Steve Bruce

Supporting image for story: Conor Hourihane hopes his Blackburn late show can spark a charge up the Championship for Aston Villa

Conor Hourihane hopes his Blackburn late show can spark a charge up the Championship for Aston Villa

September 16, 2018

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce: I'm resilient enough to ride the storm at Aston Villa

Steve Bruce: I'm resilient enough to ride the storm at Aston Villa

September 15, 2018

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce calls for patience after Aston Villa claim deserved draw

Steve Bruce calls for patience after Aston Villa claim deserved draw

Supporting image for story: Blackburn 1 Aston Villa 1 - Report

Blackburn 1 Aston Villa 1 - Report

September 14, 2018

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce: Albert Adomah still very much in the plans at Aston Villa

Steve Bruce: Albert Adomah still very much in the plans at Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce: Aston Villa may miss out on John Terry

Steve Bruce: Aston Villa may miss out on John Terry

Supporting image for story: Blackburn vs Aston Villa: Steve Bruce needs reaction after humbling defeats

Blackburn vs Aston Villa: Steve Bruce needs reaction after humbling defeats

September 12, 2018

Supporting image for story: Neil Mitchell calls for killer touch as Dale loom

Neil Mitchell calls for killer touch as Dale loom

Supporting image for story: Garry Thompson: Attack best for Aston Villa loanee Tammy Abraham

Garry Thompson: Attack best for Aston Villa loanee Tammy Abraham

September 11, 2018

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa hoping to have Yannick Bolasie fit for Rovers clash

Aston Villa hoping to have Yannick Bolasie fit for Rovers clash

September 10, 2018

Supporting image for story: Paige adds to her story of success

Paige adds to her story of success

September 7, 2018

Supporting image for story: Tammy Abraham ready to thrive in Aston Villa pressure cooker

Tammy Abraham ready to thrive in Aston Villa pressure cooker

September 6, 2018

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa striker Ross McCormack in talks to join Usain Bolt at Central Coast Mariners

Aston Villa striker Ross McCormack in talks to join Usain Bolt at Central Coast Mariners

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa’s new owners inject another £11million

Aston Villa’s new owners inject another £11million

September 4, 2018

Supporting image for story: John Terry linked with shock return to Aston Villa

John Terry linked with shock return to Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce: Tammy Abraham alone won’t be Aston Villa saviour

Steve Bruce: Tammy Abraham alone won’t be Aston Villa saviour

September 3, 2018

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Pressure builds on Steve Bruce after Sheffield United ruthlessly expose Aston Villa’s frailties

Analysis: Pressure builds on Steve Bruce after Sheffield United ruthlessly expose Aston Villa’s frailties

September 2, 2018

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce defiant after Sheffield United thrashing ramps up pressure on Aston Villa boss

Steve Bruce defiant after Sheffield United thrashing ramps up pressure on Aston Villa boss

September 1, 2018

Supporting image for story: Chris Wilder issues apology to Aston Villa after 'unacceptable' stadium announcement

Chris Wilder issues apology to Aston Villa after 'unacceptable' stadium announcement

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce slams Aston Villa performance after Blades drubbing

Steve Bruce slams Aston Villa performance after Blades drubbing

Supporting image for story: Sheffield United 4 Aston Villa 1 - Report

Sheffield United 4 Aston Villa 1 - Report

August 31, 2018

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce: Christian Purslow hiring another big statement from Aston Villa's new owners

Steve Bruce: Christian Purslow hiring another big statement from Aston Villa's new owners

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa hoping to seal deadline day swoop for Tammy Abraham

Aston Villa hoping to seal deadline day swoop for Tammy Abraham

Supporting image for story: Sheffield United vs Aston Villa: Time to deliver after embarrassment

Sheffield United vs Aston Villa: Time to deliver after embarrassment

Supporting image for story: West Brom still hunting for late loan signings

West Brom still hunting for late loan signings

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa appoint Christian Purslow as new chief executive

Aston Villa appoint Christian Purslow as new chief executive

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