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Matt Maher

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May 11, 2018

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa warned to prepare for 'derby-like' atmosphere in Middlesbrough play-off showdown

Aston Villa warned to prepare for 'derby-like' atmosphere in Middlesbrough play-off showdown

Supporting image for story: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa preview: Key moment with Villa at crucial crossroads

Middlesbrough v Aston Villa preview: Key moment with Villa at crucial crossroads

Supporting image for story: Comment: West Brom building bridges with fans

Comment: West Brom building bridges with fans

Supporting image for story: Garry Thompson: Aston Villa have nothing to fear if they embrace play-off pressure

Garry Thompson: Aston Villa have nothing to fear if they embrace play-off pressure

May 10, 2018

Supporting image for story: Tributes paid to former West Brom and Walsall player Ken Hodgkisson

Tributes paid to former West Brom and Walsall player Ken Hodgkisson

Supporting image for story: West Brom slash season ticket prices following relegation from the Premier League

West Brom slash season ticket prices following relegation from the Premier League

Supporting image for story: Shay Given: Permanent move to Aston Villa would suit Sam Johnstone

Shay Given: Permanent move to Aston Villa would suit Sam Johnstone

May 8, 2018

Supporting image for story: Celebration time for champions Wolves Sporting

Celebration time for champions Wolves Sporting

Supporting image for story: Jack Fitzwater: Walsall made me a man

Jack Fitzwater: Walsall made me a man

Supporting image for story: Conor Hourihane: Aston Villa have the experience to handle play-off heat

Conor Hourihane: Aston Villa have the experience to handle play-off heat

Supporting image for story: Jack Fitzwater open to Walsall return as he waits to learn West Brom fate

Jack Fitzwater open to Walsall return as he waits to learn West Brom fate

May 7, 2018

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa staff support grieving Steve Bruce

Aston Villa staff support grieving Steve Bruce

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Attentions turn to Middlesbrough after forgettable Den defeat for Aston Villa

Analysis: Attentions turn to Middlesbrough after forgettable Den defeat for Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Colin Calderwood: Aston Villa have no "psychological edge" over Middlesbrough ahead of play-off showdown

Colin Calderwood: Aston Villa have no "psychological edge" over Middlesbrough ahead of play-off showdown

May 6, 2018

Supporting image for story: Colin Calderwood: Aston Villa will improve for play-offs

Colin Calderwood: Aston Villa will improve for play-offs

Supporting image for story: Millwall 1 Aston Villa 0 - Report

Millwall 1 Aston Villa 0 - Report

May 4, 2018

Supporting image for story: Colin Calderwood: John Terry will leave a lasting legacy at Aston Villa

Colin Calderwood: John Terry will leave a lasting legacy at Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Cream of European cycle speedway heading for Wolverhampton and East Park

Cream of European cycle speedway heading for Wolverhampton and East Park

Supporting image for story: John Terry: I'll stay at Aston Villa if we win promotion

John Terry: I'll stay at Aston Villa if we win promotion

May 3, 2018

Supporting image for story: Colin Calderwood: Steve Bruce a source of inspiration for Aston Villa players

Colin Calderwood: Steve Bruce a source of inspiration for Aston Villa players

Supporting image for story: Lewis Grabban hoping for Wembley hat trick with Aston Villa

Lewis Grabban hoping for Wembley hat trick with Aston Villa

May 1, 2018

Supporting image for story: Forgotten man Ross McCormack set for £750k salary boost if Aston Villa win promotion

Forgotten man Ross McCormack set for £750k salary boost if Aston Villa win promotion

Supporting image for story: Colin Calderwood: Lewis Grabban brings more to Aston Villa than just goals

Colin Calderwood: Lewis Grabban brings more to Aston Villa than just goals

April 30, 2018

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa minds focused on play-offs success says Colin Calderwood

Aston Villa minds focused on play-offs success says Colin Calderwood

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Encouraging display whets the appetite for drama yet to come as Aston Villa prepare for play-offs

Analysis: Encouraging display whets the appetite for drama yet to come as Aston Villa prepare for play-offs

April 28, 2018

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

Aston Villa 1 Derby 1 - Report

Supporting image for story: Comment: Gabriel Agbonlahor leaves Aston Villa with a complicated legacy

Comment: Gabriel Agbonlahor leaves Aston Villa with a complicated legacy

April 27, 2018

Supporting image for story: Agbonlahor: I hope Villa fans 'remember the good times'

Agbonlahor: I hope Villa fans 'remember the good times'

Supporting image for story: Gabriel Agbonlahor to receive special service award ahead of Aston Villa exit

Gabriel Agbonlahor to receive special service award ahead of Aston Villa exit

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa vs Derby: Rams clash could be a play-offs test run

Aston Villa vs Derby: Rams clash could be a play-offs test run

Supporting image for story: Sam Johnstone savouring Aston Villa sell-out

Sam Johnstone savouring Aston Villa sell-out

April 25, 2018

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa skipper John Terry set to face Derby County

Aston Villa skipper John Terry set to face Derby County

April 23, 2018

Supporting image for story: Sam Johnstone hails Aston Villa team-mates after reaching clean sheet milestone

Sam Johnstone hails Aston Villa team-mates after reaching clean sheet milestone

April 21, 2018

Supporting image for story: Colin Calderwood: Villa won't stop fighting for automatic promotion

Colin Calderwood: Villa won't stop fighting for automatic promotion

April 20, 2018

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce: Jack Grealish is worth at least £40million

Steve Bruce: Jack Grealish is worth at least £40million

April 16, 2018

Supporting image for story: Lewis Grabban: Aston Villa back on track after 'kick up the backside'

Lewis Grabban: Aston Villa back on track after 'kick up the backside'

April 13, 2018

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce hoping Aston Villa can overtake rivals in the final furlong

Steve Bruce hoping Aston Villa can overtake rivals in the final furlong

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa 1 Leeds 0 - Report

Aston Villa 1 Leeds 0 - Report

Supporting image for story: Comment: Giuliano Terraneo has got a big job ahead of him at West Brom

Comment: Giuliano Terraneo has got a big job ahead of him at West Brom

April 12, 2018

Supporting image for story: Jack Grealish learning to cope with the pressure at Aston Villa as he admits: "I'm in the best form of my life"

Jack Grealish learning to cope with the pressure at Aston Villa as he admits: "I'm in the best form of my life"

Supporting image for story: Patrick Kluivert installed as bookies' favourite for West Brom job following Giuliano Terraneo appointment

Patrick Kluivert installed as bookies' favourite for West Brom job following Giuliano Terraneo appointment

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce believes Jonathan Kodjia can be Aston Villa's play-off X-Factor

Steve Bruce believes Jonathan Kodjia can be Aston Villa's play-off X-Factor

Supporting image for story: West Brom technical director Nick Hammond leaving Albion

West Brom technical director Nick Hammond leaving Albion

April 11, 2018

Supporting image for story: Sam Johnstone eager to realise Premier League ambition at Aston Villa

Sam Johnstone eager to realise Premier League ambition at Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Prince William gives Aston Villa ace Jack Grealish's England ambitions his royal approval

Prince William gives Aston Villa ace Jack Grealish's England ambitions his royal approval

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa victory gets royal seal of approval from Prince William

Aston Villa victory gets royal seal of approval from Prince William

April 10, 2018

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce thankful for 'magic' Jack Grealish

Steve Bruce thankful for 'magic' Jack Grealish

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa 1 Cardiff City 0 - Report and pictures

Aston Villa 1 Cardiff City 0 - Report and pictures

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa v Cardiff: Changes are expected for crunch game

Aston Villa v Cardiff: Changes are expected for crunch game

April 9, 2018

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Back to the drawing board for Steve Bruce after Aston Villa blow their chance again

Analysis: Back to the drawing board for Steve Bruce after Aston Villa blow their chance again

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