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Matt Maher

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March 21, 2018

Supporting image for story: Relegation-bound West Brom insist they won't be forced to sell players on the cheap this summer

Relegation-bound West Brom insist they won't be forced to sell players on the cheap this summer

March 20, 2018

Supporting image for story: Gary Megson: West Brom 'too quick' to accept Premier League fate

Gary Megson: West Brom 'too quick' to accept Premier League fate

Supporting image for story: Jack Grealish: Aston Villa's top two dream not dead yet

Jack Grealish: Aston Villa's top two dream not dead yet

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa striker Jonathan Kodjia set to return behind closed doors

Aston Villa striker Jonathan Kodjia set to return behind closed doors

March 19, 2018

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Play-offs looming after tough week for Aston Villa

Analysis: Play-offs looming after tough week for Aston Villa

March 17, 2018

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce refusing to rule out Aston Villa's automatic promotion hopes

Steve Bruce refusing to rule out Aston Villa's automatic promotion hopes

Supporting image for story: Comment: Could Aston Villa's greatest strength also be their biggest weakness?

Comment: Could Aston Villa's greatest strength also be their biggest weakness?

March 15, 2018

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa sweat on Neil Taylor's fitness

Aston Villa sweat on Neil Taylor's fitness

March 13, 2018

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

Aston Villa 1 QPR 3 - Report and pictures

March 12, 2018

Supporting image for story: Robert Snodgrass: Aston Villa's players would 'run through walls' for boss Steve Bruce

Robert Snodgrass: Aston Villa's players would 'run through walls' for boss Steve Bruce

March 11, 2018

Supporting image for story: Robert Snodgrass: Aston Villa delivered a statement of intent with Wolves hammering

Robert Snodgrass: Aston Villa delivered a statement of intent with Wolves hammering

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa 4 Wolves 1 - Villa player ratings

Aston Villa 4 Wolves 1 - Villa player ratings

March 10, 2018

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce hails 'terrific' Aston Villa after Wolves thumping

Steve Bruce hails 'terrific' Aston Villa after Wolves thumping

March 9, 2018

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa v Wolves: Steve Bruce insists his focus remains on the pitch despite questions over rivals' recruitment policy

Aston Villa v Wolves: Steve Bruce insists his focus remains on the pitch despite questions over rivals' recruitment policy

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce: Aston Villa won't celebrate like rowdy Wolves

Steve Bruce: Aston Villa won't celebrate like rowdy Wolves

Supporting image for story: Jonathan Kodjia set to resume training at Aston Villa

Jonathan Kodjia set to resume training at Aston Villa

March 8, 2018

Supporting image for story: James Chester reckons Aston Villa now a different beast to the team brushed aside by Wolves five months ago

James Chester reckons Aston Villa now a different beast to the team brushed aside by Wolves five months ago

Supporting image for story: League to meet with Wolves over Jorge Mendes

League to meet with Wolves over Jorge Mendes

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce nominated for second straight monthly award

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce nominated for second straight monthly award

March 6, 2018

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce: Aston Villa result better than performance

Steve Bruce: Aston Villa result better than performance

Supporting image for story: Sunderland 0 Aston Villa 3 - Report and pictures

Sunderland 0 Aston Villa 3 - Report and pictures

Supporting image for story: Walsall wizard Erhun Oztumer looking to cast his spell on Rochdale

Walsall wizard Erhun Oztumer looking to cast his spell on Rochdale

Supporting image for story: Walsall are warned to brace for battle against rock bottom Rochdale

Walsall are warned to brace for battle against rock bottom Rochdale

March 5, 2018

Supporting image for story: Wolves home game with Reading rescheduled

Wolves home game with Reading rescheduled

Supporting image for story: Boss Steve Bruce tells promotion-chasing Aston Villa to be wary of struggling Sunderland

Boss Steve Bruce tells promotion-chasing Aston Villa to be wary of struggling Sunderland

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa keeping a close eye on Jack Grealish fitness

Aston Villa keeping a close eye on Jack Grealish fitness

March 3, 2018

Supporting image for story: Comment: How Conor Hourihane is proving a bargain for Aston Villa

Comment: How Conor Hourihane is proving a bargain for Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Wolves and Aston Villa matches off after more snow

Wolves and Aston Villa matches off after more snow

March 2, 2018

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa equipped to deal with pressure of promotion race says Steve Bruce

Aston Villa equipped to deal with pressure of promotion race says Steve Bruce

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce urges fans to get behind Josh Onomah as Tottenham loanee seeks to rediscover top form

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce urges fans to get behind Josh Onomah as Tottenham loanee seeks to rediscover top form

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa vs QPR: The games are coming thick and fast

Aston Villa vs QPR: The games are coming thick and fast

March 1, 2018

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa goalkeeper Sam Johnstone waiting on future after Manchester United contract is extended

Aston Villa goalkeeper Sam Johnstone waiting on future after Manchester United contract is extended

Supporting image for story: Mile Jedinak: Promotion-chasing Aston Villa are one big family

Mile Jedinak: Promotion-chasing Aston Villa are one big family

February 28, 2018

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa to open Trinity Road upper tier for Wolves derby

Aston Villa to open Trinity Road upper tier for Wolves derby

Supporting image for story: Walsall's home game with Wigan rescheduled

Walsall's home game with Wigan rescheduled

February 27, 2018

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce ready for Championship promotion race to heat up

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce ready for Championship promotion race to heat up

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa hopeful on Jack Grealish and Albert Adomah

Aston Villa hopeful on Jack Grealish and Albert Adomah

February 26, 2018

Supporting image for story: Beth Cobden hoping to net a gold Down Under

Beth Cobden hoping to net a gold Down Under

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce hails "dying breed" Robert Snodgrass

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce hails "dying breed" Robert Snodgrass

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Aston Villa dig deep for unashamedly ugly but vital win

Analysis: Aston Villa dig deep for unashamedly ugly but vital win

February 25, 2018

Supporting image for story: Lewis Grabban hoping Hillsborough heroics will kickstart Aston Villa's promotion push

Lewis Grabban hoping Hillsborough heroics will kickstart Aston Villa's promotion push

Supporting image for story: Sheffield Wednesday 2 Aston Villa 4 - player ratings

Sheffield Wednesday 2 Aston Villa 4 - player ratings

February 24, 2018

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce delighted with Aston Villa spirit following victory

Steve Bruce delighted with Aston Villa spirit following victory

Supporting image for story: Sheffield Wednesday 2 Aston Villa 4 - Report and pictures

Sheffield Wednesday 2 Aston Villa 4 - Report and pictures

February 23, 2018

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce: Aston Villa talisman Jack Grealish has the football skills of a young Paul Gascoigne

Steve Bruce: Aston Villa talisman Jack Grealish has the football skills of a young Paul Gascoigne

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce: Aston Villa must try and enjoy "rollercoaster" Championship run-in

Steve Bruce: Aston Villa must try and enjoy "rollercoaster" Championship run-in

Supporting image for story: Walsall suffer Krystian Bielik blow

Walsall suffer Krystian Bielik blow

Supporting image for story: Sheffield Wednesday v Aston Villa: Steve Bruce searches for spark to fire his side

Sheffield Wednesday v Aston Villa: Steve Bruce searches for spark to fire his side

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce looking for a different formula

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce looking for a different formula

February 22, 2018

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa duo Jack Grealish and Albert Adomah won’t be rushed back

Aston Villa duo Jack Grealish and Albert Adomah won’t be rushed back

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