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Matt Maher

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November 10, 2017

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa striker Ross McCormack not ruling out extended Melbourne stay

Aston Villa striker Ross McCormack not ruling out extended Melbourne stay

Supporting image for story: Black Country Olympic star Jess Varnish expected to sue UK Sport and British Cycling

Black Country Olympic star Jess Varnish expected to sue UK Sport and British Cycling

Supporting image for story: Wolves players on-loan: How are they performing?

Wolves players on-loan: How are they performing?

Supporting image for story: Leo Bonatini hails Wolves team-mates after being named Championship's player of the month

Leo Bonatini hails Wolves team-mates after being named Championship's player of the month

November 9, 2017

Supporting image for story: Aaron Tshibola back at Aston Villa after MK Dons loan cut short

Aaron Tshibola back at Aston Villa after MK Dons loan cut short

Supporting image for story: Wolves hotshot Leo Bonatini nominated for Championship player of the month award

Wolves hotshot Leo Bonatini nominated for Championship player of the month award

November 8, 2017

Supporting image for story: Wolves striker Leo Bonatini wins monthly PFA award

Wolves striker Leo Bonatini wins monthly PFA award

November 7, 2017

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce: Break will do Aston Villa star Keinan Davis no harm

Steve Bruce: Break will do Aston Villa star Keinan Davis no harm

November 6, 2017

Supporting image for story: Analysis: John Terry’s bad break hurts more than defeat for Aston Villa

Analysis: John Terry’s bad break hurts more than defeat for Aston Villa

November 5, 2017

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa striker Jonathan Kodjia expected to travel for international duty

Aston Villa striker Jonathan Kodjia expected to travel for international duty

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce challenges Aston Villa to deal with loss of John Terry to injury

Steve Bruce challenges Aston Villa to deal with loss of John Terry to injury

November 4, 2017

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa skipper John Terry confirms broken metatarsal

Aston Villa skipper John Terry confirms broken metatarsal

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce brushes off Robert Snodgrass reaction in Aston Villa defeat

Steve Bruce brushes off Robert Snodgrass reaction in Aston Villa defeat

Supporting image for story: John Terry injury could sideline Aston Villa skipper for twelve weeks

John Terry injury could sideline Aston Villa skipper for twelve weeks

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

Aston Villa 1 Sheffield Wednesday 2 - Report and pictures

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce staying grounded as optimism grows at Aston Villa

Steve Bruce staying grounded as optimism grows at Aston Villa

November 3, 2017

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce: Promotion challenge no longer sparks fear in Aston Villa's players

Steve Bruce: Promotion challenge no longer sparks fear in Aston Villa's players

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce hails Glenn Whelan as Aston Villa's ‘unsung hero’

Steve Bruce hails Glenn Whelan as Aston Villa's ‘unsung hero’

Supporting image for story: Rushall Olympic and Halesowen Town to meet in crunch clash

Rushall Olympic and Halesowen Town to meet in crunch clash

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce: Teenage star Callum O'Hare will get his chance at Aston Villa

Steve Bruce: Teenage star Callum O'Hare will get his chance at Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa sweat on key trio ahead of Sheffield Wednesday clash

Aston Villa sweat on key trio ahead of Sheffield Wednesday clash

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa vs Sheffield Wednesday: Momentum the word for the Villans

Aston Villa vs Sheffield Wednesday: Momentum the word for the Villans

November 2, 2017

Supporting image for story: Kidderminster Harriers still a work in progress, says John Eustace

Kidderminster Harriers still a work in progress, says John Eustace

November 1, 2017

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce praises 'excellent' Aston Villa and eases Jonathan Kodjia fears

Steve Bruce praises 'excellent' Aston Villa and eases Jonathan Kodjia fears

Supporting image for story: Preston 0 Aston Villa 2 - Report

Preston 0 Aston Villa 2 - Report

October 31, 2017

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's away day resilience again set to be tested at Preston

Aston Villa's away day resilience again set to be tested at Preston

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce vows to look after Aston Villa teens

Steve Bruce vows to look after Aston Villa teens

October 29, 2017

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa fear after Jonathan Kodjia injury

Aston Villa fear after Jonathan Kodjia injury

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce slams 'ridiculous' clapperboards decison

Steve Bruce slams 'ridiculous' clapperboards decison

Supporting image for story: Birmingham City 0 Aston Villa 0 - Report

Birmingham City 0 Aston Villa 0 - Report

October 27, 2017

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's Albert Adomah admits to derby 'revenge' mission

Aston Villa's Albert Adomah admits to derby 'revenge' mission

October 25, 2017

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce admits Aston Villa still having to "box carefully" with star man Jonathan Kodjia

Steve Bruce admits Aston Villa still having to "box carefully" with star man Jonathan Kodjia

October 24, 2017

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce tells Aston Villa fringe players to "be ready" after hailing squad strength

Steve Bruce tells Aston Villa fringe players to "be ready" after hailing squad strength

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor facing battle to feature against Birmingham City

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor facing battle to feature against Birmingham City

October 23, 2017

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa analysis: Best win yet for Steve Bruce's side

Aston Villa analysis: Best win yet for Steve Bruce's side

October 21, 2017

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce hails Sam Johnstone as Aston Villa bounce back

Steve Bruce hails Sam Johnstone as Aston Villa bounce back

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

Aston Villa 2 Fulham 1 - Report and pictures

October 20, 2017

Supporting image for story: "Terrific" John Terry a big influence at Aston Villa

"Terrific" John Terry a big influence at Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Fulham visit 'too soon' for Jack Grealish's Aston Villa return

Fulham visit 'too soon' for Jack Grealish's Aston Villa return

October 11, 2017

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's Mile Jedinak could return for Wolves clash

Aston Villa's Mile Jedinak could return for Wolves clash

October 9, 2017

Supporting image for story: Warley Wasps buzzing after securing top award

Warley Wasps buzzing after securing top award

October 4, 2017

Supporting image for story: West Brom duo challenged to target England squad by Tony Pulis

West Brom duo challenged to target England squad by Tony Pulis

October 3, 2017

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce urges patience over Aston Villa star Jonathan Kodjia

Steve Bruce urges patience over Aston Villa star Jonathan Kodjia

October 2, 2017

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa move ‘a disaster’ admits Ross McCormack

Aston Villa move ‘a disaster’ admits Ross McCormack

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce hails Jonathan Kodjia after striker fires Aston Villa to fourth straight win

Steve Bruce hails Jonathan Kodjia after striker fires Aston Villa to fourth straight win

October 1, 2017

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa midfielder Glenn Whelan accuses Bolton's Adam Le Fondre of fooling the referee for Neil Taylor red card

Aston Villa midfielder Glenn Whelan accuses Bolton's Adam Le Fondre of fooling the referee for Neil Taylor red card

September 30, 2017

Supporting image for story: Big Interview: Tony Coton's life lessons for next generation

Big Interview: Tony Coton's life lessons for next generation

September 29, 2017

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce eyes permanent deal for Manchester United keeper Sam Johnstone

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce eyes permanent deal for Manchester United keeper Sam Johnstone

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa striker Ross McCormack joins Melbourne City on-loan

Aston Villa striker Ross McCormack joins Melbourne City on-loan

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce: Aston Villa won't take struggling Bolton lightly

Steve Bruce: Aston Villa won't take struggling Bolton lightly

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