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Matt Maher

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August 7, 2017

Supporting image for story: James Chester: John Terry will be a huge influence at Aston Villa

James Chester: John Terry will be a huge influence at Aston Villa

August 6, 2017

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce confident Aston Villa will come good despite frustrating start

Steve Bruce confident Aston Villa will come good despite frustrating start

August 5, 2017

Supporting image for story: Gabby Agbonlahor shows touch of class in Carl Ikeme tribute

Gabby Agbonlahor shows touch of class in Carl Ikeme tribute

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa 1 Hull City 1 - Report

Aston Villa 1 Hull City 1 - Report

August 4, 2017

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce aiming to replicate Hull City success at Aston Villa

Steve Bruce aiming to replicate Hull City success at Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: New Aston Villa skipper John Terry confident he can handle Championship demands

New Aston Villa skipper John Terry confident he can handle Championship demands

August 3, 2017

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce admits to facing big decisions in the transfer market as FFP bites

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce admits to facing big decisions in the transfer market as FFP bites

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa announce contingency plans as fans kept waiting for season tickets

Aston Villa announce contingency plans as fans kept waiting for season tickets

Supporting image for story: Ron Atkinson: West Brom must go for cups

Ron Atkinson: West Brom must go for cups

Supporting image for story: Ron Atkinson: Wolves to get promoted or relegated, Aston Villa contenders

Ron Atkinson: Wolves to get promoted or relegated, Aston Villa contenders

August 2, 2017

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce calls on Aston Villa strikers to deliver

Steve Bruce calls on Aston Villa strikers to deliver

Supporting image for story: Forgotten man Aly Cissokho seals Aston Villa exit

Forgotten man Aly Cissokho seals Aston Villa exit

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce hails attitude of Jordan Amavi

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce hails attitude of Jordan Amavi

August 1, 2017

Supporting image for story: John Terry: Nothing less than promotion will do for Aston Villa

John Terry: Nothing less than promotion will do for Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce fears lengthy absence for Jack Grealish

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce fears lengthy absence for Jack Grealish

Supporting image for story: Conor Hourihane: We can all learn from 'icon' John Terry

Conor Hourihane: We can all learn from 'icon' John Terry

July 31, 2017

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce confirms enquiries made for Ross McCormack

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce confirms enquiries made for Ross McCormack

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce confirms enquiries for Aston Villa's Ross McCormack

Steve Bruce confirms enquiries for Aston Villa's Ross McCormack

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's Jack Grealish facing up to three months out after surgery

Aston Villa's Jack Grealish facing up to three months out after surgery

July 30, 2017

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce hunting "one or two" more signings at Aston Villa

Steve Bruce hunting "one or two" more signings at Aston Villa

July 29, 2017

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce explains Aston Villa's decision to sell Nathan Baker

Steve Bruce explains Aston Villa's decision to sell Nathan Baker

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce sweating over Jack Grealish injury

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce sweating over Jack Grealish injury

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa 0 Watford 0 - Report

Aston Villa 0 Watford 0 - Report

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa and Watford pay tribute to Graham Taylor in pre-season clash

Aston Villa and Watford pay tribute to Graham Taylor in pre-season clash

Supporting image for story: Nathan Baker hails Aston Villa fans after shock exit

Nathan Baker hails Aston Villa fans after shock exit

Supporting image for story: Gary Megson: I just couldn’t say no to West Brom

Gary Megson: I just couldn’t say no to West Brom

July 28, 2017

Supporting image for story: Gary Megson makes shock return to West Brom

Gary Megson makes shock return to West Brom

Supporting image for story: Aaron Tshibola leaves Aston Villa on loan

Aaron Tshibola leaves Aston Villa on loan

Supporting image for story: Jon Whitney: No guarantees Matt Preston will sign with Saddlers

Jon Whitney: No guarantees Matt Preston will sign with Saddlers

July 27, 2017

Supporting image for story: Wrist injury keeps Ritchie De Laet waiting on Aston Villa return

Wrist injury keeps Ritchie De Laet waiting on Aston Villa return

Supporting image for story: West Brom boss Tony Pulis "praying" assistant Dave Kemp stays at club

West Brom boss Tony Pulis "praying" assistant Dave Kemp stays at club

Supporting image for story: West Brom trip to Harriers postponed

West Brom trip to Harriers postponed

Supporting image for story: West Brom duo Gareth McAuley and James Morrison in fitness battle

West Brom duo Gareth McAuley and James Morrison in fitness battle

Supporting image for story: Rivals eye Aston Villa misfit Ross McCormack

Rivals eye Aston Villa misfit Ross McCormack

Supporting image for story: Tony Pulis: West Brom must be patient on top targets

Tony Pulis: West Brom must be patient on top targets

July 26, 2017

Supporting image for story: Burton Albion 0 West Brom 1 - Report and pictures

Burton Albion 0 West Brom 1 - Report and pictures

Supporting image for story: West Brom refuse to give up on chase for Ben Gibson

West Brom refuse to give up on chase for Ben Gibson

July 25, 2017

Supporting image for story: Jordan Veretout completes switch from Aston Villa to Fiorentina

Jordan Veretout completes switch from Aston Villa to Fiorentina

Supporting image for story: West Brom welcome back James Morrison

West Brom welcome back James Morrison

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa friendly against Bielefeld called off

Aston Villa friendly against Bielefeld called off

Supporting image for story: West Brom target Ben Gibson to be offered new deal - reports

West Brom target Ben Gibson to be offered new deal - reports

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa linked with chase for Liverpool youngster Sheyi Ojo

Aston Villa linked with chase for Liverpool youngster Sheyi Ojo

July 24, 2017

Supporting image for story: Double joy for Aston Villa

Double joy for Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Walsall prepared to unleash Mitch Candlin

Walsall prepared to unleash Mitch Candlin

July 22, 2017

Supporting image for story: Jon Whitney hails Walsall game-winner Mitch Candlin

Jon Whitney hails Walsall game-winner Mitch Candlin

Supporting image for story: Ross McCormack among Aston Villa players left out of pre-season trip

Ross McCormack among Aston Villa players left out of pre-season trip

Supporting image for story: Chester 1 Walsall 2 - Report

Chester 1 Walsall 2 - Report

Supporting image for story: Tony Xia: Aston Villa won't sell Jordan Veretout on the cheap

Tony Xia: Aston Villa won't sell Jordan Veretout on the cheap

July 21, 2017

Supporting image for story: Walsall boss Jon Whitney calls on players to give him a headache

Walsall boss Jon Whitney calls on players to give him a headache

July 20, 2017

Supporting image for story: Veteran defender Chris Samba agrees deal at Aston Villa

Veteran defender Chris Samba agrees deal at Aston Villa

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