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Matt Maher

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July 20, 2017

Supporting image for story: Walsall boss Jon Whitney: No timescale yet for James O’Connor return

Walsall boss Jon Whitney: No timescale yet for James O’Connor return

July 19, 2017

Supporting image for story: Ahmed Elmohamady wants to complete promotion hat-trick at Aston Villa

Ahmed Elmohamady wants to complete promotion hat-trick at Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa seal Ahmed Elmohamady signing

Aston Villa seal Ahmed Elmohamady signing

Supporting image for story: New Aston Villa skipper John Terry backed to cope with Championship's physical demands

New Aston Villa skipper John Terry backed to cope with Championship's physical demands

July 18, 2017

Supporting image for story: Jordan Veretout set to leave Aston Villa for St. Etienne

Jordan Veretout set to leave Aston Villa for St. Etienne

Supporting image for story: Jon Whitney encouraged by Walsall defence in stalemate

Jon Whitney encouraged by Walsall defence in stalemate

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

Walsall 0 Aston Villa 0 - Report and pictures

Supporting image for story: Former boss Mark Yates returns to Kidderminster Harriers

Former boss Mark Yates returns to Kidderminster Harriers

Supporting image for story: Former Wolves man Mark Rankine stars behind the scenes

Former Wolves man Mark Rankine stars behind the scenes

Supporting image for story: Walsall seniors to get a longer run-out against Aston Villa

Walsall seniors to get a longer run-out against Aston Villa

July 17, 2017

Supporting image for story: Villa winger Albert Adomah facing a fortnight on the sidelines

Villa winger Albert Adomah facing a fortnight on the sidelines

Supporting image for story: Walsall sign Sheffield United's James Wilson on loan

Walsall sign Sheffield United's James Wilson on loan

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's Easah Suliman "overwhelmed" after helping England to Euro glory

Aston Villa's Easah Suliman "overwhelmed" after helping England to Euro glory

Supporting image for story: Sam Johnstone: Aston Villa under pressure this season

Sam Johnstone: Aston Villa under pressure this season

July 15, 2017

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

Shrewsbury Town 2 Aston Villa 1 - Report and pictures

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa name John Terry captain

Aston Villa name John Terry captain

Supporting image for story: Sam Johnstone eyes reaching Premier League with Aston Villa

Sam Johnstone eyes reaching Premier League with Aston Villa

July 14, 2017

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa confirm return of Manchester United's Sam Johnstone

Aston Villa confirm return of Manchester United's Sam Johnstone

Supporting image for story: Gabby Agbonlahor must prove himself to bag new Aston Villa deal

Gabby Agbonlahor must prove himself to bag new Aston Villa deal

July 12, 2017

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

Kidderminster Harriers 0 Aston Villa 3 - Report and pictures

Supporting image for story: Arend De Waal Gagiano runs riot as records tumble

Arend De Waal Gagiano runs riot as records tumble

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa owner Dr Tony Xia slams Sevilla over 'disrespectful' Jordan Amavi transfer saga

Aston Villa owner Dr Tony Xia slams Sevilla over 'disrespectful' Jordan Amavi transfer saga

July 11, 2017

Supporting image for story: Conor Hourihane exclusive: This season at Aston Villa is one on which we'll all be judged

Conor Hourihane exclusive: This season at Aston Villa is one on which we'll all be judged

July 10, 2017

Supporting image for story: Jordan Amavi's move from Aston Villa to Sevilla OFF due to failed medical - reports

Jordan Amavi's move from Aston Villa to Sevilla OFF due to failed medical - reports

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa poised to seal Sam Johnstone signing

Aston Villa poised to seal Sam Johnstone signing

July 8, 2017

Supporting image for story: Big Interview: Heat’s on but Steve Bruce sticks to his Aston Villa recipe

Big Interview: Heat’s on but Steve Bruce sticks to his Aston Villa recipe

July 7, 2017

Supporting image for story: Jordan Amavi leaving Aston Villa for Sevilla in £8m switch

Jordan Amavi leaving Aston Villa for Sevilla in £8m switch

Supporting image for story: 'Humble' John Terry gives Aston Villa squad huge lift

'Humble' John Terry gives Aston Villa squad huge lift

Supporting image for story: Steve Bruce: Jordan Veretout and Jordan Amavi will keep training with Aston Villa

Steve Bruce: Jordan Veretout and Jordan Amavi will keep training with Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's Mile Jedinak undergoes groin surgery

Aston Villa's Mile Jedinak undergoes groin surgery

Supporting image for story: Exclusive: Ritchie De Laet feeling like the Aston Villa new boy again

Exclusive: Ritchie De Laet feeling like the Aston Villa new boy again

July 6, 2017

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa looking closely at Joe Hart as goalkeeping alternative

Aston Villa looking closely at Joe Hart as goalkeeping alternative

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa nearing deal for Hull City wing-back Ahmed Elmohamady

Aston Villa nearing deal for Hull City wing-back Ahmed Elmohamady

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa reunion in the Algarve

Aston Villa reunion in the Algarve

Supporting image for story: Alan Hutton: I'm staying at Aston Villa

Alan Hutton: I'm staying at Aston Villa

July 5, 2017

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa in Portugal: Matt Maher's update - July 5th

Aston Villa in Portugal: Matt Maher's update - July 5th

Supporting image for story: Chris Samba still seeking Aston Villa deal after checking in to pre-season trip

Chris Samba still seeking Aston Villa deal after checking in to pre-season trip

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa transfer news: Club in pole position for Sam Johnstone

Aston Villa transfer news: Club in pole position for Sam Johnstone

June 28, 2017

Supporting image for story: Wolves hall of fame honour for Andy Thompson

Wolves hall of fame honour for Andy Thompson

June 27, 2017

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa to host Graham Taylor tribute match

Aston Villa to host Graham Taylor tribute match

June 26, 2017

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa hoping to seal Sam Johnstone deal as transfers set to accelerate

Aston Villa hoping to seal Sam Johnstone deal as transfers set to accelerate

Supporting image for story: Jed Wallace deal to trigger Wolves transfer business

Jed Wallace deal to trigger Wolves transfer business

June 24, 2017

Supporting image for story: Sheffield United step up interest in Wolves defender Ethan Ebanks-Landell

Sheffield United step up interest in Wolves defender Ethan Ebanks-Landell

June 23, 2017

Supporting image for story: Can Nuno get Wolves off to a winning start?

Can Nuno get Wolves off to a winning start?

Supporting image for story: Nuno: I will make players better at Wolves

Nuno: I will make players better at Wolves

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa acknowledge patience will be key in John Terry pursuit

Aston Villa acknowledge patience will be key in John Terry pursuit

June 22, 2017

Supporting image for story: Wolves owner Fosun sees shares plummet

Wolves owner Fosun sees shares plummet

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa jump to the head of the queue for John Terry

Aston Villa jump to the head of the queue for John Terry

Supporting image for story: Mel Eves: Pre-season should help new boss Nuno stamp his mark on Wolves

Mel Eves: Pre-season should help new boss Nuno stamp his mark on Wolves

June 21, 2017

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa fixtures 2017/18: Steve Bruce to get Hull City reunion on opening day

Aston Villa fixtures 2017/18: Steve Bruce to get Hull City reunion on opening day

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