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Matt Maher

Chief sports writer for the Express & Star.

November 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa 1 Wolves 0: As it happened

Aston Villa 1 Wolves 0: As it happened

Supporting image for story: Round-up: Yeltz fight back to take point in eight-goal thriller

Round-up: Yeltz fight back to take point in eight-goal thriller

Supporting image for story: 'I want to be the man no-one wants to fight' - Ben Whittaker targets world domination after knockout win

'I want to be the man no-one wants to fight' - Ben Whittaker targets world domination after knockout win

November 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Ben Whittaker stars on Matchroom debut with stunning first round knockout

Ben Whittaker stars on Matchroom debut with stunning first round knockout

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Wolves hoping history repeat but challenge at Villa Park is huge

Matt Maher: Wolves hoping history repeat but challenge at Villa Park is huge

Supporting image for story: Ben Whittaker: So long as my mom still likes me I don't care what others think

Ben Whittaker: So long as my mom still likes me I don't care what others think

Supporting image for story: Victor Lindelof happy to be 'Mr Versatile' as he chases glory with Aston Villa

Victor Lindelof happy to be 'Mr Versatile' as he chases glory with Aston Villa

November 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Young Boys captain criticises police after crowd trouble at Aston Villa match

Young Boys captain criticises police after crowd trouble at Aston Villa match

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Unai Emery 'not feeling favourite' against Wolves

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery 'not feeling favourite' against Wolves

Supporting image for story: Skipper calls on West Brom to start 'punishing' opponents

Skipper calls on West Brom to start 'punishing' opponents

November 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Young Boys boss apologises after fan trouble at Aston Villa match

Young Boys boss apologises after fan trouble at Aston Villa match

Supporting image for story: 'My head is fine' - Aston Villa striker shrugs off bottle incident after Euro double

'My head is fine' - Aston Villa striker shrugs off bottle incident after Euro double

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa 2 Young Boys 1: Unai Emery's men win on night marred by crowd trouble

Aston Villa 2 Young Boys 1: Unai Emery's men win on night marred by crowd trouble

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa match halted due to crowd trouble

Aston Villa match halted due to crowd trouble

Supporting image for story: Europa League: Aston Villa v Young Boys - Live

Europa League: Aston Villa v Young Boys - Live

Supporting image for story: Ben Whittaker aiming for perfection on Matchroom debut

Ben Whittaker aiming for perfection on Matchroom debut

Supporting image for story: Comment: Five dropped points the focus for frustrated West Brom

Comment: Five dropped points the focus for frustrated West Brom

Supporting image for story: Halesowen Town legend Colin Brookes was a humble giant and friend to all

Halesowen Town legend Colin Brookes was a humble giant and friend to all

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa v Young Boys: Unai Emery warns against complacency ahead of Swiss rematch

Aston Villa v Young Boys: Unai Emery warns against complacency ahead of Swiss rematch

November 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'That's so long' - Aston Villa boss Unai Emery makes Ezri Konsa contract point

'That's so long' - Aston Villa boss Unai Emery makes Ezri Konsa contract point

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery explains Harvey Elliott's Aston Villa situation as January looms

Unai Emery explains Harvey Elliott's Aston Villa situation as January looms

Supporting image for story: Kidderminster Harriers boss makes 'quality' admission after Marine defeat

Kidderminster Harriers boss makes 'quality' admission after Marine defeat

Supporting image for story: Halesowen Town legend Colin Brookes dies aged 83

Halesowen Town legend Colin Brookes dies aged 83

November 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Heart and determination' - Morgan Rogers points to key factor in Aston Villa's resurgence

'Heart and determination' - Morgan Rogers points to key factor in Aston Villa's resurgence

Supporting image for story: Worcestershire to face first-time T20 opponent as Vitality Blast fixtures revealed

Worcestershire to face first-time T20 opponent as Vitality Blast fixtures revealed

November 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Key man urges Aston Villa to keep focus as they target 'great things' this season

Key man urges Aston Villa to keep focus as they target 'great things' this season

Supporting image for story: Warwickshire confirm name change for T20 Blast

Warwickshire confirm name change for T20 Blast

Supporting image for story: Women's football round-up: Aston Villa exit League Cup after chaotic Second City derby

Women's football round-up: Aston Villa exit League Cup after chaotic Second City derby

Supporting image for story: Leeds United 1 Aston Villa 2: Player ratings

Leeds United 1 Aston Villa 2: Player ratings

November 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Morgan Rogers pays tribute to team-mate and coach after match-winning Aston Villa strike

Morgan Rogers pays tribute to team-mate and coach after match-winning Aston Villa strike

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery says 'hunger and anger' drove Morgan Rogers to Aston Villa double

Unai Emery says 'hunger and anger' drove Morgan Rogers to Aston Villa double

Supporting image for story: Leeds United 1 Aston Villa 2: Morgan Rogers at the double in fightback

Leeds United 1 Aston Villa 2: Morgan Rogers at the double in fightback

Supporting image for story: Leeds v Aston Villa - Live

Leeds v Aston Villa - Live

November 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Love or loathe the design - there's no doubting Blues' big ambitions

Matt Maher: Love or loathe the design - there's no doubting Blues' big ambitions

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: International thrillers showcased football in its purest form

Matt Maher: International thrillers showcased football in its purest form

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery explains why he never doubted Aston Villa star would recover top form

Unai Emery explains why he never doubted Aston Villa star would recover top form

November 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I never feel favourite' - Unai Emery sets away day challenge as Aston Villa head to Leeds

'I never feel favourite' - Unai Emery sets away day challenge as Aston Villa head to Leeds

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher on Unai Emery press conference and previews Aston Villa's Premier League trip to Leeds

Matt Maher on Unai Emery press conference and previews Aston Villa's Premier League trip to Leeds

Supporting image for story: Revealed: Aston Villa poised for quadruple fitness boost ahead of Leeds clash

Revealed: Aston Villa poised for quadruple fitness boost ahead of Leeds clash

Supporting image for story: 'I still have faith' - Aston Villa hero backs Ollie Watkins to rediscover top form

'I still have faith' - Aston Villa hero backs Ollie Watkins to rediscover top form

Supporting image for story: Comment: Quick start crucial if Rob Edwards is to make Wolves' Great Escape dream a reality

Comment: Quick start crucial if Rob Edwards is to make Wolves' Great Escape dream a reality

November 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Revealed: Aston Villa destined for remarkable landmark after Premier League schedule confirmed

Revealed: Aston Villa destined for remarkable landmark after Premier League schedule confirmed

Supporting image for story: Defender makes 'change the season' claim as Rob Edwards prepares for Wolves bow

Defender makes 'change the season' claim as Rob Edwards prepares for Wolves bow

Supporting image for story: Key man explains why Aston Villa won't lose focus ahead of Leeds test

Key man explains why Aston Villa won't lose focus ahead of Leeds test

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Kidderminster Harriers target reinforcements after big forward blow

Kidderminster Harriers target reinforcements after big forward blow

Supporting image for story: Boss salutes 'game-changers' after late goals earn Halesowen Town win

Boss salutes 'game-changers' after late goals earn Halesowen Town win

Supporting image for story: 'Pride forever' - Wolves star continues international fairytale after sealing World Cup place

'Pride forever' - Wolves star continues international fairytale after sealing World Cup place

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa star makes 'pretty rubbish' claim after Scotland seal World Cup place in dramatic fashion

Aston Villa star makes 'pretty rubbish' claim after Scotland seal World Cup place in dramatic fashion

November 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Team-mate makes 'focus' claim after Emi Martinez's latest Aston Villa heroics

Team-mate makes 'focus' claim after Emi Martinez's latest Aston Villa heroics

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa 4 Bournemouth 0: Three 8s as Villa cruise to victory

Aston Villa 4 Bournemouth 0: Three 8s as Villa cruise to victory

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