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Matt Maher

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January 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa striker search going to the wire

Aston Villa striker search going to the wire

January 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Let’s hope Saturday is a mere starter for Walsall

Matt Maher: Let’s hope Saturday is a mere starter for Walsall

Supporting image for story: Diego Costa: Julen Lopetegui has forced Wolves to raise their game

Diego Costa: Julen Lopetegui has forced Wolves to raise their game

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa considering loan market

Aston Villa considering loan market

Supporting image for story: Julen Lopetegui: The whole squad can help Wolves win survival battle

Julen Lopetegui: The whole squad can help Wolves win survival battle

January 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Brendan Rodgers lauds Walsall following Leicester's narrow FA Cup victory

Brendan Rodgers lauds Walsall following Leicester's narrow FA Cup victory

Supporting image for story: Joao Gomes set to arrive in UK on Monday to complete Wolves move

Joao Gomes set to arrive in UK on Monday to complete Wolves move

January 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa fined £20,000 after admitting FA charge

Aston Villa fined £20,000 after admitting FA charge

Supporting image for story: Warwickshire captain Will Rhodes pens contract extension

Warwickshire captain Will Rhodes pens contract extension

Supporting image for story: Craig Dawson: Julen Lopetegui energy is Wolves' 12th man

Craig Dawson: Julen Lopetegui energy is Wolves' 12th man

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Wolves have 18 games to prove transfer policy is right

Matt Maher: Wolves have 18 games to prove transfer policy is right

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Whisper it, but Europe is within Aston Villa striking distance

Matt Maher: Whisper it, but Europe is within Aston Villa striking distance

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Michael Flynn determined to leave a lasting legacy at Walsall

Matt Maher: Michael Flynn determined to leave a lasting legacy at Walsall

Supporting image for story: Wolves set to finally land £15m Joao Gomes

Wolves set to finally land £15m Joao Gomes

January 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wolves close in on Joao Gomes in £15million deal

Wolves close in on Joao Gomes in £15million deal

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa in hunt for £40m Luiz Henrique

Aston Villa in hunt for £40m Luiz Henrique

January 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa charged by FA over Southampton clash

Aston Villa charged by FA over Southampton clash

January 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Aston Villa a team on the move again under Unai Emery

Analysis: Aston Villa a team on the move again under Unai Emery

Supporting image for story: Southampton 0 Aston Villa 1 - Player ratings

Southampton 0 Aston Villa 1 - Player ratings

January 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Ashley Young: Resurgent Aston Villa should be shooting for Europe

Ashley Young: Resurgent Aston Villa should be shooting for Europe

January 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery: Ollie Watkins will thrive on increased Aston Villa pressure

Unai Emery: Ollie Watkins will thrive on increased Aston Villa pressure

Supporting image for story: Southampton 0 Aston Villa 1 - Report

Southampton 0 Aston Villa 1 - Report

Supporting image for story: Southampton v Aston Villa - match delayed due to drone

Southampton v Aston Villa - match delayed due to drone

January 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery challenges Aston Villa's players to keep moving up the Premier League

Unai Emery challenges Aston Villa's players to keep moving up the Premier League

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Brian Cookson’s blast at cycling chiefs strikes a chord

Matt Maher: Brian Cookson’s blast at cycling chiefs strikes a chord

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Broadcasters fail to spot the chance of real magic of Cup

Matt Maher: Broadcasters fail to spot the chance of real magic of Cup

Supporting image for story: Leon Bailey: Strength of character got me through Aston Villa horror miss

Leon Bailey: Strength of character got me through Aston Villa horror miss

January 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Unai Emery targeting another striker after Danny Ings sale

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery targeting another striker after Danny Ings sale

Supporting image for story: West Ham sign Aston Villa striker Danny Ings for £15 million

West Ham sign Aston Villa striker Danny Ings for £15 million

Supporting image for story: Jhon Duran confident he can cut it in Premier League ahead of Aston Villa move

Jhon Duran confident he can cut it in Premier League ahead of Aston Villa move

Supporting image for story: Ollie Watkins boost for Southampton trip

Ollie Watkins boost for Southampton trip

January 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Jhon Duran’s flying in to seal Aston Villa deal

Jhon Duran’s flying in to seal Aston Villa deal

January 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mansfield reject Walsall bid for Danny Johnson

Mansfield reject Walsall bid for Danny Johnson

January 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa casualties keep mounting

Aston Villa casualties keep mounting

January 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Tyrone Mings: Unai Emery's methods have given me a new lease of life at Aston Villa

Tyrone Mings: Unai Emery's methods have given me a new lease of life at Aston Villa

January 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery: I considered dropping Leon Bailey

Unai Emery: I considered dropping Leon Bailey

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa 2 Leeds 1 - Report

Aston Villa 2 Leeds 1 - Report

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa urged to cancel controversial sponsorship deal

Aston Villa urged to cancel controversial sponsorship deal

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Injustices will help motivate Wolves

Matt Maher: Injustices will help motivate Wolves

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa v Leeds: Unai Emery hopes Leeds feel full force of Villa backlash

Aston Villa v Leeds: Unai Emery hopes Leeds feel full force of Villa backlash

January 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Ezri Konsa Exclusive: Unai Emery's extraordinary attention to detail is making us better players at Aston Villa

Ezri Konsa Exclusive: Unai Emery's extraordinary attention to detail is making us better players at Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery keen on more additions as Aston Villa eye Matteo Guendouzi

Unai Emery keen on more additions as Aston Villa eye Matteo Guendouzi

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa could terminate Ludwig Augustinsson's loan deal early

Aston Villa could terminate Ludwig Augustinsson's loan deal early

January 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery urges Aston Villa players to learn from FA Cup embarrassment

Unai Emery urges Aston Villa players to learn from FA Cup embarrassment

January 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery will not single out players in Aston Villa FA Cup inquest

Unai Emery will not single out players in Aston Villa FA Cup inquest

January 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa close on £12million deal for Real Betis defender Alex Moreno

Aston Villa close on £12million deal for Real Betis defender Alex Moreno

Supporting image for story: Analysis: FA Cup humiliation exposes uncomfortable truth about Aston Villa spending

Analysis: FA Cup humiliation exposes uncomfortable truth about Aston Villa spending

January 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Steve Evans: I saw fear in Aston Villa players

Steve Evans: I saw fear in Aston Villa players

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery apologises to Aston Villa fans following shock FA Cup exit

Unai Emery apologises to Aston Villa fans following shock FA Cup exit

Supporting image for story: FA Cup: Aston Villa 1 Stevenage 2 - Report

FA Cup: Aston Villa 1 Stevenage 2 - Report

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