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Matt Maher

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December 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa will remain patient ahead of Cameron Archer decision

Aston Villa will remain patient ahead of Cameron Archer decision

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa are edged out by Villarreal in friendly defeat

Aston Villa are edged out by Villarreal in friendly defeat

December 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: Walsall's Isaac Hutchinson: Games can't come quick enough

Walsall's Isaac Hutchinson: Games can't come quick enough

December 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Trivela Group praised for bringing 'fresh energy' to Walsall since summer takeover

Trivela Group praised for bringing 'fresh energy' to Walsall since summer takeover

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa set for final warm up game ahead of Premier League restart

Aston Villa set for final warm up game ahead of Premier League restart

Supporting image for story: Dudley ace Kelsey Oakley's hat-trick of top boxing titles

Dudley ace Kelsey Oakley's hat-trick of top boxing titles

Supporting image for story: Stourbridge stuck at bottom after loss to strugglers

Stourbridge stuck at bottom after loss to strugglers

December 13, 2022

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa in for Joao Felix but face battle

Aston Villa in for Joao Felix but face battle

Supporting image for story: Isaac Hutchinson relishing Walsall competition

Isaac Hutchinson relishing Walsall competition

December 12, 2022

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery: Aston Villa attack the priority

Unai Emery: Aston Villa attack the priority

Supporting image for story: Michael Flynn: Walsall won’t take Conor Wilkinson risk

Michael Flynn: Walsall won’t take Conor Wilkinson risk

December 10, 2022

Supporting image for story: Diego Carlos steps up Aston Villa injury recovery

Diego Carlos steps up Aston Villa injury recovery

December 9, 2022

Supporting image for story: Salford vs Walsall off due to frozen pitch

Salford vs Walsall off due to frozen pitch

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Exciting? Yes but Gianni Infantino’s risking all that

Matt Maher: Exciting? Yes but Gianni Infantino’s risking all that

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: No matter what happens, Gareth Southgate’s a big success

Matt Maher: No matter what happens, Gareth Southgate’s a big success

Supporting image for story: Mid season ratings: How Aston Villa players have fared

Mid season ratings: How Aston Villa players have fared

Supporting image for story: Tyrone Mings wants an Aston Villa winning habit

Tyrone Mings wants an Aston Villa winning habit

December 8, 2022

Supporting image for story: Walsall and Carlisle fined after FA Cup brawl

Walsall and Carlisle fined after FA Cup brawl

Supporting image for story: Tyrone Mings learning from Aston Villa boss Unai Emery

Tyrone Mings learning from Aston Villa boss Unai Emery

December 6, 2022

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard out, Unai Emery in - Aston Villa's half-term report

Steven Gerrard out, Unai Emery in - Aston Villa's half-term report

December 2, 2022

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Scoring runs for fun is the key for rising star Davina Perrin

Matt Maher: Scoring runs for fun is the key for rising star Davina Perrin

November 25, 2022

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Yes, it was only Iran but England were impressive

Matt Maher: Yes, it was only Iran but England were impressive

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Hungry Hosea Stewart aims to call the shots in the ring

Matt Maher: Hungry Hosea Stewart aims to call the shots in the ring

November 23, 2022

Supporting image for story: ‘Belief is key’ in survival battle says Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui

‘Belief is key’ in survival battle says Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Unai Emery to make most of break

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery to make most of break

November 22, 2022

Supporting image for story: Midlands Football Round-up: They just won’t Lye down! Ten-man Town grab point

Midlands Football Round-up: They just won’t Lye down! Ten-man Town grab point

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's Matty Cash full of praise for Danny Ings

Aston Villa's Matty Cash full of praise for Danny Ings

November 21, 2022

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa players set for Bodymoor Heath return this week

Aston Villa players set for Bodymoor Heath return this week

November 19, 2022

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery taking 'fear' out of Aston Villa players

Unai Emery taking 'fear' out of Aston Villa players

November 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: A World Cup like no other...and not in a good way

Matt Maher: A World Cup like no other...and not in a good way

Supporting image for story: Wolves defender Nathan Collins ready to fight and save season

Wolves defender Nathan Collins ready to fight and save season

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery: Plenty more to come from Aston Villa's Boubacar Kamara

Unai Emery: Plenty more to come from Aston Villa's Boubacar Kamara

November 17, 2022

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's Ludwig Augustinssonaims vows to grab his chance

Aston Villa's Ludwig Augustinssonaims vows to grab his chance

November 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: Former Aston Villa striker John Carew jailed for tax evasion

Former Aston Villa striker John Carew jailed for tax evasion

Supporting image for story: Villa Park included in UK and Ireland's Euro 2028 bid

Villa Park included in UK and Ireland's Euro 2028 bid

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's Emi Martinez: Dad being there to see my World Cup bow will be amazing

Aston Villa's Emi Martinez: Dad being there to see my World Cup bow will be amazing

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa can win 'beautifully and ugly' says Emi Martinez

Aston Villa can win 'beautifully and ugly' says Emi Martinez

Supporting image for story: Key report in West Midlands velodrome bid to finally be published

Key report in West Midlands velodrome bid to finally be published

November 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's Danny Ings: Team success comes first

Aston Villa's Danny Ings: Team success comes first

November 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Matty Cash: Sky the limit for Aston Villa under 'perfect' Unai Emery

Matty Cash: Sky the limit for Aston Villa under 'perfect' Unai Emery

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery salutes Aston Villa's Danny Ings for grasping his chance

Unai Emery salutes Aston Villa's Danny Ings for grasping his chance

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Battling Aston Villa look a team transformed under Unai Emery

Analysis: Battling Aston Villa look a team transformed under Unai Emery

November 13, 2022

Supporting image for story: Classy Konsa shines in comeback victory: Brighton 1-2 Aston Villa - player ratings

Classy Konsa shines in comeback victory: Brighton 1-2 Aston Villa - player ratings

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery delighted with Aston Villa fighting spirit

Unai Emery delighted with Aston Villa fighting spirit

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

Brighton 1-2 Aston Villa - Report

November 12, 2022

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins aiming to end on a high

Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins aiming to end on a high

November 11, 2022

Supporting image for story: Emi Martinez to return for Aston Villa at Brighton before heading to World Cup

Emi Martinez to return for Aston Villa at Brighton before heading to World Cup

Supporting image for story: Former Aston Villa and Wolves winger Tony Daley decides it’s time his tales were brought to book

Former Aston Villa and Wolves winger Tony Daley decides it’s time his tales were brought to book

November 10, 2022

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery: Aston Villa mentality must improve

Unai Emery: Aston Villa mentality must improve

Supporting image for story: Carabao Cup: Manchester United 4 Aston Villa 2 - Report

Carabao Cup: Manchester United 4 Aston Villa 2 - Report

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