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Matt Maher

Chief sports writer for the Express & Star.

May 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa v Burnley - Match preview

Aston Villa v Burnley - Match preview

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa keep tabs on free agent market as Steven Gerrard admits patience key this summer

Aston Villa keep tabs on free agent market as Steven Gerrard admits patience key this summer

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa set to miss the start of next season

Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa set to miss the start of next season

Supporting image for story: Kelsey Oakley delighted to be national champ

Kelsey Oakley delighted to be national champ

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard expects significant Aston Villa time with technical director Johan Lange

Steven Gerrard expects significant Aston Villa time with technical director Johan Lange

May 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Aston Villa and Steven Gerrard rue missed chances again as top half hopes fade

Analysis: Aston Villa and Steven Gerrard rue missed chances again as top half hopes fade

May 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa ruled out for season finale

Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa ruled out for season finale

Supporting image for story: Villa 1-1 Palace - Report

Villa 1-1 Palace - Report

May 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Fans urged to fly the flag for Villa’s European Cup heroes

Fans urged to fly the flag for Villa’s European Cup heroes

Supporting image for story: ‘Cold-hearted’ Penn plots new Kidderminster campaign

‘Cold-hearted’ Penn plots new Kidderminster campaign

Supporting image for story: Villa legend of ‘82 Dennis helps youngsters honour Duncan

Villa legend of ‘82 Dennis helps youngsters honour Duncan

May 13, 2022

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's Jacob Ramsey told sky is the limit after double award success

Aston Villa's Jacob Ramsey told sky is the limit after double award success

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard: Philippe Coutinho signing can attract other big names to Aston Villa

Steven Gerrard: Philippe Coutinho signing can attract other big names to Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard puts Villa plans ahead of a summer holiday

Steven Gerrard puts Villa plans ahead of a summer holiday

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: 40 years on, has there been a greater rise and fall than this one?

Matt Maher: 40 years on, has there been a greater rise and fall than this one?

May 12, 2022

Supporting image for story: Steve Gerrard delighted with Philippe Coutinho permanent Aston Villa deal

Steve Gerrard delighted with Philippe Coutinho permanent Aston Villa deal

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard hopeful of Carney Chukwuemeka Aston Villa deal

Steven Gerrard hopeful of Carney Chukwuemeka Aston Villa deal

May 11, 2022

Supporting image for story: Villa are hoping to sign Philippe Coutinho in cut-price deal

Villa are hoping to sign Philippe Coutinho in cut-price deal

May 10, 2022

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard: Referee Jon Moss’ performance needs to be looked at

Steven Gerrard: Referee Jon Moss’ performance needs to be looked at

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

Aston Villa 1 Liverpool 2 - Report

Supporting image for story: Villa are seeking perfection in bid to stun Liverpool

Villa are seeking perfection in bid to stun Liverpool

May 9, 2022

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard: Aston Villa must be ready to suffer if they are to shock 'best-ever' Liverpool team

Steven Gerrard: Aston Villa must be ready to suffer if they are to shock 'best-ever' Liverpool team

Supporting image for story: Burnley 1-3 Villa - Player ratings

Burnley 1-3 Villa - Player ratings

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Aston Villa showing signs of progress under Steven Gerrard

Analysis: Aston Villa showing signs of progress under Steven Gerrard

Supporting image for story: Matty Cash: Steven Gerrard hungry to halt Liverpool title challenge

Matty Cash: Steven Gerrard hungry to halt Liverpool title challenge

May 7, 2022

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard: Aston Villa still keen to sign Philippe Coutinho

Steven Gerrard: Aston Villa still keen to sign Philippe Coutinho

Supporting image for story: Burnley 1 Aston Villa 3 - Report

Burnley 1 Aston Villa 3 - Report

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard: Aston Villa's Danny Ings is his own worst critic

Steven Gerrard: Aston Villa's Danny Ings is his own worst critic

May 6, 2022

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard: Ezri Konsa still big part of Aston Villa plan

Steven Gerrard: Ezri Konsa still big part of Aston Villa plan

Supporting image for story: Duo's pride despite Stourbridge cup final defeat

Duo's pride despite Stourbridge cup final defeat

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Downturn that sets the Wolves alarm bells ringing

Matt Maher: Downturn that sets the Wolves alarm bells ringing

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Clubs like Villa and Wolves sell a dream, but someone has to pay...

Matt Maher: Clubs like Villa and Wolves sell a dream, but someone has to pay...

Supporting image for story: Preview: Much to play for and Aston Villa have a say at both ends

Preview: Much to play for and Aston Villa have a say at both ends

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard wants Aston Villa strikers to be more ruthless

Steven Gerrard wants Aston Villa strikers to be more ruthless

May 5, 2022

Supporting image for story: Styche’s stunner fails to save Stourbridge from defeat

Styche’s stunner fails to save Stourbridge from defeat

May 4, 2022

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa hike up season tickets with cheapest rising 40 per cent

Aston Villa hike up season tickets with cheapest rising 40 per cent

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard: Tim Iroegbunam needs to find his Aston Villa voice

Steven Gerrard: Tim Iroegbunam needs to find his Aston Villa voice

May 3, 2022

Supporting image for story: Ollie Watkins confident of Aston Villa strike partnership

Ollie Watkins confident of Aston Villa strike partnership

May 2, 2022

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Aston Villa strike partnership provides cause for optimism after tough campaign

Analysis: Aston Villa strike partnership provides cause for optimism after tough campaign

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa 2 Norwich 0 - Player Ratings

Aston Villa 2 Norwich 0 - Player Ratings

May 1, 2022

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard wants to give John McGinn licence to roam at Aston Villa

Steven Gerrard wants to give John McGinn licence to roam at Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's Danny Ings targeting strong finish to 'underwhelming' season

Aston Villa's Danny Ings targeting strong finish to 'underwhelming' season

April 30, 2022

Supporting image for story: Steve Gerrard happier with Aston Villa result rather than performance

Steve Gerrard happier with Aston Villa result rather than performance

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa 2 Norwich 0 - Report

Aston Villa 2 Norwich 0 - Report

April 29, 2022

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard thrilled to keep Jacob Ramsey

Steven Gerrard thrilled to keep Jacob Ramsey

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard confident Aston Villa will take 'huge strides' in coming months

Steven Gerrard confident Aston Villa will take 'huge strides' in coming months

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Sneering over Walsall deal misses point

Matt Maher: Sneering over Walsall deal misses point

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Football regulator will not be a moment too soon

Matt Maher: Football regulator will not be a moment too soon

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa vs Norwich - Match preview

Aston Villa vs Norwich - Match preview

April 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa set for Australia in pre-season

Aston Villa set for Australia in pre-season

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