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Matt Maher

Chief sports writer for the Express & Star.

December 13, 2021

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Frustration trumps sentiment on Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard’s Anfield return

Analysis: Frustration trumps sentiment on Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard’s Anfield return

Supporting image for story: Morgan Sanson feels he is getting strong after slow Aston Villa start

Morgan Sanson feels he is getting strong after slow Aston Villa start

December 12, 2021

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard eyeing maximum points from big week for Aston Villa

Steven Gerrard eyeing maximum points from big week for Aston Villa

December 11, 2021

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard: Aston Villa didn't get rub of the green

Steven Gerrard: Aston Villa didn't get rub of the green

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

Liverpool 1 Aston Villa 0 - Report

Supporting image for story: Priory Park youngsters end the year in stunning style

Priory Park youngsters end the year in stunning style

December 10, 2021

Supporting image for story: Cameron Archer delighted to sign new Aston Villa contract

Cameron Archer delighted to sign new Aston Villa contract

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Passion for people still burning bright for Clova Court

Matt Maher: Passion for people still burning bright for Clova Court

Supporting image for story: Liverpool v Aston Villa: Steven Gerrard in the spotlight as he returns to Anfield

Liverpool v Aston Villa: Steven Gerrard in the spotlight as he returns to Anfield

Supporting image for story: Ezri Konsa: Aston Villa will show no fear

Ezri Konsa: Aston Villa will show no fear

December 9, 2021

Supporting image for story: Brendan Kiernan: Walsall won’t dwell on draw

Brendan Kiernan: Walsall won’t dwell on draw

Supporting image for story: Search for consistency the frustration for Walsall boss Matt Taylor

Search for consistency the frustration for Walsall boss Matt Taylor

December 8, 2021

Supporting image for story: Trezeguet's Aston Villa return may face a new wait

Trezeguet's Aston Villa return may face a new wait

Supporting image for story: Walsall 1 Crawley 1 - Report

Walsall 1 Crawley 1 - Report

December 6, 2021

Supporting image for story: Kidderminster Harriers hoping for a glamour FA Cup tie

Kidderminster Harriers hoping for a glamour FA Cup tie

December 4, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dudley celebrates boxing champions

Dudley celebrates boxing champions

November 22, 2021

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Ollie Watkins magic launches Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa era with a bang

Analysis: Ollie Watkins magic launches Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa era with a bang

Supporting image for story: Tyrone Mings: Aston Villa clean sheet was most important

Tyrone Mings: Aston Villa clean sheet was most important

November 21, 2021

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard: 'World class' strike can spark Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins

Steven Gerrard: 'World class' strike can spark Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins

November 20, 2021

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard proud of Aston Villa players in victory

Steven Gerrard proud of Aston Villa players in victory

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

Aston Villa 2 Brighton 0 - Report

Supporting image for story: £33m Aston Villa tag won’t worry Emi Buendia

£33m Aston Villa tag won’t worry Emi Buendia

November 19, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa v Brighton - Match Preview

Aston Villa v Brighton - Match Preview

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Tyler Denny’s draw proves there is a case for VAR

Matt Maher: Tyler Denny’s draw proves there is a case for VAR

November 18, 2021

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard vows to bring 'fearless' approach to Aston Villa

Steven Gerrard vows to bring 'fearless' approach to Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Christian Purslow: Steven Gerrard's arrival 'fantastic moment in Aston Villa's history'

Christian Purslow: Steven Gerrard's arrival 'fantastic moment in Aston Villa's history'

Supporting image for story: Comment: An impressive entrance for Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa - but the real test still awaits

Comment: An impressive entrance for Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa - but the real test still awaits

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard: Aston Villa is 'no stepping stone'

Steven Gerrard: Aston Villa is 'no stepping stone'

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard: Aston Villa players have clean slate

Steven Gerrard: Aston Villa players have clean slate

November 17, 2021

Supporting image for story: Conor Townsend signs West Brom contract extension

Conor Townsend signs West Brom contract extension

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard: Aston Villa defence the priority

Steven Gerrard: Aston Villa defence the priority

November 16, 2021

Supporting image for story: Glassboys and
Harriers’ Trophy
draws made

Glassboys and Harriers’ Trophy draws made

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard hits the ground running

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard hits the ground running

November 15, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard: My stomach was doing somersaults

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard: My stomach was doing somersaults

Supporting image for story: Bruno Lage: Yerson Mosquera ‘will bounce back’

Bruno Lage: Yerson Mosquera ‘will bounce back’

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard faces Aston Villa midfield headache

Steven Gerrard faces Aston Villa midfield headache

November 12, 2021

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Valerien Ismael must not let the gap with West Brom fans widen

Matt Maher: Valerien Ismael must not let the gap with West Brom fans widen

Supporting image for story: Bruno Lage: Wolves want balance with players

Bruno Lage: Wolves want balance with players

Supporting image for story: Wolves' Hwang Hee-chan hits the target for South Korea

Wolves' Hwang Hee-chan hits the target for South Korea

Supporting image for story: Toby fighting back against sickness thanks to boxing

Toby fighting back against sickness thanks to boxing

November 11, 2021

Supporting image for story: Comment: Steven Gerrard a bold and potentially exciting choice for ambitious Aston Villa

Comment: Steven Gerrard a bold and potentially exciting choice for ambitious Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa appoint Steven Gerrard as head coach

Aston Villa appoint Steven Gerrard as head coach

Supporting image for story: Wolves relaxed over Francisco Trincao's future

Wolves relaxed over Francisco Trincao's future

November 10, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa closing in on Steven Gerrard appointment

Aston Villa closing in on Steven Gerrard appointment

Supporting image for story: Wolves boss Bruno Lage checks on loan players

Wolves boss Bruno Lage checks on loan players

Supporting image for story: Paul Merson: Steven Gerrard or Frank Lampard suit Aston Villa job best

Paul Merson: Steven Gerrard or Frank Lampard suit Aston Villa job best

Supporting image for story: Wolves' Morgan Gibbs-White: I need to play every week

Wolves' Morgan Gibbs-White: I need to play every week

November 9, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa set to make formal approach for Rangers boss Steven Gerrard

Aston Villa set to make formal approach for Rangers boss Steven Gerrard

Supporting image for story: Bruno Lage: Wolves must be brave

Bruno Lage: Wolves must be brave

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa prepared to pay to get the right man in post

Aston Villa prepared to pay to get the right man in post

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