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Matt Maher

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November 9, 2021

Supporting image for story: Gerwyn Price set for Grand Slam opener

Gerwyn Price set for Grand Slam opener

November 8, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith thanks supporters in classy statement after Aston Villa exit

Dean Smith thanks supporters in classy statement after Aston Villa exit

Supporting image for story: Matt Targett says Aston Villa players must take share of blame

Matt Targett says Aston Villa players must take share of blame

November 7, 2021

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Dean Smith was the best thing to happen to Aston Villa in years

Matt Maher: Dean Smith was the best thing to happen to Aston Villa in years

November 5, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Dean Smith: I'm confident we can turn this around

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith: I'm confident we can turn this around

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

Southampton 1 Aston Villa 0 - Report

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: A month is a very long time in football’s crazy world

Matt Maher: A month is a very long time in football’s crazy world

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Thankfully Azeem Rafiq is a story that won’t go away

Matt Maher: Thankfully Azeem Rafiq is a story that won’t go away

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith not losing sleep over Aston Villa form

Dean Smith not losing sleep over Aston Villa form

November 4, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith refusing to waver as pressure mounts at Aston Villa

Dean Smith refusing to waver as pressure mounts at Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa duo ruled out for Southampton trip

Aston Villa duo ruled out for Southampton trip

November 3, 2021

Supporting image for story: Valerien Ismael hails West Brom patience in win

Valerien Ismael hails West Brom patience in win

Supporting image for story: West Brom 1 Hull City 0 - Report

West Brom 1 Hull City 0 - Report

Supporting image for story: West Brom to receive only £900,000 for Nathan Ferguson

West Brom to receive only £900,000 for Nathan Ferguson

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: Aston Villa must block out noise

Dean Smith: Aston Villa must block out noise

November 2, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa waiting on Jacob Ramsey update

Aston Villa waiting on Jacob Ramsey update

November 1, 2021

Supporting image for story: Analysis: VAR controversy can't mask concerns over sliding Aston Villa

Analysis: VAR controversy can't mask concerns over sliding Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: Dropping Tyrone Mings was a big call

Dean Smith: Dropping Tyrone Mings was a big call

October 31, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: Aston Villa will turn around poor form

Dean Smith: Aston Villa will turn around poor form

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa 1 West Ham 4 - Report

Aston Villa 1 West Ham 4 - Report

October 30, 2021

Supporting image for story: Walsall benefitting from George Miller's determination

Walsall benefitting from George Miller's determination

October 29, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith staying cool as Aston Villa aim to stop the rot

Dean Smith staying cool as Aston Villa aim to stop the rot

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Wolves and Villa are yet to show their true colours

Matt Maher: Wolves and Villa are yet to show their true colours

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's Emi Martinez available for West Ham test

Aston Villa's Emi Martinez available for West Ham test

Supporting image for story: Matt Taylor: Walsall draws must become wins

Matt Taylor: Walsall draws must become wins

Supporting image for story: Sutton United v Walsall: Level-headed Stephen Ward looks up the table with Saddlers

Sutton United v Walsall: Level-headed Stephen Ward looks up the table with Saddlers

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Manchester United are going nowhere with Ole at the wheel

Matt Maher: Manchester United are going nowhere with Ole at the wheel

October 28, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa hoping for Leon Bailey boost

Aston Villa hoping for Leon Bailey boost

October 27, 2021

Supporting image for story: 2022 Commonwealth Games cycling time trial to showcase Black Country and rural Staffordshire

2022 Commonwealth Games cycling time trial to showcase Black Country and rural Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa defender Matty Cash completes Poland switch

Aston Villa defender Matty Cash completes Poland switch

October 26, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith is keen for Aston Villa reaction

Dean Smith is keen for Aston Villa reaction

October 25, 2021

Supporting image for story: Jacob Ramsey: Aston Villa must stick together

Jacob Ramsey: Aston Villa must stick together

October 22, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: Aston Villa failed to do basics

Dean Smith: Aston Villa failed to do basics

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

Arsenal 3 Aston Villa 1 - Report

Supporting image for story: Sir Geoffrey Boycott: Reach a century? You’d put money on me if I was batting!

Sir Geoffrey Boycott: Reach a century? You’d put money on me if I was batting!

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: A dirty job but it was Steve Bruce who had to do it

Matt Maher: A dirty job but it was Steve Bruce who had to do it

October 21, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith has no fears over Aston Villa mentality ahead of Arsenal test

Dean Smith has no fears over Aston Villa mentality ahead of Arsenal test

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: John McGinn's a marvel for Aston Villa

Dean Smith: John McGinn's a marvel for Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Matt Taylor: Hard work building momentum at Walsall

Matt Taylor: Hard work building momentum at Walsall

Supporting image for story: Jack Earing targeting Walsall promotion push

Jack Earing targeting Walsall promotion push

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa linked with Bologna ace Aaron Hickey

Aston Villa linked with Bologna ace Aaron Hickey

October 20, 2021

Supporting image for story: Matty Cash fit for Aston Villa's trip to Arsenal

Matty Cash fit for Aston Villa's trip to Arsenal

October 19, 2021

Supporting image for story: Matt Taylor delighted with ruthless Walsall finishing

Matt Taylor delighted with ruthless Walsall finishing

Supporting image for story: Oldham 1 Walsall 3 - Report

Oldham 1 Walsall 3 - Report

Supporting image for story: Emiliano Buendia backed to reach heights for Aston Villa

Emiliano Buendia backed to reach heights for Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Hayden White: Walsall must seize the big chances

Hayden White: Walsall must seize the big chances

October 18, 2021

Supporting image for story: Walsall sign midfielder Otis Khan on short-term deal

Walsall sign midfielder Otis Khan on short-term deal

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Joy for Wolves, despair for Villa and lots for both to work on

Analysis: Joy for Wolves, despair for Villa and lots for both to work on

Supporting image for story: Wolves and Aston Villa festive fixtures moved for TV

Wolves and Aston Villa festive fixtures moved for TV

Supporting image for story: Tyrone Mings: ‘Honest’ Villa have got to learn quickly

Tyrone Mings: ‘Honest’ Villa have got to learn quickly

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