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Matt Maher

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June 9, 2021

Supporting image for story: Nerveless Jack Grealish aiming to take big Euro 2020 moment in his stride

Nerveless Jack Grealish aiming to take big Euro 2020 moment in his stride

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez passed fit after injury scare

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez passed fit after injury scare

Supporting image for story: Robert Snodgrass: Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish can take Euros by storm

Robert Snodgrass: Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish can take Euros by storm

June 8, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins up for PFA Fans' Award

Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins up for PFA Fans' Award

June 7, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa set to seal club record Emi Buendia deal

Aston Villa set to seal club record Emi Buendia deal

June 4, 2021

Matt Maher: Explore growth opportunities – but football trumps ‘brand’

June 1, 2021

Supporting image for story: Football is not enough... why Wolves are looking to follow in the footsteps of Red Bull

Football is not enough... why Wolves are looking to follow in the footsteps of Red Bull

May 31, 2021

Supporting image for story: Could Nuno swap Wolves for Crystal Palace?

Could Nuno swap Wolves for Crystal Palace?

May 29, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa tracking Burnley winger Dwight McNeil

Aston Villa tracking Burnley winger Dwight McNeil

May 28, 2021

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Prepare for a transfer window like no other

Matt Maher: Prepare for a transfer window like no other

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Gareth Southgate stuck between a rock and a hard place on Euros squad

Matt Maher: Gareth Southgate stuck between a rock and a hard place on Euros squad

May 27, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa chief Christian Purslow eager for full ground

Aston Villa chief Christian Purslow eager for full ground

May 26, 2021

Supporting image for story: Christian Purslow: Aston Villa have 'extremely precise' plans for summer window

Christian Purslow: Aston Villa have 'extremely precise' plans for summer window

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa ready to target Emiliano Buendia

Aston Villa ready to target Emiliano Buendia

Supporting image for story: Cup-winning youth coach hails Aston Villa’s owners for their backing

Cup-winning youth coach hails Aston Villa’s owners for their backing

Supporting image for story: Super seven for Phagura as Lichfield stay at the top

Super seven for Phagura as Lichfield stay at the top

May 25, 2021

Supporting image for story: Chelsea cause ripple with ‘stewards eating ice-cream’ gripe following Aston Villa clash

Chelsea cause ripple with ‘stewards eating ice-cream’ gripe following Aston Villa clash

May 24, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa’s kids match their skill with determination to lift Youth Cup

Aston Villa’s kids match their skill with determination to lift Youth Cup

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa 2 Chelsea 1 - Player ratings

Aston Villa 2 Chelsea 1 - Player ratings

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Aston Villa save one of their best for fans' return

Analysis: Aston Villa save one of their best for fans' return

May 23, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith credits supporters' return for Aston Villa win

Dean Smith credits supporters' return for Aston Villa win

Supporting image for story: Deam Smith: Aston Villa is the place to be

Deam Smith: Aston Villa is the place to be

May 22, 2021

Supporting image for story: Comment: Nuno leaves huge shoes to fill at Wolves

Comment: Nuno leaves huge shoes to fill at Wolves

May 21, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: Chelsea will have to fight for top four at Aston Villa

Dean Smith: Chelsea will have to fight for top four at Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith excited for return of Aston Villa fans

Dean Smith excited for return of Aston Villa fans

May 20, 2021

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Foxes’ victory a win for football and one in the eye for ‘Big Six’

Matt Maher: Foxes’ victory a win for football and one in the eye for ‘Big Six’

Supporting image for story: Chris Van Straaten: I don’t want to be the one to let speedway fans down

Chris Van Straaten: I don’t want to be the one to let speedway fans down

May 19, 2021

Supporting image for story: Tottenham Hotspur 1 Aston Villa 2 - Report

Tottenham Hotspur 1 Aston Villa 2 - Report

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish in the mix for a start

Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish in the mix for a start

May 18, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa looking to take pressure off Jack Grealish in transfer market

Aston Villa looking to take pressure off Jack Grealish in transfer market

May 17, 2021

Supporting image for story: Crystal Palace 3 Aston Villa 2 - Player Ratings

Crystal Palace 3 Aston Villa 2 - Player Ratings

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Familiar story as Aston Villa squander another advantage at Crystal Palace

Analysis: Familiar story as Aston Villa squander another advantage at Crystal Palace

May 16, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith provides injury update following Aston Villa defeat

Dean Smith provides injury update following Aston Villa defeat

May 14, 2021

Supporting image for story: Crystal Palace v Aston Villa: Dean Smith challenges his troops to end the season on a high

Crystal Palace v Aston Villa: Dean Smith challenges his troops to end the season on a high

Supporting image for story: Young Baggies are urged to rise to the challenge in cup showdown

Young Baggies are urged to rise to the challenge in cup showdown

May 13, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: Aston Villa will take 'softly softly' approach with Jack Grealish

Dean Smith: Aston Villa will take 'softly softly' approach with Jack Grealish

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa 0 Everton 0 - Report

Aston Villa 0 Everton 0 - Report

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: A year without fans is more than enough for football

Matt Maher: A year without fans is more than enough for football

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Former Aston Villa and Walsall striker Darren Byfield looks to come full circle with Wembley return

Matt Maher: Former Aston Villa and Walsall striker Darren Byfield looks to come full circle with Wembley return

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

Aston Villa v Everton - Match preview

May 12, 2021

Supporting image for story: Jack Grealish set to make Aston Villa return against Everton

Jack Grealish set to make Aston Villa return against Everton

Supporting image for story: Wolves fans' anger over £45 tickets on supporters' return

Wolves fans' anger over £45 tickets on supporters' return

May 11, 2021

Supporting image for story: John McGinn: Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins isn't a cheat

John McGinn: Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins isn't a cheat

May 10, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa 1 Manchester United 3 - Player ratings

Aston Villa 1 Manchester United 3 - Player ratings

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Frustrating Manchester United defeat was Aston Villa's season in microcosm

Analysis: Frustrating Manchester United defeat was Aston Villa's season in microcosm

May 9, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith 'confused' by officiating in Aston Villa's defeat to Manchester United

Dean Smith 'confused' by officiating in Aston Villa's defeat to Manchester United

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa 1 Manchester United 3 - Report

Aston Villa 1 Manchester United 3 - Report

May 7, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa ace Jack Grealish targeting Premier League return next week

Aston Villa ace Jack Grealish targeting Premier League return next week

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's new generation aiming to bury 25-year Manchester United home hoodoo

Aston Villa's new generation aiming to bury 25-year Manchester United home hoodoo

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: Aston Villa keeping pre-season options open

Dean Smith: Aston Villa keeping pre-season options open

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