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Matt Maher

Chief sports writer for the Express & Star.

March 6, 2021

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

Aston Villa 0 Wolves 0 - Report

Supporting image for story: Global stars on ‘red list’ will be blocked by Aston Villa

Global stars on ‘red list’ will be blocked by Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa v Wolves: Dean Smith’s men proving a real force when Saturday comes

Aston Villa v Wolves: Dean Smith’s men proving a real force when Saturday comes

March 5, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa proving they are a real force when Saturday comes

Aston Villa proving they are a real force when Saturday comes

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Dean Smith targeting a derby double

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith targeting a derby double

Supporting image for story: Wolves' Willy Boly pushing hard for a spot of derby day duty

Wolves' Willy Boly pushing hard for a spot of derby day duty

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith confident Aston Villa goals will flow again

Dean Smith confident Aston Villa goals will flow again

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: A year without fans – but will they rush back?

Matt Maher: A year without fans – but will they rush back?

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Letting referees explain their decisions would be a good call

Matt Maher: Letting referees explain their decisions would be a good call

March 4, 2021

Supporting image for story: Conor Coady: Wolves must learn lesson for derby

Conor Coady: Wolves must learn lesson for derby

March 3, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: Aston Villa threw away points

Dean Smith: Aston Villa threw away points

Supporting image for story: Sheffield United 1 Aston Villa 0 - Report

Sheffield United 1 Aston Villa 0 - Report

Supporting image for story: Wesley taking it slow as he steps up his Aston Villa comeback

Wesley taking it slow as he steps up his Aston Villa comeback

Supporting image for story: Sheffield United v Aston Villa - Match preview

Sheffield United v Aston Villa - Match preview

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa keen to take part in World Cup bid

Aston Villa keen to take part in World Cup bid

March 2, 2021

Supporting image for story: Conor Coady: First Premier League goal meant nothing

Conor Coady: First Premier League goal meant nothing

Supporting image for story: Manchester City 4 Wolves 1 - Report

Manchester City 4 Wolves 1 - Report

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Dean Smith happy to wait for Anwar El Ghazi

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith happy to wait for Anwar El Ghazi

March 1, 2021

Supporting image for story: Analysis: True team effort shows Aston Villa are more than a one-man band

Analysis: True team effort shows Aston Villa are more than a one-man band

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa 1 Leeds 0 - Player ratings

Aston Villa 1 Leeds 0 - Player ratings

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: Aston Villa full back Matt Targett should aim for England

Dean Smith: Aston Villa full back Matt Targett should aim for England

February 27, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: Quick Aston Villa start was essential to win

Dean Smith: Quick Aston Villa start was essential to win

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

Leeds 0 Aston Villa 1 - Report

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Dean Smith's admiration for Bielsa’s ‘unique’ transformation

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith's admiration for Bielsa’s ‘unique’ transformation

February 26, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: "Disrespectful" to call Aston Villa a one-man team

Dean Smith: "Disrespectful" to call Aston Villa a one-man team

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: Aston Villa’s academy thriving

Dean Smith: Aston Villa’s academy thriving

Supporting image for story: Leeds v Aston Villa: Dean Smith's side facing midfield conundrum

Leeds v Aston Villa: Dean Smith's side facing midfield conundrum

February 25, 2021

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Fantasy football a good story - but truth behind Jack Grealish leak more mundane

Matt Maher: Fantasy football a good story - but truth behind Jack Grealish leak more mundane

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Pros facing uncertain future down pyramid

Matt Maher: Pros facing uncertain future down pyramid

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa striker Wesley edging closer to recovery after 14-month lay-off

Aston Villa striker Wesley edging closer to recovery after 14-month lay-off

February 24, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dad’s delight as Ebony Salmon makes her Lionesses bow

Dad’s delight as Ebony Salmon makes her Lionesses bow

February 23, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith backs Ross Barkley to recapture his best Aston Villa form

Dean Smith backs Ross Barkley to recapture his best Aston Villa form

Supporting image for story: Matt Targett: Don’t let Aston Villa season slide away

Matt Targett: Don’t let Aston Villa season slide away

Supporting image for story: Bears bag big-hitter Carlos Brathwaite

Bears bag big-hitter Carlos Brathwaite

February 22, 2021

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Jack Grealish absence brings Aston Villa's frailties in sharp focus

Analysis: Jack Grealish absence brings Aston Villa's frailties in sharp focus

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

Aston Villa 1 Leicester 2 - Player ratings

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Dean Smith: Our big players went missing

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith: Our big players went missing

February 21, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: Jack Grealish could be back for Leeds clash

Dean Smith: Jack Grealish could be back for Leeds clash

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

Aston Villa 1 Leicester 2 - Report

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa dealt huge Jack Grealish blow

Aston Villa dealt huge Jack Grealish blow

February 19, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: Jack Grealish enjoys being Aston Villa's marked man

Dean Smith: Jack Grealish enjoys being Aston Villa's marked man

Supporting image for story: Garry Thompson: Ross Barkley must show consistency to help Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish flourish

Garry Thompson: Ross Barkley must show consistency to help Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish flourish

February 18, 2021

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Under-valued Moeen Ali's been thrown under the bus – again

Matt Maher: Under-valued Moeen Ali's been thrown under the bus – again

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Happiest birthday as England come calling for Ebony Salmon

Matt Maher: Happiest birthday as England come calling for Ebony Salmon

Supporting image for story: Family pride of Lioness Ebony Salmon

Family pride of Lioness Ebony Salmon

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith provides injury update on Aston Villa full back Matty Cash

Dean Smith provides injury update on Aston Villa full back Matty Cash

February 17, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: Forget Premier League table for now

Dean Smith: Forget Premier League table for now

February 16, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's Esri Konsa’s a man in big demand

Aston Villa's Esri Konsa’s a man in big demand

February 15, 2021

Supporting image for story: Brighton 0 Aston Villa 0 - Player Ratings

Brighton 0 Aston Villa 0 - Player Ratings

Supporting image for story: Tyrone Mings’ tribute to keeper Martinez

Tyrone Mings’ tribute to keeper Martinez

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