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Matt Maher

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December 9, 2019

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Aston Villa face major test of character after Leicester humbling

Analysis: Aston Villa face major test of character after Leicester humbling

December 6, 2019

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith defends Wesley but admits Aston Villa striker needs to score more goals

Dean Smith defends Wesley but admits Aston Villa striker needs to score more goals

Supporting image for story: Tom Heaton expecting another raucous atmosphere as Aston Villa attempt to shoot down Leicester City

Tom Heaton expecting another raucous atmosphere as Aston Villa attempt to shoot down Leicester City

December 5, 2019

Supporting image for story: Last ride of the Cradley Heathens

Last ride of the Cradley Heathens

December 4, 2019

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: Aston Villa need more belief

Dean Smith: Aston Villa need more belief

Supporting image for story: Chelsea 2 Aston Villa 1 - Report and pictures

Chelsea 2 Aston Villa 1 - Report and pictures

Supporting image for story: John Terry helping Dean Smith change Aston Villa culture

John Terry helping Dean Smith change Aston Villa culture

December 3, 2019

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith claims Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish is being "targeted" by Premier League opponents

Dean Smith claims Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish is being "targeted" by Premier League opponents

Supporting image for story: Matt Targett: Aston Villa have no fear of Chelsea

Matt Targett: Aston Villa have no fear of Chelsea

December 2, 2019

Supporting image for story: Hednesford Town management duo quit

Hednesford Town management duo quit

Supporting image for story: FA Cup draw: Wolves handed another date with Manchester United

FA Cup draw: Wolves handed another date with Manchester United

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Aston Villa take step forward with Manchester United draw

Analysis: Aston Villa take step forward with Manchester United draw

Supporting image for story: Matt Targett admits Aston Villa feared more VAR woe after Manchester United leveller

Matt Targett admits Aston Villa feared more VAR woe after Manchester United leveller

December 1, 2019

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: Jack Grealish is putting pressure on England squad selectors

Dean Smith: Jack Grealish is putting pressure on England squad selectors

Supporting image for story: Manchester United 2 Aston Villa 2 - Report and pictures

Manchester United 2 Aston Villa 2 - Report and pictures

November 30, 2019

Supporting image for story: Manchester United v Aston Villa: Dean Smith keen to end Old Trafford hoodoo

Manchester United v Aston Villa: Dean Smith keen to end Old Trafford hoodoo

Supporting image for story: Darrell Clarke happy for Walsall to be the underdog

Darrell Clarke happy for Walsall to be the underdog

November 29, 2019

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith wants to bring the glory days back to Aston Villa after signing new deal

Dean Smith wants to bring the glory days back to Aston Villa after signing new deal

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith signs new four-year deal at Aston Villa

Dean Smith signs new four-year deal at Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's Jack Grealish: I live for the big games

Aston Villa's Jack Grealish: I live for the big games

November 28, 2019

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa midfielder Conor Hourihane on red alert for Manchester United

Aston Villa midfielder Conor Hourihane on red alert for Manchester United

November 27, 2019

Supporting image for story: Slaven Bilic praises West Brom's all-encompassing display after win over Bristol City

Slaven Bilic praises West Brom's all-encompassing display after win over Bristol City

Supporting image for story: West Brom 4 Bristol City 1 - Report and pictures

West Brom 4 Bristol City 1 - Report and pictures

November 15, 2019

Supporting image for story: Christian Purslow expects big VAR improvements

Christian Purslow expects big VAR improvements

November 14, 2019

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Gareth Southgate on a hiding to nothing thanks to Raheem Sterling skirmish

Matt Maher: Gareth Southgate on a hiding to nothing thanks to Raheem Sterling skirmish

November 13, 2019

Supporting image for story: Jack Grealish poised for Aston Villa training return

Jack Grealish poised for Aston Villa training return

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Dean Smith looking to January window

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith looking to January window

November 12, 2019

Supporting image for story: Casuals ready to start the season all over again

Casuals ready to start the season all over again

Supporting image for story: Wolves hopeful Adama Traore will be fit for Bournemouth clash

Wolves hopeful Adama Traore will be fit for Bournemouth clash

Supporting image for story: Orjan Nyland: No more sluggish starts for Aston Villa

Orjan Nyland: No more sluggish starts for Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Premier League debut a bittersweet moment for Aston Villa's Orjan Nyland

Premier League debut a bittersweet moment for Aston Villa's Orjan Nyland

November 11, 2019

Supporting image for story: Crewe next up for Stourbridge should they win FA Cup replay

Crewe next up for Stourbridge should they win FA Cup replay

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Nightmare derby defeat turns up the heat on Aston Villa

Analysis: Nightmare derby defeat turns up the heat on Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa to learn more about Jed Steer injury

Aston Villa to learn more about Jed Steer injury

November 10, 2019

Supporting image for story: Tyrone Mings: Aston Villa must learn lessons from Wolves defeat

Tyrone Mings: Aston Villa must learn lessons from Wolves defeat

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith left fuming by Aston Villa's no-show

Dean Smith left fuming by Aston Villa's no-show

November 9, 2019

Supporting image for story: Wolves v Aston Villa: Dean Smith eager to take a break on a high note

Wolves v Aston Villa: Dean Smith eager to take a break on a high note

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish faces fitness fight for Wolves clash

Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish faces fitness fight for Wolves clash

November 8, 2019

Supporting image for story: Stourbridge look to recreate their FA Cup heroics

Stourbridge look to recreate their FA Cup heroics

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith backs John McGinn to be Aston Villa’s Bryan Robson

Dean Smith backs John McGinn to be Aston Villa’s Bryan Robson

November 7, 2019

Supporting image for story: Jack Grealish's misses out on England call-up as Aston Villa duo named in squad

Jack Grealish's misses out on England call-up as Aston Villa duo named in squad

Supporting image for story: Wolves v Aston Villa: Clash of the titans of tomorrow?

Wolves v Aston Villa: Clash of the titans of tomorrow?

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: Aston Villa wing-wonders have set standard

Dean Smith: Aston Villa wing-wonders have set standard

November 5, 2019

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's Carabao Cup quarter-final with Liverpool confirmed for original December date

Aston Villa's Carabao Cup quarter-final with Liverpool confirmed for original December date

November 4, 2019

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith ready to pass Jack Grealish fit for England duty if Aston Villa skipper gets international call

Dean Smith ready to pass Jack Grealish fit for England duty if Aston Villa skipper gets international call

November 3, 2019

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith urges Aston Villa to use Liverpool heartbreak as motivation for remainder of Premier League season

Dean Smith urges Aston Villa to use Liverpool heartbreak as motivation for remainder of Premier League season

November 2, 2019

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith 'disappointed but proud' of Aston Villa performance in defeat to Liverpool

Dean Smith 'disappointed but proud' of Aston Villa performance in defeat to Liverpool

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

Aston Villa 1 Liverpool 2 - Report and pictures

November 1, 2019

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa reach settlement with former CEO Keith Wyness

Aston Villa reach settlement with former CEO Keith Wyness

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Dean Smith 'very sympathetic' to Liverpool over Carabao Cup fixture chaos

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith 'very sympathetic' to Liverpool over Carabao Cup fixture chaos

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