Tactical Analysis | Where has it gone wrong post-winter break?
Like most of you who will read this article; I’m just a fan – not a tactician or coach. What I do want, is to understand what I’m seeing on a matchday from my seat in The Holte End Upper. I want to understand the philosophy of Gerrard’s tactical shape, to find out what’s going […]
PLAYER RATINGS | Aston Villa 3-3 Leeds United
After a painstaking 16 day wait for action, Aston Villa played out an entertaining 3-3 draw with Leeds United. Aston Villa recovered from a slow start to blast themselves into a 3-1 lead thanks to goals from the Brazilian magician Coutinho and our own Jacob Ramsey, who bagged a brace following Dan James’ opener. Seconds […]
VILLA NEWS | Welcome Calum Chambers
Calum Chambers has joined Aston Villa from Arsenal. Aston Villa love to surprise us! Last Friday it was the news that Emi Martinez has extended his contract at the club, now this evening they’ve blindsided us again with the signing of Calum Chambers. The 27-year-old arrives on a three-and-a-half-year deal and is Steven Gerrard’s fourth […]
PLAYER RATINGS | Aston Villa 2-2 Manchester United
Philippe Coutinho scored on his debut as Aston Villa fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 against Manchester United at Villa Park. The new loan signing came off the bench with the hosts 0-2 down to inspire a dramatic comeback. Jacob Ramsey on 77 minutes netted his first goal in front of the […]
KEEP OR SELL | The Signings of 2019/20
In 2019, Aston Villa spent £143 million pulling together a squad capable of retaining Premier League status after an earlier-than-planned promotion. In total, 16 players arrived in the summer of ‘19 with varying costs, potential and roles to play. Many of those recruited were short-term solutions to long-term issues. Fast forward 30 months, Aston Villa […]
PLAYER RATINGS | Brentford 2-1 Aston Villa
Aston Villa’s opening fixture of 2022 ended in defeat, Brentford claiming all 3 points after Villa failed to hold on to the lead for the second consecutive game. Danny Ings opened the scoring after a sublime turn-and-pass from Emi Buendia but Yoane Wissa equaliser before half-time undid all Villa’s hard work. Aston Villa failed to […]
