FAN OPINION | Jack Grealish | Hannah Gowen
JG10 It’s been another summer of speculation, hope restoration and fan devastation. From unstoppable highs to unthinkable lows, Aston Villa Football Club have once again had fans on their knees, begging for certainty over a certain number 10. The lad with the short socks, super calves and floppy hair. The one with a Brummy accent […]
TEN VILLANS | Who Came Home
The first time that Ashley Young donned the famous claret and blue, he was a wide-eyed, ambitious young man with the world at his feet. Now, 14 years on, Villa have re-signed ‘Youngy’, who has grown into a wise, assured veteran of the game with an enviable trophy cabinet. This signing makes sense for a […]
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FAN REPORT | Aston Villa 1-3 Manchester United | James Madge
After such a positive and profitable display against Everton last week, coupled with the news that Jack Grealish is edging closer to a return to action, Aston Villa went into this weekend with a spring in their step. They needed that air of confidence as they were coming up against formidable opposition in Manchester United, […]
FAN REPORT | Aston Villa 2-2 West Bromwich Albion
Dean Smith’s Villa came into this game hoping to put an extra nail in West Brom’s coffin to consign their Midlands rivals to an immediate return to the Championship, but also in an attempt to rise above the likes of Arsenal and Leeds in the table with all three points. It started well for the […]
FAN REPORT | Aston Villa 3-1 Fulham | Georgia Homer
Sunday 4th April saw a rollercoaster ride of a match, as Aston Villa took on Fulham at Villa Park. Pre kick-off chaos ensued as Villa fans were frustrated to learn that captain Jack Grealish was to miss yet another game, despite the initial injury being downplayed. We are yet to learn the full extent of […]
FAN REPORT | Newcastle United 1-1 Aston Villa | Georgia Homer
Last night saw Villa return to St James’ Park to face Newcastle United, a historically unsuccessful fixture for us that fans were hoping would end a difficult run. The lineup remained without Jack Grealish, but Matty Cash and Anwar El Ghazi returned to the bench. With Newcastle missing several of their star players, including Callum […]
PLAYER RATINGS | Newcastle United 1-1 Aston Villa
Aston Villa fail to complete the double over Newcastle United this season. We find ourselves once again exiting St. James Park still in search of a first victory since 2005! UTV Podcast team members Justin Hawthorne (JH) and Ryan Mckeown (RM) are joined by Matt from Aston Brewing Co (ABrew) with Algie (x) and Andy […]
PLAYER RATINGS | Aston Villa 0-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Hannah Gowen (HG) and Liam Mucklow (LM) join UTV podcast team members Justin Hawthorne (JH) and Ryan Mckeown (RM) on player rating duty. “A game of two halves” definition: Aston Villa vs Wolves – 06/03/2021 If you’d like to join us for the next game drop us a comment. Aston Villa Formation 4-2-1-3 Emi Martinez […]
FAN REPORT | Sheffield United 1-0 Aston Villa | Georgia Homer
Last night saw the return of a historic fixture as Aston Villa took on Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. Villa was looking to build upon their win against Leeds at the weekend and push themselves up the table with an unchanged starting XI. Relegation-threatened Sheffield United looked to be an ‘easy’ match, but with Jack […]
PLAYER RATINGS | Sheffield United 1-0 Aston Villa
Simon Lines (SL) joins UTV podcast team members Luke Robinson (LR), Justin Hawthorne (JH) and Ryan Mckeown (RM) on player rating duty. A frustrating night for Aston Villa as we fail to break down a spirited 10-man Sheffield United. If you’d like to join us for the next game drop us a comment. Aston Villa […]
PLAYER RATINGS | Leeds United 0-1 Aston Villa
Lew Clamp (LC) and Andy Miller (AM) join UTV podcast team members Justin Hawthorne (JH) and Ryan Mckeown (RM) on player rating duty, as Aston Villa produce a terrific team performance to dispose of Leeds United by one goal to nil! If you’d like to join us for the next game drop us a comment. […]
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HOME SHIRT COLLECTION | Quick Intro
If you are following me on Twitter, then you will know that I’ve developed a serious eBay problem! It started as collecting a couple of my all-time favourite shirts, but has since spiralled out of control, and I have no intention of putting the breaks on! I am now on a self-indulgent journey to collect […]
ICONIC NUMBERS | Number Two
Welcome back, we now make a start on the outfield players, up first is the right fullback/wingback position. The number 2 shirt at the Villa has been a very solid and dependable area over the years, it has been graced by some very good players over the last few decades. The role of right-back has […]
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FAN REPORT | Aston Villa 1-2 Leicester City | Hannah Gowen
After the news broke that talisman Jack Grealish would be missing for at least a week, Aston Villa looked to produce a statement result to dispel any speculation that they are a one-man team. Instead, the lethargic and unorganised home side gifted Leicester a two goal cushion in the early stages and struggled to get […]
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PLAYER RATINGS | Aston Villa 1-2 Leicester City
We are delighted to welcome a diamond of the Villa Twitter community – Algie (x) and Facebook’s AVFC 12th Man creator Alex Lineham (AL) to join UTV podcast team members Justin Hawthorne (JH), and Ryan Mckeown (RM) on player rating duty, as Aston Villa fall to a 1-2 home defeat against Champions League chasing Leicester […]
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FAN REPORT | Brighton Hove Albion 0-0 Aston Villa | Georgia Homer
Last night saw the return of Aston Villa to the Amex Stadium to face Brighton. Following our victory at Villa Park against Arsenal, fans were hoping to see the club begin a winning run and make up for the November loss in the reverse Brighton fixture. Three points would have seen Villa firmly cemented in […]
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PLAYER RATINGS | Brighton Hove Albion 0-0 Aston Villa
We are delighted to welcome Ben Cash to join UTV podcast team members Justin Hawthorne (JH), Liam Mucklow and Ryan Mckeown (RM) on player rating duty, as Emi Martinez ensures we leave the AMEX with a point. If you’d like to join us for the next game drop us a comment. Aston Villa Formation 4-2-3-1 […]
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PLAYER RATINGS | Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal
Ben O’Callaghan, (B6 BEN) Ross Buet (RB) and Sam Brogan (SB) join UTV podcast team members Justin Hawthorne (JH) and Ryan Mckeown (RM) as Villa bounce back from the mid-week disappointment to complete the double over Arsenal with a 1-0 victory. If you’d like to join us for the next game drop us a comment. […]
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MATCH PREVIEW | Aston Villa vs Arsenal | Lewis Clamp
A lack lustre performance last time out against West Ham will hopefully be the catalyst for a reaction from Villa at the hands of Arsenal this Saturday lunch time. Villa were set back by 3 goals to 1 in a game where they were out-fought, out-classed and were tactically out-done by an impressively organised West […]
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FAN REPORT | Aston Villa 1 – 3 West Ham United | Hannah Gowen
A lethargic and off-the-pace Villa performance gifted West Ham a relatively easy three points away from home on Wednesday night. Jesse Lingard made a dream debut for the Hammers, scoring two and controlling much of their attacking play. David Moyes’ game plan was perfectly executed, and Villa could only muster up one late goal as […]
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PLAYER RATINGS | Aston Villa 1-3 West Ham United | #TEAMMC
Georgia Homer, (GH) Alex Vitsileos (AV) and Shane Davis (SD) join UTV podcast team member Ryan Mckeown (RM) to cover the Player Ratings on an extremely frustrating night under the lights at Villa Park. If you’d like to join us for the next game drop us a comment. Aston Villa Formation 4-2-3-1 Emi Martinez – […]
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FAN REPORT | Southampton 0-1 Aston Villa | Kristopher Woodward
VAR a friend as Villa see off bogey-team Southampton. VAR has not been an ally to Aston Villa, pretty much ever since its introduction at the beginning of last season. Tonight, it came to Aston Villa’s rescue with two close calls going in their favour. Aston Villa had been without a win against Southampton since […]
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FAN REPORT | Burnley 3-2 Aston Villa | Adam Holt
Aston Villa’s game at Turf Moor against Sean Dyche’ Burnley was a chance to chalk up another win following the weekend’s success against Newcastle. Defeat was to come in the form of three second half Burnley goals and before we get onto how on Earth Villa did not win the game, let us go over […]
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PLAYER RATINGS| Burnley 3-2 Aston Villa
Dani Casey and Dan Cullen join UTV podcast team members Ryan Mckeown (RM) Luke Robinson (LR), Seb Bacon (SB) and Justin Hawthorne (JH) on Player Ratings duty, as Aston Villa twice lead on the night, but fall to a 3-2 defeat at Turf Moor. If you’d like to join us for the next game drop […]
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FAN REPORT | Manchester City 2-0 Aston Villa | Adam Holt
This was Villa’s first Premier League game since the defeat at Old Trafford on New Years Day, as a result of a COVID outbreak shutting down Bodymoor Heath, resulting in every member of the senior team going into self-isolation. Considering this, the display from the team on Wednesday night especially defensively was nothing short of […]
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Transfer Talk | January Spree or a Quiet Window?
The year 2020 was very much a tale of two transfer windows, January and the summer. Going into the January 2020 transfer window, Aston Villa were in desperate need of reinforcements. With injuries to key players (John McGinn, Wesley and Tom Heaton), Smith was forced to dip into the market, conscious of spending more money […]
Fan Report | Aston Villa 3-0 Crystal Palace
Europe in our sights! Boxing Day 2020 and as we collectively slipped into a booze and food induced stupor, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace arrived like a bolt out of the blue to stir the nation. Emi Martínez was certainly wide-awake when he saved from Zaha within two minutes, the start of yet another rock-solid […]
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Fan Report | West Bromwich Albion 0 – 3 Aston Villa
The Hawthorns became Aston Villa’s playground as the Baggies failed to capitalise on their ‘new manager bounce’. Another three nil away win and a fifth away clean sheet welcomes Villa back to the top ten going into the festive period, with 19 shots and 10 on target – a much better conversion rate than the […]
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Fan Report | Aston Villa 0 – 0 Burnley
Well, that was a bit frustrating for anyone of a Villa persuasion, wasn’t it? Dean Smith’s Aston Villa had all the chances, but were ultimately unable to provide the finish that would have gained the Villans another three points to add to their tally. Aston Villa were forced into a few changes going into kick-off […]
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Fan Report | West Ham United 2-1 Aston Villa
Last night’s late drama saw VAR overshadow all post-match discussion, once again. This time, Villa fell victim to a three-minute-long decision that eventually called Ollie Watkins offside for his injury-time equaliser. Heartbreak. This is not to say that there were no other worthwhile talking points within the game; Villa will surely take some positives, as […]
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