Aston Villa made Ollie Watkins their club-record signing by paying a possible £33m for the striker. Here's why he'll be worth every penny.
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Why Josh King is Villa’s Best Bet for Premier League Experience
What if I told you Villa didn't in fact miss out by not signing Callum Wilson, and that a better and potentially cheaper option resides at his former club?
Aston Villa Transfers: Cash In
Aston Villa have confirmed their first signing of the summer, Acquiring Matty Cash from Nottingham Forest.
The State of Play: Villa Spiralling as the New Year Arrives
A look at what's going wrong for Aston Villa as they enter 2020.
Will the Real McGinn Please Stand Up? The Numbers Behind Super John’s Dip in Form
A statistical analysis of John McGinn's recent decline in form
Aston Villa’s Midfield Muddle: Smith still Searching for the Right Combination
A look into the issues for Aston Villa as they try to settle on a midfield combination.
Villa Vs. The ‘Big Six’: Performances But No Points
Mark Oldacres Aston Villa fans walked away from Villa Park on Saturday evening with a familiar feeling of extreme frustration, tinged with optimism. After a tenacious performance against the reigning Champions of Europe, Villa came up agonisingly short of a momentous result, leaving Dean Smith’s side with no points from their four games against the... Continue Reading →
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa: A Gut-Wrenching Defeat for Grealish and Co.
Mark Oldacres Aston Villa fell to their third defeat of the young season at the hands of Crystal Palace on Saturday, at the end of one of the most frustrating games to watch in recent memory. I’ll be doing the thankless task of analysing what went wrong during a chaotic 90 minutes at Selhurst Park.... Continue Reading →
Aston Villa vs Everton Recap: A Memorable Night at Villa Park
Mark Oldacres After a stuttering start to their return to the Premier League, Aston Villa finally secured their first win of the season at the end of a breathless, exhilarating match against Everton on ‘Friday Night Football’. The Headlines A Big Night for Big Wes Wesley provided the fireworks for Villa’s coming out party, registering... Continue Reading →
Aston Villa: Early Player Rankings and Future Prospects
Image credit: Aston Villa Mark Oldacres Two games played; no points, expectations slightly tempered and many lessons learned. It’s been an eventful couple of weeks for Aston Villa on their return to English football’s top table. I’m here to cast an eye and an opinion on Villa’s first two matches, as well as taking a... Continue Reading →
The Villa Ramble 