If The Academy Can Provide Great Players, Why Are We Buying Externally?
Aston Villa are often lauded for their academy, but few progress from the youth ranks to real success. Matt Turvey looks at the reasons why.
Your Number’s Up Lad As Lambert Plans For A Big Wage Windfall
Aston Villa announced their new squad numbers to much discussion. Matt Turvey looks at whether numbers mean anything at all in footballing terms.
Could Martin O’Neill Be The Unexpected Reason Aston Villa Survive?
A game of two halves led to zero points gained as well as highlighting a lack of leaders for Aston Villa. Can the club avoid the drop? Matt Turvey looks back.
Aston Villa 0 – 0 Stoke City: The Kids Are Alright and Bent Returns
Villa and Stoke fight to a 0-0 draw at Villa Park, Darren Bent returns, and Benteke should’ve won it.
That’s a wrap. Are Villa ready for their close-up?
With the preseason now behind Villa and real football looming, AVL’s John Clark asks what we have learned so far.
