This was Aston Villa’s second season with Nike as kit sponsors and, importantly, the first campaign with Acorns as shirt…
Editorial Blog: Is Gareth Barry Aston Villa’s GOAT?
Gareth Barry became a record breaker as he took the crown as the all-time appearance maker in the history of…
The Big Interview: Sporting Director Steve Round on performance culture, transfers and incremental improvement
“It’s about setting standards and having commitment and discipline – to the club, to the job, to each other” Director…
The Big Interview: Thomas Hitzlsperger’s “special memories”
“I have always said it was a really special time for me at Villa. I had a wonderful time“ Thomas…
The Big Interview – Darius Vassell’s heartbreak at Villa exit
“When I heard the news that Villa had accepted an offer, it was a heartbreaking moment. I was devastated“ Darius…
The Big Interview – Marcus Allback’s special memories
“The fans were fantastic. Even though I didn’t get to play many games, I felt the crowd’s support” It’s clear…
Editorial Blog: Remembering Graham Taylor
I remember it like it was yesterday. I had just arrived at Aston Villa as a junior reporter in 2002…
The Big Interview: Nigel Reo-Coker’s “mixed emotions” at Villa spell
“It’s a fantastic club – the fans, the facilities, the dressing room atmosphere, the staff” There’s a long pause on…
The Big Interview part two: Stiliyan Petrov’s highs and lows
“Villa are a big, big part of my life – they are my family” Stan Petrov admits a real feeling…
The Big Interview part one: Stiliyan Petrov’s honour at B6 spell
“I had tough times. I had great times. But I enjoyed it all – every time I put on the…
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