Aston Villa coach Gordon Cowans talks up Tiago Ilori after U21s performance
The 22-year-old Liverpool loanee put in a solid display at centre-back in Monday night’s 2-1 win over Derby County. Aston Villa Under-21 manager Gordon Cowans…
Freddie Shires Archives: 12/2015
Report: New York City FC not interested in Roma defender Ashley Cole
The former Arsenal and Chelsea left-back has been linked with a move to Aston Villa this month, but reports have also suggested that he could…
Portland Timbers defender Liam Ridgewell weighing up loan return to England
The ex-Aston Villa, Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion man skippered Portland to MLS Cup victory on the weekend. Writing in his column for the…
Aston Villa boss Remi Garde welcomes Jack Grealish back into first-team fold
The homegrown midfielder had been training with the Under-21s for the past two weeks after his latest off-field misdemeanour. Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish has…
Aston Villa defender Joleon Lescott buoyed by captaincy honour
The boyhood Villa fan opened his claret and blue account in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Southampton while wearing the armband. Joleon Lescott had arguably his…
Aston Villa boss Remi Garde singles out Brad Guzan for praise after Southampton draw
The 31-year-old goalkeeper’s recent return to form continued with a strong display in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at St Mary’s. Brad Guzan has endured plenty of…
Aston Villa defender Jores Okore makes solid return at Southampton
The 23-year-old Dane returned from a six-month injury absence to start Saturday’s 1-1 draw at St Mary’s. Jores Okore finally made his first appearance of…
MLS Cup preview: Portland Timbers at Columbus Crew SC – Kei Kamara injury scare hits hosts
The former Norwich City and Middlesbrough man is a game-time decision for Sunday’s final after suffering a right leg knock during the Crew’s final training…
Phil Thompson hails Aston Villa striker Jordan Ayew’s performance at Southampton
The 24-year-old Ghana international produced an impressive display in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at St Mary’s. Former Liverpool captain and now Sky Sports pundit Phil Thompson…
Aston Villa player ratings v Southampton: Ayew impresses again, but Gestede struggles
Joleon Lescott’s first-half opener proved enough to earn Remi Garde’s men a 1-1 draw from their trip to the south coast. Brad Guzan 6.5/10 –…
