Ross McCormack: The best signing Aston Villa could have hoped for this summer
With a hugely impressive scoring record in the Championship and plenty of creativity, the Scottish striker’s arrival from Fulham gives Villa’s promotion hopes a major…
Freddie Shires Archives: 08/2016
Finding consistency the key for Ciaran Clark at Newcastle United
The 26-year-old centre-back proved decidedly error-prone during his time at Aston Villa, but the form he showcased two seasons ago offers reason for optimism. Newcastle…
Everton new boy Idrissa Gana: A bargain buy, but not without flaws
The 26-year-old midfielder produced some eye-popping defensive statistics during his only season at Aston Villa, but was he really as impressive as the numbers suggest?…
Ex-Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor joins Portland Timbers
The 30-year-old centre-back moves to MLS after ending his 21-year association with Newcastle earlier this summer when his contract expired. Reigning MLS Cup champions Portland…
MLS team of the week: Frank Lampard and Nicolas Lodeiro take centre stage
The New York City FC midfielder and new Seattle Sounders playmaker both feature in our Week 21 line-up alongside the likes of Sebastian Giovinco and…
Report: Aston Villa among Championship clubs chasing Liverpool midfielder Luis Alberto
The 23-year-old Spaniard is also reportedly wanted by Wolverhampton Wanderers and Queens Park Rangers after a proposed return to childhood club Sevilla fell through. Aston…
