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Sunderland 1-1 Aston Villa highlights, ratings and reaction after draw at the Stadium of Light

Aston Villa go in search of their first win of the season this afternoon as Unai Emery’s side take on Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. Villa sit...

23.09.2025 20

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John Townleyaston Villa Correspondent

Aston Villa get immediate Reinildo Sunderland red card explanation as Premier League step in

The Premier League say Sunderland full-back Reinildo was shown a straight red card for violent conduct in Aston Villa's match at the Stadium of...

23.09.2025 50

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James Quinlan

Aston Villa transfer news live - Rashford hint, Tielemans targeted, Disasi decision

Another big summer awaits at Aston Villa. This past weekend, with the victory over Bournemouth on Saturday, the club confirmed that they'd be...

14.05.2025 10

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Brian Dickfootball Writer

Gary Newbon: Old Warhorse had plenty of ups in a colourful career

Neil Warnock has been one of the real characters of football management. He is, at the age of 76, currently not in a dug-out but instead on a...

30.03.2025 10

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Gary Newbon

Gary Newbon: A rollercoaster couple of decades for Coombs clan

The Coombs family’s chairmanship of Birmingham City lasted for 20 eventful years – from Clifford in 1965 to his son Keith until 1985. Another of...

02.03.2025 6

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Gary Newbon

Gary Newbon: Latchford's Blues brothers starred at front and back

The Latchford brothers – Dave and Bob – were starring at the front and back of the Birmingham City football team when I arrived at the city as the...

16.02.2025 10

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Gary Newbon

Unai Emery sent clear Marcus Rashford transfer verdict as Aston Villa surprise emerges

Aston Villa go into the pot for the fifth round of the FA Cup after beating Tottenham Hotspur, in a game that saw Unai Emery's new January...

11.02.2025 7

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Thomas Faircommunity Editor

Marcus Rashford signs, £65m windfall - rate Aston Villa's January transfer window

The January transfer window has closed for yet another year - and clubs are locking in their squads to tackle the remainder of the season - barring...

05.02.2025 9

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Thomas Faircommunity Editor

Unai Emery sent clear Marcus Rashford transfer verdict as Aston Villa plan emerges

Marcus Rashford has completed his initial loan move to Aston Villa, ending the speculation over the Manchester United and England star's future -...

05.02.2025 10

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Thomas Faircommunity Editor

Aston Villa transfer activity prompts mixed views amid shock Jhon Duran Saudi exit

Aston Villa's president of football operations, Monchi, has admitted that the offer for Jhon Duran was too substantial to turn down, paving the...

03.02.2025 7

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Claire Elliott

Gary Newbon: Much-missed Denis was a menace to many defences

The ‘Holy Trinity’ of Manchester United have now sadly all died. The statute of them at Old Trafford is a reminder of three of the club’s...

03.02.2025 20

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Gary Newbon

Aston Villa given Jhon Duran transfer response as announcement due over £64m deal

Aston Villa's breakthrough star Jhon Duran looks set to leave the club at the end of the January transfer window, with the club reportedly...

01.02.2025 5

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Thomas Faircommunity Editor

Unai Emery sent clear Aston Villa verdict as West Ham draw outlined familiar 'problem'

Birmingham Live readers have been sharing their thoughts on Aston Villa's recent game against West Ham United at Villa Park, which ended in a 1-1...

28.01.2025 10

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David Prince

Jack Grealish sent brutal Aston Villa reunion message amid Man City transfer claim

Jack Grealish has found himself out of favour and playing fewer minutes at Manchester City - while his future is uncertain after manager Pep Guardiola...

23.01.2025 9

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Thomas Faircommunity Editor

West Ham sent £57m Jhon Duran transfer message as Aston Villa stance clear

West Ham are back in for Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran, having previously been knocked back in the summer transfer window - but BirminghamLive Villa...

23.01.2025 6

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Thomas Faircommunity Editor

Louie Barry Aston Villa transfer warning sent as Unai Emery handed clear January advice

Aston Villa talent Louie Barry has a host of clubs chasing his signature, with one club reported to be ready to pay seven figures for him - but some...

22.01.2025 8

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Thomas Faircommunity Editor

'Harry Kane's worst nightmare' - Birmingham City receive clear Grant Hanley transfer verdict

Birmingham City's acquisition of Grant Hanley has got the readers of BirminghamLive engaged in our comments section. The experienced centre-back...

20.01.2025 7

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David Prince

Aston Villa supporters delivers Emi Buendia transfer verdict as Monchi theory emerges

Emi Buendia continues to be linked with a move to River Plate from Aston Villa. According to DSports Radio, River have asked Villa about the...

18.01.2025 7

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Thomas Faircommunity Editor

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery 'identifies missing piece' as £20m transfer verdict delivered

Unai Emery has a new attacking player to bolster the Aston Villa front line, in the form of Borussia Dortmund's Donyell Malen - and...

17.01.2025 7

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Thomas Faircommunity Editor

Unai Emery sent 'abysmal' West Ham message as Aston Villa worry emerges

Aston Villa booked their place in the fourth-round of the FA Cup with a victory over West Ham United on Friday night. Unai Emery’s side initially...

13.01.2025 9

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Claire Elliott

Gary Newbon: Iconic Shankly got the ball rolling for Reds dominance

Liverpool are hot favourites now to win this season’s Premier League. Jurgen Klopp left the present manager Arne Slot a fine squad and the Dutchman...

05.01.2025 10

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Gary Newbon

Chris Davies sent clear Birmingham City transfer demand as January pathway emerges

Birmingham City managed to scrape a point at Edgeley Park on New Year's Day, drawing 1-1 vs Stockport County, meaning the Blues have slipped...

03.01.2025 4

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Claire Elliott

Unai Emery sent clear Aston Villa message as Leon Bailey concern emerges

Aston Villa supporters have been reacting online following their side’s Premier League draw with Brighton & Hove Albion. Villa ended a hugely...

01.01.2025 6

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Claire Elliott

Aston Villa supporters make feelings clear as 'disgraceful' VAR verdict delivered

Aston Villa’s poor Premier League form continued on Boxing Day as they were beaten 3-0 by Newcastle United. Villa were already trailing to Anthony...

28.12.2024 3

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Claire Elliott

Michael Owen receives mixed Aston Villa verdict after 'sick to stomach' Jack Grealish comments

Michael Owen raised eyebrows over the weekend when he criticised Aston Villa supporters for their treatment of Jack Grealish. The England...

24.12.2024 10

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Claire Elliott

Gary Newbon: King Kenny was a winner - both on and off the field

Sir Kenny Dalglish is one of the most talented footballers of my career. I interviewed him many times for ITV, both as a wonderful player for...

22.12.2024 10

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Gary Newbon

Aston Villa supporters send clear message to Unai Emery as Tyrone Mings point made

Birmingham Live readers have had their say on Aston Villa's latest Premier League setback. Unai Emery's side were beaten 2-1 by...

18.12.2024 7

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David Prince

'If anyone could' - Marcus Rashford Aston Villa transfer verdict clear amid Man Utd decision

Manchester United and England star Marcus Rashford's future at his current club is in doubt, paving the way for a proposed switch elsewhere -...

18.12.2024 5

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Thomas Faircommunity Editor

Gary Newbon: World champion Frank still packs a punch with the fans

My long-time love of boxing increased when I moved to the Midlands in 1971. The latest chapter came last Friday when I interviewed one of the...

08.12.2024 4

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Gary Newbon