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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 30

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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 80

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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 20

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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 30

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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 20

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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 20

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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 20

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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 10

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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 20

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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 20

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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 30

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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 10

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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 30

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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 20

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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 10

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Thomas Faircommunity Editor