Written By Hannah

It’s been another summer of speculation, hope restoration and fan devastation. From unstoppable highs to unthinkable lows, Aston Villa Football Club have once again had fans on their knees, begging for certainty over a certain number 10. The lad with the short socks, super calves and floppy hair. The one with a Brummy accent that can be heard through a muted television, the one we watched rise exponentially to the top of English football. His name is Jack Grealish. The rumour mill works incredibly hard during the summer months, churning out droplets of transfer gossip and potential drama. Villa’s number ten has undoubtedly been one of the most talked about players over the last three summers as media, clubs and fans all seemed to want a slice of the Grealish drama. Summer 2021 has been no different. In fact, this year has seen more speculation than ever, and eventually the reality of a captain’s departure became more than just Twitter gossip. Jack is off to Manchester City. At the star...

After 75 minutes of quality attacking football and defending at both ends of the Etihad, Aston Villa fell victim to yet another VAR controversy. 19 days after their last match across the city at Old Trafford, Villa were lively and confident in their display against title challengers City, who were beaming following nine games unbeaten in the league. A wet and windy Manchester made for a turbulent but exciting fixture. Ross Barkley made his way back onto the team sheet for the first time since his early injury at home to Brighton on 21st November 2020. The players were rested, but there were doubts on match sharpness and fitness, which Dean Smith and his men were undoubtedly hoping to dismiss.  An open and end-to-end first half included an impressive early-on save from Martinez, and some dangerous counter-attacks that unfortunately failed to come to fruition. A premature substitution for City welcomed Zinchenko for the injured Kyle Walker, while Villa tried to capitalise on attackin...

Last night's last-gasp victory over Leicester marked another historical moment for Villa - four consecutive wins for the first time in 90 years. New boy Ross Barkley netted his second in two games in the 91st minute to maintain the clubs 100% league record this season, with the help of a revitalised John McGinn and his assist.    Villa also secured their third clean sheet of the campaign, conceding only two goals in four games - the best in the entire league. They are one of only two teams in the top five European leagues to still have a 100% win record this season. When we think back to the last game pre-lockdown, Leicester humiliated Villa in a 4-0 battering. Seven months on, Dean Smith's men look an entirely different picture. Unbeaten in eight, the previously fragile defense are now looking more solid than ever, with the Mings and Konsa centre back partnership proving to be extremely effective. The addition of Nottingham Forest favourite, Matty Cash, has added extra securi...