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As a former Manchester United youngster and a current goalkeeper for Aston Villa, Tom Heaton sure had his share of popularity. His passion couldn’t remain unnoticed during his time in Burnley when he became known as “the man to beat.” This is a player that everyone can learn from. He’s not just about technique. He has that extra something to make him successful on the field. Plus, his charisma quickly made him a fan favourite. The 33-year-old is known for a series of flawless performances, which made us wonder: what’s his secret to success? Can we extract a few rules…
Finally, Tottenham starts the opening game of the Premier League season at home, for the first time since 2010. They will face Aston Villa, who also have a homecoming; returning to the Premier League after a three-year absence. Over the years, Villa have been tough opponents for Spurs, and the Spurs faithful will be looking forward to resuming their encounters with the boys in Claret and Blue. In the modern era, Villa have been no pushover side for Spurs. In 48 Premier League encounters, Spurs have won 19, whilst Villa have won 14, with both clubs sharing 15 draws. So,…
Anyone reading Neil Moxley’s article in ‘The Daily Mirror’ last weekend must have chuckled at the thought of a rather red faced Steve Bruce confronting a worse for wear Ross McCormack in his slippers, cuppa in hand one morning last week… However, what’s not funny is that this incident provides ample proof that player power remains an issue at Aston Villa in 2017 under a completely different regime and with the club having been relegated to the Championship. Ross McCormack joined Aston Villa Football Club in the summer of 2016 under much fanfare. Conjecture from fans, many of whom heralded…
Following yesterday’s piece on Keinan Davis, Julie Bayley looks at some of the wider issues facing young players in England. In 2013, Aston Villa’s talented academy won the NextGen Trophy, beating a host of European clubs and Chelsea in the final to become the very first English club to be crowned Champions of Europe at both senior and Under 19 level. It was an achievement that the club, the players involved and fans should be proud of. Nevertheless, it is disheartening that only Jack Grealish so far out of all those talented players who competed in the final stages against…
When all the noise was, understandably, about the rise and rise of Deli Alli, eighteen-year-old Keinan Davis’ senior debut for Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup at White Hart Lane was a special moment for some. “He’s 31!” This story begins with a chance meeting at the Emirates for the U21 Premier League 2 play off final between Arsenal and Aston Villa in May 2016 when a few Villans met Keinan Davis’ former manager Dave Northfield, who coached the U18 team at Biggleswade Town. Dave told us how fond he and the Waders were of Keinan, which was clear by…
I hear this time and time again, but people also often ask me what it is I like so much about the Under 23s. Well, I’ll attempt to address both but, firstly, it’s probably best I tell you how it all started. I’ll be honest with you: I’m no expert and I do not claim to be the font of knowledge when it comes to our development sides. There are other people out there who have been following our youth set-up for a lot longer than myself. My interest in the side’s progress began less than twelve months ago at…
No matter what your overriding opinion of Gabby Agbonlahor is, there is no denying that the one time Holte End hero turned villain divides opinion like no other. From last minute derby day winners, England call ups and leaving the likes of Manchester United in his wake to smoking anything he can get his hands on and hotel piss ups on the day this once famous club is relegated, his fall from grace has been a slow, meandering and ultimately painful one. For us, save one or two fleeting moments, there has only been misery. You’ll struggle to find a…
The Euro 2016 top goalscorer betting is one of the hottest markets offered by the bookies right now and, with many weaker teams in this year’s competition due to the expansion to twenty-four teams, there could be a lot more goals than usual at this year’s Euros. OLBG.com takes a look at some of the most promising Euro 2016 top goal scorer tips. When looking for a bet in this market, the main thing to check is the draw. Players who represent a team with an easy group and a nice route to the semi-final or final make the best…
The 2015-16 season may not have gone to plan but over the years Aston Villa Football Club has had plenty of skilled footballers who pleased the fans with affecting tricks and goals. You probably have your favourite player and may even have put some money on him.If you didn’t do this before, you might try the online casinos guide. Today, we take a look back at five famous faces who showed us so many quirks we love. Of course, this list could be longer and we live in hope that the 2016-17 season will bring with it new players to…
We finished the season rock bottom of the Premier League after the players we so happily paid to watch completely disgraced themselves and the club. The whole season has been tough to watch, no matter who was in charge. Beneath a brash exterior, Sherwood never looked confident in his own abilities after we lost away to Leicester City, despite Jack Grealish looking sharp. His successor, Garde, wasn’t able to put together a competitive team after the now outgoing owner Randy Lerner seemingly gave up halfway through the season and we were left to witness performances that defied all logic. After…