Lionel Messi insists a big part of Aston Villa’s success last season was down to Emi Martinez after he helped the club qualify for Champions League football. Only one goalkeeper in the Premier League recorded a better Post-Shot Expected goals minus Goals Allowed value – which works out how many …
Read More »‘By Royal appointment!’ – Aston Villa fans loved Prince George’s celebration in Norwich City rout
‘Lucky mascot’ and ‘Can he come and watch us every week?’! That was the gist of the reactions from Aston Villa fans after Prince George was spotted celebrating their 5-1 rout at Norwich City. The young royal was sat with his dad and mum, the Duke and Dutchess of Cambridge, …
Read More »‘A right royal rout’ – How the national press saw Aston Villa’s thumping Norwich City win
Aston Villa finally converted their dominance into goals as they thrashed Norwich City 5-1 at Carrow Road. After a number of impressive away performances had yielded no points, Dean Smith’s men finally opened their account on the road in stunning fashion. A first half Wesley brace was followed up by …
Read More »‘His Royal Highness is grateful’ The brilliant Aston Villa letter Prince William has sent us
This is what you call the Royal seal of approval for Aston Villa ‘s promotion heroics. A couple of weeks ago we published a bumper souvenir special ‘Back Where We Belong’ – to celebrate Villa’s return to the Premier League. It was something we wanted to share with every claret …
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