N’Zogbia – To Play or Not to Play vs Wigan?
Filed under: Match Previews, Pre-Match Analysis, Pre-Match Predictions
Villa were left down-heartened by an injury time equaliser courtesy of a Richard Dunne own goal last weekend and will be looking to stop a run of 4 straight draws in the league as they host Wigan. Read more
Villa Player Ratings / Stats vs QPR
Here is a breakdown of the Villa’s best and worst performers in terms of ratings and statistics vs QPR with Bannan, Dunne and Ireland impressing. Read more
Match Analysis vs QPR: A Point gained or Two Lost?
Filed under: Match Reports, Post Match Analysis
I said before the game at Loftus Road that I would have been happy for a draw, despite the 1-pointers growing old, and I stick by that. Read more
The Honeymoon Period
Aston Villa Blog’s Ollie Scrimgeour writes (pre-QPR) of how Villa must improve their performances if they are to continue to pick up ‘decent’ results with a difficult schedule ahead of the club after Alex McLeish’s honeymoon period comes to end. Read more
Villa vs QPR Preview / Predictions: Bent Out, Jenas In?
Filed under: Match Previews, Pre-Match Analysis, Pre-Match Predictions
Villa go to QPR short on form against a team very much in-form right now in what promises to be a tough trip to West London. It has been confirmed that Villa are definitely without Darren Bent, who joins Emile Heskey and Carlos Cuellar on the sidelines, while Jermaine Jenas remains a doubt with Alex McLeish saying he has a ’50-50′ chance of featuring. Read more
Villa Slump Due to Midfield Mindset
After a decent start to the season with regards to results Alex McLeish will have been happy to have picked up a difficult away point at Fulham before comfortably beating Blackburn. A late show in the League Cup from Villa’s young guns followed and the side were into round 3. Read more
Villa Preview / Predictions vs Bolton (League Cup)
Filed under: Match Previews, Pre-Match Predictions
Villa host Bolton in the third round of the League Cup having struggled to progress past Hereford but are one of only 4 sides left in the Premier League to remain unbeaten. Bolton only managed a 2-1 home win over Macclesfield in the second round, having to come back from behind, and both sides are expected to ring a few changes from their respective weekend line-ups. Read more
Villa Player Ratings / Stats vs Newcastle
Filed under: Player Ratings, Post Match Analysis, Stats Station
Here is a breakdown of the Villa’s best and worst performers in terms of ratings and statistics vs Everton with Given, Warnock and Agbonlahor impressing. Read more
A Draw, Draw Situation Not Good Enough for Villa
A glance at the Premier League table and you will see Villa occupy 6th place having gone unbeaten in their first 5 games under Alex McLeish. A great start right? Not really. While becoming hard to beat is never a bad thing and is certainly an improvement on last season, a look at Villa’s fixtures suggests they should have done better. Read more
Gabriel Agbonlahor: Local Boy
Aston Villa Blog’s Ollie Scrimgeour discusses Aston Villa’s Player of the Month for August, Gabby Agbonlahor, his development at the club and where he may be best deployed by Alex McLeish. Read more


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