Villa’s Defensive Improvements Shouldn’t be Overlooked
While many feared that the arrival of Alex McLeish would stunt the side’s attacking threat, few questioned the manager’s capabilities to ensure a strong defensive unit, with the first 3 games of the season indicative of significant progress from an awful record last season. Read more
Aston Villa Player Ratings/Stats vs Wolves
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 Wolves, with Petrov, Herd and Collins impressing. Read more
Villa vs Wolves Match Facts/Stats
The following facts revolve around current trends in Aston Villa and Wolves respective games as well as those in fixtures against one another and are courtesy of Opta partnered analysis site www.whoscored.com; Read more
Villa vs Wolves: Extensive Match Preview / Predictions
For those who were against the appointment of Alex McLeish this summer, including myself, it has to be said that he has made a decent start by picking up results that fans would say were the minimum expected thus far. This Saturday’s local derby with Wolves will be a step up and it will be intriguing to see whether the Scot changes his system from the league up to now. Read more
‘Big Clubs’ and The Glory of the Cup
Aston Villa Blog’s Ollie Scrimgeour explains why the significance of a run in the cups is crucial to McLeish and Villa following last night’s 2-0 win over Hereford. Read more
Stats Review: Encouraging Early Signs in N’Zogbia Performances
Having analysed Charles N’Zogbia’s stats from this season and last it is clear to see that his performance against Blackburn on Saturday was extremely encouraging as the new signing played a pivotal role in Villa’s victory. Read more
Aston Villa Player Review/Stats vs Blackburn
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 Blackburn, with Delph, Agbonlahor and N’Zogbia impressing. Read more
Reason for Real Optimism After Rovers Runaround
A relatively comfortable 3-1 win, albeit against a poor Blackburn Rovers side who already look in real trouble, will have been exactly what Alex McLeish was hoping for in his first game in charge in front of the Villa faithful. Read more
Villa’s Best XI of the Premier League Era?
Aston Villa Blog’s Ollie Scrimgeour details his Villa dream team of the Premier League era as a young Villan, with some fantastic names included. Read more
Villa vs Blackburn Match Facts
A few Opta stats which should ease you worries ahead of the Blackburn game in the most part anyway! Read more
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