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MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Villa player Jack Grealish in action during the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Semi Final First Leg match between Middlesbrough and Aston Villa at Riverside Stadium on May 12, 2018 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Aston Villa player grades: Villa upend Middlesbrough in semi-final play-off

Aston Villa: Could goalkeeper Mark Bunn be a play-off X-Factor?

Aston Villa player ratings: Villa close out with Millwall defeat

Aston Villa player ratings: Villa vs. Derby County – April 28

IPSWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Lewis Grabban of Aston Villa celebrates scoring the second goal of the game during the Sky Bet Championship match between Ipswich Town and Aston Villa at Portman Road on April 21, 2018 in Ipswich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Aston Villa player ratings: Villa vs. Ipswich Town – April 21

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 03: Jack Grealish of Aston Villa in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Reading at Villa Park on April 3, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Aston Villa Player Ratings: Norwich City torch claret and blue fullbacks

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 29: Manager of Aston Villa Steve Bruce during the pre season friendly match between Aston Villa and Watford at Villa Park on July 29, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images)

Aston Villa player grades: Team held scoreless at Hull City

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Steve Bruce, Manager of Aston Villa applauds the crowd after the Sky Bet Championship match between Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews on October 29, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

What will the future hold should Aston Villa fail in promotion bid?

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: Callum O'Hare of Aston Villa in action during the Emirates FA Cup third round match between Aston Villa and Peterborough United at Villa Park on January 6, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Aston Villa’s thriving academy offers future first team hope

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Steve Bruce manager of Aston Villa holds his hands on his head during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Queens Park Rangers at Villa Park on March 13, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images,)

Tactical ineptitude plagues Aston Villa against Bolton Wanderers

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Jack Grealish of Aston Villa reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Queens Park Rangers at Villa Park on March 13, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images,)

Aston Villa player grades: Snow storm dooms Villa play style

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Jack Grealish of Aston Villa and of Josh Scowen of Queens Park Rangers in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Queens Park Rangers at Villa Park on March 13, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images,)

Aston Villa vs. Bolton Wanderers: Expected Starting XI

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Ahmed Elmohamady of Aston Villa in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Queens Park Rangers at Villa Park on March 13, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images,)

Aston Villa player grades: Jedinak, Grabban falter

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 10: Robert Snodgrass of Aston VIlla celebrates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Villa Park on March 10, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images,)

Aston Villa player grades: Snodgrass, Grealish star in Wolves thrashing

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Scott Hogan of Aston Villa and Harlee Dean of Birmingham City in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on February 11, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Lewis Grabban’s form has Scott Hogan under threat

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Chris Coleman manager of Sunderland reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Sunderland and Reading at Stadium of Light on December 2, 2017 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Aston Villa vs. Sunderland Player Grades: Grabban downs Black Cats

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 05: Micah Richards (L) and Ashley Westwood (R) of Aston Villa react after Machester City's fourth goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on March 5, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Both club and player to blame for Richards situation

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Lewis Grabban of Aston Villa looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on February 11, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Lewis Grabban is becoming the perfect fit

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Aston Villa captain John Terry in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Middlesbrough at Villa Park on September 12, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Aston Villa vs. Sheffield Wednesday: 3 thoughts from 4-2 victory

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: Keinan Davis of Aston Villa is challenged by Steven Taylor of Peterborough United during the The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Aston Villa and Peterborough United at Villa Park on January 6, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Appreciating the efforts of now super-sub Keinan Davis

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Robert Snodgrass of Aston Villa in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on February 11, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aston Villa player grades vs. Sheffield Wednesday: Hourihane secures win

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: Keinan Davis (C) of Aston Villa celebrates scoring the opening goal during the The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Aston Villa and Peterborough United at Villa Park on January 6, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Aston Villa vs. Sheffield Wednesday: Expected Starting XI

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: John Terry of Aston Villa celebrates after the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on February 11, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aston Villa vs. Preston North End: Player Grades from 1-1 draw

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Steve Bruce manager of Aston Villa waves to the fans during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on February 11, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aston Villa vs. Fulham: Three thoughts from Craven Cottage defeat

CARDIFF, WALES - NOVEMBER 14: James Chester of Wales in action during the International match between Wales and Panama at Cardiff City Stadium on November 14, 2017 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Underrated James Chester standing strong for Aston Villa

BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Alan Hutton of Aston Villa and Sam Gallagher of Blackburn Rovers clash during the Sky Bet Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Aston Villa at Ewood Park on April 29, 2017 in Blackburn, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Snubbing Alan Hutton the right call for now

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Lewis Grabban of Aston Villa looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on February 11, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aston Villa vs. Fulham Football Club: Player Grades

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Aston Villa players clap the fans after the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on February 11, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: List of contract expiration dates, fueled by promotion push