Editorials

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 15: A detailed view of a fans hat prior to the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Semi Final second leg match between Aston Villa and Middlesbrough at Villa Park on May 15, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Aston Villa fans grow jubilant after the Derby victory

Aston Villa 2-0 Bolton: My Three Thoughts Following Home Victory

Yannick Bolasie and Anwar El Ghazi additions yet to pay dividends for Aston Villa

Aston Villa: Mile Jedinak must be included in midfield rotation

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 18: Thierry Henry, Assistant Coach of Belgium looks on ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between Belgium and Panama at Fisht Stadium on June 18, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Thierry Henry emerges as Aston Villa’s logical, available candidate

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 22: Steve Bruce, Manager of Aston Villa looks on prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Brentford at Villa Park on August 22, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Fire Steve Bruce

BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: Steve Bruce manager of Aston Villa looks on during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Burton Albion and Aston Villa at Pirelli Stadium on August 28, 2018 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aston Villa vs. Blackburn Rovers: Three thoughts from middling draw

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 26: John Terry of Aston Villa applauds fans after the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Final between Aston Villa and Fulham at Wembley Stadium on May 26, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

It’s naive to think John Terry would fix all of Aston Villa’s problems

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 13: (L-R) Ron Vlaar, Matthew Lowton and Brad Guzan of Aston Villa react during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park on January 13, 2014 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Who was the last great claret and blue fullback?

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: Steve Bruce, manager of Aston Villa looks on before the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Villa Park on October 15, 2016 in Birmingham, England (Photo credit should read: Nathan Stirk/ Getty Images)

In Bruce We Trust: The Right Man for Aston Villa Job

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JUNE 02: Miguel Layun of Mexico struggles for the ball with John Mcginn of Scotland during the International Friendly match between Mexico v Scotland at Estadio Azteca on June 2, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: John McGinn’s talent is tantalizing, even in a mundane appearance

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Jack Grealish of Aston Villa is seen at the full time whistle as fans invade the pitch during the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Semi Final second leg match between Aston Villa and Middlesbrough at Villa Park on May 15, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Give this Aston Villa team one more shot, and sell in January if need be

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Jack Grealish of Aston Villa claps 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 2-0 Birmingham City: Thoughts on the derby day win

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Matty Taylor of Bristol City is challenged byJames Chester during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Bristol City at Villa Park on January 1, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: James Chester and Ahmed Elmohamady are true fitness kings

SWANSEA, WALES - MARCH 19: Carles Gil of Aston Villa in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Swansea City and Aston Villa at Liberty Stadium on March 19, 2016 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Carles Gil return would boost summer transfer activity

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Isaac Vassell of Birmingham holds off Conor Hourihane of Aston Villa during 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)

Aston Villa: 3 parting thoughts following Burton Albion victory

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 10: Ross McCormack of Melbourne City FC contests the ball during the round 10 A-League match between Melbourne City FC and the Central Coast Mariners at AAMI Park on December 10, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Prezioso/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: So what is up with Ross McCormack?

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: Anthony Grant of Peterborough United is blocked by Callum O'Hare of Aston Villa 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’s Flurry of Youth Signings: Just Let Them Get On!

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: A view of the club badge before the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion at Villa Park stadium on September 19, 2015 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Do Aston Villa Fans Want A Return To The Old Badge?

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Tony Xia, Owner of Aston Villa looks on ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Sunderland at Villa Park on November 21, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Has Dr. Tony Xia changed his transfer strategy?

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Jeremie Boga of Birmingham and Glenn Whelan of Aston Villa in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews (stadium) on October 29, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Lay-off the Glenn Whelan criticism

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Tony Xia, Owner of Aston Villa looks on ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Sunderland at Villa Park on November 21, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Aston Villa Aren’t Meeting Xia’s Expectations

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Robert Snodgrass of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring their second goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Bristol City at Villa Park on January 1, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Is Robert Snodgrass destined to stay at Aston Villa past the season?

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 03: Aston Villa's new signing John Terry, manager Steve Bruce and Chairman Keith Wyness during the press conference at Villa Park on July 3, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Barrington Coombs/Getty Images)

Aston Villa and Financial Fair Play – What’s the fuss?

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 08: Sam Johnstone of Aston Villa (L) saves a shot from Moussa Sissoko of Tottenham Hotspur (R) during The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at White Hart Lane on January 8, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Keeping Options Open for Aston Villa

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Tony Xia, Owner of Aston Villa looks on ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Sunderland at Villa Park on November 21, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Where Are You, Dr Tony?

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Villa manager Steve Bruce reacts after a near miss 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)

Five Things Steve Bruce Has To Do For The Boro Game

DERBY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Steve Bruce manager of Aston Villa looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Aston Villa at iPro Stadium on December 16, 2017 in Derby, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aston Villa 2-2 Sheffield United: Thoughts on the performance