Aston Villa News

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 07: Alex McLeish the manager of Aston Villa gives the thumbs up during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Anfield on April 7, 2012 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Aston Villa will be in the Championship top six – Alex McLeish

Aston Villa struggling to sell striker Ross McCormack

Aston Villa CEO on why Steve Bruce wants experienced players

Aston Villa: The confounding case of Micah Richards

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Goal Keeper Thomas Sorensen of the City celebrates the win with fans during the round 23 A-League match between Melbourne City FC and the Newcastle Jets at AAMI Park on March 18, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Former Aston Villa goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen retires

TELFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 12: James Bree of Aston Villa during the Pre-Season Friendly between AFC Telford United and Aston Villa at New Bucks Head Stadium on July 12, 2017 in Telford, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Aston Villa claim silverware in Germany

TELFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 12: Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce looks on during the Pre-Season Friendly between AFC Telford United and Aston Villa at New Bucks Head Stadium on July 12, 2017 in Telford, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: 3 items to watch during the Cup of Traditions

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 16: Ross McCormack of Aston Villa in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Huddersfield Town at Villa Park on August 16, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Ross McCormack left at home during pre-season Germany trip

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND- OCTOBER 30: Gary Gardner of Aston Villa celebrates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews Stadium on October 30, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Finding room for Gary Gardner is nearly impossible

TELFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 12: Jordan Veretout, Jordan Amavi and Christopher Samba of Aston Villa look on during the Pre-Season Friendly between AFC Telford United and Aston Villa at New Bucks Head Stadium on July 12, 2017 in Telford, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: The contract wait for trial defender Christopher Samba

TBILISI, GEORGIA - JULY 15: Easah Suliman of England celebrates scoring a goal during the UEFA European Under-19 Championship Final between England and Portugal on July 15, 2017 in Gori, Georgia. (Photo by Levan Verdzeuli/Getty Images)

Aston Villa defender Easah Suliman captures U-19 Euro glory

TELFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 12: Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce looks on during the Pre-Season Friendly between AFC Telford United and Aston Villa at New Bucks Head Stadium on July 12, 2017 in Telford, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Aston Villa vs Shrewsbury Town: 3 things to watch

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Ritchie De Laet of Villa looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest at Villa Park on September 11, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Deciphering the role of defender Ritchie De Laet

BIRMINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 23: General view from outside of Villa Park during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on April 23, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Aston Villa youth players prep for loan moves

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 prepare for upcoming pre-season friendlies

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 20: Jordan Lyden of Aston Villa during the NextGen Series Quarter Final match between Aston Villa U19 and Olympiacos U19 at Villa Park on March 20, 2013 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: We’re all forgetting about Jordan Lyden

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 16: Jordan Veretout (C) of Aston Villa competes against Shinji Okazaki (L) and Marc Albrighton (R) of Leicester City during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Leicester City at Villa Park on January 16, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Jordan Veretout impresses in early training sessions

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Riyad Mahrez of Leicester City (R) shoots as Glenn Whelan of Stoke City (L) attempts to block during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Stoke City at The King Power Stadium on April 1, 2017 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Glenn Whelan adds steel, and age

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: Manager Harry Redknapp (2nd R) and coach Steve Cotterill (3rd R) of Birmingham City are seen on the bench during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on April 23, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Aston Villa introduce new 2017/2018 home and away kit

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: Steve Bruce of Aston Villa looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Brentford and Aston Villa at Griffin Park on January 31, 2017 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: A formation switch may be on the table for Steve Bruce

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Jermain Defoe of Tottenham Hotspur scores the opening goal past Jed Steer of Aston Villa during the Capital One Cup third round match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on September 24, 2013 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Possible alternatives after missing out on Sam Johnstone

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: Steve Bruce manager of Aston Villa scratches his head during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on April 23, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: A big week ahead in the transfer market

SWINDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Swindon Town Director of Football Tim Sherwood looks on prior to the Sky Bet League One match between Swindon Town and Charlton Athletic at County Ground on November 12, 2016 in Swindon, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

What to make of Tim Sherwood’s Aston Villa comments

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 05: Micah Richards of Aston Villa and Fernandinho of Manchester City compete for the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on March 5, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: No movement thus far for fringe players

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: Gary O'Neil of Bristol City evades Andre Green of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Bristol City at Villa Park on February 28, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Summer signings don’t neglect youth talent

DONCASTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: The EFL match ball during the Sky Bet League Two match between Doncaster Rovers and Exeter City at Keepmoat Stadium on April 29, 2017 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Lynne Cameron/Getty Images)

EFL Fixtures released: Aston Villa begin at home against Hull City

UTRECHT, NETHERLANDS - APRIL 09: Mark van der Maarel of FC Utrecht battles for the ball with Dejan Trajkovski of FC Twente during the Dutch Eredivisie match between FC Utrecht and FC Twente at Stadion Galgenwaard on April 9, 2017 in Utrecht, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Aston Villa linked striker Tom Boere to join FC Twente

BIRMINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 01: Jordan Amavi of Aston Villa is tackled by Ivo Pinto of Norwich City during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Norwich City at Villa Park on April 1, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Jordan Amavi wants to play in Europe