Dean Caffrey

Dean Caffrey

Joined: Sep 17, 2016

Aston Villa fan and Business student in university, Writer for @claretvillans

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 27: John McGinn of Aston Villa lifts the trophy and celebrates with his team mates following victory in the Sky Bet Championship Play-off Final match between Aston Villa and Derby County at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Current Aston Villa squad can banish the nightmare of 2015/2016

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 23: Albert Adomah of Aston Villa and Leif Davis of Leeds United in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Leeds United at Villa Park on December 23, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Jonathan Kodjia needs to be ready when called upon this season

TELFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Andre Green of Aston Villa runs with the ball during the Pre-season friendly between AFC Telford United and Aston Villa at New Bucks Head Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Telford, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Andre Green’s development is a curious story to busy summer

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 16: Ross McCormack looks on during a Melbourne City A-League training session on November 16, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Ross McCormack departure scrubs out last hallmarks of previous regime

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - APRIL 06: Goalkeeper Jed Steer of Aston Villa celebrates during the Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Aston Villa at Hillsborough Stadium on April 06, 2019 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Jed Steer must be given Premier League chance

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Tammy Abraham and Keinan Davis of Aston Villa celebrate victory in the penalty shoot out after the Sky Bet Championship Play-off semi final second leg match between West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa at The Hawthorns on May 14, 2019 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Assessing the chances of the Aston Villa loan contingent returning

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 26: Ahmed Elmohamady of Aston Villa crosses the ball during 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)

Offering Some Appreciation for the Underrated and Understated “Elmo”

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 23: Conor Hourihane of Aston Villa reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Leeds United at Villa Park on December 23, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Aston Villa’s Conor Hourihane becoming crucial for club and country

MURCIA, SPAIN - JULY 14: Tyrone Mings of AFC Bournemouth reacts during Pre- Season friendly Match between Sevilla FC and AFC Bournemouth at La Manga Club on July 14, 2018 in Murcia, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)

Aston Villa’s reliance on loan system should end for long-term success

WIGAN, ENGLAND - JANUARY 12: Dean Smith manager of Aston Villa looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Wigan Athletic and Aston Villa at DW Stadium on January 12, 2019 in Wigan, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Deflating period but patience is required from Aston Villa fans

BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: Neil Taylor of Aston Villa controls the ball 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)

New left back should be priority number one for Aston Villa

BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: Neil Taylor of Aston Villa controls the ball 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)

Neil Taylor and Axel Tuanzebe absences hitting Aston Villa where it hurts

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Dean Smith, Manager of Aston Villa talks to Tammy Abraham of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Swansea City at Villa Park on October 20, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Run of results for Aston Villa under Dean Smith shouldn’t be understated

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 22: Jonathan Kodjia of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during 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)

Analysis: Jonathan Kodjia is stepping up for Aston Villa

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Scott Hogan of Aston Villa looks on 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: Scott Hogan renaissance yet to materialize for club or country

TELFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Keinan Davis of Aston Villa during the Pre-season friendly between AFC Telford United and Aston Villa at New Bucks Head Stadium on July 14, 2018 in Telford, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Would a loan move benefit RHM’s or Davis’ chances at Aston Villa?