Phil Newman

Phil Newman

Joined: May 24, 2016

Lover of all things Bachelor, Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise. Lego are my jam and I happen to be an expert Pokemon trainer.

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)

Aston Villa: Squad locked, departure expected – Tony Xia

COLCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 09: Aston Villa players celebrate their first goal, scored by Scott Hogan (3rd R), during the Carabao Cup First Round match between Colchester United and Aston Villa at Colchester Community Stadium on August 9, 2017 in Colchester, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Scott Hogan declares for the Republic of Ireland

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JUNE 10: Robert Snodgrass of Scotland in action during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Scotland and England at Hampden Park National Stadium on June 10, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Scouting Aston Villa transfer target: Robert Snodgrass

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 29: Leandro Bacuna of Aston Villa and Nathaniel Chalobah of Watford 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 reject Leandro Bacuna bid from Reading

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

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

IPSWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Daryl Murphy of Newcastle United stands dejected after his side concede a goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Ipswich Town and Newcastle United at Portman Road on April 17, 2017 in Ipswich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Scouting Aston Villa transfer target: Daryl Murphy

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Karl Darlow of Newcastle United warms up prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United at Villa Park on May 7, 2016 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Scouting Aston Villa transfer target: Karl Darlow

CROISSY-SUR-SEINE, FRANCE - JUNE 12: Goalkeeper Joe Hart looks on during the England training session at the Chemin De Ronde Stadium on June 12, 2017 in Croissy-sur-Seine, France. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Aston Villa make loan inquiry to Manchester City for goalkeeper Joe Hart

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 - 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

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 07: A Barcelona jacket hangs from a bunk bed inside one of the bedrooms of the youth players inside La Masia at the Camp Nou stadium on April 7, 2011 in Barcelona, Spain. La Masia is the heart of the Barcelona's youth system and a residence for young players that had to leave their home behind to train at FC Barcelona in both a sporting and intelectual way. Coach Josep Guardiola and players such as Lionel Messi, Carles Puyol and Andres Iniesta have lived at La Masia to become the stars of today's game. Because of the succes the name La Masia is now simply used to refer to the Barcelona youth players. (Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images)

Aston Villa linked to 19-year old Barcelona defender

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 07: Dr Tony Xia chairman of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Aston Villa at Hillsborough on August 07, 2016 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Celebrating the first year under Dr. Tony Xia

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: John Terry of Chelsea salutes the crowd after the Premier League match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on May 21, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: John Terry arrival may be closer than previously thought

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 30: Tommy Elphick of Villa in action during the pre- season friendly between Aston Villa and Middlesbrough at Villa Park on July 30, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Tommy Elphick is just fine as an Aston Villa center back

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Glenn Whelan of Stoke City gestures during the Barclays Premier League match between Stoke City and Newcastle United at the Britannia Stadium on March 2, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Aston Villa linked to a pair of tough defensive midfielders