Tom Wade

Tom Wade

Joined: Feb 14, 2019

FILE PHOTO (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF IMAGES - Image numbers 1163993514,1196044186 - GRADIENT ADDED) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Dean Smith, manager of Aston Villa (L) and Brendan Rodgers, Manager of Leicester City. Leicester City and Aston Villa meet in the first leg of the Carabao Cup Semi Final on January 8,2020. *** LEFT IMAGE*** WALSALL, ENGLAND - JULY 24: Dean Smith, manager of Aston Villa looks on prior to the Pre-Season Friendly match between Walsall and Aston Villa at Banks's Stadium on July 24, 2019 in Walsall, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Brendan Rodgers, Manager of Leicester City looks on prior to the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Leicester City at American Express Community Stadium on November 23, 2019 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Carabao Cup SF Preview: Villa vs Leicester City

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: Danny Drinkwater of Burnley in action during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Burnley and Sunderland at Turf Moor on August 28, 2019 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Villa sign Danny Drinkwater

MILAN, ITALY - OCTOBER 31: Krzysztof Piatek of AC Milan competes for the ball with Nenad Tomovic of Spal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and SPAL at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 31, 2019 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Villa to sign Polish international striker?

WATFORD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 28: Jack Grealish of Aston Villa battles for possession with Abdoulaye Doucour of Watford during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Aston Villa at Vicarage Road on December 28, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

Game Review: Villa 0-3 Watford

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Conor Hourihane of Aston Villa celebrates with team-mates after scoring the opening goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Norwich City at Villa Park on December 26, 2019 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)

Biggest Takeaways: Villa 1-0 Norwich

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: John McGinn of Aston Villa is helped off the pitch after picking up an injury during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Southampton FC at Villa Park on December 21, 2019 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Villa confirm McGinn injury; It’s not good news

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Jonathan Kodija of Aston Villa looks dejected during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Southampton FC at Villa Park on December 21, 2019 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Match Reaction: Villa 1-3 Southampton

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 17: Jonathan Kodija of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal with Ahmed Elmohamady and Mahmoud Hassan during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Aston Villa and Liverpool FC at Villa Park on December 17, 2019 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Game Preview: Villa vs Southampton

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: John McGinn of Aston Villa celebrates after the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United at Villa Park on November 25, 2019 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Award for McGinn as the midfielder’s form is rewarded

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 17: Jonathan Kodija of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Aston Villa and Liverpool FC at Villa Park on December 17, 2019 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Carabao Cup QF: Villa 5-0 Liverpool

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: The Stonewall rainbow laces in the boots of Ben Chilwell of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Leicester City at Villa Park on December 08, 2019 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Carabao Cup QF – Villa vs Liverpool Team News

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: John McGinn of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United at Villa Park on November 25, 2019 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

John McGinn to miss Carabao Cup Quarter-Final?

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Ahmed El Mohamady of Aston Villa celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Villa Park on October 30, 2019 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Carabao Cup QF Preview: Villa vs Liverpool

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Aston Villa players take part in a minute of applause in memory of Ron Saunders prior to the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Leicester City at Villa Park on December 08, 2019 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Game Preview: Villa vs Sheffield United

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Dean Smith, Manager of Aston Villa acknowledges the fans prior to the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Leicester City at Villa Park on December 08, 2019 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Villa’s festive schedule gives them the perfect opportunity to turn it all around