The news of Tyrone Mings staying with Aston Villa until 2027 deserves to receive universal approval from all supporters. In terms of giving it all for the badge and providing an example for all at the club, the defender has been top-tier.
Mings is someone who fought back and pushed himself to return from injury sooner than he had to in order to help Villa last season. Similar circumstances have seen a bad series of events unfold after coming back too soon from sitting out for such a long time. He will have known the risks associated with his decision.
That is part of what has further endeared him to Villa fans. It is likely that the club would have reached an agreement anyway. His showing of his level of dedication likely made it much easier to sit down with the defender and ultimately come to an agreement.
When Mings is on the pitch, things are calmer, and the results themselves seem to see something of a noticeable and significant uptick.
More importantly, what Mings offers at Bodymoor and throughout match preparations is that he gives a steady presence on a side that is continuing to strive for greater heights. Because these factors are known and visible to all, it helps the players to see one of their leaders able to remain.
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Add that it shows a degree of loyalty from AVFC; this news of the deal will undoubtedly be highly welcomed among the Villans. Watching someone give it their all and then be rewarded is the sort of thing that not everyone gets in the modern era. To then move a player like Mings, who everyone watched sacrifice and risk his health at a rate that he did not have to, is truly commendable.
The race for silverware continues. It will be great being able to continue to see Mings play a part in those efforts. If anything, fans would like to see more of him, particularly in the must-win games.