Aston Villa Report

John Townley

Evann Guessand is part of Aston Villa's squad for their pre-season tour of the Far East. #AVFC

John Townley

Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has confirmed that Leon Bailey is due to complete his transfer from Aston Villa shortly. #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/hull-city-owner-provides-leon-34378933

Jacob Tanswell

Alejandro Garnacho is Unai Emery's next rehabilitation project and someone who will need to repay that faith, not only for the team's sake, but also his. @theathleticfc.bsky.social #AVFC…

Jacob Tanswell

#AVFC fly to Indonesia this evening ahead of their tour of Asia. Leon Bailey not expected to travel as negotiations continue over his departure. Will continue training - situation amicable but better for him to stay in the UK in case of a move.

Jacob Tanswell

Austin MacPhee's departure from #AVFC - senior figures told on Thursday, wider staff learned just before the news came out, the clause in contract & other staff leaving Emery’s coaching & medical team. It all reflects a summer of change. @theathleticfc.bsky.social…

John Townley

#AVFC lose 4-2 to Real Sociedad in their third pre-season friendly before jetting out to the Far East. Teenagers George Hemmings and Brian Madjo were Villa's goalscorers and probably their two standout performers on the night.…

John Townley

GOAL: Real Sociedad add a fourth. James Wright error as he failed to keep hold of a cross. #AVFC 2-4 Real Sociedad

John Townley

GOAL: Real Sociedad retake the lead. Gorka Carrera finished past James Wright inside the box. #AVFC 2-3 Real Sociedad

John Townley

GOAL: Brian Madjo! He deserves it too - been unplayable at the top of the pitch. He finishes inside the box following some tidy work from Emi Buendia. #AVFC 2-2 Real Sociedad

John Townley

GOAL: Ander Barrenetxea's free-kick takes a big deflection, allowing Orri Oskarsson to score at the back post. #AVFC 1-2 Real Sociedad