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John Townley
FC Porto starting XI vs #AVFC: Ramos; Rosario, Kiwior, Bednarek, Zaidu; Froholdt, Varela, Veiga; William Gomes, Andre Silva, Pepe. Subs: Diogo Costa, Joao Costa, Afonso, Perez, Prpric, Luis Gomes, Moura, Alberto Costa, Tiago Silva, Lima, Eustáquio, Cunha, Mora, Gul.
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#AVFC starting XI vs FC Porto: Bizot; Cash, Cisse, Mings, Maatsen; Bogarde, Barkley; Bailey, Lynch, Hemmings; Burrowes. Subs: Wright, Gauci, Jimoh-Aloba, Nedeljkovic, Gomes, Madjo, Rowe, Borland, Broggio, Fortes, Carroll.
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Chelsea have met the clause in Austin MacPhee’s contract allowing 46yo to depart. #AVFC now looking for his replacement and are currently without a set piece coach. Story below…
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#AVFC tried to convince Austin MacPhee to stay but 46yo wants to pursue a new challenge. Had interest from two PL clubs, including Chelsea, plus Al Nassr. Three of Emery's backroom staff have left this summer, plus a technical assistant. @theathleticfc.bsky.social…
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Austin MacPhee is leaving #AVFC. Wants to pursue a new challenge. Expected to join Chelsea.
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🚨 EXCL: Austin MacPhee is leaving his role as Aston Villa's set-piece coach to join Chelsea. He said his goodbyes to the staff and players today. It's a big blow for Villa, who have held MacPhee's work in high regard throughout his five-year spell at the club. #AVFC
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Alejandro Garnacho, Johan Manzambi, John McGinn and Emi Buendia are Aston Villa's best options across three roles behind the striker. Evann Guessand, Alysson and Ross Barkley may impress in pre-season, but another quality, creative addition can't be ruled out. #AVFC…
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While selling players is inevitably part of Aston Villa's strategy to remain competitive at the top, there should only be one outcome if Ezri Konsa is to leave in the final month of the summer transfer window: a ridiculous transfer fee. #AVFC…
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Alejandro Garnacho on Villa TV: "I was looking for a club to get confidence at and to try to be the player I was in my first years at Man United. I spoke with the manager and I think he will give me the confidence to be here and to help the team." #AVFC
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Betano, previously front of shirt sponsor, are #AVFC's new sleeve sponsor. Agreement reached through to the end of the 2028/29 season.
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