Aston Villa Report

John Townley

Unai Emery's programme notes: "'The Europa League is special. But it's tough. And in the end, it's won by the team that wants it most'. I was told this when I got to Sevilla. And not just the players. Not just the staff. Everyone. The whole club. Supporters included." #AVFC

John Townley

Unai Emery's programme notes: "The truth is, there are many, many clubs all over England and Europe who would give anything to be where we are right now, being a candidate to qualify for the quarter-finals of such a great competition." #AVFC

John Townley

Unai Emery's programme notes: "When I arrived here, I shared my dream - to play in Europe. Now it’s no longer a dream - it's the standard, almost an obligation, but surely a responsibility. That's the level. That's what the club is becoming." #AVFC

John Townley

Knockout European football under the Villa Park lights. Huge night in B6 as Aston Villa chase a Europa League QF, leading Lille 1-0. Unai Emery's side have won their last six Europa League matches, while Lille have already lost six games in the competition this season. #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

#AVFC are marking Unai Emery’s 100 tonight. This era, however far along it now is, deserves to be rubber stamped with a trophy. This year’s Europa League is surely one of the best opportunities, despite the tough path to the final. A big night - hopefully an improvement in attack

The Athletic

Borussia Dortmund are interested in re-signing Jadon Sancho. Sancho, who is currently on-loan at Aston Villa from Manchester United, will be out of contract in June, having moved to Old Trafford from Dortmund for €85m in July 2021. ⬇️ @sebsb.bsky.social,…

John Townley

Strong comments from John McGinn - and he's right. Now is the time for Aston Villa to get over the line. #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

Demi Lovato & John McGinn share a mutual connection. Both reached out to Natalie Kollars, a performance specialist whose extensive background concentrates on individual training for high-end athletes. McGinn was put through his paces... Excerpt ⬇️ #AVFC 🔗…

John Townley

Unai Emery insists that fan frustration is an indicator of Aston Villa's high demands, but also calls for perspective on the club's rise over the past three years. "Sometimes when we don't achieve, we can be frustrated, but also thinking overall so happy." #AVFC…

John Townley

John McGinn says it's up to the #AVFC players to set the tone for a rocking Villa Park, rather than a fireworks display. "It's very easy when the team is playing well to be at your best, but this is the time real players come out and get the place going."…