Aston Villa Report

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."…

John Townley

John McGinn feels a responsibility to remind the #AVFC dressing room what it means to play for the club, adding that "you either go under or puff your chest" during poor runs of form. "When you set standards, you are expected to meet them again."…

John Townley

Lille have never won on nine previous visits to England in major European competition. #AVFC

John Townley

Matty Cash has been in full training ahead of Aston Villa's Europa League R16 second leg against Lille. #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/inside-villa-park-big-injury-33613013

Jacob Tanswell

John McGinn went to Arizona, training in 45-degree heat. He wanted to be leaner, working with an expert in movement who has trained NFL athletes & special forces units. "No matter how hard the conditioning was or how hot it was, he was dialled in." #AVFC…

John Townley

It promises to be an intriguing summer transfer window for #AVFC, whether they return to the UCL or not. The squad is ageing - Emery named the club's oldest XI in 14 years on Sunday - while several players will enter the final two years of their deals.…

Jacob Tanswell

Alysson sustained a muscle injury last week in training and will miss, at the very least, the next two matches, so will not be back until after the international break. #AVFC

John Townley

Ross Barkley claims that #AVFC have "too many top players" for their poor form to continue. "I think we need to get back to doing the basics right, making better decisions on the pitch and managing the game better."…

John Townley

Morgan Rogers already has a stunning collection of goals this season, but Aston Villa need him to score a few more... #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/morgan-rogers-debate-aston-villa-33599059

Jacob Tanswell

#AVFC's powder puff attack directly contributed to defensive errors at Old Trafford. Playing too quickly or rashly exposes Villa. They gave Man Utd the exact thing Emery repeatedly warned against - transitions. They want control but quality is missing:…