Aston Villa Report

John Townley

Unai Emery says John McGinn could start for Aston Villa against Lille tomorrow night. "As a captain he adds something more. We're happy that he's coming back - we need to recover him in the rhythm as soon as possible. He can play even at the beginning or after that." #AVFC

2026-03-11 18:15:00.000Z

John Townley

Aston Villa will be without Matty Cash for the first leg of their Europa League round of 16 tie against Lille. #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/matty-cash-injury-update-unai-33574731

2026-03-11 18:03:00.000Z

John Townley

John McGinn is travelling to France with his Aston Villa teammates for Thursday's match against Lille. #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/unai-emery-makes-big-john-33567925

2026-03-11 15:50:00.000Z

John Townley

Tomorrow night is Aston Villa's biggest game of the season so far - treat it any other way, and their hopes of finally lifting silverware are at risk of being dashed in the space of a week. #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-lille-roo

2026-03-11 15:11:00.000Z

John Townley

Olivier Giroud is fit to face Aston Villa on Thursday, after missing Lille's last match against FC Lorient. The 39yo has scored more goals against Villa than any other team in his career. #AVFC

2026-03-11 14:50:00.000Z

Jacob Tanswell

Lately, selection has been influenced by the absence of those missing. In the case of Boubacar Kamara, it has changed who plays CB. Without him, Tielemans and McGinn, #AVFC are not only missing three players of huge quality, but huge professionalism, too. https://www.nytimes.com

2026-03-11 05:43:00.000Z

John Townley

John McGinn is now back in full training at Bodymoor Heath. If he feels ready, the skipper may also travel to Lille for Thursday's match, which would come as a much-needed and timely boost for Unai Emery. #AVFC

2026-03-10 16:13:00.000Z

John Townley

Ollie Watkins admits it's "hard not to notice" criticism from fans after struggling to reach the heights he previously set himself. "You've got to keep plugging away. I know the manager backs me and that's all that matters," he told Sky Sports News. #AVFC https://www.birmingham

2026-03-10 10:17:00.000Z

Jacob Tanswell

#AVFC believe Evann Guessand is more suited to Crystal Palace’s system as he can struggle in tight areas, but is physical and athletic, making him good in transition — a staple of Palace’s play. Piece w/ @mattwoosie.bsky.social https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7092126/2026/03/1

2026-03-10 07:50:00.000Z

AVFC The Religion

Roma have an option to buy Donyell Malen for €25m in the summer but this becomes an obligation if they qualify for the Champions League. However, he’s been so good they’ve decided they’ll trigger the option regardless of UCL qualification @TuttoMercatoWeb #AVFC

2026-03-09 16:38:00.000Z