Max Yates is a Freelance Football Writer at ReadAstonVilla with almost a year of experience. He is a passionate Villa fan and has expert knowledge in pretty much anything to do with the club. When not writing, Max is probably thinking about or watching football, as well as playing cricket in the summer.
Emi Martínez’s fantastic clean sheet record for Argentina continued on Wednesday morning, as the reigning world champions kicked off their title defence with 3-0 hammering against Algeria. For those at Villa Park, Martínez’s presence in the starting lineup was a massive victory in itself. The 33-year-old goalkeeper had suffered a fracture to his finger on […]
Among Aston Villa’s intense youth recruitment, there is a forgotten name currently at ASEC Mimosas. Ibrahim Dosso, who is one of the brightest young talents in West Africa, agreed a deal last year to join the Villans when he turns 18. With the move first revealed by Jacob Tanswell at The Athletic in October last […]
Aston Villa’s summer recruitment plans have received a massive boost following a significant update regarding Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard. The 31-year-old Belgium international is about to enter the final 12 months of his contract at the Emirates Stadium. Knowing this is their last realistic opportunity to cash in on the forward, Arsenal will not stand in […]
Marcus Rashford is highly unlikely to return to Aston Villa this summer, dealing a significant blow to the possibility of a reunion with the forward. While Villa fans have closely monitored the 28-year-old’s availability following his previous loan stint at Villa Park during the 2024–25 campaign, the latest factual data indicates that a return to […]
UEFA has officially launched ticket sales for the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, revealing the allocation given to PSG and Aston Villa. The stadium capacity is 28,500, with half going towards the two clubs and the rest split between the general public and UEFA partners. Fresh off their historic Europa League triumph in Istanbul, Unai Emery’s […]
Aston Villa have emerged as a primary contender to sign Juventus defender Lloyd Kelly following reports from Italy. A centre-back isn’t a priority for Unai Emery this summer, with attacking reinforcements at the top of the list, but if a market opportunity arrives, they don’t turn it down. According to Italian outlet TuttoJuve, the West […]
Unai Emery has placed his full trust in Roberto Olabe’s recruitment this summer as Aston Villa look to continue their push into the footballing elite. Emery has stated he’ll “follow him without hesitation” as his focus remains on the pitch. The recruitment infrastructure at Villa underwent a profound shift in September 2025. Highly regarded Spanish […]
Ange Postecoglou has praised John McGinn for how difficult he is to plan against, given his effectiveness in tight situations. The Australian stated that he rates McGinn “really highly” and dismissed Roy Keane’s “pub player” comment he made last week. When Keane made a rather bizarre comment about McGinn, it sparked widespread debate and anger […]
The summer transfer window has officially opened today, and Aston Villa find themselves at a fascinating sporting and financial crossroads. Under Unai Emery, the club has transformed into an ambitious European force, and after last season’s success, this window is crucial for sustaining their upward trajectory. Emery’s plans centre on adding more depth, whilst also […]
Aston Villa target Crysencio Summervile has had a (£43 million) price tag placed on him by West Ham. He is expected to leave this summer after the Hammers’ relegation from the Premier League, with several clubs interested. The transfer landscape surrounding the 24-year-old West Ham winger shifted dramatically following a report from French outlet Foot […]
Aston Villa captain John McGinn is preparing for one of the biggest games of his international career as Scotland’s long-awaited World Cup return finally moves into view. Steve Clarke’s side faces a monumental task in the group stage after drawing a highly competitive selection of opponents. Scotland kicks off their 2026 World Cup campaign in […]
Jude Bellingham has stated he has “no ill-feeling” towards Morgan Rogers over their battle for the No 10 role at the World Cup. He points to their collective roots as the reason for the lack of animosity, believing they share the same self-confidence. Long before they were sharing the pitch for England, the two shared […]
