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AVLMax 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.
The 30-year weight of history has finally been lifted from Aston Villa. Following a magnificent, and dominant 3-0 victory over SC Freiburg, Villa have captured the Europa League. Amongst all the post-match celebrations, Ezri Konsa dedicated the win to the claret and blue faithful. Standing amidst the deafening cheers from the travelling Villa supporters, Konsa […]
Unai Emery and Aston Villa cement their legacy in the club’s history books as they win their first major trophy in 30 years, by brushing aside SC Freiburg 3-0. The atmosphere and build-up to kick-off was incredible with the two sets of supporters singing their absolute hearts out. When the first whistle was blown, the […]
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has named the same starting XI that beat Liverpool 4-2 last Friday, with Victor Lindelöf partnering Youri Tielemans in midfield once again. Julian Schuster has made two changes to his SC Freiburg side. This is it then. The Europa League final. Both teams go into the huge clash on the […]
Aston Villa are on the brink of European glory. One more performance is needed to achieve the dreams of every player and supporter. Unai Emery has the biggest decision to make for his starting XI in midfield with Amadou Onana returning. Last Friday, a weight was lifted off Villa’s shoulders. Champions League qualification was secured […]
Tonight is the biggest night in Aston Villa’s modern era. A European final against SC Freiburg for the opportunity to win their first major trophy in 30 years. The excitement and nervousness are huge, and the players are equally aware of the weight this fixture holds. In his final interview before the match, Victor Lindelöf […]
Tyrone Mings stands alongside John McGinn as one of two players who have been with Aston Villa since the Championship. On Wednesday night, his team will be playing in their first European final in 44 years, giving him the chance to write his name in the history books. The journey from the second tier of […]
Ezri Konsa has delivered an emotional letter to the Aston Villa supporters ahead of Wednesday night’s Europa League final against SC Freiburg. It is their first European final in 44 years, and provides them with the opportunity to end their 30-year wait for a major trophy. With this being his seventh season at the club, […]
Emi Martínez is hoping to make his dreams come true on Wednesday night, as Aston Villa have the opportunity to end their 30-year wait for a major trophy. The Argentina international fought back tears whilst reflecting on his journey to the top, and reveals his profound love for the club. With this season being his […]
Aston Villa are looking to end their 30-year wait for a major trophy, as they take on SC Freiburg in the Europa League final on Wednesday night. It’s a match that holds huge significance for both sides, as Freiburg themselves are hoping to win their first piece of silverware in the club’s history. In the […]
As Aston Villa prepare to face German side SC Freiburg in Wednesday’s Europa League final at Beşiktaş Park, Unai Emery has issued a tribute to the club’s supporters, labelling them the “heart” of the team. After securing a top-five finish on Friday, confirming their place in the Champions League next season, Villa heads into the […]
Ezri Konsa has been at the heart of Aston Villa’s defence for the last seven seasons. Through that time, he has become one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League, earning him high praise. But nothing as big as Prince William calling him a “Rolls-Royce.” The future king of England has been well documented […]
Aston Villa defender Victor Lindelöf is targeting personal redemption as the club prepares for Wednesday’s historic Europa League final against SC Freiburg. He states it would “mean a lot” to himself and the players to be victorious and end the 30-year wait for a trophy. While Unai Emery’s Aston Villa side aims to cap off […]
