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.
Aston Villa have added Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen to their summer shortlist. Following their Europa League triumph against SC Freiburg in Istanbul, co-owner Nassef Sawiris and Unai Emery are mapping out an aggressive squad overhaul to prepare for next season’s Champions League campaign. While establishing a foothold among Europe’s elite, the Villa recruitment team is […]
Unai Emery was full of pride following Aston Villa’s 2-1 victory over Manchester City, praising his players for a performance that perfectly encapsulated their relentless campaign. Despite being a goal down at half-time, after being dominated for the majority of the game, Villa came out in the second in completely different fashion. Ollie Watkins scored […]
Aston Villa secured a top-four finish and a league double over Manchester City after beating them 2-1, thanks to Ollie Watkins’ brace. The result earned the Villans their first league win at the Etihad since 2007. The match certainly had the feel of two teams having nothing to play for as City controlled the majority […]
Manchester City put in a completely dominant display in the first half to take a one-goal lead into the break. The match certainly had the feel of two teams having nothing to play for as City controlled the majority of the first half. Villa struggled to play out from the back against City’s high-press, leading […]
Unai Emery has made eight changes to his Aston Villa side after their Europa League win on Wednesday night. Victor Lindelöf, Emi Buendía and Ollie Watkins are the only three to remain in the starting lineup. Pep Guardiola has made nine changes for his final game as Manchester City boss. The Villans will well and […]
Aston Villa finds themselves in a rare position, where there is zero pressure on today’s result against Manchester City in their final Premier League game of the season. With that in mind, Unai Emery is expected to ring the changes, so those who have not played too many minutes will get a chance to start. […]
Aston Villa will be glad to enter their final match of the Premier League season against Manchester City with zero pressure on getting a result. After Thursday’s Europa League win and the confirmation of a top-five finish, the Villans have achieved the objectives they set out at the start of the campaign. Meanwhile, for City, […]
Emi Buendía has played a big role in Aston Villa’s success this season, with his performances likely to be rewarded with a new contract this summer. Despite Unai Emery wishing for a squad overhaul in the transfer window, the Argentinian international looks to be remaining at the club. Just twelve months ago, Buendía’s future in […]
Unai Emery has expressed his immense pride and joy following Aston Villa’s historic Europa League triumph and subsequent double-pathway Champions League qualification. He also opened up about his admiration for the departing Pep Guardiola ahead of what is a rare pressure-free match with Manchester City. Emery “so happy, so proud” of Europa League win Villa’s […]
Aston Villa have officially achieved the dreams they set out at the start of the season by beating SC Freiburg 3-0 to win the Europa League, ending their 30-year wait for a major trophy. Whilst it was made to be a comfortable night, there was a shock during the warm-up, as Emi Martínez revealed he […]
When the final whistle blew in Istanbul, Aston Villa had done it. Their resounding 3-0 victory over SC Freiburg in the Europa League final ended a long, 30-year wait for a major trophy. Long before the players took to the pitch, nearly 11,000 Villa supporters began to sign inside Besiktas Park, hoping to spur their […]
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 […]
