Author | Lightnews

John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 2h

Aston Villa will report KF Skenderbeu to UEFA, following racist abuse suffered by their players and staff from a section of the Albanian club's fans during Tuesday's Youth League tie.

#AVFC

8

John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 2h

Unai Emery confirms that Aston Villa are working on renewing the contracts of several players, including Morgan Rogers, John McGinn, and Matty Cash.

#AVFC

Unai Emery confirms Morgan Rogers talks as duo set to sign on

Aston Villa are looking to wrap up contract extensions for a number of players

www.birminghammail.co.uk

8

John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 3h

Liverpool granted Go Ahead Eagles' request for footage of Aston Villa to help them prepare for Thursday night's Europa League match.

#AVFC

Liverpool's unwelcome intervention in Aston Villa's Europa League clash

Go Ahead Eagles requested help from Liverpool ahead of their Europa League clash against Aston Villa on Thursday

www.birminghammail.co.uk

1 1 3

John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 4h

Lucas Digne has been ruled out of Aston Villa's match against Go Ahead Eagles, while Andres Garcia and Youri Tielemans remain sidelined. Ross Barkley wasn't included in the league phase squad.

Tyrone Mings has travelled with his Villa teammates to Deventer.

#AVFC

Aston Villa receive injury blow for Go Ahead Eagles but Tyrone Mings returns

Aston Villa team news update ahead of facing Go Ahead Eagles on Thursday

www.birminghammail.co.uk

1 7

John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 6h

Fascinated to find a microwave in Go Ahead Eagles' history cabinet…

#AVFC

4 1 16

John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 6h

Melvin Boel: "You always have a number of managers in the world that you keep an eye on, and Villa's manager is one of mine. He has a very clear vision of football. He doesn't compromise on that; he truly stands by it. And he's really successful."

#AVFC

John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 8h

Spoke with Go Ahead Eagles boss Melvin Boel about what #AVFC can expect on Thursday - and he warned me about the atmosphere and how his team represents fans who "work their butts off all week."

"I don't want to make you guys nervous, but hopefully you'll also enjoy it tomorrow!"

I was warned by Go Ahead Eagles manager exactly what Aston Villa can expect

Go Ahead Eagles boss Melvin Boel has been speaking about what Aston Villa can expect to come up against on Thursday night

www.birminghammail.co.uk

4

John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 8h

Spoke with Go Ahead Eagles boss Melvin Boel about what #AVFC can expect on Thursday - and he warned me about the atmosphere and how his team represents fans who "work their butts off all week."

"I don't want to make you guys nervous, but hopefully you'll also enjoy it tomorrow!"

I was warned by Go Ahead Eagles manager exactly what Aston Villa can expect

Go Ahead Eagles boss Melvin Boel has been speaking about what Aston Villa can expect to come up against on Thursday night

www.birminghammail.co.uk

9

John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 12h

Kevin Danso on Lucas Digne's injury: "I saw the picture of his ankle, I didn't get the chance after the game but I apologised to him on the pitch and I would like to apologise to him publicly also, there was no malice in it. My intention is never to injure somebody."

#AVFC

Tottenham star breaks silence after leaving Villa player with gruesome injury

Kevin Danso left Lucas Digne with a nasty injury during Tottenham's 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa over the weekend

www.birminghammail.co.uk

6 16

John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 1d

It's a month since Unai Emery delivered some home truths about Aston Villa's lack of identity and fight at Sunderland.

There was little excuse for Villa's start to the season, but credit goes to Emery's squad for responding to his comments, with a sixth straight win the aim Thursday.

#AVFC

Emery's high stakes home truths truly heard as Villa response speaks volumes

Aston Villa responded to Unai Emery's home truths by winning five on the spin

www.birminghammail.co.uk

10

John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 1d

The 1897 Group and Military Lions have joined forces to create a stunning Remembrance Sunday display for Aston Villa's match vs Bournemouth.

It's 100% fan-funded, and to make it happen, they need support from Villa fans to reach their target before the deadline on Wednesday.

#AVFC

Aston Villa groups collaborate to create stunning Remembrance Sunday display

The 1897 Group and Military Lions are raising money for a stunning Remembrance Sunday display at Villa Park

www.birminghammail.co.uk

1 4 18

John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 2d

Matty Cash insists Morgan Rogers has shown that form is temporary but class is permanent.

"When things go tough, it can affect you. He's a human being. We all are. When things aren't going well, it ain't easy. I feel sometimes players read criticism, it is part of life."

#AVFC

Morgan Rogers told his 'class is permanent' as Villa star proves doubters wrong

Matty Cash is delighted to see Morgan Rogers return to form after his "tough" start to the season at Aston Villa

www.birminghammail.co.uk

11

John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 2d

Maccabi Tel Aviv have confirmed they will refuse any ticket allocation at Villa Park for next month's Europa League match against Aston Villa, even if the ban on their fans is overturned.

#AVFC

Major Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv decision confirmed as statement released

Maccabi Tel Aviv have released a statement regarding next month's Europa League match against Aston Villa at Villa Park

www.birminghammail.co.uk

4 11

John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 2d

Maccabi Tel Aviv say in a statement that they will "decline any allocation offered on behalf of away fans" for next month's Europa League match against Aston Villa at Villa Park, adding that "the wellbeing and safety of our fans is paramount."

#AVFC

17 11 52

John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 3d

Unai Emery never doubted Morgan Rogers would return to form, claiming his stunning goal against Tottenham was the result of the hard work he puts in for #AVFC.

"We can set the game plan and try to be strong to keep it. Individually is the key, their qualities with enthusiasm."

Emery celebrates Rogers stunner as he says 'wow' about one Aston Villa player

Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins came in for praise from Unai Emery after the 2-1 win at Tottenham

www.birminghammail.co.uk

14

John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 3d

Emi Buendia is making up for lost time at #AVFC - and what a comeback it's turning out to be.

You could never fault his attitude or work ethic, but now, with goals and key contributions, Buendia's return to the fold is all the more special. ✨

Aston Villa star making up for lost time after devastating injury blow

Emi Buendia came off the bench to score the winner for Aston Villa against Tottenham in the capital

www.birminghammail.co.uk

30

John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 3d

Emi Buendia: "We had a bad start, we couldn't feel comfortable to compete at what this competition deserved and after the break we showed different qualities. I think we have a really good squad and good players that didn't play today, they have good qualities."

#AVFC

13

John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 3d

Emi Buendia: "It's always important to work hard and push to the best shape for the manager, and fight for our place for him. It was a great quality goal. I tried to find the bottom corner, I know it is hard but we scored the goal and we got the win."

#AVFC

1 24

John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 3d

Unai Emery on Emi Buendia: "One reason for how he struggled in two years was his injury. He needed time to recover. He started this season and this pre-season different to the last one. His skill is clear. He has skills to make the difference. I am so happy with him."

#AVFC

1 30

John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 3d

Unai Emery on Ollie Watkins: "Today, Watkins played fantastic for 30 minutes. I watched him today thinking... wow. He didn’t score, but he was fantastic. We can be brilliant or not brilliant, but we always have to work."

#AVFC

17

John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 3d

Unai Emery on Morgan Rogers: "Always he is doing his task. Always. He is a hard worker. Through it, it is coming, his performance. The team needs the work and then his capacity and skills. Morgan helps the team for 90 minutes. It is very important."

#AVFC

15

John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 3d

Unai Emery: "There is still work to do. Players need to increase their level. Some of them have been injured. When we can have more players to choose from, it's better for the coach and our performance.."

#AVFC

19

John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 3d

Unai Emery: "We competed and were resilient. We kept the same plan despite going behind. When they scored we felt disappointed, but had the same mentality. There was enthusiasm to follow the plan and now we're adding positive energy after our poor start. It's important."

#AVFC

15

John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 3d

Morgan Rogers (23y 85d) has now become the sixth-youngest player to record 25 Premier League goal involvements for Aston Villa (12 goals, 13 assists), and youngest since Christian Benteke in August 2013 (22y 257d).

#AVFC

10

John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 3d

Emi Buendia: "From the start of the season I wanted to show everyone that I wanted to play for this team and for this club and I am glad I do it every game."

#AVFC

1 33

John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 3d

Emi Buendia on his goal: "I was preparing myself to run back for the counter attack. But I could help the team with the goal. It is really important for the confidence and to be helping the team."

#AVFC

17