Chris Nee
@chrisnee.co.uk
Freelance football and sports writer | Owner and podcaster @astonvillareview.com
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Chris Nee
@chrisnee.co.uk
· Sep 8
How Cardiac Risk in the Young are making football a safer place for young people
How the sudden and tragic death of an Everton teenager helped save dozens of lives…
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In 1995, Liverpool supporter and Lilleshall graduate John Marshall signed for Everton. He passed away on the day he was due to start life as a Toffee.
Through Cardiac Risk in the Young, The John Marshall Fund has raised more than £100,000. This is his story.
By me for @mundialmag.bsky.social
Through Cardiac Risk in the Young, The John Marshall Fund has raised more than £100,000. This is his story.
By me for @mundialmag.bsky.social
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I don't buy that VAR is systemically corrupt (beyond, you know, its existence in football as a commercial enterprise), nor that there's a target conspiracy against a particular club.
But damn, I hate watching football sometimes now.
New for AVF.
But damn, I hate watching football sometimes now.
New for AVF.
I started watching Aston Villa in the early nineties – VAR re-refereeing is ruining football
Aston Villa supporters were left frustrated by the four-minute VAR check that ruled out Tammy Abraham's goal against Brentford.
www.avillafan.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:41 PM
I don't buy that VAR is systemically corrupt (beyond, you know, its existence in football as a commercial enterprise), nor that there's a target conspiracy against a particular club.
But damn, I hate watching football sometimes now.
New for AVF.
But damn, I hate watching football sometimes now.
New for AVF.
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3️⃣ THE HOLY TRINITY 3️⃣
- Villa's kryptonite
- Dougie's back
- The offside line still works
For paying subs, our Aston Villa v Brentford match conclusions.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
- Villa's kryptonite
- Dougie's back
- The offside line still works
For paying subs, our Aston Villa v Brentford match conclusions.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
The Holy Trinity: Aston Villa conclusions from damaging Premier League defeat against Brentford
Villa found themselves in a familiar and unwelcome situation in Sunday's loss, the second in as many league games at Villa Park
www.astonvillareview.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:54 PM
I don't buy that VAR is systemically corrupt (beyond, you know, its existence in football as a commercial enterprise), nor that there's a target conspiracy against a particular club.
But damn, I hate watching football sometimes now.
New for AVF.
But damn, I hate watching football sometimes now.
New for AVF.
I started watching Aston Villa in the early nineties – VAR re-refereeing is ruining football
Aston Villa supporters were left frustrated by the four-minute VAR check that ruled out Tammy Abraham's goal against Brentford.
www.avillafan.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:41 PM
I don't buy that VAR is systemically corrupt (beyond, you know, its existence in football as a commercial enterprise), nor that there's a target conspiracy against a particular club.
But damn, I hate watching football sometimes now.
New for AVF.
But damn, I hate watching football sometimes now.
New for AVF.
I agree with Keith Andrews apart from the middle bit being the other way round.
Keith Andrews on Villa's disallowed goal: "It took about four minutes to check. If they come to the right decision, especially if it goes our way, then I am in favour of it. I can understand the frustrations of fans. It looked out. I hadn't seen conclusive proof."
#AVFC
#AVFC
February 1, 2026 at 4:44 PM
I agree with Keith Andrews apart from the middle bit being the other way round.
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ASTON VILLA PLAYER RATINGS.
There's no justifying that VAR intervention but Villa came up short against ten men again.
- Dougie debut
- Tammy off the mark and then not
- One-way traffic and a red light
Our free player ratings after defeat to Brentford.
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There's no justifying that VAR intervention but Villa came up short against ten men again.
- Dougie debut
- Tammy off the mark and then not
- One-way traffic and a red light
Our free player ratings after defeat to Brentford.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
Aston Villa player ratings as disallowed Tammy Abraham goal carries a brutal cost against Brentford
The VAR intervened where he had no business doing so and Villa succumbed to a third home defeat in the Premier League
www.astonvillareview.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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PREMIER LEAGUE MATCH PREVIEW.
- Revisiting Brentford and Villa's time to shine
- Villa team news
- Pre-match form book
For paying subscribers, our Aston Villa v Brentford preview.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
- Revisiting Brentford and Villa's time to shine
- Villa team news
- Pre-match form book
For paying subscribers, our Aston Villa v Brentford preview.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
The time to shine: Aston Villa v Brentford match preview and team news
Chelsea and Liverpool won in the Premier League on Saturday. Villa need to do the same and it's going to take some bottle.
www.astonvillareview.com
February 1, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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ASTON VILLA PLAYER RATINGS.
- Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba wins it
- Tyrone Mings makes a mark at both ends
- Harvey Elliott and Jadon Sancho link up
Our free player ratings after comeback win against Red Bull Salzburg in the Europa League.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
- Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba wins it
- Tyrone Mings makes a mark at both ends
- Harvey Elliott and Jadon Sancho link up
Our free player ratings after comeback win against Red Bull Salzburg in the Europa League.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
Aston Villa player ratings after Europa League comeback win over Red Bull Salzburg
Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba's first senior goal seals a determined recovery from a dreadful first half at Villa Park
www.astonvillareview.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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My Girlfriend has started actually showing off her tattoo work. I'm biased but I think she's incredibly talented.
#tattoos #birmingham
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#tattoos #birmingham
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Lara🖤🥀 on Instagram: "Loved getting to do this Blackwork Goat the other day! 🐐🖤 More in this style please!
#goattattoo #blackworktattoo #birmingham #tattoos #etchingtattoo"
12 likes, 2 comments - laralunartattoo on January 29, 2026: "Loved getting to do this Blackwork Goat the other day! 🐐🖤 More in this style please!
#goattattoo #blackworktattoo #birmingham #tattoos #et...
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January 29, 2026 at 12:43 PM
My Girlfriend has started actually showing off her tattoo work. I'm biased but I think she's incredibly talented.
#tattoos #birmingham
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#tattoos #birmingham
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Also for @fourfourtwo.com, I've been having a little look at Coventry City midfielder Victor Torp for a two-minute scout report.
Who exactly is Victor Torp? FourFourTwo's two-minute scout report
Coventry City's Victor Torp has a fan in Frank Lampard - but who is the Sky Blues' Danish maestro?
www.fourfourtwo.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Also for @fourfourtwo.com, I've been having a little look at Coventry City midfielder Victor Torp for a two-minute scout report.
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EUROPA LEAGUE MATCH PREVIEW.
- Villa's midfield crisis
- Form guide
- Red Bullshit
Aston Villa v Red Bull Salzburg team news and match preview.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
- Villa's midfield crisis
- Form guide
- Red Bullshit
Aston Villa v Red Bull Salzburg team news and match preview.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
Lions versus Wiiings: Aston Villa v Red Bull Salzburg match preview and team news
Villa complete their league phase campaign in the 2025/26 Europa League
www.astonvillareview.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:27 AM
New for @fourfourtwo.com on Aston Villa signing Douglas Luiz, what it says about their midfield injury crisis, and why the next four months are the greatest challenge of Unai Emery's career.
Aston Villa re-signing Douglas Luiz addresses a major crisis - and keeping this team on track is Unai Emery's greatest challenge yet
Aston Villa's loan move for Douglas Luiz highlights the extent of their injury issues, which are concentrated in one key position
www.fourfourtwo.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:35 AM
New for @fourfourtwo.com on Aston Villa signing Douglas Luiz, what it says about their midfield injury crisis, and why the next four months are the greatest challenge of Unai Emery's career.
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💥 NEW EPISODE 💥
- Beating Fenerbahçe and Newcastle United
- Midfield injury problems deepening
- Looking ahead to a big week
Our latest free podcast.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
- Beating Fenerbahçe and Newcastle United
- Midfield injury problems deepening
- Looking ahead to a big week
Our latest free podcast.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
Aston Villa Review: Villa see off Fenerbahçe and Newcastle United and the sky's the limit
Villa bounced back from defeat against Everton with two vital wins that could set them up beautifully for the rest of the season
www.astonvillareview.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:41 AM
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3️⃣ THE HOLY TRINITY 3️⃣
- Amadou Onana v Joelinton
- Emi Buendía v everyone
- Ollie Watkins v Tammy Abraham
For paid subs, our Holy Trinity of match conclusions from Newcastle United 0-2 Aston Villa.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
- Amadou Onana v Joelinton
- Emi Buendía v everyone
- Ollie Watkins v Tammy Abraham
For paid subs, our Holy Trinity of match conclusions from Newcastle United 0-2 Aston Villa.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
The Holy Trinity: Aston Villa conclusions from statement Premier League win at Newcastle United
Villa upset the odds at St James' Park, no matter what the bookies were saying beforehand
www.astonvillareview.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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ASTON VILLA PLAYER RATINGS.
- Emi Buendía from Argentina
- Midfield battlers
- The Goalkeeper
Our free player ratings from a wonderful away win at Newcastle United.
www.astonvillareview.com/p/aston-vill...
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
- Emi Buendía from Argentina
- Midfield battlers
- The Goalkeeper
Our free player ratings from a wonderful away win at Newcastle United.
www.astonvillareview.com/p/aston-vill...
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
Aston Villa player ratings as Unai Emery banishes a long winless run away at Newcastle United
Villa's 2-0 win moved them to within four points at the top of the Premier League
www.astonvillareview.com
January 25, 2026 at 4:03 PM
ASTON VILLA PLAYER RATINGS.
- Emi Buendía from Argentina
- Midfield battlers
- The Goalkeeper
Our free player ratings from a wonderful away win at Newcastle United.
www.astonvillareview.com/p/aston-vill...
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
- Emi Buendía from Argentina
- Midfield battlers
- The Goalkeeper
Our free player ratings from a wonderful away win at Newcastle United.
www.astonvillareview.com/p/aston-vill...
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
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MATCH PREVIEW.
- Team news
- Troubles on Tyneside
- Premier League form guide
Our Newcastle United v Aston Villa preview.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
- Team news
- Troubles on Tyneside
- Premier League form guide
Our Newcastle United v Aston Villa preview.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
As good a time as any: Newcastle United v Aston Villa match preview and team news
Villa haven't won at Newcastle for more than 20 years. It's a run that defies logic.
www.astonvillareview.com
January 25, 2026 at 11:33 AM
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ASTON VILLA PLAYER RATINGS.
- Bizot.
- Marco Bizot.
- Mings is back and Sancho scores
Our free player ratings from Villa's Europa League win against Fenerbahçe.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
- Bizot.
- Marco Bizot.
- Mings is back and Sancho scores
Our free player ratings from Villa's Europa League win against Fenerbahçe.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
Aston Villa player ratings as Europa League progress is secured with a win at Fenerbahçe
One goal was enough for Villa, who are now guaranteed a place in the top eight in the league phase
www.astonvillareview.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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EUROPA LEAGUE MATCH PREVIEW.
- Villa team news
- Familiar friends and foes
- Crunch time for the Villa boys
Our Fenerbahçe v Aston Villa match preview is now live.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
- Villa team news
- Familiar friends and foes
- Crunch time for the Villa boys
Our Fenerbahçe v Aston Villa match preview is now live.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
Crunch time in the Europa League: Fenerbahçe v Aston Villa match preview and team news
Villa's penultimate Europa League match takes them into the white heat that is football in Istanbul
www.astonvillareview.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Japan's J.League is moving to an August-June calendar this year. What are those 60 teams going to do all year?
The answer is bold and clever and weird and fun – and expensive.
Introducing the magnificent Meiji Yasuda J1 100 Year Vision League.
The answer is bold and clever and weird and fun – and expensive.
Introducing the magnificent Meiji Yasuda J1 100 Year Vision League.
The J.League is in the middle of changing its football calendar in a World Cup year – this is the innovative plan to make it work
Introducing the 100 Year Vision League, the reward-laden bridge between J.League seasons
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January 20, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Japan's J.League is moving to an August-June calendar this year. What are those 60 teams going to do all year?
The answer is bold and clever and weird and fun – and expensive.
Introducing the magnificent Meiji Yasuda J1 100 Year Vision League.
The answer is bold and clever and weird and fun – and expensive.
Introducing the magnificent Meiji Yasuda J1 100 Year Vision League.
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💥 NEW EPISODE 💥
- Everton defeat
- Midfield injury issues
- Transfer turmoil
This week's episode of the always-free Aston Villa Review podcast.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
- Everton defeat
- Midfield injury issues
- Transfer turmoil
This week's episode of the always-free Aston Villa Review podcast.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
Aston Villa Review: Weakened Villa beaten at home by Everton amid transfer turmoil
Villa's Champions League quest hit a bump in the road in the form of David Moyes and Everton
www.astonvillareview.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Japan's J.League is moving to an August-June calendar this year. What are those 60 teams going to do all year?
The answer is bold and clever and weird and fun – and expensive.
Introducing the magnificent Meiji Yasuda J1 100 Year Vision League.
The answer is bold and clever and weird and fun – and expensive.
Introducing the magnificent Meiji Yasuda J1 100 Year Vision League.
The J.League is in the middle of changing its football calendar in a World Cup year – this is the innovative plan to make it work
Introducing the 100 Year Vision League, the reward-laden bridge between J.League seasons
hpbp.substack.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Japan's J.League is moving to an August-June calendar this year. What are those 60 teams going to do all year?
The answer is bold and clever and weird and fun – and expensive.
Introducing the magnificent Meiji Yasuda J1 100 Year Vision League.
The answer is bold and clever and weird and fun – and expensive.
Introducing the magnificent Meiji Yasuda J1 100 Year Vision League.
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3️⃣ THE HOLY TRINITY 3️⃣
- Midfield injuries, not good
- McGinn injury, not gooder
- Flat performance, not goodest
Our three conclusions from Aston Villa 0-1 Everton in the Premier League.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
- Midfield injuries, not good
- McGinn injury, not gooder
- Flat performance, not goodest
Our three conclusions from Aston Villa 0-1 Everton in the Premier League.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
The Holy Trinity: Aston Villa conclusions from Premier League defeat against Everton
Villa fell miles short of the standard required and squandered a chance to go ten points clear of fourth in the Premier League
www.astonvillareview.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:01 PM
I'm sure you'll all join me in wishing the very best of luck to North Shields.
The draw for the FA Vase 5th Round has been made.
Ties are scheduled for Saturday 7 February 2026.
Winning clubs pick up £2,250 and losing clubs take home £725.
Ties are scheduled for Saturday 7 February 2026.
Winning clubs pick up £2,250 and losing clubs take home £725.
January 19, 2026 at 3:57 PM
I'm sure you'll all join me in wishing the very best of luck to North Shields.
The documentary is going to be amazing.
January 18, 2026 at 9:37 PM
The documentary is going to be amazing.
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ASTON VILLA PLAYER RATINGS.
- Fatal defensive errors
- Dismal finishing
- Weak overall performance
Our free player ratings from Villa's home defeat against Everton in the Premier League.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
- Fatal defensive errors
- Dismal finishing
- Weak overall performance
Our free player ratings from Villa's home defeat against Everton in the Premier League.
🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV
Aston Villa player ratings as chance to go second spurned by hapless defeat against Everton
Villa had an opportunity to strengthen their position in the Premier League but never got going in rare home loss
www.astonvillareview.com
January 18, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Just Josh Corporal now then?
Josh Sargent has been demoted to Norwich City's reserves.
Norwich City demotes Josh Sargent to reserves amid transfer saga
Josh Sargent has been demoted to Norwich City's reserve side as the American striker's transfer stand-off continues.
www.usatoday.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Just Josh Corporal now then?