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Chris Nee

@chrisnee.co.uk

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Freelance football and sports writer specialising in West Midlands football, EFL, J.League and supporter culture | Owner @astonvillareview.com | Mini Gems ultra

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Aston Villa Review @astonvillareview.com · 23h

Aston Villa sold their spine but Amadou Onana's injury might be the biggest loss of the lot. NEW for paid subscribers. 🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV

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Aston Villa sold their spine but Amadou Onana is the biggest loss of all

Onana’s injury at the World Cup has robbed Villa of a midfield that’s built for him

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Chris Nee @chrisnee.co.uk · 25/09/2026

Reminder: Football supporters owe their clubs protective scrutiny, not blind backing for the wrongdoing of owners who wouldn't drag them out of a burning building.

Chris Nee @chrisnee.co.uk · 29/09/2026

Manchester City Twitter is of course completely ignorant of the fact that this scandal has been inflicted ON THEM by the people they're bending over backwards to defend. They don't care about you.

Chris Nee @chrisnee.co.uk · 29/09/2026

Reckon that's cheating, guys.

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Aston Villa Review @astonvillareview.com · 28/09/2026

🔊 NEW PODCAST 🔊 Another poor start has Unai Emery's next sacking odds as short as 25/1. What would he actually have to do to get the boot at Aston Villa? 🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV

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What would Unai Emery need to do to get the sack at Aston Villa?

Emery is more embedded at Villa than many outsiders realise, but where’s the line that could change that?

Chris Nee @chrisnee.co.uk · 27/09/2026

Come out of the shadows, Voter.

Chris Nee @chrisnee.co.uk · 26/09/2026

Up the West.

Chris Nee @chrisnee.co.uk · 25/09/2026

Reminder: Football supporters owe their clubs protective scrutiny, not blind backing for the wrongdoing of owners who wouldn't drag them out of a burning building.

Chris Nee @chrisnee.co.uk · 21/09/2026

Japan's new J1 League leaders Vissel Kobe have now won five matches in a row. Ahead of their next game against second-placed Kashiwa Reysol, they beat Gamba Osaka 1-0 thanks to Erik's last-minute sharp finish.

LATE DRAMA! | Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe HIGHLIGHTS | J.League

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Aston Villa Review @astonvillareview.com · 20/09/2026

3️⃣ THE HOLY TRINITY 3️⃣ - Villa's midfield triangle in action - Zion Suzuki: Also a goalkeeper! - A problem with shots against For paid subs, our Holy Trinity of match conclusions from Spurs 2-3 Aston Villa. 🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV

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The Holy Trinity: Aston Villa conclusions from Premier League away win over Tottenham Hotspur

Villa head into the international break on the back of their first league win

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Aston Villa Review @astonvillareview.com · 19/09/2026

🗣️ HAVE YOUR SAY 🗣️ You've seen our Aston Villa player ratings. Now, we want yours. 🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV

Aston Villa Player Ratings v Nottingham Forest (12 September 2026)

Score every Aston Villa player out of 10

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Aston Villa Review @astonvillareview.com · 19/09/2026

ASTON VILLA PLAYER RATINGS. - Zion Suzuki lays the foundations - Johan Manzambi and Nicolas Jackson build on it - First Premier League win Our free player ratings from Tottenham Hotspur 2-3 Villa. 🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV

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Aston Villa player ratings as Tottenham Hotspur punished in the Premier League

Villa finally have their first Premier League win of the season

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Aston Villa Review @astonvillareview.com · 18/09/2026

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR V ASTON VILLA PREVIEW - Villa team news and predicted line-up - Premier League form book - Time to show what we're about? 🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV

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Aston Villa team news, predicted line-up, TV details and match preview for Premier League match v Tottenham Hotspur

How to watch Spurs v Villa on Saturday

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Aston Villa Review @astonvillareview.com · 17/09/2026

3️⃣ THE HOLY TRINITY 3️⃣ - Oh Tammy Tammy - George Hemmings and Ibrahim Mbaye - First real look at Johan Manzambi For paying subs, our Holy Trinity of Coventry City v Aston Villa match conclusions. 🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV

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The Holy Trinity: Aston Villa conclusions from Carabao Cup win v Coventry City

Villa scored thrice to set up a fourth round trip to AFC Bournemouth

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Aston Villa Review @astonvillareview.com · 16/09/2026

CARABAO CUP PLAYER RATINGS. - Tammy Abraham doubles up - Taylor Harwood-Bellis debut - Subs make their point. Our free player ratings from Coventry City 1-3 Aston Villa. 🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV

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Aston Villa player ratings as Tammy Abraham strikes twice to knock Coventry City out of the Carabao Cup

Villa picked up their second win of the season, beating Coventry in their first meeting for two and a half decades

Chris Nee @chrisnee.co.uk · 15/09/2026

For @fourfourtwo.com on the ludicrous farce that is referees counting down while people shout at them that they shouldn't be, or should have started earlier.

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Referees counting down dead balls is undignified and inexact - football already has a less chaotic answer to time-wasting

Football's rough-and-ready countdowns were poorly thought through and are making everyone look silly

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Chris Nee @chrisnee.co.uk · 15/09/2026

Sanfrecce Hiroshima stole the show in Japan's J1 League over the weekend, putting six past Cerezo Osaka. Shun Ayukawa scored a hat-trick. His third was the second of two penalties for the boys in purple.

SEVEN GOALS & A HAT-TRICK! | Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Cerezo Osaka HIGHLIGHTS | J.League

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Daniel Storey @danielstorey85.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The first in a series spent behind the scenes inside a Football League club. First up it’s shadowing an owner: What does a foreign billionaire actually do at a football club they own? Why do they buy? And how do they cope with what they can’t control? inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

I spent a day with the American billionaire obsessed with Huddersfield Town

The first in Daniel Storey's series embedded within Huddersfield Town is on the life of a club owner

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Aston Villa Review @astonvillareview.com · 15/09/2026

LEAGUE CUP PREVIEW. - Villa team news and predicted line-up - Form guide and match preview - Hostilities 25 years in the making Looking ahead to Coventry City v Aston Villa in the third round of the Carabao Cup. 🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV

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Aston Villa team news, predicted line-up, TV details and match preview for Carabao Cup tie at Coventry City

How to watch Coventry City v Aston Villa in the third round of the League Cup

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Aston Villa Review @astonvillareview.com · 14/09/2026

3️⃣ THE HOLY TRINITY 3️⃣ - Starting quite well only works if you score - Big lessons to learn fast - Red card? Our match conclusions from Aston Villa 1-2 Nottingham Forest. 🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV

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The Holy Trinity: Aston Villa conclusions from home loss against Nottingham Forest

Villa’s poor start continued with a 2-1 defeat at Villa Park

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Aston Villa Review @astonvillareview.com · 14/09/2026

ASTON VILLA PLAYER RATINGS. - John McGinn isolated - Nicolas Jackson subbed at half time - A few positive signs? Our free player ratings after Aston Villa 1-2 Nottingham Forest. 🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV

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Aston Villa player ratings as costly mistakes lead to home loss against Nottingham Forest

Villa were beaten 2-1 at home and Unai Emery’s substitutions have come under scrutiny

Chris Nee @chrisnee.co.uk · 14/09/2026

From Bramall Lane for @fourfourtwo.com Marshall Munetsi's dangerous midfield run and connections with André, Rodrigo Gomes and Fer López in the creative heart of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

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Marshall Munetsi and the midfield run that could help Wolverhampton Wanderers push for the Premier League

Wolves manager Cesar Peixoto has a few tactical tricks up his sleeve that keep Championship defenders on their toes

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Chris Nee @chrisnee.co.uk · 13/09/2026

Increasingly irritating watching referees counting on their fingers for all these time-wasting rules, starting the count arbitrarily in front of fans and managers losing their shit and waving their arms. Here's how it should have happened: "Be a bit tougher on time-wasting, eh?"

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Aston Villa Review @astonvillareview.com · 11/09/2026

PREMIER LEAGUE PREVIEW. - Aston Villa team news and predicted line-up - A match caught in limbo - Premier League form book Our Villa v Nottingham Forest match preview. 🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV

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Aston Villa team news, predicted line-up, TV details and match preview for Premier League fixture v Nottingham Forest

How to watch Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest on Saturday

Chris Nee @chrisnee.co.uk · 10/09/2026

Popped up to Derby last night to watch Jimmy-Jay Morgan doing his thing for West Bromwich Albion. As it turned out, he had to show the robustness he says he learned in League One. For @fourfourtwo.com

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The West Bromwich Albion star making use of a Chelsea academy springboard – and England’s maligned loan system

Jimmy-Jay Morgan, 20, has made a flying start in the Championship after following a textbook path through the divisions

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Aston Villa Review @astonvillareview.com · 09/09/2026

3️⃣ THE HOLY TRINITY 3️⃣ - Villa on the break - Pau Torres in and out of possession - Future Villa captain João Gomes Our trio of match conclusions from Club Brugge 2-3 Aston Villa in the Champions League. 🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV

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The Holy Trinity: Aston Villa conclusions from Champions League win at Club Brugge

Shots on target. Goals. A win. What a time to be alive!

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Aston Villa Review @astonvillareview.com · 08/09/2026

ASTON VILLA PLAYER RATINGS. - Suzuki, Torres and Gomes shine - Impressive Jackson off the mark - Difficult night for Wan-Bissaka? Our free player ratings from Villa's Champions League win against Club Brugge. 🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV

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Aston Villa player ratings after Champions League victory over Club Brugge

Villa found their feet in an occasionally nervy win in Belgium

Chris Nee @chrisnee.co.uk · 08/09/2026

Only one team in Japan's J1 League is still unbeaten after five matches. Machida Zelvia lead the way with five wins, the latest an eventful 3-1 away win over Nagoya Grampus.

The Unbeaten Run CONTINUES! | Nagoya Grampus vs FC Machida Zelvia HIGHLIGHTS | J.League

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Aston Villa Review @astonvillareview.com · 08/09/2026

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PREVIEW. - Aston Villa team news - Predicted Villa starting line-up - Form book Our Club Brugge v Villa preview as the Champions League season begins in Belgium. 🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV

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Aston Villa team news, predicted line-up, TV details and match preview for Champions League opener v Club Brugge

How to watch Club Brugge v Aston Villa in the Champions League

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Aston Villa Review @astonvillareview.com · 07/09/2026

3️⃣ THE HOLY TRINITY 3️⃣ - Tyrone Mings is a man for specific jobs - Nicolas Jackson in the spotlight - Villa's positives = Hull's positives Match conclusions from Hull City 0-0 Aston Villa. 🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV

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The Holy Trinity: Aston Villa conclusions from goalless draw with Hull City

Villa are yet to score a goal in the Premier League in 2026/27

Chris Nee @chrisnee.co.uk · 07/09/2026

In 2025/26, Birmingham City were the fourth-best home team and fourth-worst away team in the Championship. With dreams of the Premier League, Blues need to maintain their foundation and build up a differentiator. New from St Andrew's for @fourfourtwo.com on three home draws and a future elsewhere.

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Birmingham City are targeting the Premier League but their home form won't take them there yet

Birmingham’s home form was behind a top 10 finish in 2025/26, but three home draws suggest better away results will be needed this season

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Aston Villa Review @astonvillareview.com · 07/09/2026

ASTON VILLA PLAYER RATINGS. I went to a good game instead, so here are your belated player ratings from Hull City 0-0 Aston Villa. 🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV

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Aston Villa player ratings as goalless streak continues in Premier League visit to Hull City

Villa remain without a win but picked up their first point by ending Hull’s winning start

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Aston Villa Review @astonvillareview.com · 05/09/2026

MATCH PREVIEW - Villa team news - Predicted Villa line-up - Premier League form book and preview Our Hull City v Aston Villa match preview. 🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV

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Aston Villa team news, predicted line-up, TV details and match preview for Premier League trip to v Hull City

How to watch Hull City v Aston Villa on Saturday

Chris Nee @chrisnee.co.uk · 05/09/2026

If I could be as committed to anything as much as the BBC website is suddenly committed to starting headlines with 'Moment', I'd be able to pay the mortgage.

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Aston Villa Review @astonvillareview.com · 05/09/2026

🔊 NEW PODCAST 🔊 Evaluating Unai Emery’s Aston Villa 1.0 🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV

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Evaluating Unai Emery’s Aston Villa 1.0

As Villa embark on a new era, what did we learn about the old one?

Chris Nee @chrisnee.co.uk · 04/09/2026

The first midweek programme of the new J1 season is in the books and there are now no teams that haven't dropped points over five matches.

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Chris Nee @chrisnee.co.uk · 03/09/2026

No fucking idea. Good times.

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Aston Villa Review @astonvillareview.com · 03/09/2026

ASTON VILLA DEPTH CHART. For paying subscribers, an analysis of Villa's squad depth position-by-position after an insane transfer window. 🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV

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Aston Villa depth chart after shock-and-awe summer transfer window

Unai Emery and Roberto Olabe have had a busy summer. Let’s check their work.

Chris Nee @chrisnee.co.uk · 02/09/2026

Also for @fourfourtwo.com, I went to St Andrew's last night to cast an eye over Southampton and Tonda Eckert. They're making better chances than anyone else in the Championship and taking them, too. A point at Birmingham City isn't to be sniffed at.

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Southampton want to show the entertaining side of Tonda Eckert in Championship promotion chase

‘Spygate’ cut Southampton’s Premier League push short in May and Eckert has been given the chance to put it right

Chris Nee @chrisnee.co.uk · 02/09/2026

New for @fourfourtwo.com on Aston Villa and short-term pain for long-term gain. Hopefully.

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New-look Aston Villa are in for a long season but Unai Emery is the continuity that matters most

Villa have sold six of the players who started the Europa League final, 2026-27 will be hard work, but they’re finally building a future.

Chris Nee @chrisnee.co.uk · 01/09/2026

Kashima Antlers and Kashiwa Reysol maintained their perfect starts in the new J1 League season in Japan. Kashiwa needed a second-half own goal to beat Shimizu S-Pulse 1-0.

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashiwa Reysol HIGHLIGHTS | J.League

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Aston Villa Review @astonvillareview.com · 01/09/2026

3️⃣ THE HOLY TRINITY 3️⃣ - Rough around the edges - Playing with Unai Emery's fire - Matty Cash and John McGinn Our Aston Villa v Arsenal match conclusions. 🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV

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The Holy Trinity: Aston Villa conclusions from narrow Premier League defeat against Arsenal

Bukayo Saka scored the only goal at Villa Park and Villa are yet to register a shot on target

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Aston Villa Review @astonvillareview.com · 31/08/2026

ASTON VILLA PLAYER RATINGS. - Zion Suzuki and Nicolas Jackson debuts - Matty Cash and Ross Barkley impress - Boubacar Kamara off the pace? Our free player ratings after Villa's home loss against Arsenal. 🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV

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Aston Villa player ratings after loss to Arsenal in Premier League home opener

Villa were immeasurably better than they were against Brighton but performed in vain at a three-sided Villa Park

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Aston Villa Review @astonvillareview.com · 29/08/2026

MATCH PREVIEW. - Aston Villa team news - Predicted team line-up - The Form Book Our free match preview for Villa's home game against Arsenal in the Premier League. 🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV

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Aston Villa team news, predicted line-up, TV details and match preview for Premier League home match v Arsenal

How to watch Villa v Arsenal in the Premier League on Monday

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Aston Villa Review @astonvillareview.com · 28/08/2026

🔊 NEW PODCAST 🔊 The last we'll say on Aston Villa and Ollie Watkins? Perhaps. Listen and subscribe for free now. 🦁 | #AVFC | #UTV

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Ollie Watkins and the Sorry End of an Aston Villa Era

Legacy, let-downs and the departure under a cloud of a would-be Villa legend

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Sound of Football Podcast @sofpodcast.com · 26/08/2026

I mean, come on. It’s uncanny…

Chris Nee @chrisnee.co.uk · 25/08/2026

There are three teams with three wins from three matches in the new J1 League season: Kashima Antlers, Kashiwa Reysol and Machida Zelvia all have 100% records.

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Chris Nee @chrisnee.co.uk · 22/08/2026

🆕 for @ipapersport.bsky.social this morning. I spoke to Birmingham City manager Chris Davies about focus, noise and a league that can be a tough watch.

Chris Davies: There's a lot of noise around Birmingham City - I don't listen to it

The Blues manager speaks exclusively to The i Paper

Chris Nee @chrisnee.co.uk · 24/08/2026

A football nation is on tenterhooks as it waits to discover whether the second half will, in fact, be actually next.

Chris Nee @chrisnee.co.uk · 24/08/2026

Anyone looking for a goalkeeper?