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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 4h

Matty Cash came off injured during Poland's match against Bosnia tonight. The right-back left the pitch unaided, but was limping. #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Alejandro Garnacho posts "Ready now!" on Instagram after scoring in both of Aston Villa's friendly wins over Southampton and Sevilla. #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Max Jenner rounded off a 3-1 win for Aston Villa against Sevilla after Alejandro Garnacho put Villa ahead, turning home Alysson's cross at the back post. Ross Barkley scored the equaliser, while Brian Madjo and Pau Torres returned from injury to play the second half. #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Taylor Harwood-Bellis: "Hopefully, I will get a few more games and try to get myself into the team, which is difficult with the standard of players that are here, but I will keep working and, obviously, I won't stop until I get my run of games." [Villa TV] #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Zion Suzuki could miss a number of #AVFC matches after the New Year if he represents Japan at the Asian Cup. Villa will play eight matches, including their final two UCL league phase fixtures, in January.

birminghammail.co.uk

Zion Suzuki could miss several Aston Villa games as Asian Cup problem looms

Unai Emery could be without Aston Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki for weeks in the New Year

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Pau Torres, Leon Goretzka and Brian Madjo all trained today as Aston Villa began their mid-season training camp in Spain. #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Aston Villa have been allocated 2,987 tickets for their trip to Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League. #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Man City found guilty of artificially inflating their revenues by a staggering £830m. How their charges - dating from the 2009/10 to 2017/18 seasons - could impact Aston Villa moving forward… 📺 - www.youtube.com/live/uZHi7zN... #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Brian Madjo and Leon Goretzka are both travelling with Aston Villa for their mid-season training camp. After playing Southampton behind closed doors last week, Villa will face Sevilla on Friday. #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

George Hemmings withdrew from the England U20 squad earlier this week. #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Emi Buendia: "We are really happy with Zion. He has settled well and helps us with the ball at his feet. His composure on the ball, he helps the team with the build-up and to get in behind. We really support him. He's going to be a big player for us." 🇯🇵 #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

There was an acceptance that replacing Emi Martinez would inevitably mean a downgrade for Aston Villa, but Zion Suzuki has been a revelation. 🛩️ PSG had a jet waiting ❌ Turning Man Utd down 🎯 A new weapon for #AVFC 💪 McGinn: "Absolute machine"

birminghammail.co.uk

Zion Suzuki revelation has made Aston Villa forget Emi Martinez

The prospect of replacing Emi Martinez was always daunting, yet Zion Suzuki has given Villa fans little time to miss him

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Aston Villa left-back Matteo Ruggeri has received a late call-up to the Italy national team squad by Roberto Mancini. He replaces Federico Dimarco. 🇮🇹 #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Aston Villa will now play Man United at Old Trafford on Sunday, November 8 at 4:30pm - their final match before the November international break. The trip to Ipswich Town has also been rescheduled for a 5:30pm KO on Saturday, November 28. #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Aston Villa's George Hemmings will play for the England U20s in the September/October international window after being selected by Darren Moore. The Young Lions face Italy (25 Sep), France (29 Sep) and Germany (3 Oct) on the Costa Blanca. #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Freiburg manager Julian Schuster says #AVFC will have "a lot of fun" with Johan Manzambi in the Premier League. "You miss a player like him. He was the kind of player who could make the difference. It's a real success story."

birminghammail.co.uk

Freiburg manager makes Johan Manzambi prediction after £52m Aston Villa transfer

SC Freiburg boss Julian Schuster has spoken out about how desperate he was to keep Johan Manzambi in the summer

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Emi Buendia: "Every player played a huge role. I would really praise Matteo [Ruggeri] as well. I played with him on the left, and I think he had a fantastic game. Johan with the goal and assist, Nico fighting up front. We need every play to show maturity and resilience." #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Emi Buendia insists the major changes at #AVFC have not altered the club's ambitions, while stressing the importance of patience at the start of the rebuild. "This is the beginning. We need to keep working and trusting. We can achieve great things again."

birminghammail.co.uk

Emi Buendia fires Aston Villa demand and names unsung hero in Tottenham win

Emi Buendia sees no reason why Aston Villa cannot compete at the top of the Premier League despite summer of change

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Emi Buendia's renaissance at #AVFC has been remarkable, and his influence is arguably more important than ever. Fresh talent is being blooded into the team, particularly in attack, where Buendia provides support both on and off the pitch.

birminghammail.co.uk

Buendia, Villa's evolution and why 'the future is the present' for Emery

Emi Buendia's importance to Unai Emery grows after Aston Villa’s summer rebuild

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Nicolas Jackson: "I have a lot of respect for Ollie because he is an amazing striker. These are players you look up to. Even when I was in Senegal, I watched him as well. I am very happy to come here and play in his position, and with the coach I want to be with." [BBC] #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Since Unai Emery's first match in charge of Aston Villa in November 2022, the club have now won 20 Premier League games against the 'commercial big six' teams - more than any other side. #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Unai Emery: "Maybe it is the first match where Jackson showed his power, because before he didn't completely show that he understood everything we wanted from him in the previous games." #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Unai Emery: "Manzambi played a good match, but he does not understand everything that we want in terms of positioning. His qualities go beyond the tactical idea that I want to achieve. Sometimes he must be free to exploit his qualities, but always within our structure." #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Unai Emery: "Today, we made a clear step forward in improving. Zion is maintaining the performance he showed before, and Jackson clearly improved from the previous matches. This is the way and how he played was an example." #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Unai Emery: "Deserved or not, this is the competitive way that we have achieved results before during the time I have been here. We are delighted with how the players responded to the plan, and how they felt comfortable and gained confidence during the game." #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

John McGinn: "Before the game he [Emery] spoke to us in detail on how we could win the game. The Nicolas Jackson goal, he'll be delighted as we worked on that in training. He's determined to get us back to where we were with a new group of players." [TNT] #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

John McGinn: "It's a relief. Leading up to the international break, you don't want to be in the bottom three. I thought we were really poor in the first half, we showed nothing going forward, but in the second half we stood tall and deserved the win." [TNT] #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Nicolas Jackson: "I'm very happy I got my first goal [PL]. I'm very happy to be back and playing in the Premier League again We have a long way to go so we're just trying to build so hopefully we get the results we want and keep working hard." [BBC] #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#AVFC claim their first league win of the season after beating Tottenham 3-2 in north London. Manzambi marked his full debut with the opener, before Jackson impressively doubled the lead and Buendia bagged a third... obviously. Two goals conceded late on.

birminghammail.co.uk

John Townley's Aston Villa player ratings after 3-2 win at Tottenham

John Townley's Aston Villa player ratings after Unai Emery's beat Tottenham in the Premier League

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

GOAL: Jan Paul Van Hecke scores a second for Spurs. Tottenham 2-3 #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

GOAL: Conor Gallahgher pulls one back for Spurs. Spurs 1-3 #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

'You're getting sacked in the morning', chant the Aston Villa fans at Roberto De Zerbi. #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

GOAL: BUUUEEENDIA! It's another stunner at Tottenham! Standard stuff for the Argentine at this place. Villa are flying. Tottenham 0-3 #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

GOAL: JACKSSSSSON! That's what he's about! The striker brings the ball under his spell before beating Antonin Kinsky from just inside the box. Lovely goal. Tottenham 0-2 #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

NO GOAL: Clearly offside. VAR chalks the goal off. Tottenham 0-1 #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

GOAL: Tottenham equalise. Robertson gets in behind Cash, before his cross falls for Kudus. Looks offside... Tottenham 1-1 #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Matty Cash replaces Aaron Wan-Bissaka for the start of the second half. #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Tottenham Hotspur have failed to win any of their last 36 matches when conceding first in the Premier League, since a victory over Aston Villa on 3rd November 2024. #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

HT: Villa lead at the break thanks to Manzambi's first goal for the club on his full debut. It came while Spurs were down to 10, with Van de Ven having to come off. Suzuki made several impressive saves to keep Villa's clean sheet intact earlier in the half. Tottenham 0-1 #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

GOAL: MANZZZAAAAMBI! Villa lead at Spurs in first half stoppage time. Andy Robertson's clearance was poor, allowing Villa to keep their attack alive. Boubacar Kamara rolls the ball across the box for Johan Manzambi to score. Tottenham 0-1 #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

We're underway at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium... Tottenham 0-0 #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Alysson is absent for Aston Villa this afternoon due to a small injury. #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Tottenham starting XI vs #AVFC: Kinsky, Porro, Van Hecke, Van De Ven, Robertson, Tonali, Bentancur, Savio, Fernandes, Marmoush, Solanke. Subs: Dubravka, Tosin, Senesi, Gallagher, Maddison, Udogie, Gray, Bergvall, Kudus.

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#AVFC starting XI vs Tottenham: Suzuki; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Mings, Ruggeri; Kamara, Gomes; McGinn, Manzambi, Buendia; Jackson. Subs: Wright, Cash, Harwood-Bellis, Barkley, Garnacho, Abraham, Mbaye, Bogarde, Hemmings.

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Joao Gomes and Matty Cash are all here at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Is today the day Aston Villa can kick-start their Premier League campaign? You'd hope so, with a looong break coming up… just the three weeks until their next game. Villa have won four of their last five visits to Tottenham. No draw in the last 22 league meetings. #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Roberto De Zerbi on Aston Villa: "They have one of the best coaches in the world. They've changed many players, like us. They've brought in young but very good players with a lot of potential and have a clear identity. It's a tough game for us, but for them as well." #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Aston Villa will play a behind-closed-doors friendly against Southampton during the extended international break. Unai Emery's side will also face Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium on October 2. #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Brian Madjo will return to full training during the international break as he steps up his recovery from injury. Unai Emery hopes the 17yo striker will then be available for selection for #AVFC after the break.

birminghammail.co.uk

Brian Madjo injury update as Unai Emery explains plan for exciting striker

Unai Emery has provided an injury update on Aston Villa striker Brian Madjo

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