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Matt Maher

Chief sports writer for the Express & Star.

January 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery challenges Aston Villa's players to keep moving up the Premier League

Unai Emery challenges Aston Villa's players to keep moving up the Premier League

January 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Brian Cookson’s blast at cycling chiefs strikes a chord

Matt Maher: Brian Cookson’s blast at cycling chiefs strikes a chord

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Broadcasters fail to spot the chance of real magic of Cup

Matt Maher: Broadcasters fail to spot the chance of real magic of Cup

Supporting image for story: Leon Bailey: Strength of character got me through Aston Villa horror miss

Leon Bailey: Strength of character got me through Aston Villa horror miss

January 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: West Ham sign Aston Villa striker Danny Ings for £15 million

West Ham sign Aston Villa striker Danny Ings for £15 million

Supporting image for story: Ollie Watkins boost for Southampton trip

Ollie Watkins boost for Southampton trip

January 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Jhon Duran’s flying in to seal Aston Villa deal

Jhon Duran’s flying in to seal Aston Villa deal

January 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa casualties keep mounting

Aston Villa casualties keep mounting

January 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery: I considered dropping Leon Bailey

Unai Emery: I considered dropping Leon Bailey

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa 2 Leeds 1 - Report

Aston Villa 2 Leeds 1 - Report

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa urged to cancel controversial sponsorship deal

Aston Villa urged to cancel controversial sponsorship deal

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Injustices will help motivate Wolves

Matt Maher: Injustices will help motivate Wolves

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa v Leeds: Unai Emery hopes Leeds feel full force of Villa backlash

Aston Villa v Leeds: Unai Emery hopes Leeds feel full force of Villa backlash

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery keen on more additions as Aston Villa eye Matteo Guendouzi

Unai Emery keen on more additions as Aston Villa eye Matteo Guendouzi

Supporting image for story: Exclusive: Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa is back on track but eager to keep learning

Exclusive: Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa is back on track but eager to keep learning

January 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa could terminate Ludwig Augustinsson's loan deal early

Aston Villa could terminate Ludwig Augustinsson's loan deal early

January 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery urges Aston Villa players to learn from FA Cup embarrassment

Unai Emery urges Aston Villa players to learn from FA Cup embarrassment

January 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery will not single out players in Aston Villa FA Cup inquest

Unai Emery will not single out players in Aston Villa FA Cup inquest

January 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Bring your medal! Steve Evans can’t wait to being reunited with Aston Villa's Emi Martinez

Bring your medal! Steve Evans can’t wait to being reunited with Aston Villa's Emi Martinez

January 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa set to welcome back Jacob Ramsey for FA Cup tie

Aston Villa set to welcome back Jacob Ramsey for FA Cup tie

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Last remnant of any faith in Guochuan Lai has evaporated

Matt Maher: Last remnant of any faith in Guochuan Lai has evaporated

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: FA Cups runneth over – but romance in short supply

Matt Maher: FA Cups runneth over – but romance in short supply

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's Danny Ings giving best from bench or starting

Aston Villa's Danny Ings giving best from bench or starting

January 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui hits out at fixture scheduling ahead of Liverpool FA Cup clash

Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui hits out at fixture scheduling ahead of Liverpool FA Cup clash

Supporting image for story: Leon Bailey: I will have a sleepless night after Aston Villa miss

Leon Bailey: I will have a sleepless night after Aston Villa miss

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery: No desire to see Danny Ings leave Aston Villa

Unai Emery: No desire to see Danny Ings leave Aston Villa

January 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery: Aston Villa won't spend for the sake of it

Unai Emery: Aston Villa won't spend for the sake of it

Supporting image for story: John McGinn: Unai Emery helping Aston Villa players unlock strengths

John McGinn: Unai Emery helping Aston Villa players unlock strengths

December 31, 2022

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United looking at Premier League loans

AFC Telford United looking at Premier League loans

Supporting image for story: Chester v Telford: Kevin Wilkin’s worries as key men fighting for fitness

Chester v Telford: Kevin Wilkin’s worries as key men fighting for fitness

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery is urging Aston Villa to be brave

Unai Emery is urging Aston Villa to be brave

December 30, 2022

Supporting image for story: Garry Thompson: Aston Villa must keep faith in Ollie Watkins

Garry Thompson: Aston Villa must keep faith in Ollie Watkins

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Local heroes shone bright in a golden year for sport

Matt Maher: Local heroes shone bright in a golden year for sport

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Football regulator will help give fans a greater say

Matt Maher: Football regulator will help give fans a greater say

December 29, 2022

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa hope to have Jacob Ramsey back soon

Aston Villa hope to have Jacob Ramsey back soon

December 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's Ashley Young upbeat for Tottenham trip

Aston Villa's Ashley Young upbeat for Tottenham trip

December 27, 2022

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Aston Villa fire too many blanks in Liverpool defeat

Analysis: Aston Villa fire too many blanks in Liverpool defeat

Supporting image for story: Tyrone Mings wanting better from Aston Villa

Tyrone Mings wanting better from Aston Villa

December 26, 2022

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery tells Emi Martinez: Now fire Aston Villa up!

Unai Emery tells Emi Martinez: Now fire Aston Villa up!

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa v Liverpool - Match preview

Aston Villa v Liverpool - Match preview

December 24, 2022

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Unai Emery to speak with keeper Emi Martinez over World Cup celebrations

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery to speak with keeper Emi Martinez over World Cup celebrations

December 23, 2022

Supporting image for story: Emi Martinez to miss Aston Villa's Boxing Day clash with Liverpool

Emi Martinez to miss Aston Villa's Boxing Day clash with Liverpool

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: West Brom and Wolves facing up to pivotal periods in history

Matt Maher: West Brom and Wolves facing up to pivotal periods in history

Supporting image for story: Boubacar Kamara calls on Aston Villa players to 'dream big'

Boubacar Kamara calls on Aston Villa players to 'dream big'

December 20, 2022

Supporting image for story: Jacob Ramsey an Aston Villa doubt

Jacob Ramsey an Aston Villa doubt

December 19, 2022

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: FA hope Southgate is the gift that keeps on giving

Matt Maher: FA hope Southgate is the gift that keeps on giving

Supporting image for story: Emi Martinez's mind games help win the greatest of games

Emi Martinez's mind games help win the greatest of games

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa will check in on World Cup hero Emi Martinez

Aston Villa will check in on World Cup hero Emi Martinez

December 17, 2022

Supporting image for story: Emi Buendia: Emi Martinez is the best in the world

Emi Buendia: Emi Martinez is the best in the world

December 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Never give up the dream – Emi Martinez is living proof

Matt Maher: Never give up the dream – Emi Martinez is living proof

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