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Matt Maher

Chief sports writer for the Express & Star.

January 17, 2022

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa swoop for Roma keeper

Aston Villa swoop for Roma keeper

January 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: Philippe Coutinho can 'fall back in love' with football at Aston Villa

Philippe Coutinho can 'fall back in love' with football at Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard: New Aston Villa arrivals a 'statement of intent'

Steven Gerrard: New Aston Villa arrivals a 'statement of intent'

January 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Gloves are off as Jacob Ramsey fights to seize big Aston Villa chance

Gloves are off as Jacob Ramsey fights to seize big Aston Villa chance

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: VAR... £30 a ticket and fans are still in the dark

Matt Maher: VAR... £30 a ticket and fans are still in the dark

January 12, 2022

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard warns players: "Don't feel sorry for yourselves"

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard warns players: "Don't feel sorry for yourselves"

January 10, 2022

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard: VAR not to blame for Aston Villa FA Cup exit

Steven Gerrard: VAR not to blame for Aston Villa FA Cup exit

Supporting image for story: FA Cup: Man United 1-0 Aston Villa - Report

FA Cup: Man United 1-0 Aston Villa - Report

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa front runners to sign Everton's Lucas Digne

Aston Villa front runners to sign Everton's Lucas Digne

January 7, 2022

Supporting image for story: Comment: Philippe Coutinho arrival could be watershed moment for Aston Villa

Comment: Philippe Coutinho arrival could be watershed moment for Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa sign Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho on six month loan deal

Aston Villa sign Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho on six month loan deal

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Are the Wolves running the risk of standing still?

Matt Maher: Are the Wolves running the risk of standing still?

January 6, 2022

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard: Philippe Coutinho is a wonderful footballer

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard: Philippe Coutinho is a wonderful footballer

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa set for shock Philippe Coutinho move

Aston Villa set for shock Philippe Coutinho move

January 5, 2022

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard urges Aston Villa to 're-discover their grit' ahead of Manchester United double header

Steven Gerrard urges Aston Villa to 're-discover their grit' ahead of Manchester United double header

January 4, 2022

Supporting image for story: Ezri Konsa: Aston Villa need to get back to basics

Ezri Konsa: Aston Villa need to get back to basics

January 3, 2022

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa targeting defender with Axel Tuanzebe set to exit

Aston Villa targeting defender with Axel Tuanzebe set to exit

January 1, 2022

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard: Time is key to Ollie Watkins-Danny Ings partnership

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard: Time is key to Ollie Watkins-Danny Ings partnership

Supporting image for story: Theo Streete back as AFC Telford United hit the road

Theo Streete back as AFC Telford United hit the road

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard 'won't compromise' on Aston Villa January targets

Steven Gerrard 'won't compromise' on Aston Villa January targets

December 30, 2021

Matt Maher: Ashes brand is also taking a real battering

Supporting image for story: Gary McAllister: Aston Villa must be more ruthless

Gary McAllister: Aston Villa must be more ruthless

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Jurgen Klopp has his sights fixed on the wrong target

Matt Maher: Jurgen Klopp has his sights fixed on the wrong target

December 29, 2021

Supporting image for story: Wesley is ready to leave Aston Villa and return home

Wesley is ready to leave Aston Villa and return home

Supporting image for story: A rocky road to mid-table for Aston Villa, but hope for the new boss

A rocky road to mid-table for Aston Villa, but hope for the new boss

December 28, 2021

Supporting image for story: Gary McAllister: Premier League is right to press on

Gary McAllister: Premier League is right to press on

December 27, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa expect John McGinn back for Brentford test

Aston Villa expect John McGinn back for Brentford test

December 26, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa 'still learning' according to Gary McAllister after Chelsea loss

Aston Villa 'still learning' according to Gary McAllister after Chelsea loss

Supporting image for story: Villa 1-3 Chelsea - REPORT

Villa 1-3 Chelsea - REPORT

December 24, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa eye Leeds developments after Covid outbreak

Aston Villa eye Leeds developments after Covid outbreak

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

Aston Villa v Chelsea - Match preview

December 23, 2021

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Premier League protocols need to consider fans

Matt Maher: Premier League protocols need to consider fans

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Bears on the front foot in search for fresh talent

Matt Maher: Bears on the front foot in search for fresh talent

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard: Festive fixture schedule 'out of order'

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard: Festive fixture schedule 'out of order'

December 22, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa are back at Bodymoor

Aston Villa are back at Bodymoor

December 20, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa players will not return to training until Tuesday...at the earliest

Aston Villa players will not return to training until Tuesday...at the earliest

December 17, 2021

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Sport is facing its biggest pandemic headache yet

Matt Maher: Sport is facing its biggest pandemic headache yet

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

Aston Villa v Burnley - Match preview

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: F1 excites new supporters, but at what cost?

Matt Maher: F1 excites new supporters, but at what cost?

December 16, 2021

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard wants Jacob Ramsey to become football obsessive

Steven Gerrard wants Jacob Ramsey to become football obsessive

December 14, 2021

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard hails Jacob Ramsey impact

Steven Gerrard hails Jacob Ramsey impact

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard expecting stricter Premier League Covid rules

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard expecting stricter Premier League Covid rules

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: I'll always be an Aston Villa fan

Dean Smith: I'll always be an Aston Villa fan

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard urges Emi Buendia not to get carried away

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard urges Emi Buendia not to get carried away

December 13, 2021

Supporting image for story: Morgan Sanson feels he is getting strong after slow Aston Villa start

Morgan Sanson feels he is getting strong after slow Aston Villa start

December 11, 2021

Supporting image for story: Cameron Archer delighted to sign new Aston Villa contract

Cameron Archer delighted to sign new Aston Villa contract

December 10, 2021

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Passion for people still burning bright for Clova

Matt Maher: Passion for people still burning bright for Clova

Supporting image for story: Liverpool v Aston Villa: Steven Gerrard in the spotlight as he returns to Anfield

Liverpool v Aston Villa: Steven Gerrard in the spotlight as he returns to Anfield

Supporting image for story: Ezri Konsa: Aston Villa will show no fear

Ezri Konsa: Aston Villa will show no fear

December 8, 2021

Supporting image for story: Trezeguet's Aston Villa return may face a new wait

Trezeguet's Aston Villa return may face a new wait

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