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Matt Maher

Chief sports writer for the Express & Star.

January 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: It really is time to start talking about Bruno Lage

Matt Maher: It really is time to start talking about Bruno Lage

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Returning Hodgson cannot kick the managerial addiction

Matt Maher: Returning Hodgson cannot kick the managerial addiction

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's John McGinn wants to back up talk with results

Aston Villa's John McGinn wants to back up talk with results

January 27, 2022

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard sets Matt the Targett of challenging Lucas Digne

Steven Gerrard sets Matt the Targett of challenging Lucas Digne

January 26, 2022

Supporting image for story: Wolves and Aston Villa games moved for TV broadcast

Wolves and Aston Villa games moved for TV broadcast

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard pushing Aston Villa's ‘fantastic’ Luiz to deliver more

Steven Gerrard pushing Aston Villa's ‘fantastic’ Luiz to deliver more

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's Trezeguet could be offloaded

Aston Villa's Trezeguet could be offloaded

January 25, 2022

Supporting image for story: On loan Aston Villa hot-shot Cameron Archer could make Preston bow at West Brom

On loan Aston Villa hot-shot Cameron Archer could make Preston bow at West Brom

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa remain in talks for Juventus midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur

Aston Villa remain in talks for Juventus midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur

January 24, 2022

Supporting image for story: Leon Bailey nearing Aston Villa return as Steven Gerrard plans tough training schedule for winter break

Leon Bailey nearing Aston Villa return as Steven Gerrard plans tough training schedule for winter break

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa in talks to sign Rodrigo Bentancur

Aston Villa in talks to sign Rodrigo Bentancur

January 22, 2022

Supporting image for story: New-boy Bayley Harewood set for Telford Tigers debut

New-boy Bayley Harewood set for Telford Tigers debut

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard vows Aston Villa are determined to keep top stars after Emi Martinez agrees new deal

Steven Gerrard vows Aston Villa are determined to keep top stars after Emi Martinez agrees new deal

January 21, 2022

Supporting image for story: Emi Martinez pens long term Aston Villa contract

Emi Martinez pens long term Aston Villa contract

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: England's test issues are clear - but the solutions are less so

Matt Maher: England's test issues are clear - but the solutions are less so

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa can set the tone for run-in with welcome win over Everton

Aston Villa can set the tone for run-in with welcome win over Everton

January 20, 2022

Supporting image for story: Kortney Hause signs new contract at Aston Villa

Kortney Hause signs new contract at Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Christian Purslow: Premier League call-off rules not fit for purpose

Christian Purslow: Premier League call-off rules not fit for purpose

January 19, 2022

Supporting image for story: Ezri Konsa set to miss out for Aston Villa

Ezri Konsa set to miss out for Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Robin Olsen hoping to push Emi Martinez at Aston Villa

Robin Olsen hoping to push Emi Martinez at Aston Villa

January 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: Steven Gerrard will 'juggle pack' to find correct Aston Villa blend

Steven Gerrard will 'juggle pack' to find correct Aston Villa blend

January 17, 2022

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton Town boss urges fans to turn out in force to aid Great Escape

Market Drayton Town boss urges fans to turn out in force to aid Great Escape

Supporting image for story: Luke Goddard salutes Whitchurch Alport's composure in historic FA Vase win

Luke Goddard salutes Whitchurch Alport's composure in historic FA Vase win

Supporting image for story: Analysis: Aston Villa provide glimpse of the future in flipping Manchester United script

Analysis: Aston Villa provide glimpse of the future in flipping Manchester United script

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

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