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Matt Maher

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April 14, 2021

Supporting image for story: ‘Justice at last’ as Shifnal set to earn Prem promotion

‘Justice at last’ as Shifnal set to earn Prem promotion

April 13, 2021

Supporting image for story: Emiliano Martinez targets a positive run-in for Aston Villa

Emiliano Martinez targets a positive run-in for Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa winger Trezeguet to undergo surgery after suffering serious knee injury

Aston Villa winger Trezeguet to undergo surgery after suffering serious knee injury

April 12, 2021

Supporting image for story: Liverpool 2 Aston Villa 1 - Player ratings

Liverpool 2 Aston Villa 1 - Player ratings

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa waiting for Trezeguet news

Aston Villa waiting for Trezeguet news

April 9, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins yet to realise his full potential

Dean Smith: Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins yet to realise his full potential

April 8, 2021

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Darius Vassell’s England story can be an inspiration to Ollie Watkins

Matt Maher: Darius Vassell’s England story can be an inspiration to Ollie Watkins

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: A frosty start to a crucial year for cricket in this country

Matt Maher: A frosty start to a crucial year for cricket in this country

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa will look to ease burden on attacking stars in transfer market

Aston Villa will look to ease burden on attacking stars in transfer market

April 7, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa keeper Tom Heaton will consider all options

Aston Villa keeper Tom Heaton will consider all options

April 6, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa winger Trezeguet always kept faith in himself

Aston Villa winger Trezeguet always kept faith in himself

April 3, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa hoping Jack Grealish can fire a new push

Aston Villa hoping Jack Grealish can fire a new push

April 2, 2021

Supporting image for story: Ezri Konsa signs new Aston Villa deal

Ezri Konsa signs new Aston Villa deal

April 1, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa put £100m price tag on Jack Grealish

Aston Villa put £100m price tag on Jack Grealish

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: For once, cards are stacked in Aston Villa’s favour on Jack Grealish future

Matt Maher: For once, cards are stacked in Aston Villa’s favour on Jack Grealish future

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Champ Lennox Clarke ready to shoot for the stars

Matt Maher: Champ Lennox Clarke ready to shoot for the stars

March 30, 2021

Supporting image for story: Ex-Shrewsbury Town recruitment chief lands job at Aston Villa

Ex-Shrewsbury Town recruitment chief lands job at Aston Villa

March 29, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: England disappointment ‘will fire up' Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa

Dean Smith: England disappointment ‘will fire up' Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa

March 27, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's John McGinn on stunning Scotland strike: 'I thought I was offside!'

Aston Villa's John McGinn on stunning Scotland strike: 'I thought I was offside!'

March 26, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins living the dream after scoring on England debut

Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins living the dream after scoring on England debut

March 25, 2021

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: England calls provide a cause for celebration

Matt Maher: England calls provide a cause for celebration

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: A big shakedown coming for sponsorship? You bet!

Matt Maher: A big shakedown coming for sponsorship? You bet!

March 24, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins determined to grasp his big England chance

Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins determined to grasp his big England chance

March 18, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins aiming for next bracket

Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins aiming for next bracket

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Stuart Watkiss is getting a taste for life in Bangladesh

Matt Maher: Stuart Watkiss is getting a taste for life in Bangladesh

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: FA has much to sort after more misery for clubs in non-league

Matt Maher: FA has much to sort after more misery for clubs in non-league

March 17, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn: I can keep on getting better

Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn: I can keep on getting better

Supporting image for story: Sam Johnstone under consideration for England call after Jordan Pickford injury

Sam Johnstone under consideration for England call after Jordan Pickford injury

March 16, 2021

Supporting image for story: Sam Allardyce wants West Brom refreshed for run-in

Sam Allardyce wants West Brom refreshed for run-in

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: Aston Villa youngster Jacob Ramsey can be a threat

Dean Smith: Aston Villa youngster Jacob Ramsey can be a threat

March 15, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: Aston Villa season will not fizzle out

Dean Smith: Aston Villa season will not fizzle out

March 11, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa chief Christian Purslow slams Uefa proposals

Aston Villa chief Christian Purslow slams Uefa proposals

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Forget great football games – cash is king for Euro elite

Matt Maher: Forget great football games – cash is king for Euro elite

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: After half a century, Dennis Amiss knows when to play a straight bat

Matt Maher: After half a century, Dennis Amiss knows when to play a straight bat

March 10, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Sanson backed to be stronger with Premier League experience

Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Sanson backed to be stronger with Premier League experience

Supporting image for story: TNS caretaker considers changes in attack

TNS caretaker considers changes in attack

March 8, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa 0 Wolves 0 analysis: A derby which exposed flaws in both teams and a result which suited neither

Aston Villa 0 Wolves 0 analysis: A derby which exposed flaws in both teams and a result which suited neither

Supporting image for story: Nuno: Solving Wolves' first half no shows 'an obsession'

Nuno: Solving Wolves' first half no shows 'an obsession'

March 5, 2021

Supporting image for story: Wolves' Willy Boly pushing hard for a spot of derby day duty

Wolves' Willy Boly pushing hard for a spot of derby day duty

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: A year without fans – but will they rush back?

Matt Maher: A year without fans – but will they rush back?

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Letting referees explain their decisions would be a good call

Matt Maher: Letting referees explain their decisions would be a good call

March 3, 2021

Supporting image for story: Wesley taking it slow as he steps up his Aston Villa comeback

Wesley taking it slow as he steps up his Aston Villa comeback

Supporting image for story: Sheffield United v Aston Villa - Match preview

Sheffield United v Aston Villa - Match preview

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa keen to take part in World Cup bid

Aston Villa keen to take part in World Cup bid

March 2, 2021

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa boss Dean Smith happy to wait for Anwar El Ghazi

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith happy to wait for Anwar El Ghazi

March 1, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: Aston Villa full back Matt Targett should aim for England

Dean Smith: Aston Villa full back Matt Targett should aim for England

February 26, 2021

Supporting image for story: Leeds v Aston Villa: Dean Smith's side facing midfield conundrum

Leeds v Aston Villa: Dean Smith's side facing midfield conundrum

Supporting image for story: Dean Smith: Aston Villa’s academy thriving

Dean Smith: Aston Villa’s academy thriving

February 25, 2021

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Fantasy football a good story - but truth behind Jack Grealish leak more mundane

Matt Maher: Fantasy football a good story - but truth behind Jack Grealish leak more mundane

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Pros facing uncertain future down pyramid

Matt Maher: Pros facing uncertain future down pyramid

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