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Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has demanded full focus on Sunday’s match against Tottenham despite having a deficit to overturn in the Europa League semi-finals 15:52, 01 May 2026Updated 15:53, 01 May 2026 Aston Villa manager Unai Emery(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images) Unai Emery has insisted that he and his players are focused solely on […]

A member of Birmingham City’s leadership team has jumped ship to Championship rivals Wrexham 10:46, 01 May 2026Updated 11:57, 01 May 2026 A general view of St Andrew’s, home of Birmingham City Former Birmingham City chief financial officer Mark Smith has taken up a new position with Championship rivals Wrexham. Smith officially left Blues last […]

Birmingham City conclude their Championship season away to Portsmouth on Saturday lunchtime (12:30pm) 06:00, 01 May 2026 Ibrahim Osman of Birmingham City The last dance of the Championship season will represent the last stand for some of Birmingham City’s players this weekend. A trip to Portsmouth closes the campaign for a Blues side looking for […]

Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana was forced off against Nottingham Forest with another injury 23:05, 30 Apr 2026Updated 23:12, 30 Apr 2026 Amadou Onana and Elliot Anderson Unai Emery has confirmed that Amadou Onana suffered a fresh injury during Aston Villa’s defeat at Nottingham Forest. The midfielder was forced off in the 55th minute with […]

Unai Emery wants his Aston Villa players to use their previous semi-final pain to galvanise their pursuit of Europa League glory in the final weeks of the season. Villa lost to Olympiacos in the Conference League semi-finals in 2023/24 before being knocked out of the FA Cup by Crystal Palace at Wembley last term. They […]

Ashley Young will hang up his boots at the end of the season 10:02, 30 Apr 2026Updated 10:43, 30 Apr 2026 Ashley Young(Image: Richard Lee/REX/Shutterstock) Ashley Young has announced he will retire at the end of the season. The former Aston Villa player, who will be 41 in July, will hang up his boots when […]

Birmingham City will be looking to add to their squad in the summer transfer window 06:00, 30 Apr 2026 Carlos Vicente of Birmingham City(Image: Ryan Browne/Shutterstock) Birmingham City are on the brink of a first top ten Championship finish in a decade. Indeed a point at Portsmouth on Saturday would be Blues’ 64th of the […]

Nottingham Forest face key injury concerns ahead of their Europa League semi-final first leg against Aston Villa at the City Ground, with Murillo ruled out and doubts over Sangare and Ndoye. 16:18, 29 Apr 2026Updated 18:23, 29 Apr 2026 Nottingham Forest’s Murillo suffers an injury(Image: PA) Nottingham Forest face anxious waits over several injury concerns […]

Birmingham City have opened the window for season ticket renewal with prices increased from last season 17:07, 29 Apr 2026Updated 17:22, 29 Apr 2026 Birmingham City fans are facing season ticket price rises Birmingham City have released further information regarding their season ticket renewal plans and explained the pricing and communication strategy that drew criticism […]

Steve Bruce guided Blues to two promotions but was unable to get Villa out of the Championship Steve Bruce (Image: PA) Steve Bruce admits his time in management is likely over having not worked since losing his job at Blackpool earlier this season. The 65-year-old followed up a glittering playing career with Manchester United, by […]