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Aston Villa now have two options up front and that can only help both Unai Emery and Ollie Watkins Ollie Watkins is consoled by Unai Emery as he leaves the field with an injury during the UEFA Europa League(Image: Getty Images) It is perhaps an indication of Ollie Watkins’ uphill struggle this season that Tammy […]

James Trafford has been linked with Aston Villa after losing his place to Gianluigi Donnarumma James Trafford during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester City and Salford City(Image: Getty Images) Manchester City would prefer to loan rather than sell James Trafford this summer, according to a report. Website Teamtalk claim Trafford could […]

Do Birmingham City have the best group of wingers in the Championship? It’s a question rival supporters would have scorned at a month ago before Blues splashed the cash to upgrade their options in the transfer window. Keshi Anderson was released and Lewis Koumas was recalled, paving the way for Blues to add Ibrahim Osman […]

Referee Chris Kavanagh and assistant Nick Greenhalgh do not feature in Premier League appointments this weekend Ross Gregory Head of North East Sport and Mark Wakefield 19:32, 16 Feb 2026 Kieran Trippier and Dan Burn of Newcastle react after Chris Kavanagh failed to award a penalty during the FA Cup match with Aston Villa(Image: Dan […]

How Donyell Malen’s move to AS Roma can become permanent from Aston Villa 15:10, 16 Feb 2026Updated 15:13, 16 Feb 2026 Donyell Malen of AS Roma(Image: AS Roma via Getty Images) The terms of Donyell Malen’s loan to AS Roma have been disclosed, including the conditions for a potential permanent move from Aston Villa. Malen […]

Birmingham City loaned midfielder Marc Leonard to Hearts during the January transfer window Marc Leonard celebrates his goal for Hearts against Rangers Marc Leonard scored his first goal in almost two years on Sunday but he couldn’t inspire loan club Hearts to a victory over Scottish Premiership title rivals Rangers. Birmingham City’s Leonard opened the […]

Birmingham City exited the FA Cup to Leeds United after extra-time and penalties Chris Davies acknowledges the fans following the teams defeat in the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Birmingham City and Leeds United(Image: Getty Images) Chris Davies believes Birmingham City deserved to defeat Leeds United in their FA Cup tie – and […]

Marcus Rashford’s Barcelona loan spell has sparked debate between pundits over his Manchester United future, with Michael Carrick keen on a return but Danny Murphy claiming his days at Old Trafford are over Marcus Rashford.(Image: Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Former Aston Villa striker Marcus Rashford continues to dominate transfer speculation, with experts split on […]

Tomoki Iwata and Kyogo Furuhashi missed Birmingham City’s narrow FA Cup defeat to Leeds United Tomoki Iwata of Birmingham City Tomoki Iwata and Kyogo Furuhashi missed Birmingham City’s pulsating FA Cup tie against Leeds United with injuries. Iwata – who lit up the FA Cup this time last year with a belter against Newcastle United […]

Villa have shown interest in Geny Catamo but there has been a development that may just add some extra complication Geny Catamo(Image: Getty Images) Aston Villa may be forced to re-evaluate their approach if they are to make a move for Sporting CP winger Geny Catamo. According to Record, Catamo has agreed to renew his […]