Morgan Rogers: Aston Villa’s progressive elegance and heir to Jacob Ramsey

Aston Villa face an important summer. Sitting in fourth place after 30 games, Unai Emery’s men are closing in on qualification for the Champions League in what has become an unprecedented first full season in the West Midlands for the 52-year-old. The January transfer window did not provide much excitement for most Premier League clubs; …

Bristol Rovers academy star Josh Bailey reveals all on his career-ending injury, experience in a professional academy, and faith in football

Josh Bailey on the ball for Bristol Rovers “I think the technical term for it is ‘f*cked it.’” Josh Bailey has always been different. Unlikely beginnings led to an unprecedented rise in the ranks of an EFL academy, before his professional-footballing dreams took an unexpected turn. Bailey sits up on his bed, the light of …

When the lowest-attended side in Southwest football hosted The Cheesemen

Portishead Town hosting Cheddar at Bristol Road Tote bag, baggy jeans, white trainers. I think the saying is ‘like a sore thumb.’ I am not exactly the usual type of spectator in the West Country crowd of about 35, but I don’t think the regulars care at this point. They’ll take what they can get. …

“That team brought my love back for the game” – Chris Honor recalls Forest Green Rovers’ FA Trophy campaign that began 25 years ago, and the heartbreaking final at Wembley

Chris Honor in action in Scotland for Airdrieonians “I was a bit worried about whether I’d be selected, let alone be captain.” A 31-year-old Chris Honor knew this could be his last chance at Wembley silverware. The stage was set for the Bristolian. Two cup finals with Bristol City as a teenager hadn’t gone entirely …

Allan Saint-Maximin rescues point as Newcastle draw 1-1 with Wolves at Molineux

Wolves vs Newcastle 28/08/22 Newcastle United's Allan Saint-Maximin cancelled out Ruben Neves' opener as the former's side robbed Wolverhampton Wanderers of their first Premier League victory of the season. The Frenchman dispatched a sumptuous volley with beautiful technique after a failed clearance attempt from Hwang Hee-Chan fell to him to salvage a point in the …

Philippe Coutinho stars as Aston Villa beat Southampton by four goals at Villa Park

Aston Villa celebrate beating Southampton at Villa Park 5/3/22 Barcelona loanee Philippe Coutinho scored and assisted as Villa demolished Southampton at Villa Park to pick up their first home win for exactly three months. The Villans sailed to a comfortable victory against the visitors, sharing the scoring around the team with striker Danny Ings getting …

Cheltenham Town lose at home to bottom of League One Crewe Alexandra despite Tottenham Hotspur loanee Kion Etete’s goal

Cheltenham Town vs Crewe Alexandra (pre-match) 26/02/22 Bottom of League One Crewe secure a valuable three points against Cheltenham as veteran captain Chris Porter nodded home the winner after Etete's equaliser. An end to end first 15 minutes led to Crewe finding the lead in the 18th minute as Chris Long volleyed home into the bottom …

Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa – the Premier League’s most under-appreciated centre back and England’s next big thing

Aston Villa vs Manchester City, Villa Park - Wednesday, December 1 Ezri Konsa’s rise to the lofty heights of the Premier League has become one of the most overlooked journeys of a young Englishman to date. Everyone knows the tax that comes with talented English players, yet the Newham-born centre back has seen little hype …

Cheltenham Town record-breaker Will Armitage speaks on interest from other clubs, coach Pete Haynes, and facing Chelsea

Will Armitage chatting to University of Gloucestershire student Ben Johnsey “If nothing’s on the table ready to get signed then I’m not going to read too much into it,” said defender Will Armitage, touching on his recent links away from Cheltenham. Since his assured debut performance in a 2-2 draw against Exeter City in the …

Steven Gerrard is a risky appointment from Aston Villa, but one worth taking

Aston Villa vs West Ham United at Villa Park - Sunday, October 31 Steven Gerrard is a Villan. The ex-Rangers boss winner joined the Midlands club on Thursday morning after revitalising Rangers and bringing them their first league title in a decade to undo Celtic's dominance. On the face of it, the ex-Liverpool midfielder has …