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Sunderland 1-1 Aston Villa highlights, ratings and reaction after draw at the Stadium of Light

Aston Villa go in search of their first win of the season this afternoon as Unai Emery’s side take on Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. Villa sit...

23.09.2025 40

Birmingham Mail Sport

John Townleyaston Villa Correspondent

Aston Villa get immediate Reinildo Sunderland red card explanation as Premier League step in

The Premier League say Sunderland full-back Reinildo was shown a straight red card for violent conduct in Aston Villa's match at the Stadium of...

23.09.2025 100

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James Quinlan

Aston Villa transfer news live - Rashford hint, Tielemans targeted, Disasi decision

Another big summer awaits at Aston Villa. This past weekend, with the victory over Bournemouth on Saturday, the club confirmed that they'd be...

14.05.2025 30

Birmingham Mail Sport

Brian Dickfootball Writer

Gary Newbon: Old Warhorse had plenty of ups in a colourful career

Neil Warnock has been one of the real characters of football management. He is, at the age of 76, currently not in a dug-out but instead on a...

30.03.2025 40

Birmingham Mail Sport

Gary Newbon

Gary Newbon: A rollercoaster couple of decades for Coombs clan

The Coombs family’s chairmanship of Birmingham City lasted for 20 eventful years – from Clifford in 1965 to his son Keith until 1985. Another of...

02.03.2025 30

Birmingham Mail Sport

Gary Newbon