Smith backs Jack as the Greal deal for England
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith believes Jack Grealish possesses “star quality” and is doing everything possible to earn a maiden England call-up.
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Dean Smith delighted with Jack Grealish and Villa debutant Pepe Reina after draw
Dean Smith is running out of superlatives for Jack Grealish and hailed the “telling contribution” of debutant Pepe Reina after Aston Villa hit back to draw 1-1 at Brighton.
Brighton held as Grealish plays the Villa-in
Jack Grealish continued his fine goalscoring form against Brighton to salvage relegation-threatened Aston Villa a point from a 1-1 draw at the Amex Stadium.
Jesus looking to learn trade from ‘Premier League legend’ Aguero
Gabriel Jesus admits he studies “Premier League legend” Sergio Aguero to learn how to improve as a striker.
Iheanacho levels as Leicester held to Aston Villa draw in Carabao Cup semi-final
Kelechi Iheanacho denied battling Aston Villa a shock victory in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at Leicester.
Leicester striker Jamie Vardy fit for Aston Villa semi-final
Jamie Vardy is fit for Leicester’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg with Aston Villa.
Dean Smith to discuss transfer plans after injuries to Tom Heaton and Wesley
Dean Smith will hold urgent transfer talks with Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow after Tom Heaton and Wesley were ruled out for the season.
Dean Smith praises Aston Villa response at Burnley
Dean Smith was baffled by another controversial VAR decision but praised his Aston Villa players for responding to criticism with a valuable victory at Burnley.
Grealish stars as Villa beat Burnley but VAR takes centre stage again
Aston Villa secured a much-needed 2-1 victory at Burnley, despite another controversial VAR decision denying Jack Grealish a goal.
Dean Smith denies Aston Villa are in crisis ahead of Burnley clash
Dean Smith insists Aston Villa are not in a crisis and has urged his players to roll their sleeves up for the battle at Burnley on January 1.
What to expect from Premier League clubs in the January transfer window
With the transfer window set to open again on January 1, plenty of business is expected to be done by Premier League clubs.
Nigel Pearson eager to nullify Jack Grealish threat
Watford head coach Nigel Pearson is wary of Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish ahead of Saturday’s meeting between the two relegation-threatened sides.
Hourihane earns Villa vital win and pushes Norwich closer to drop
Conor Hourihane breathed fresh life into Aston Villa’s survival hopes as his goal earned a crucial win over Norwich.
Smith demands more leadership from Villa players to arrest slump in form
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has called on his players to start showing leadership qualities if the club is to haul itself out of a relegation battle this season.
Ings at the double as Southampton move out of relegation zone at Villa’s expense
Danny Ings continued his red-hot form as he fired Southampton to a vital victory against Aston Villa.
Sheffield United boss Wilder feels more pressure as fan of the club
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder admits being in charge of your boyhood club brings added pressure.
Jamie Vardy nets for eighth consecutive game as Leicester hammer Aston Villa
Jamie Vardy continued his red-hot form as ruthless Leicester dismantled Aston Villa 4-1 to keep Premier League leaders Liverpool in sight.
Brendan Rodgers hails Jamie Vardy as one of the best strikers in Europe
Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers believes he has instilled in Jamie Vardy the confidence to prove he is one of the best strikers in Europe.
Grealish revels in being a marked man, says Villa boss Smith
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith believes Jack Grealish is revelling in being a marked man.
Smith calls for better protection for ‘targeted’ talisman Grealish
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has called on Premier League referees to help protect his “targeted” captain Jack Grealish.
Solskjaer not yet worried about league position
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits his side did not deserve to win against Aston Villa but insists he is not yet concerned about their league position.
Jack is the Greal deal as Villa hold Manchester United
Manchester United squandered the chance to move into Champions League contention after being held to a 2-2 home draw by Aston Villa.
James seeks December surge to lift United’s season
Manchester United forward Daniel James is targeting the victory over Aston Villa that could ignite the club’s season.
Dean Smith praises ‘mature’ Jack Grealish for winging it
Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish has been hailed by boss Dean Smith for his maturity in dealing with his positional puzzle.
Bruce acknowledges Hourihane’s class soured his Aston Villa return
Newcastle manager Steve Bruce was left to rue “two pieces of magic” from Conor Hourihane as his return to Aston Villa turned sour.
Villa end poor run at expense of former boss Bruce and Newcastle
Newcastle manager Steve Bruce’s maiden return to former club Aston Villa ended in a wretched 2-0 Premier League defeat.
Dean Smith backs Jack Grealish to force his way into England reckoning
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith is convinced Jack Grealish will eventually earn an England call-up after speaking with his captain “at length” about failing to so far make the squad.
Bruce: Gym regime helped transform Villa ‘crown jewel’ Grealish
Steve Bruce has revealed how six months of intensive gym work with an old friend helped turn Jack Grealish from hot prospect into Aston Villa’s “crown jewel”.
Smith calls for respect from Aston Villa fans ahead of Bruce’s return
Dean Smith believes Steve Bruce deserves respect when he returns to Aston Villa on Monday after ending his days at the club with a cabbage being thrown at him and the sack.
Aston Villa have no intention of selling star players, insists Smith
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has warned circling clubs to forget about trying to poach Jack Grealish and John McGinn when the January transfer window opens.
Dean Smith relishing the return of Villa captain Jack Grealish
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith is expecting captain Jack Grealish to again be “in his happy place” on Monday after a four-week lay-off.
Neves and Jimenez fire Wolves to deserved derby victory over Aston Villa
Ruben Neves and Raul Jimenez earned derby bragging rights for Wolves with a dominant 2-1 win over Aston Villa.