The curious case of Lucas Digne as Unai Emery faces Aston Villa selection call again
Lucas Digne has had a mixed season for Aston Villa, with the Frenchman under increased scrutiny. In November, Digne was riding high after starring for…
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Richie joined the Breaking Media team in January 2026, after building up an extensive catalogue in the journalism industry with likes of Goal and Wardle Whittell Agency. Based in London, Richie gained his sports journalism diploma from News Associates in Wimbledon before starting his career in news and moving across to sports journalism. Richie is an expert in fan-engagement content, and also provides deep-dive features on Villa News.
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Unai Emery can’t ignore Bradley Burrowes any longer at Aston Villa after ‘mind-blowing’ run
Unai Emery may be tempted to turn to rising Aston Villa star Bradley Burrowes amid his stellar season. Villa are having a remarkable campaign, with…
Aston Villa fans all say same thing about Ross Barkley after Leeds United draw
Ross Barkley’s cameo display against Leeds United has got Aston Villa fans talking. Barkley has had a difficult season so far. He missed the start…
Paulo Di Canio hits back at what he’s heard about Aston Villa loanee Donyell Malen
Paulo Di Canio has derisively hit back at comparisons between Aston Villa loanee Donyell Malen and Gianluca Vialli. Malen swapped Borussia Dortmund for Villa in…
This is how Boubacar Kamara threw away one transfer before Aston Villa – ‘Could never sign for us’
Boubacar Kamara was close to joining Atletico Madrid instead of Aston Villa. That is according to RMC Sport journalist Daniel Riolo, who claims the midfielder’s…
Aston Villa’s Emi Martinez sends message as Philippe Coutinho releases statement on his future
Emi Martinez has given his backing to former Aston Villa teammate Philippe Coutinho amid his troubles at Vasco da Gama. Coutinho joined Villa on loan from…
Ellie Roebuck and Lucia Kendall called up for England: What to expect from Aston Villa duo here
Aston Villa duo Ellie Roebuck and Lucia Kendall have been named in England’s squad for their opening 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Sarina Wiegman’s two-time…
Aston Villa Women fans all say the same thing about Natalia Arroyo sack after Tottenham rout
Aston Villa Women fans are all calling for Natalia Arroyo to be sacked after being thrashed by Tottenham on Sunday. Villa fell behind in the…
Morgan Rogers reacts as ex-Aston Villa star Jacob Ramsey kisses Newcastle badge
Morgan Rogers showed his disapproval at former Aston Villa star Jacob Ramsey kissing the Newcastle United badge before their FA Cup clash. Ramsey joined Villa…
Unai Emery issues Emi Buendia injury update after Aston Villa defeat vs Newcastle in FA Cup
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is hopeful Emi Buendia has not picked up a serious injury after going off against Newcastle United. Villa were dumped…
Aston Villa have obvious Jadon Sancho transfer mistake they must avoid, here’s what Unai Emery had to say
Unai Emery has opened the door to a permanent Jadon Sancho transfer to Aston Villa. Sancho swapped Manchester United for Villa last summer after Chelsea…
Unai Emery could oversee unwanted history-making moment in Aston Villa vs Brighton
Aston Villa face a big clash with Brighton on Wednesday as they look to get back to winning ways in the Premier League. Aston Villa…
Simon Thomas and Michael Dawson tear Aston Villa player to shreds vs Bournemouth: ‘Horrific’, ‘Terrible’
Sky Sports pair Simon Thomas and Michael Dawson ripped into Aston Villa’s defending for Bournemouth’s equaliser. Villa are Premier League title contenders this season, but…
Emi Martinez heroic, but 4/10 teammate has shocker – Aston Villa ratings vs Bournemouth
Aston Villa held on for a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth to dent their Premier League title hopes. Villa aimed to return to winning ways following…
Why Bournemouth fans booed Ollie Watkins throughout Aston Villa draw at the Vitality Stadium
Ollie Watkins was an unpopular figure at Vitality Stadium during Aston Villa’s 1-1 with Bournemouth on Saturday. Villa received a big Watkins injury scare during…
Unai Emery shares what he’s told Harvey Elliott as warning issued at Bodymoor Heath
Harvey Elliott is in transfer limbo following his loan move from Liverpool to Aston Villa. Elliott swapped Liverpool for Villa last summer but his time…
Aston Villa foiled over PSG pursuit in repeat of Antoine Semenyo transfer drama
Aston Villa had a productive transfer window, but they didn’t land all of their targets. After a flurry of injuries and Donyell Malen’s loan departure…
Aston Villa player set for imminent exit despite just returning to Villa Park
Aston Villa academy star Louie Barry may be on the move again before the winter window slams shut. The Sutton Coldfield-born attacker joined Villa’s academy from…
Fabio Paratici in last-gasp attempt to sign Aston Villa defender
Aston Villa look set to be busy in the transfer market on deadline day. So far in the winter transfer window, Unai Emery’s team have…
Stan Collymore immediately worried by what he’s read on Douglas Luiz as Aston Villa seal signing
Doubts have been raised about Aston Villa pursuing former midfielder Douglas Luiz. Luiz left Villa for Juventus in 2024 in a £42.4 million deal, but things…