Features
Explore exclusive Aston Villa features, insightful opinion pieces, tactical breakdowns, and long-form articles. From in-depth interviews to historical retrospectives and fan perspectives, our Features section delivers unique coverage beyond the headlines – all with a claret and blue heart.
Aston Villa’s training ground: Where it is, what it’s called and the history of Villa’s HQ
Aston Villa have evolved their training facilities over the years. The Villans have called Villa Park home for nearly 130 years, with many memorable moments…
Unai Emery could become third-straight Aston Villa boss to take issue with official vs Fulham
Aston Villa kick off their Europa League campaign when they meet Bologna at Villa Park on Thursday night. Unai Emery is expected to change his…
Nassef Sawiris, Wes Edens and Atairos – Aston Villa’s board explained
Aston Villa’s fortunes as a club have radically transformed over recent years. Having been in the Championship as recently as 2019, Unai Emery’s side are…
Three Emi Martinez moments at Aston Villa that show he’s worthy of top Ballon d’Or recognition
Aston Villa keeper Emi Martinez is in the running for the Yashin Trophy award once again at Monday’s Ballon d’Or ceremony. The Argentina international has…
Paul McGrath, Peter Withe, Gary Shaw – Top 10 Aston Villa legends every fan should know
Aston Villa are one of the most traditional clubs in English football. Unai Emery is currently writing his own history at Villa Park after helping…
Unai Emery – All you need to know about the man who brought elite European football back to Aston Villa
Unai Emery has already earned himself legendary status at Aston Villa. Emery came in at Villa Park in 2022, taking over from former Rangers manager…
Why do Aston Villa wear their iconic claret and blue colours?
Aston Villa are famous for wearing their iconic claret and blue. The Villans are a historic outfit in English football, having won the European Cup…
Aston Villa rivalries with Birmingham City, West Brom and Wolves explained
Aston Villa are a part of some of English football’s fiercest rivalries. Due to the success that Unai Emery’s side has had in recent years,…
Aston Villa anthems – Why do fans sing Holte Enders in the Sky and Hi Ho Silver Lining?
Aston Villa have a number of songs linked to their tradition and history. Aston Villa are known as the Villans due to the unique name…
Aston Villa’s nicknames – Why are Aston Villa known as the Villans and the Lions?
Aston Villa are one of the most historic clubs in all of English football. The B6 club are one of the founding members of the…
Aston Villa’s best-ever deadline day signings: Christian Benteke and £8m sensation
Aston Villa have had a transfer window to forget, but there have been some high points on deadline day in years gone by. To this…
Aston Villa’s worst-ever deadline day signings: Joleon Lescott and bizarre free agent
Aston Villa have had a hugely frustrating transfer window, but silly signings are unlikely to go down well with supporters. In the main, there has…
Triston Rowe and the next Morgan Rogers – the Aston Villa youngsters set for breakout season
Aston Villa may have to have a greater reliance on youth going into the new Premier League campaign. With Villa failing to pull up many…
Aston Villa Fantasy Premier League guide: Most expensive and most selected players
Aston Villa have one of the most exciting squads moving into the new Premier League season. The Villans have managed to get to this stage…