Emi Martinez incident: Ex-FIFA official reacts to flashpoint v Nottingham Forest
Emi Martinez was once again in the spotlight as Aston Villa beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 at Villa Park on Saturday evening. Donyell Malen and Morgan…
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Keith Hackett slams Stuart Attwell over Brighton v Aston Villa footage – ‘Poor’
Stuart Attwell was kept busy as Aston Villa saw off Brighton and Hove Albion 3-0 at the Amex Stadium on Wednesday. Marcus Rashford, Marco Asensio…
Preston v Aston Villa ‘at risk of major controversy’ after referee oversight
Aston Villa could come face to face with a moment of controversy against Preston under the watch of Chris Kavanagh at Deepdale. The Villans have…
VAR ‘right to check John McGinn incident’ with Scotland as footage emerges
Aston Villa star John McGinn was at the heart of the action as Scotland picked up a huge win against Greece on Thursday evening. The…
Mikel Arteta to be angered after ‘unacceptable’ incident in Aston Villa match
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will have every right to feel upset should he watch back footage of Aston Villa’s win over Club Brugge. Villa saw…
Exclusive: Morgan Rogers in ‘very close’ incident as Aston Villa beat Club Brugge
Morgan Rogers had a close shave as Aston Villa beat Club Brugge to qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday night. After winning the…
Premier League update on Brentford v Aston Villa incident ‘wrong’ – Ex-PGMOL chief
Keith Hackett has hit out at the Premier League’s explanation for Brentford not being awarded a penalty against Aston Villa on Saturday. Ollie Watkins’ 49th-minute…
Jarred Gillett called out after McGinn controversy in Aston Villa win v Brentford – ‘Oh dear’
John McGinn is never far from the drama after Aston Villa beat Brentford 1-0 in the Premier League on Saturday. Ollie Watkins scored the winner…
Exclusive: Ex-FIFA official reacts to ‘stupid’ Cash incident in Brugge v Aston Villa
Matty Cash found himself in the spotlight as Aston Villa beat Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Unai Emery’s men have one…
Aston Villa v Cardiff City Exclusive: Player lucky to escape action after what he did
Aston Villa saw off Cardiff City 2-0 in Saturday’s FA Cup last-16 tie at Villa Park, where one player was fortunate to escape action. Marco…
Exclusive: Hackett ‘delighted’ with what he’s heard about Aston Villa v Cardiff
Aston Villa host Cardiff City in the fifth round of the FA Cup on what will be a historic moment in the English game on…
Exclusive: Premier League in talks amid Aston Villa-Crystal Palace staff incident
Premier League officials are in talks with clubs to avoid more incidents like what Aston Villa and Crystal Palace fans witnessed on Tuesday night. Unai…
Exclusive: IFAB ‘to change law’ after Crystal Palace v Aston Villa incident
IFAB have been told to amend their laws of the game after Morgan Rogers saw a goal disallowed against Crystal Palace on Tuesday night. Rogers,…
Exclusive: Ex-PGMOL chief reacts to controversial Aston Villa v Chelsea footage
Aston Villa fought back to earn a brilliant win over Chelsea but should also have been awarded a penalty, according to ex-PGMOL chief Keith Hackett.…
Exclusive: Ex-PGMOL chief furious at McGinn incident in Aston Villa v Liverpool
John McGinn found himself at the centre of major controversy in Aston Villa’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool at Villa Park on Wednesday night. Unai Emery’s…
Exclusive: Ex-PGMOL chief reacts to Aston Villa v Ipswich incident as McKenna fumes
Kieran McKenna was unhappy with referee Robert Jones after Ipswich drew 1-1 with Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday afternoon. Ollie Watkins’ 69th-minute goal…
Aston Villa v Ipswich Town exclusive: Ex-FIFA official reacts to contentious footage
Aston Villa dropped two valuable Premier League points as they were held 1-1 by lowly Ipswich Town on Saturday. Unai Emery took a selection gamble…
Wolves told to take action after ‘Disgraceful’ footage emerges v Aston Villa
Wolves need to take immediate action after “disgraceful” footage emerged on social media of a supporter spitting on Aston Villa fans, Keith Hackett has said.…
Wolves v Aston Villa exclusive: Ex-PGMOL chief hits out at controversial footage
Keith Hackett insists the officials were wrong to disallow Donyell Malen’s goal as Aston Villa fell to defeat against Wolves. Recent signing Malen thought he…
UEFA stadium ban: Aston Villa face punishment amid Celtic controversy
UEFA could decide to impose a stadium ban on Aston Villa following supporter clashes before the Champions League encounter with Celtic, Keith Hackett has said.…