Dean Smith

17 June 2019

Aston Villa lay foundations for Premier League return with Hause purchase

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has clinched his third summer signing as he prepares for life in the Premier League with the capture of Wolves defender Kortney Hause.

Dean Smith

14 June 2019

Harrison named Aston Villa’s academy manager

Aston Villa have appointed West Brom’s Mark Harrison as their new academy manager.

Aston Villa

4 June 2019

Whelan won’t linger ‘like bad smell’ when retirement beckons

Glenn Whelan is not ready to retire just yet – but he insists he will not hang around “like a bad smell”.

Alan Hutton

1 June 2019

Hutton one of eight to leave Villa as Smith plans for Premier League

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has cut a swathe through his squad as he plans for a return to the Premier League by releasing eight players.

Aston Villa

28 May 2019

I’m still only YTS when it comes to management – John Terry

John Terry insists he is in no rush to follow Frank Lampard into management after helping pip his long-time team-mate to Premier League promotion.

Dean Smith

28 May 2019

What Aston Villa need to do to survive on return to the Premier League

Aston Villa were promoted back to the Premier League following their 2-1 win over Derby in the Sky Bet Championship play-off final at Wembley.

Championship

28 May 2019

Derby boss Frank Lampard calls Chelsea speculation ‘irrelevant’

Frank Lampard will hold crunch talks with Derby owner Mel Morris this week after dismissing the constant speculation linking him with Chelsea as “irrelevant”.

Aston Villa

27 May 2019

Smith sees ‘massive’ Villa potential as he guides club back to Premier League

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith got the royal seal of approval as he guided the club to a place in the Premier League – where he feels they belong.

Aston Villa

27 May 2019

Aston Villa secure Premier League return

Aston Villa ended their three-year Premier League exile after goals from Anwar El Ghazi and John McGinn secured a deserved 2-1 win over Derby at Wembley.