# ![@J_Tanswell Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::978981349234216966.png) @J_Tanswell Jacob Tanswell

Aston Villa recently played against Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League, with a significant police presence due to planned protests. The match ended 2-0 in favor of Villa, but the atmosphere was affected by the protests outside the stadium, resulting in [--] arrests. Meanwhile, the club has confirmed John McGinn's new contract and there are reports that sporting director Monchi is set to leave.

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"None of #AVFCs signings have scored yet this season is this an issue Unai Emery's sheer coaching expertise has counteracted outside concerns over recruitment and lack of XI evolution. But Villa's approach shows obvious differences to many in the PL: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7035536/2026/02/11/aston-villa-signings-goals-emery https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7035536/2026/02/11/aston-villa-signings-goals-emery"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2021494409942925344)  2026-02-11T07:59Z 39K followers, 31.2K engagements


"Matty Cash ruled out of games against Brighton & Newcastle United with a knee injury. 28yo underwent scans post-Bournemouth and results showed nothing serious aside from inflammation. Hopes to return for Leeds on Feb [--]. Story @TheAthleticFC #AVFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7038881/2026/02/11/matty-cash-knee-injury-aston-villa https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7038881/2026/02/11/matty-cash-knee-injury-aston-villa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2021649178552938678)  2026-02-11T18:14Z 39K followers, 130.4K engagements


"Martinez is developing this unfortunate habit of parrying into very dangerous areas. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2021692829265760736)  2026-02-11T21:08Z 39K followers, 20.3K engagements


"There are growing parallels to the season #AVFC secured Champions League football. A great end to the calendar year followed by more injuries and a flatlining in energy and performances. While others continued to falter Villa churned out points then and they're doing similar now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2021712534022062533)  2026-02-11T22:26Z 39K followers, 19.4K engagements


"Unai Emery: "Emi Martinez fantastic centre-backs fantastic full-backs fantastic. Amadou fantastic in how he fought today. Ollie Watkins how he fought against the centre-backs. wow. fantastic. Sancho Bailey fantastic." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2015467316159426883)  2026-01-25T16:50Z 38.9K followers, 54.9K engagements


"Unai Emery: Emiliano Buendias commitment is massive. He is playing angry to get his best to compete with the wish of me being proud of him. And I am. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2015467795429925204)  2026-01-25T16:52Z 39K followers, 32.1K engagements


"Unai Emery: "In August when we didn't win the first five matches Were you asking me if we are contenders No "We are in a fantastic position really fantastic. But I prefer to wait until day [--] (to give an answer)." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2015468518729195758)  2026-01-25T16:55Z 38.9K followers, 31.6K engagements


"Unai Emery: Leon Bailey his adaptation is so quick. Tammy knows a lot about the club training ground and his adaptation is only tactically. But I think hes going to get it quick. And Douglas is the same - players who were here before." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2016510843903414426)  2026-01-28T13:57Z 39K followers, 133.9K engagements


"Unai Emery says the situation with Harvey Elliott "is not changing" despite a recent return to the squad. 22yo will be in squad tomorrow but still faces an uncertain five days until the transfer deadline. Story @TheAthleticFC #AVFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7004094/2026/01/28/aston-villa-liverpool-elliott-transfer-news-loan https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7004094/2026/01/28/aston-villa-liverpool-elliott-transfer-news-loan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2016524312212091240)  2026-01-28T14:50Z 38.9K followers, 138.6K engagements


"Evann Guessand to travel to London to finalise loan+option agreement with Crystal Palace. 24yo's game-time at #AVFC was set to be reduced due to January recalls and reinforcements. Story w/@MattWoosie and @David_Ornstein on @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006691/2026/01/29/evann-guessand-crystal-palace-aston-villa-loan/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006691/2026/01/29/evann-guessand-crystal-palace-aston-villa-loan/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2016882745851465752)  2026-01-29T14:34Z 39K followers, 99.9K engagements


"Crystal Palace will pay #AVFC a loan fee of 2million for Evann Guessand and are expected to have the option to make the transfer permanent at the end of the season. Guessand is in London now finalising terms. @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006691/2026/01/29/evann-guessand-crystal-palace-aston-villa-loan/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7006691/2026/01/29/evann-guessand-crystal-palace-aston-villa-loan/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2016953354455339286)  2026-01-29T19:15Z 39K followers, 72.3K engagements


"Loud cheers for Harvey Elliott and George Hemmings as their names are read over the tannoys. Unai Emery has just taken an impressive number of selfies in the space of about [--] seconds. Mings gives Elliott a big hug - he starts as the central [--] behind Watkins #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2016964682477625608)  2026-01-29T20:00Z 38.9K followers, 18.2K engagements


"Unai Emery on links to Real Madrid: "I have nothing to say about it. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2017004252887953443)  2026-01-29T22:37Z 38.9K followers, 98.4K engagements


"Unai Emery on whether Harvey Elliott will still be at #AVFC after the window: "It is not changing. Not changing I told you yesterday it is not changing his situation. Today he played and very fantastic how he helped us but it's not changing our idea with him." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2017007391783432225)  2026-01-29T22:50Z 39K followers, 91.6K engagements


"Douglas Luiz's return "home" and filling #AVFC's midfield void: "Crazy happy" to be back why he left in the first place why he wanted to come back making practical sense for Unai Emery and why he must hit the ground running. Piece @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7007486/2026/01/30/douglas-luiz-aston-villa-midfield-transfer https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7007486/2026/01/30/douglas-luiz-aston-villa-midfield-transfer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2017151366917972432)  2026-01-30T08:22Z 39K followers, 17K engagements


"Unai Emery: "We were busy in the transfer window and now we are on Friday still three days until Monday. I am not expecting a big surprise in the transfer window and how we are now I am happy." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2017246884708946274)  2026-01-30T14:41Z 38.9K followers, 24.4K engagements


"Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba to leave #AVFC on loan before the deadline. #WBA current frontrunners but Leicester City also interested. Villa assessing options before allowing 19yo to gain regular senior minutes for remainder of the season. @TheAthleticFC #LCFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-news-live-updates-friday-january-30/I6R6zSkai9Kk/Q9ZNKxoJiYzV// https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-news-live-updates-friday-january-30/I6R6zSkai9Kk/Q9ZNKxoJiYzV//"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2017255513755394184)  2026-01-30T15:16Z 38.9K followers, 126.1K engagements


"Douglas Luiz is far better in this system than at Juve & Forest. Plays closer to midfielders/10s with more options centrally when passing -his incision can shine through.Technically excellent in small areas & showing it here. The less ground he covers the better basically #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2017969575766159842)  2026-02-01T14:33Z 38.9K followers, 27.7K engagements


"What is he doing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2017972199194345736)  2026-02-01T14:43Z 39K followers, [----] engagements


"Unai Emery on Amadou Onana: "He was not feeling completely fit after the match on Thursday. He was not feeling comfortable. Muscular tiredness." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2018003697435914470)  2026-02-01T16:49Z 39K followers, 70.2K engagements


"Unai Emery on deadline day tomorrow: "We dont have a lot off possibilities or opportunities to do something. We did things we were planning. Its completely done I think." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2018004029704409232)  2026-02-01T16:50Z 38.9K followers, 19.5K engagements


"New: #AVFC intend to file a complaint over alleged comments made by a Brentford backroom staff member. Some Villa staff took offence believing it to be an insult aimed at the club. Brentford the Premier League & The FA were approached for comment. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013752/2026/02/01/tammy-abraham-aston-villa-goal-brentford/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013752/2026/02/01/tammy-abraham-aston-villa-goal-brentford/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2018030353961623578)  2026-02-01T18:35Z 38.9K followers, 185.8K engagements


"#AVFC have decided to rewind the clock to move forward. The (re)signings of Tammy Abraham and Douglas Luiz plus Leon Bailey's recall prove Emery's priority is to focus on the here and now. The importance of all three energising the squad has heightened. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013376/2026/02/02/aston-villa-tammy-abraham-douglas-luiz-brentford https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013376/2026/02/02/aston-villa-tammy-abraham-douglas-luiz-brentford"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2018217822682300547)  2026-02-02T07:00Z 38.9K followers, 26.4K engagements


"Aston Villa winger Ben Broggio is expected to join Falkirk on loan for the remainder of the season. Deal not yet completed but 19yo has travelled to Scotland to undergo a medical and finalise terms. Story @TheAthleticFC #AVFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/cZVd8LGfJVLd https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/cZVd8LGfJVLd"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2018269602547892729)  2026-02-02T10:25Z 38.9K followers, 61.8K engagements


"Louie Barry is set to rejoin Stockport County on loan. 22yo has been back at#AVFC recovering from a knee injury but Stockport prepared to help return to fitness and hope he can make an impact in the club's quest for League One promotion. @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/MdK0TF7bC1QN/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/MdK0TF7bC1QN/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2018345192831496377)  2026-02-02T15:26Z 39K followers, 165.8K engagements


"#AVFC and Fiorentina attempting to finalise terms for Kosta Nedeljkovic to join the Serie A club on loan before tonight's deadline. RB Leipzig aware of 20yo's exit from the current loan agreement. Story w/@SebSB on @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/YPRQdOKSxcUS https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/YPRQdOKSxcUS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2018386315289444559)  2026-02-02T18:09Z 38.9K followers, 29.4K engagements


"From personal point of view I really hope this changes and something can change for the good of the player who has handled himself incredibly well. #AVFC Harvey Elliott expected to stay at #AVFC for the remainder of the campaign after failing to find an agreement on a return to Liverpool. Villa sources say no progress or recent discussions on the removal of the 10-game obligation. https://t.co/BtZK2KDbhK Harvey Elliott expected to stay at #AVFC for the remainder of the campaign after failing to find an agreement on a return to Liverpool. Villa sources say no progress or recent discussions on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2018394037313511449)  2026-02-02T18:40Z 38.9K followers, 67.4K engagements


"#AVFC window read tomorrow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2018417863418122255)  2026-02-02T20:14Z 38.9K followers, 20.9K engagements


"Inside Aston Villa's transfer window: Gallagher 26m bid Garner & Mbaye interest Kamara's PCL injury Bogarde Tielemans contract Abraham sacrifice Douglas Luiz Elliott impasse & a month of battling against finances & injuries. @TheAthleticFC #AVFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009718/2026/02/03/inside-aston-villa-transfer-window-abraham-gallagher https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009718/2026/02/03/inside-aston-villa-transfer-window-abraham-gallagher"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2018592166696964456)  2026-02-03T07:47Z 38.9K followers, 40.8K engagements


"On Jan [--] Boubacar Kamara underwent knee surgery in Lyon. The extent of the issue was a tear of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) in Kamaras left knee and not a recurrence of the ACL he sustained in [----]. More details on #AVFCs window here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009718/2026/02/03/inside-aston-villa-transfer-window-abraham-gallagher/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009718/2026/02/03/inside-aston-villa-transfer-window-abraham-gallagher/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2018661970342494543)  2026-02-03T12:24Z 38.9K followers, 64.3K engagements


"Aston Villa's transfer window: Info on Alysson Madjo Gallagher Bailey Abraham Douglas Luiz Kamara Tielemans Barkley Garner Mbaye Bogarde Mateta Broggio En-Nesyri Elliott Loftus-Cheek and more: #AVFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009718/2026/02/03/inside-aston-villa-transfer-window-abraham-gallagher/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009718/2026/02/03/inside-aston-villa-transfer-window-abraham-gallagher/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2018668291007656261)  2026-02-03T12:50Z 38.9K followers, 13.1K engagements


"#AVFC accepted loan with 7m option for Rory Wilson from Hoffenheim. 20yo decided against - questions over development plan & whether he would be at senior level or in B Team. Scandinavian clubs remain interested in a loan with their window still open. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009718/2026/02/03/inside-aston-villa-transfer-window-abraham-gallagher/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009718/2026/02/03/inside-aston-villa-transfer-window-abraham-gallagher/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2018736558866665869)  2026-02-03T17:21Z 39K followers, 76K engagements


"#AVFC paying full Douglas Luiz salary "not entering an auction" for Gallagher after 26m+add-ons offer Abraham sacrifice in the millions Tielemans [----] James Garner and more. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009718/2026/02/03/inside-aston-villa-transfer-window-abraham-gallagher/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7009718/2026/02/03/inside-aston-villa-transfer-window-abraham-gallagher/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2018955432732262487)  2026-02-04T07:51Z 39K followers, 24.7K engagements


"Will be trying to stay off here for a few days as the #AVFC hashtag is probably sick of me after the transfer window but this has passed [----] - thank you so so much. This April I'm running the Brighton Marathon in support of Alzheimer's Society and my best friend. January is a tricky month so please don't worry if you can't donatebut the link is below if you are kindly able to or just want to learn more. Thanks 🔗https://t.co/K3jCzCxkOv https://t.co/tKi4J7FA4O This April I'm running the Brighton Marathon in support of Alzheimer's Society and my best friend. January is a tricky month so please"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2019061373762748450)  2026-02-04T14:51Z 39K followers, 22.8K engagements


"Very real possibility that Jhon Duran plays in Colombia U.S. England Saudi Arabia Turkey and Russia and still has nine months before he turns 23"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2019395254852432000)  2026-02-05T12:58Z 39K followers, 36.4K engagements


"Unai Emery confirms Amadou Onana and Ollie Watkins will be in the squad against Bournemouth. Alysson returned to training this week but #AVFC don't want to take risks and want him up to speed so are delaying his debut"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2019776845269569790)  2026-02-06T14:15Z 38.9K followers, 28.1K engagements


"Rory Wilson has joined Sturm Graz on loan. Agreement finalised today with 20yo signing for the Austrian club on a straight loan. Story @TheAthleticFC #AVFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7027404/2026/02/06/rory-wilson-sturm-graz-aston-villa-loan/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7027404/2026/02/06/rory-wilson-sturm-graz-aston-villa-loan/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2019823385988259845)  2026-02-06T17:19Z 39K followers, 19.8K engagements


"Unai Emery has appealed to Liverpool to change the terms of Harvey Elliott's loan admitting the current situation is "damaging" the 22yo. Emery said #AVFC started talks three months ago but progress stalled with Liverpool having "the key."@TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7027580/2026/02/06/harvey-elliott-aston-villa-liverpool-loan-change-emery https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7027580/2026/02/06/harvey-elliott-aston-villa-liverpool-loan-change-emery"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2019901549703754050)  2026-02-06T22:30Z 39K followers, 66.8K engagements


""Bournemouth is a huge test" said Emery. #AVFC need to go into their toolbox today and show the nuances in their system - last year they had 37% possession knowing Bournemouth thrive on turnovers to generate chances - so they simply reduced them. Similar smarts needed again"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2020108081267388680)  2026-02-07T12:11Z 38.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Eight of #AVFC's starting [--] were at the club in [----]. Bournemouth meanwhile have just three. No context or reasoning behind my post just find it quite interesting as it reflects both teams' differing thinking/approaches"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2020136636865016195)  2026-02-07T14:04Z 38.9K followers, 29.4K engagements


"Konsa injures himself after a wonderful lunging clearance off the goalline. Problem is everyone knew the move was offside yet the move carried on. Now Konsa has picked up a knock - but should be fine. #AVFC a few yards off in their distances and challenges at the moment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2020154107533607226)  2026-02-07T15:14Z 38.9K followers, 13.1K engagements


"Morgan Rogers was sent back early from his loan at Bournemouth after one league start and a few sub appearances at wing-back. Understandable if the home fans are still thinking what on earth has happened #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2020165214038106494)  2026-02-07T15:58Z 38.9K followers, 30.7K engagements


"Goal Rayan. 1-1 Trouble came down #AVFC's left and they couldn't deal with it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2020169302016655846)  2026-02-07T16:14Z 38.9K followers, 39.9K engagements


"Bournemouth have tweaked things since the break. Essentially dropped every player back one - means Senesi doesn't need to follow Rogers anymore and can stay in his position as Scott is screening him. #AVFC struggling as a result"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2020170121248227802)  2026-02-07T16:17Z 39K followers, 44.9K engagements


"Said it at half time #AVFC having a high line with no pressure on the passer is risky - especially when they have Senesi who has created the most chances of any defender. Kroupi scores but is narrowly offside. Maybe time for some pace in the form of Bailey and Maatsen"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2020170857554043091)  2026-02-07T16:20Z 38.9K followers, 17.6K engagements


"Emery has not quite been as animated as usual. #AVFC slightly flat and haven't adjusted brilliantly since the break. But the game is open so chances could come out of nowhere"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2020173100332249572)  2026-02-07T16:29Z 38.9K followers, 11.3K engagements


"Lucas Digne and Ollie Watkins off. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2020176904863854661)  2026-02-07T16:44Z 38.9K followers, [----] engagements


"FT: Bournemouth 1-1 #AVFC Villa flat in the 2nd half and looked tired without ideas & disorganised with the ball. Bournemouth missed chances but Martinez stayed strong & players headed (Onana six headers from set plays) & blocked well. Point not ideal but could've been worse"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2020179239757070343)  2026-02-07T16:53Z 39K followers, 42.5K engagements


"Unai Emery: "We struggled a little bit and we must think its normal. We got one point here. Fantastic. We must feel very good with [--] points." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2020190858621128768)  2026-02-07T17:40Z 39K followers, 14.2K engagements


"Unai Emery: "Two months ago you were saying 'we are contenders to win the Premier League.' Now two months on everything I told you two months ago makes sense. Why Because the Premier League is a very difficult league." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2020190860315619474)  2026-02-07T17:40Z 39K followers, 18K engagements


"Unai Emery on Morgan Rogers: "Wow. incredible. What a player. What a player. We are lucky with him. So so lucky." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2020190978670489964)  2026-02-07T17:40Z 38.9K followers, 12.8K engagements


"Asked Unai Emery why #AVFC dipped in the second half. He said Bournemouth are returning to their best levels and he knew how tough it would be from a physical perspective. "With one point I am so so happy.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2020191635049717857)  2026-02-07T17:43Z 38.9K followers, 13.5K engagements


"Theyre both fouling each other - means its fair Its a goal for goodness sake"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2020565976090067078)  2026-02-08T18:30Z 39K followers, [----] engagements


""Theres no time to wait for anyone. We need everyone to be focused with their qualities and preparation to play helping the team. We believed in him at the start of season we believed in him in December and we believe in him now and I believe hes getting better. (2/2) #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2021226650931786173)  2026-02-10T14:16Z 39K followers, 28K engagements


"Emery: "Brighton have fewer points than deserved. Clearly. I like watching how they play a lot.They're consistent in styleplaying good football in combinations intense & very good press. They lost points where they deserved more. They're a team playing fantastic football."#AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2021231000055939414)  2026-02-10T14:33Z 39K followers, 14.4K engagements


"Get in thereeeeee"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2021338993498222695)  2026-02-10T21:42Z 39K followers, 25.6K engagements


"Sorry its about Southampton. What a comeback. When all hope was lost theyve pulled us all back in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2021339791011545577)  2026-02-10T21:45Z 39K followers, 13.7K engagements


"Victor Lindelof is playing in central midfield alongside John McGinn. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/1966889700213625135)  2025-09-13T15:40Z 39K followers, 363.1K engagements


"Martinez saves from Christie's volley. Emery is trying to rally his players who are pretty fortunate it's still level. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2020177670873706938)  2026-02-07T16:47Z 39K followers, 11.4K engagements


"#AVFC ultimately decided not to risk Ollie Watkins. Should be fit for the next match as it stands but with a busy fixture list coming up and Tammy Abraham having a week of training under his belt and fresh club decided to play it safe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2017948710219424068)  2026-02-01T13:10Z 39K followers, 97.2K engagements


"Harvey Elliott expected to stay at #AVFC for the remainder of the campaign after failing to find an agreement on a return to Liverpool. Villa sources say no progress or recent discussions on the removal of the 10-game obligation. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/Dt6ryWMFMEwj/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/Dt6ryWMFMEwj/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2018393112956096913)  2026-02-02T18:36Z 39K followers, 190.4K engagements


"Rogers is the guy against Bournemouth's press. Senesi is the one marking him but he's wary of pushing too high - Rogers should have got in at least once. #AVFC will create chances as long as they can pass into his feet. Emery is already shouting at Douglas Luiz & Onana to do so"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2020151871239786818)  2026-02-07T15:05Z 39K followers, 19.5K engagements


"Onana is hobbling and has been trying to run it off but he's struggling and has now gone down. #AVFC need him to defend this corner though"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2020161282830160175)  2026-02-07T15:42Z 39K followers, 14K engagements


"Still limping but just needs to get in at half time for treatment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2020161460916072621)  2026-02-07T15:43Z 39K followers, [----] engagements


"The maxim goes The best ability is availability. #AVFC know this is critical in progressing or impeding Amadou Onana. When fit his potential is vast - but he must build a robustness. Bournemouth was a reminder of how important he can and should be. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7029032/2026/02/09/amadou-onana-aston-villa-midfield-fitness https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7029032/2026/02/09/amadou-onana-aston-villa-midfield-fitness"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2020769591342080060)  2026-02-09T07:59Z 39K followers, 41K engagements


"Emery on signing Jadon Sancho permanently: Not yet (not decided). But hes a fantastic player. "He will need another contract and maybe it could be here. In case hes playing his best football we will want him. Maybe other teams could be involved in the interest for him."#AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2021226397188891026)  2026-02-10T14:15Z 39K followers, 46K engagements


"Emery on Sancho: The first part of the season was not enough. He was working he was trying but he was not achieving the performances needed. I spoke to him a few times about the challenge he has and he must be very demanding in himself like he is now." (1/2) #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2021226649316995203)  2026-02-10T14:16Z 39K followers, 164.1K engagements


"The evermore bizarre tale of Jhon Duran: A fourth club in just over a year Fenerbahce's wild summer pursuit (involving private jets Colombia visits boats a helicopter & no wifi) and the shock of the 22-year-old leaving for Russia. @TheAthleticFC #AVFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7033029/2026/02/10/jhon-duran-zenit-st-petersburg-fenerbahce https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7033029/2026/02/10/jhon-duran-zenit-st-petersburg-fenerbahce"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2021253392555782466)  2026-02-10T16:02Z 39K followers, 35.5K engagements


"Two changes for #AVFC tonight - in both full-back positions. I asked Unai Emery about Ian Maatsen's progress: "I think he's evolving a lot working every day to improve and now he's defending much better than last year. He's been doing individual analysis work with Rodri." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2021659688014950728)  2026-02-11T18:56Z 39K followers, 12.7K engagements


"Late foul on Onana from Baleba. already walking a very precarious tightrope"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2021670187129614672)  2026-02-11T19:38Z 39K followers, [----] engagements


"Villa have to play those balls down the channels for Watkins and Maatsen. It's pretty obvious. Pau would have been perfect in the first half an hour here. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2021675093529964881)  2026-02-11T19:57Z 39K followers, 11.2K engagements


"This has been flat. #AVFC scrappy getting into needless fights and midfield struggling to dominate. Build up from the back has been slow which is the opposite of what is required against a man-to-man press. Have to find passes through the lines as there is space to break into"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2021678440286388253)  2026-02-11T20:11Z 39K followers, [----] engagements


"Ross Barkley is receiving instructions from Emery and is coming on. So too is Leon Bailey. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2021687002089849023)  2026-02-11T20:45Z 39K followers, [----] engagements


"Alex Moreno to undergo medical on Thursday ahead of move to Girona. 32yo to join La Liga club on two-year contract after reducing salary terms to accommodate transfer. Agreement finalised with #AVFC this evening. Story @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6522107/2025/08/20/alex-moreno-aston-villa-girona-transfer/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6522107/2025/08/20/alex-moreno-aston-villa-girona-transfer/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/1958244665481888241)  2025-08-20T19:08Z 39K followers, 125K engagements


"This April I'm running the Brighton Marathon in support of Alzheimer's Society and my best friend. January is a tricky month so please don't worry if you can't donatebut the link is below if you are kindly able to or just want to learn more. Thanks https://2026brightonmarathonweekend.enthuse.com/pf/jacob-tanswell https://2026brightonmarathonweekend.enthuse.com/pf/jacob-tanswell"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2011138010419785893)  2026-01-13T18:07Z 39K followers, 210K engagements


"Thankfully Onana is alright to continue in the second half. phew #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2020166586825355609)  2026-02-07T16:03Z 39K followers, [----] engagements


"Carlos Baleba booked inside two minutes for a foul on Morgan Rogers. Given how #AVFC central play/build attacks and the fact Baleba will often be near Rogers that could be quite significant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2021668922085277899)  2026-02-11T19:33Z 39K followers, 13K engagements


"Unai Emery: "We needed to win. How Sometimes playing better or worse. Today we needed to recover confidence through the result to continue building the team with the players we have and the players we are adding. Those three points are very important." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2021711347650543685)  2026-02-11T22:22Z 39K followers, 14.4K engagements


"New: Youri Tielemans faces an extended period on the sidelines following an ankle injury. Will undergo further scans today to determine the precise extent but initial timeframe expects recovery to be after John McGinn. Story @TheAthleticFC #AVFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7000173/2026/01/27/tielemans-aston-villa-injury-news/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7000173/2026/01/27/tielemans-aston-villa-injury-news/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2016098132971446749)  2026-01-27T10:37Z 39K followers, 835.8K engagements


"Amadou Onana Alysson and Ollie Watkins trained on Thursday ahead of #AVFC's trip to Bournemouth. Alysson's return had been scheduled this week with the timeline duly followed - meanwhile Onana and Watkins hope to be fit for Saturday.Story @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7025276/2026/02/05/aston-villa-watkins-onana-injury-update https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7025276/2026/02/05/aston-villa-watkins-onana-injury-update"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2019516231179755946)  2026-02-05T20:59Z 39K followers, 235.1K engagements


"Great block from Onana to deny Scott who has far too much space"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2020152357158301911)  2026-02-07T15:07Z 39K followers, [----] engagements


"Andoni Iraola: "There's a reason why they are so good. When they play well they win. When you play better than them they find a way." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2020193389954933060)  2026-02-07T17:50Z 39K followers, 128.7K engagements


"200 #AVFC games for Tyrone Mings. Along with John McGinn he embodies the club's transformation. So many setbacks so many doubts so many concerns about whether he could still do it especially in line with Villa's growing expectations. He's answered every question emphatically"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2021668237943992773)  2026-02-11T19:30Z 39K followers, 10.1K engagements


"Emery: "The second half we performed worse but it was an equal match. We did the difference through set pieces & another way we are using to exploit. A draw could be fair but after we lost twice here how we needed to recover confidence and get energy today is fantastic." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2021711616044142717)  2026-02-11T22:23Z 39K followers, [----] engagements


"#AVFC are having to adapt to an increasingly physical league. No team has been fouled more this season - when they are no longer free-flowing as they aren't now Villa have to rely on physicality and toughing it out. They have done so over the past week. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7039930/2026/02/12/aston-villa-brighton-champions-league-analysis/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7039930/2026/02/12/aston-villa-brighton-champions-league-analysis/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2021857200864367029)  2026-02-12T08:01Z 39K followers, 41.3K engagements


"GOALLL MINGSS 1-0 #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2021694574133960887)  2026-02-11T21:15Z 39K followers, [----] engagements


"George Hemmings had a minor injury so in theory added to #AVFC's midfield absentees. Emery is rebuilding midfield so it's no surprise Villa's system isn't fluid. The league's most fouled team also but they are standing up physically when it matters. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7039930/2026/02/12/aston-villa-brighton-champions-league-analysis/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7039930/2026/02/12/aston-villa-brighton-champions-league-analysis/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2021919580793540869)  2026-02-12T12:09Z 39K followers, 18.2K engagements


"Alysson became aware of #AVFCs interest at the start of December with Alberto Benito Emery's chief scout attending two games - Gremio vs Cruzeiro and Corinthians away. Alysson is a deft hand at snooker idolises Neymar and has impressed team-mates. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6973757/2026/01/21/alyssons-aston-villa-brazil-transfer https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6973757/2026/01/21/alyssons-aston-villa-brazil-transfer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/2022400323244167351)  2026-02-13T19:59Z 39K followers, 32K engagements


"Jhon Duran Amadou Onana and Emiliano Martinez dance in front of the away end. Onana then returns for his increasingly familiar fist bumps in front of the #AVFC supporters who sing his name"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1829912289174307022)  2024-08-31T16:01Z 39K followers, 71K engagements


"Long-term absentees Tyrone Mings and Boubacar Kamara have been named in Aston Villa's 25-man Premier League squad. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1834636887752880630)  2024-09-13T16:54Z 39K followers, 114.1K engagements


"Apparently Jhon Duran does this type of thing in training a lot. He can be as good as he wants to be. All three of his goals this season were winning goals from the bench. No player has scored more winners as a substitute in a single Premier League campaign. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1835025239568253321)  2024-09-14T18:38Z 39K followers, 67.3K engagements


"Emery was asked about Bayern having a day more to recover: "We are going to suspend the match and we are not going to play What do we want We want to play in Europe. If we dont want it then we dont play in Europe and we resting in the week. Fantastic for everybody." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1840424831914856603)  2024-09-29T16:14Z 39K followers, 85.1K engagements


"Flags already in seats and Villa Park is undergoing its dress rehearsal. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1841168507674792417)  2024-10-01T17:29Z 39K followers, 138.9K engagements


"Genuinely extraordinary. From Emiliano Martinez's heroic save at the death to Duran's finish to Emery's gameplan. It was hard work tactical brilliance and an organisation that brings out the best in Aston Villa. These scenes are the culmination of remarkable progress. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1841583526249922918)  2024-10-02T20:58Z 39K followers, 27.3K engagements


"The world is Emiliano Martinezs stage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1841584532425695236)  2024-10-02T21:02Z 39K followers, 82.3K engagements


"Unai Emery: "Emiliano Martinez is the best goalkeeper in the world. Before the penalty I was sat down on the bench dreaming he would save it. and he did." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1847677669091037580)  2024-10-19T16:34Z 39K followers, 54.3K engagements


"I don't think you can appreciate just how good Morgan Rogers is until you watch him live. Shrugs off players with ease drives forward and the sheer power of it all at just [--] years of age is astonishing. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1848821472015352300)  2024-10-22T20:19Z 39K followers, 60.7K engagements


"You can have all the set play organisation you want sometimes you just need Tyrone Mings to come in and head everything away #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1864415300256423986)  2024-12-04T21:03Z 39K followers, 39.2K engagements


"Reckon this may well be Jhon Duran's best game in a Villa shirt. He has scored more spectacular goals but his all-round display has been great. Intensity closing down holding the ball up right decision-making etc. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1870470239504461965)  2024-12-21T14:03Z 39K followers, 70.7K engagements


"Grealish and Onana are now exchanging words with Haaland getting involved. Not been a good day for Grealish. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1870475769291661494)  2024-12-21T14:25Z 39K followers, 60.5K engagements


"Pep Guardiola: "Congratulations to Aston Villa on a well-deserved result. "They changed the pressing in the second half. We could not drop them. Kamara filled the pockets really well with the transitions with Morgan." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1870481640952377418)  2024-12-21T14:49Z 39K followers, 45.3K engagements


"Emery recalls #AVFC's defeat to Arsenal: " Two years ago we lost 4-2 and Jorginho scored a goal when our striker was not defending the edge of the box. Today City did one cross and Jhon Duran was there defending. Two years ago we were demanding him to do it and now he is.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1870488202915520677)  2024-12-21T15:15Z 39K followers, 50.9K engagements


"I mean what is Jhon Duran supposed to do with his feet there Poor refereeing before the decision too. Emery and the bench enraged. #AVFC down to ten men"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1872304905840714120)  2024-12-26T15:34Z 39K followers, 194.3K engagements


"Aston Villa have finished in the top eight and booked their place in the last [--] of the Champions League. An extraordinary achievement for a team just arriving back on the grander scene. Marvellous. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1884722763920732306)  2025-01-29T21:58Z 39K followers, 26.1K engagements


"Emery on Watkins: "I don't want him to be sold. it's good new to have offers from other clubs. "Every player can be in the market in case its good for the player club & the team. But to get this deal of course we are going to be very demanding and Watkins is our striker."#AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/1884735165328478581)  2025-01-29T22:47Z 39K followers, 394.8K engagements


"Emery: "We are not talking about Kamara at centre-back. Wow. Wow. Fantastic. He's playing fantastic. Maybe you can call on teams to try and sign him" #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/1884735420501569925)  2025-01-29T22:48Z 39K followers, 102.9K engagements


"Emery on Marcus Rashford: "Today he trained fantastic tomorrow again Sunday match. We are going to enjoy each step forward. Then in the future is only building in the present. If we try to get the future before the present it is impossible and we are going to crash." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1887868365785452598)  2025-02-07T14:17Z 39K followers, 108.6K engagements


"Loudest cheers for Marcus Rashford coming in from the warm-up. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1888640142434582736)  2025-02-09T17:24Z 39K followers, 91.9K engagements


"John McGinn back to his best tonight. So good tonight in getting the ball deep and playing through. Has supported Rogers/Ramsey brilliantly #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1888668571900776609)  2025-02-09T19:17Z 39K followers, 25.4K engagements


"Even at the end as players were going down the tunnel Emiliano Martinez stopped Andres Garcia - who was very secure and confident on his home debut - to give some instructions. #AVFC have a core/spine who are key to integrating the new signings quickly. A good start tonight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1888696876859580611)  2025-02-09T21:10Z 39K followers, 30.3K engagements


"Nine of the mascots today are from Birmingham's Children's Hospital. A huge round of applause for the superheroes. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1893346399808311375)  2025-02-22T17:05Z 39K followers, 24.9K engagements


"Another Champions League night at Villa Park. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/1899912398926209236)  2025-03-12T19:56Z 39K followers, 59.1K engagements


"Marco Asensio with the player of the match award. What an impact. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/1899941916503945583)  2025-03-12T21:53Z 39K followers, 22.5K engagements


"How on earth is that not a penalty Ridiculous. Hinshelwood brings down Ramsey in the box. Awful decision. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1907514209383915551)  2025-04-02T19:23Z 39K followers, 58.3K engagements


"Unai Emery: "We will win the next week I believe. Villa Park is our home. Hopefully we can get stronger and get duels better than we did today. Of course they are favourites and showed their power and individual qualities." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/1910086553344356828)  2025-04-09T21:44Z 39K followers, 96.7K engagements


"FT: #AVFC 3-2 PSG (4-5 on aggregate) Villa reached levels they have not reached before under Emery going toe to toe with PSG and having big chances to level the tie. PSG were on the ropes. This was a night to be proud of and another reminder that Emery's Villa is a serious team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/1912247213486391734)  2025-04-15T20:50Z 39K followers, 40K engagements


"Maatsen's volley was blocked with seconds left of the game. Emery collapsed to the floor. Emery walks down the tunnel visibly gutted at full-time as Martinez stays sat on the floor. But this was a proper albeit gutting way to go out. Brilliant. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1912247527719530794)  2025-04-15T20:51Z 39K followers, 38.5K engagements


"A plastic bottle was thrown at the referee on his way down the tunnel. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/1912248361136054655)  2025-04-15T20:55Z 39K followers, 203.3K engagements


"Unai Emery: "Tonight was the highest level we've achieved. In the Champions League we can test ourselves. I'm so proud I'm so happy and I'm so confident about how we are increasing our standards demands and achieve our objectives." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1912268962680746007)  2025-04-15T22:17Z 39K followers, 28.3K engagements


"Morgan Rogers is such a unique player. Don't think there is a player remotely similar. He's made with brick and opponents bounce off him yet is so fleet-footed and nimble. Quite a remarkable profile really. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1913641856954511684)  2025-04-19T17:12Z 39K followers, 43.9K engagements


"Tindall whats the score echoes from The Holte End. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1913659981754483189)  2025-04-19T18:24Z 39K followers, 36.1K engagements


"Youri Tielemans has been one of the Premier League's best players this season. Never fades always in control and always so important. Fantastic and dominant against a Newcastle midfield that has done a number on #AVFC in recent times"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1913661823720489252)  2025-04-19T18:31Z 39K followers, 34.4K engagements


"Ollie Watkins: "I played [--] minutes against PSG in both games. I am not going to lie I was fuming that I wasnt playing - I let him Unai Emery know that." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1913672665421742560)  2025-04-19T19:14Z 39K followers, 267.1K engagements


"Unai Emery: "Today is the first time I had to take players out of the squad. Because everyone was available. I told the players this is the first time. For different reasons I left out Pau Leon Bailey and Lamare Bogarde." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1913676492858405234)  2025-04-19T19:30Z 39K followers, 60.6K engagements


"Andoni Iraola: "He was close to me and I don't think Jacob Ramsey's was a second yellow." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1921286371374702631)  2025-05-10T19:29Z 39K followers, 178K engagements


"Ultimately that's a huge error from a referee who has done everything VAR (which is pretty useless) warns against. He blows before the goal goes in. #AVFC have worked all season and that one decision is worth millions of pounds and determines a season. Not good enough"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1926679468946403624)  2025-05-25T16:39Z 39K followers, 110.3K engagements


"Unai Emery stands fixed still and his eyes on one man at the full time whistle for over a minute. Vidagany and Monchi attempt to calm him down but he follows Thomas Bramall all the way down the tunnel. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/1926685700566421834)  2025-05-25T17:04Z 39K followers, 156.7K engagements


"#AVFC have approached Real Betis to sign Jesus Rodriguez. Focus remains on PSR but 19yo among options Villa considering in wide areas - a position Villa are keen to strengthen as reported. Story w/@GuillermoRai_ on @TheAthleticFC after @FabrizioRomano https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6423698/2025/06/13/aston-villa-transfer-jesus-rodriguez https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6423698/2025/06/13/aston-villa-transfer-jesus-rodriguez"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/1933497840346804322)  2025-06-13T12:13Z 39K followers, 553K engagements


"Stephen Bartlett not tracking back and only running when England have the ball. Not surprised to be honest"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1934349626468974628)  2025-06-15T20:37Z 39K followers, 121.1K engagements


"Donyell Malen's start at #AVFC was rough. Champions League omission lack of minutes and bringing three young kids to a new country. Now he is settled bought a house and is taking inspiration from Youri Tielemans' transformation. Piece @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6049403/2025/07/08/donyell-malen-aston-villa-curious-start/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6049403/2025/07/08/donyell-malen-aston-villa-curious-start/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1942476355813138820)  2025-07-08T06:50Z 39K followers, 75.7K engagements


"New: #AVFC are increasingly confident of agreeing a new contract with Boubacar Kamara. No agreement has yet been struck but talks are progressing with all parties positive of an extension soon. Story @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6434851/2025/07/18/boubacar-kamara-aston-villa-contract/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6434851/2025/07/18/boubacar-kamara-aston-villa-contract/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1946297759121756583)  2025-07-18T19:55Z 39K followers, 245.9K engagements


"Exclusive: Boubacar Kamara has signed a new contract at #AVFC. Significant coup for Villa to finalise extension after months of negotiations - official announcement expected soon. Story @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6512895/2025/07/24/boubacar-kamara-aston-villa-contract-extension/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6512895/2025/07/24/boubacar-kamara-aston-villa-contract-extension/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/1948356783459725320)  2025-07-24T12:17Z 39K followers, 299.6K engagements


"New: Nottingham Forest are exploring a deal to re-sign Matty Cash. #AVFC yet to receive formal approach & have held talks over extending contract but 28yo among Forest's options to strengthen the right side of defence. Story @TheAthleticFC w/@DTathletic https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6563700/2025/08/20/nottingham-forest-aston-villa-matty-cash https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6563700/2025/08/20/nottingham-forest-aston-villa-matty-cash"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/1958084709524627678)  2025-08-20T08:32Z 39K followers, 560.3K engagements


"Unai Emery only wants players who are [---] per cent focused. Emiliano Martinez is not hence his omission. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1962203233788596683)  2025-08-31T17:18Z 39K followers, 124.7K engagements


"#AVFC are exploring a deal to sign Harvey Elliott from Liverpool. Villa keen to add a creative midfielder as well as Jadon Sancho & discussing structure of an agreement that ensures they comply with UEFA restrictions.Story W/@JamesPearceLFC @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6537949/2025/09/01/harvey-elliott-aston-villa-transfer-liverpool https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6537949/2025/09/01/harvey-elliott-aston-villa-transfer-liverpool"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/1962447168469434502)  2025-09-01T09:27Z 39K followers, 265.9K engagements


"New: Emiliano Martinez spent Monday at Bodymoor waiting for a call from #MUFC that never came. GK spoke to Amorim in July & even called on Lisandro Martinez. But no offer - aside from a phone call enquiring about a loan - arrived. w/@lauriewhitwell #AVFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6590584/2025/09/01/emiliano-martinez-manchester-united-aston-villa-transfer// https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6590584/2025/09/01/emiliano-martinez-manchester-united-aston-villa-transfer//"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/1962629213157990531)  2025-09-01T21:30Z 39K followers, 524.7K engagements


"European nights at Villa Park are back #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1971287654831620115)  2025-09-25T18:56Z 39K followers, 70.5K engagements


"Emery: "The most important for the players and especially Buendia is his commitment. He didn't want to leave. He had the possibility but he wanted to stay be involved and work for Aston Villa. He shows it every day. "I think he is going to be very important this year." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1972330817335779783)  2025-09-28T16:01Z 39K followers, 51.5K engagements


"A testament to Lamare Bogarde that you no longer bat an eyelid when he starts. #AVFC went to watch him all those years ago and decided to try and sign him after only [--] minutes. After a shaky period in the academy he's coming into his own & showing how intelligent a player he is"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1974810570634223659)  2025-10-05T12:15Z 39K followers, 31.5K engagements


"Matty Cash the first #AVFC player in front of the away end. Little wonder he enjoys beating Tottenham. He deserves the spotlight and the praise"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1979926146973089807)  2025-10-19T15:02Z 39K followers, 51.7K engagements


"Big fan of Go Ahead Eagles putting a food menu they picked up from Panathinaikos earlier this month in their trophy cabinet. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1981377341117919251)  2025-10-23T15:09Z 39K followers, 95.7K engagements


"Genuinely every player has been so locked in this afternoon. The subs have come on and instantly attuned to the game. Like Guessand and Barkley they all know their roles who to mark etc When he's like this every Premier League side would want Boubacar Kamara. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1982472680822415841)  2025-10-26T15:41Z 39K followers, 27.5K engagements


"John McGinn: "Ill never forget my first meeting with him (Emery). It was probably the most fascinating in my career. He said Ive watched your last [--] matches and not so good. But luckily for you I've watched the [--] before & the [--] before that."#AVFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6780474/2025/11/05/john-mcginn-interview-aston-villa-emery/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6780474/2025/11/05/john-mcginn-interview-aston-villa-emery/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1986350087887310909)  2025-11-06T08:29Z 39K followers, 221.6K engagements


"🚨#SaintsFC are considering Jesse Marsch to replace Nathan Jones as manager. Southampton have held a long-standing interest in Marsch which predates Sport Republic's arrival. Marsch is still in the UK after #LUFC sacking. Story @TheAthleticFC https://theathletic.com/4187435/2023/02/12/jesse-marsch-southampton-vacancy/ https://theathletic.com/4187435/2023/02/12/jesse-marsch-southampton-vacancy/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/1624788553837289472)  2023-02-12T15:12Z 39K followers, 1M engagements


"Eddie Howe on Tyrone Mings: "I signed Tyrone in what feels like a long time ago. On debut for us he got a really serious injury for us. But he faced it with incredible courage and resilience and what he has gone on to achieve is a testament to that. I send him my love." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/1690443865260453888)  2023-08-12T19:23Z 39K followers, 114.6K engagements


"A 41-year wait is over. Aston Villa have secured Champions League football. A result of hard work embracing and enduring the many hurdles with genuine quality. Villa lasted the course. It's driven by the coaching genius of Unai Emery who got everything out of his players.#AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/1790486719378182156)  2024-05-14T20:57Z 39K followers, 55.2K engagements


"Philogene takes an eternity to get off the pitch. Fulham fans boo him but he raises three fingers up and one on the other hand to remind them of the score. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/1847667882429190527)  2024-10-19T15:55Z 39K followers, 86.5K engagements


"🏆Morgan Rogers has won @TheAthleticFC's Premier League young player of the season voted by subscribers and our team of writers. A wonderful unique footballer. IMO there has not been a rise as swift or sharp as Rogers. You can watch @TheAthleticFC end of season awards now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/1924876351229579711)  2025-05-20T17:14Z 39K followers, 41.7K engagements


"@MTrezzy1981 @TheAthleticFC Was hoping to save info on Redmond and Nypan for transfer piece next week but Redmond news broke early"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1927450779646115863)  2025-05-27T19:44Z 39K followers, 111.8K engagements


"Unai Emery was asked about Emiliano Martinez: Q: The reason for his absence "Marco Bizot." Q: Where is Martinez "Marco Bizot." Q: Will he be your future goalkeeper "Marco Bizot." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/1962205897578393959)  2025-08-31T17:28Z 39K followers, 440.4K engagements


"NEW: Aston Villa's sporting director Monchi is set to leave the club. Story @TheAthleticFC #AVFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6652984/2025/09/22/monchi-aston-villa-leaves-club/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6652984/2025/09/22/monchi-aston-villa-leaves-club/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/1970234104680427753)  2025-09-22T21:09Z 39K followers, 1.1M engagements


"Morgan Rogers has had a very tough night and it has got worse. Villa Park cheers ironically when he makes a successful pass. Don't think him staying on has helped. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/1971315870661324961)  2025-09-25T20:48Z 39K followers, 612.8K engagements


"Jacob Ramsey has joined Newcastle United from #AVFC. Deal worth 39million along with a further [--] million in harder-to-achieve add-ons. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6558681/2025/08/17/jacob-ramsey-transfer-newcastle-aston-villa/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6558681/2025/08/17/jacob-ramsey-transfer-newcastle-aston-villa/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/J_Tanswell/status/1957110440460165392)  2025-08-17T16:01Z 39K followers, 33.9K engagements

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