# ![@johntownley11 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1023607634258264075.png) @johntownley11 John Townley

John McGinn has signed a new contract with Aston Villa that runs until [----]. The club captain is close to making his 300th appearance for Villa. McGinn expressed his commitment to the club, stating he'd happily stay into his 40s to lift silverware.

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

"Aston Villa boss Unai Emery accuses Liverpool of 'damaging' Harvey Elliott as row intensifies - The Mirror Harvey Elliott is stuck in a rut at Aston Villa who won't play him due to a clause in the loan agreement with Liverpool which Unai Emery has now publicly urged the club to remove"  
[X Link](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/harvey-elliott-liverpool-villa-emery-36684394)  2026-02-06T22:31Z 1.3M followers, [----] engagements


"Aston Villa are on their longest winning streak as a top-flight side in [---] years and with [--] victories from [--] that's pretty remarkable going. Not a flashy night but it ended Basel's 10-match home UEL unbeaten run since [----]. Turkey up next on Villa's European tour. ✈ #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/1999279813056749724)  2025-12-12T00:47Z 22.2K followers, 39.4K engagements


"Possibly a second debut for Douglas Luiz on Sunday too. #AVFC are having terrible luck with injuries at the minute but these two incomings will certainly lift spirits in the dressing room and in the stands. Unai Emery speaks to the press tomorrow ahead of RB Salzburg. Tammy Abraham could make his (second) debut for Aston Villa against Brentford at Villa Park next weekend once - as expected - he completes his move from Besiktas. #AVFC Tammy Abraham could make his (second) debut for Aston Villa against Brentford at Villa Park next weekend once - as expected - he completes his move from"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2016144785627603399)  2026-01-27T13:42Z 22.2K followers, 55.8K engagements


"#AVFC have completed the signing of Tammy Abraham from Besiktas. The 28yo striker returns to the club he helped back up to the Premier League in [----] following long-standing interest from Unai Emery. 🤝 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/breaking-aston-villa-complete-18m-33296203 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/breaking-aston-villa-complete-18m-33296203"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2016202127119392807)  2026-01-27T17:30Z 22.2K followers, 17.9K engagements


"Unai Emery has essentially confirmed that Aston Villa have signed Douglas Luiz adding that John McGinn is out for 6-8 weeks and Youri Tielemans for between 8-10 weeks. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2016510066237612381)  2026-01-28T13:53Z 22.2K followers, 65.1K engagements


"Harvey Elliott will be in #AVFC's squad tomorrow night but Unai Emery says his situation has not changed. "He was on the bench against Newcastle on Sunday and was there if we needed help from him. He was ready to play." https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/unai-emery-responds-fresh-harvey-33318979 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/unai-emery-responds-fresh-harvey-33318979"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2016526717548999048)  2026-01-28T15:00Z 22.2K followers, 20.5K engagements


"Aston Villa complete their UEL league phase campaign this evening with a win against RB Salzburg guaranteeing a top-two finish. The Austrian Bundesliga leaders are winless in all eight major European meetings with English teams. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2016925945811075179)  2026-01-29T17:26Z 22.2K followers, 17.7K engagements


"Jamal Jimoh-Aloba completed the comeback for #AVFC in a five-goal thriller against RB Salzburg as Unai Emery's side secure a top-two finish in the UEL league phase. Villa made it more entertaining than it needed to be but they got the job done 💪 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/john-townleys-aston-villa-player-33321903 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/john-townleys-aston-villa-player-33321903"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2016995265438204355)  2026-01-29T22:01Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Aston Villa have banked home second legs in the R16 quarter-finals and semi-finals after finishing 2nd in the UEL league phase table. They will play one of Celta Vigo Lille PAOK or Red Star Belgrade in the R16. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2016998315577999746)  2026-01-29T22:14Z 22.2K followers, 38.6K engagements


"Unai Emery on Ollie Watkins' injury: "He felt something but not a lot. We will test him. Hopefully we are thinking that is not a lot. I don't know if he will be available for Sunday." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2017002748722479375)  2026-01-29T22:31Z 22.2K followers, 157.4K engagements


"Unai Emery asked about Real Madrid speculation: "Nothing nothing to say about it." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2017003825140318365)  2026-01-29T22:36Z 22.2K followers, 37K engagements


"Unai Emery: "It is necessary to give them youngsters chances and those three players play George and then Jamal and Kadan. I think it's a good opportunity for them. They played getting experiences and played like we need in the plan we have with them." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2017006817340006558)  2026-01-29T22:47Z 22.2K followers, 14.6K engagements


"Ollie Watkins will be tested tomorrow but Unai Emery is confident that the striker's issue is only a small one. #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ollie-watkins-injury-update-unai-33329446 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ollie-watkins-injury-update-unai-33329446"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2017010949366980932)  2026-01-29T23:04Z 22.2K followers, 17.3K engagements


"Unai Emery was happy to continue with Evann Guessand but insists that the deal Crystal Palace proposed to #AVFC was too good to turn down. "It's something similar like with Malen. I didn't want him to leave but I am accepting a good deal for the club." https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/unai-emery-speaks-out-evann-33329498 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/unai-emery-speaks-out-evann-33329498"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2017154566542791154)  2026-01-30T08:35Z 22.2K followers, 57K engagements


"#AVFC's Morgan Rogers wasn't surprised to see Jamal Jimoh-Aloba showcasing his quality on the big stage and admits he has "taken a shine" to the teenager. "It's a really nice moment for him. He's a bit shy and nervous but shows his quality in training." https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/morgan-rogers-takes-shine-youngster-33329502 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/morgan-rogers-takes-shine-youngster-33329502"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2017168659383554461)  2026-01-30T09:31Z 22.2K followers, 14K engagements


"Arne Slot on Harvey Elliott: "It was very pleasing to see him on the pitch. He is one of the promising players of England. I think his situation is clear. He's an Aston Villa player at this moment in time. So that's all I can say about it." #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-boss-arne-slot-speaks-33331404 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-boss-arne-slot-speaks-33331404"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2017193029476483423)  2026-01-30T11:07Z 22.2K followers, 27.4K engagements


"Unai Emery on Ollie Watkins: "We will see tomorrow. Today he had a scan and it's not a clear injury. He was tired yesterday and the scan is not giving us bad information. We will see tomorrow if he's feeling comfortable to decide to be with us on Sunday." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2017240116788429128)  2026-01-30T14:14Z 22.2K followers, 18.5K engagements


"Unai Emery is hopeful that Ollie Watkins can feature for #AVFC against Brentford on Sunday after undergoing a scan this morning. Ross Barkley returned to full training today and is available for selection but Villa remain without January recruit Alysson. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ollie-watkins-injury-update-aston-33333907 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ollie-watkins-injury-update-aston-33333907"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2017241621444612353)  2026-01-30T14:20Z 22.2K followers, 33.6K engagements


"Unai Emery is happy with his #AVFC squad and is not expecting any "surprises" in the final days of the winter window. "We were busy in the transfer window. How we are now I am happy with how we are going to face the different competitions." https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villas-transfer-stance-before-33334324 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villas-transfer-stance-before-33334324"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2017246821052043650)  2026-01-30T14:41Z 22.2K followers, 54.3K engagements


"Morgan Rogers wants to continue growing as a leader for #AVFC on and off the pitch as the club navigates an injury crisis in midfield. "I need to take that step up and be a leader in the group. Growing up I always wanted to be the best and show the way." https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/morgan-rogers-shows-true-colours-33331558 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/morgan-rogers-shows-true-colours-33331558"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2017286582902870234)  2026-01-30T17:19Z 22.2K followers, 21.7K engagements


"Unai Emery's programme notes: "I think it is something really fantastic for the club that the young players did so well on Thursday. We shared with our supporters as well how important the academy is and how important the young players are for us." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2017916504948216290)  2026-02-01T11:02Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Unai Emery's programme notes: "It speaks very well about our club how players that left are still happy to come back and its a big positive about the players as everyone here kept the love and football confidence in them." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2017916822511550600)  2026-02-01T11:03Z 22.2K followers, 11.3K engagements


"Tammy Abraham was controversially denied a goal on his #AVFC return as Unai Emery's side lost 1-0 to 10-man Brentford. Villa stay third seven points clear of sixth but have now lost successive home league games for the first time in nearly two years. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/john-townleys-aston-villa-player-33339591 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/john-townleys-aston-villa-player-33339591"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2017992609206067255)  2026-02-01T16:05Z 22.2K followers, 21.7K engagements


"Unai Emery on Villa's disallowed goal: "I think it is not fair. The referee is not watching it. Maybe there are a lot of actions and circumstances that can change a goal. I accept it completely. For me it is not fair but I accept it." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2018003435488981068)  2026-02-01T16:48Z 22.2K followers, 25.7K engagements


"Unai Emery on Villa's deadline day plans: "No. Definitely. I think it is clear. We don't have a lot of possibilities to do something to improve now. We did everything we planned. It is completely done the transfer window for us." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2018004158083670339)  2026-02-01T16:50Z 22.2K followers, 22.3K engagements


"Unai Emery on Amadou Onana: "He was not feeling completely fit after the match on Thursday. He had a tired muscle." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2018004584736739741)  2026-02-01T16:52Z 22.2K followers, 18.6K engagements


"Unai Emery says #AVFC are in for a quiet deadline day tomorrow. "We don't have a lot of possibilities to do something to improve now. We did everything we planned. It is completely done the transfer window for us." https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/unai-emery-issues-aston-villa-33342259 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/unai-emery-issues-aston-villa-33342259"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2018006808049103288)  2026-02-01T17:01Z 22.2K followers, 54.3K engagements


"Amadou Onana didn't come off the bench against Brentford today as Unai Emery was protecting him from muscle fatigue. #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/amadou-onana-didnt-play-against-33342306 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/amadou-onana-didnt-play-against-33342306"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2018009715351961696)  2026-02-01T17:13Z 22.2K followers, 20.4K engagements


"Aston Villa would hit [--] points with 7/14 wins which has been enough for top five in five of the last six seasons. The chasing pack will chase but Villa's destiny is in their hands. Impressed by Luiz and Tammy who can feel robbed of a goal today. Important month ahead #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2018029881704038454)  2026-02-01T18:33Z 22.2K followers, 56.2K engagements


"Unai Emery on Harvey Elliott's situation: "Only we have this issue. Tomorrow is the deadline. It is not changing - nothing - until today this point." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2018081814800220326)  2026-02-01T21:59Z 22.2K followers, 35.3K engagements


"Aston Villa youngster Ben Broggio has joined Scottish Premiership side Falkirk on loan for the remainder of the season. The 19yo forward made his senior debut for the club in September [----] and scored four times in the UEFA Youth League last season. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2018341503051997425)  2026-02-02T15:11Z 22.2K followers, 16.4K engagements


"Louie Barry has returned to Stockport County on loan for the remainder of the season to aid their bid for promotion to the Championship. He scored [--] goals in [--] games during two previous spells at Edgeley Park. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2018407958837624965)  2026-02-02T19:35Z 22.2K followers, 14.7K engagements


"Kadan Young will spend the rest of the campaign playing in League One with Reading. The 20yo winger assisted Jamal Jimoh-Aloba's winner vs RB Salzburg last week. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2018411027558178944)  2026-02-02T19:47Z 22.2K followers, 18.6K engagements


"Mapping out Champions League qualification Brentford therapy and Villa's winter window 📺 - 🟣🔵 #AVFC @ClaretBluePod https://www.youtube.com/live/2kQjJPWNz6Msi=1L0kZlw1LNPzH41f https://www.youtube.com/live/2kQjJPWNz6Msi=1L0kZlw1LNPzH41f"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2018612356121829870)  2026-02-03T09:07Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"#AVFC have priced the Leeds game in the same top ticket category as Arsenal and Man City fixtures. The club say pre-sale information informed this decision citing the game as high demand - the first Saturday 3pm kick-off at Villa Park in over a year. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/explained-aston-villa-vs-leeds-33352532 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/explained-aston-villa-vs-leeds-33352532"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2018706732558463089)  2026-02-03T15:22Z 22.2K followers, 40.9K engagements


"#AVFC's Ollie Watkins and Amadou Onana are both fit and in contention to start against Bournemouth tomorrow. Alysson has returned to training but isn't expected to be involved this weekend. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-handed-double-injury-33377265 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-handed-double-injury-33377265"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2019776861681709235)  2026-02-06T14:15Z 22.2K followers, 23.1K engagements


"Unai Emery says Amadou Onana is growing in importance for #AVFC but admits the midfielder's biggest challenge is staying fit. "I must be intelligent with him trying to identify when he might be at risk and when he can play matches in a row." https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/unai-emery-lifts-lid-amadou-33378155 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/unai-emery-lifts-lid-amadou-33378155"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2019788079578419230)  2026-02-06T14:59Z 22.2K followers, 18.7K engagements


"Aston Villa have added Tammy Abraham Douglas Luiz and Leon Bailey to their UEL squad for the knockouts. Donyell Malen Evann Guessand and Boubacar Kamara have been removed meaning Harvey Elliott remains in the squad. Ross Barkley and Alysson have not been included. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2019807067532607915)  2026-02-06T16:15Z 22.2K followers, 109.2K engagements


"#AVFC boss Unai Emery is always a happier man once the transfer window has shut. "We must get again our mentality. Of course the transfer window always is disturbing us a little bit. In August it disturbed us. Now as well." https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/disturbed-unai-emery-makes-honest-33381048 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/disturbed-unai-emery-makes-honest-33381048"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2020062477648552180)  2026-02-07T09:10Z 22.2K followers, 11.3K engagements


"Tyrone Mings Lucas Digne Amadou Onana and Ollie Watkins all come into the #AVFC starting XI to face Bournemouth this afternoon. Pau Torres Ian Maatsen Lamare Bogarde and Tammy Abraham drop to the bench but there's no Harvey Elliott in the squad. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-team-news-vs-33382440 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-team-news-vs-33382440"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2020132840298393616)  2026-02-07T13:49Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"GOAL: Rayan equalises for Bournemouth. He was allowed to stroll into the penalty box and beat Emi Martinez at the near post. Lucas Digne has to do much better to stop him. Bournemouth 1-1 #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2020169498511433975)  2026-02-07T16:15Z 22.2K followers, 12.9K engagements


"#AVFC are held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. Morgan Rogers opened the scoring before an error of judgment by Lucas Digne allowed Rayan to equalise. Never a bad point at Bournemouth but Villa could have earned a big win today. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/john-townleys-aston-villa-player-33382448 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/john-townleys-aston-villa-player-33382448"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2020179917313298826)  2026-02-07T16:56Z 22.2K followers, 10.4K engagements


"Unai Emery: "The second half we couldn't play they pushed us. They were in our box more times than we wanted. We tried to get some momentum to dominate. We created one chance with Matty Cash but they created more. It's a very good point." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2020188209431675278)  2026-02-07T17:29Z 22.2K followers, 14.4K engagements


"Unai Emery: "We defended fantastic. It's necessary to practice defending throw-ins and corners. A lot of duels. We must fight." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2020188334832984284)  2026-02-07T17:30Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Unai Emery on Morgan Rogers: "Fantastic. He's doing a fantastic season. He was always pushing helping. Everyone was feeling good playing with him." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2020188455939268835)  2026-02-07T17:30Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Unai Emery on Jadon Sancho: "He's progressing. He's getting better. Hopefully he can help us more and more this season." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2020188544850145588)  2026-02-07T17:30Z 22.2K followers, 14K engagements


"Unai Emery: "Morgan is incredible. What a player. What a player. Wow. We are lucky with him. So so lucky." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2020190913096741134)  2026-02-07T17:40Z 22.2K followers, 16.6K engagements


"Unai Emery: "The contenders for the title with Arsenal should be Man City Chelsea Tottenham Newcastle Man United Liverpool. Why Find the information." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2020191387497406710)  2026-02-07T17:42Z 22.3K followers, 272.4K engagements


"Unai Emery: "If we struggle a little bit it is normal. We got one point and we must feel very good with [--] points. Two months ago you asked me about winning the league. Everything I told you now makes sense. Why The Premier League is a very good league." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2020191821977022710)  2026-02-07T17:43Z 22.2K followers, 43.1K engagements


"Only against Brighton in February [----] (9) against Liverpool in both July [----] and April [----] (8) has Emi Martinez made more saves in a Premier League game than his seven against Bournemouth. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2020192302313214150)  2026-02-07T17:45Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Andoni Iraola: "I always say Unai is one of the best managers not just in the Premier League. Guardiola has always been in top teams. I value Unai a lot. He has tried different countries. He has arrived in top clubs and won titles. We can learn a lot from his experience." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2020203886519152875)  2026-02-07T18:31Z 22.2K followers, 23.4K engagements


"Aston Villa are one point closer to finishing in the UCL places but it was a frustrating lapse to drop two more. Four of the next five are at Villa Park in all comps with Brighton and Leeds huge in the battle for top five. Sancho looking sharper and enjoyed Luiz again. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2020215211890733229)  2026-02-07T19:16Z 22.2K followers, 37.2K engagements


"Reasons for positivity Bournemouth debrief & an intriguing summer ahead 📺 - 🟣🔵 #AVFC @ClaretBluePod https://youtu.be/wi60IO4iLDwsi=f1r8Ca2xWh5zJL6w https://youtu.be/wi60IO4iLDwsi=f1r8Ca2xWh5zJL6w"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2020902998868685281)  2026-02-09T16:49Z 22.2K followers, [----] engagements


"About an hour after #AVFC's appeal to overturn Jhon Duran's red card was rejected VAR take no issue with Joao Pedro showing clear intent to elbow Brentford's Yehor Yamoliuk. Pedro gets no punishment and will play at Villa Park on Monday while Duran misses three matches. Joao Pedro escaped punishment for this. Was he fortunate to get away with it #PLonPrime #BHABRE https://t.co/x9NhJpwd6i Joao Pedro escaped punishment for this. Was he fortunate to get away with it #PLonPrime #BHABRE https://t.co/x9NhJpwd6i"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/1872804941414449631)  2024-12-28T00:41Z 22.3K followers, 197.2K engagements


"Aston Villa are looking to extend their 10-match home winning run this afternoon against Nottingham Forest who have lost their last five Premier League games at Villa Park. Three points to start [----] needed. 👊 #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2007399643312001268)  2026-01-03T10:32Z 22.3K followers, 10.8K engagements


"Unai Emery urges Liverpool to remove #AVFC's obligation to buy Harvey Elliott insisting that the midfielder is being "damaged" by the situation. "It can change for him if Liverpool take off this clause. If they don't want to the player gets damaged." https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/unai-emery-sends-liverpool-transfer-33380283 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/unai-emery-sends-liverpool-transfer-33380283"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2019901416702448110)  2026-02-06T22:30Z 22.3K followers, 350.1K engagements


"With three home games in [--] days Unai Emery needs Villa Park at its brilliant best to build momentum in this crucial part of the season. #AVFC must take a strong points haul from their remaining league games this month against Brighton Leeds and Wolves. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/what-aston-villa-need-major-33391742 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/what-aston-villa-need-major-33391742"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2021155707723055472)  2026-02-10T09:34Z 22.2K followers, 22.3K engagements


"Unai Emery is interested in keeping Jadon Sancho at #AVFC beyond this season if the winger continues to show improvement. "He will need another contract and maybe it could be here. If he plays his best football we will want him." https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-stance-summer-jadon-33397608 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-stance-summer-jadon-33397608"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2021226435533254928)  2026-02-10T14:15Z 22.3K followers, 55.4K engagements


"Big opportunity for Aston Villa this evening after Man United and Chelsea dropped points last night. They've won seven of their last nine league games against Brighton and are aiming to complete the double over them for the third time after 2022-23 and 2023-24. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2021631589227335742)  2026-02-11T17:05Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Unai Emery's programme notes: "We cannot be happy with our last two results at home but our mind is not in the past - for the good or bad - but in the present and always using the experiences as a tool to improve." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2021633309625737241)  2026-02-11T17:11Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Unai Emery's programme notes: "Players staff and fans. The effort must be there but also we will need to be close to tactical perfection avoid mistakes and not concede errors to the opponent." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2021633620134502773)  2026-02-11T17:13Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Matty Cash misses out for Aston Villa against Brighton due to a small injury. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2021650060682084519)  2026-02-11T18:18Z 22.3K followers, 11.7K engagements


"Lamare Bogarde comes in for the injured Matty Cash and Ian Maatsen starts ahead of Lucas Digne. Tyrone Mings is preferred to Pau Torres while Alysson is named in the #AVFC matchday squad for the first time since joining from Gremio. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-team-news-vs-33393637 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-team-news-vs-33393637"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2021651198613610535)  2026-02-11T18:23Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Brighton starting XI vs #AVFC: Verbruggen; Veltman Dunk Van Hecke Kadioglu; Baleba Hinshelwood; Gomez Gross Mitoma; Welbeck. Subs: Steele Rutter Minteh Kostoulas Milner Boscagli De Cuyper O'Riley Howell"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2021652658395000892)  2026-02-11T18:28Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"HT: Poor first half - very flat. Neither Villa nor Brighton have created any real goalscoring opportunities although Buendia came close late on. Big improvement needed with Lindelof Digne Torres Barkley Bailey Abraham and Alysson all in reserve. #AVFC 0-0 Brighton"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2021680334106931592)  2026-02-11T20:18Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"#AVFC edge past Brighton to consolidate their place in the Premier League's top three. It wasn't a pretty game but a win was the order of the day. Villa are now six points clear of Chelsea in fifth - hugely important +3. 💪 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/john-townleys-aston-villa-player-33393635 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/john-townleys-aston-villa-player-33393635"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2021698889825263973)  2026-02-11T21:32Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Leon Bailey via TNT: "It was well-needed that win it has been tough the last few games at home. Tonight we had to get the victory regardless of how we got it." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2021708227319087437)  2026-02-11T22:09Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Leon Bailey via TNT: "Mings said to me to go for the front post but I was already going to do that It was great that we got the goal from it." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2021708322433339866)  2026-02-11T22:10Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Leon Bailey via TNT: "The Premier League is crazy you never know what can happen. We are taking everything one step at a time. The Champions League places is where we want to be." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2021708479040274866)  2026-02-11T22:10Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Tyrone Mings via TNT: "From when I arrived we have been on such an amazing journey and to be here now we feel like we deserve it. We had incremental progress." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2021709198820778225)  2026-02-11T22:13Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"#AVFC have now scored eight Premier League goals from corners this season with only Arsenal Tottenham and Chelsea netting more. Austin MacPhee 👏 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/what-tyrone-mings-leon-bailey-33408670 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/what-tyrone-mings-leon-bailey-33408670"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2021709674186182879)  2026-02-11T22:15Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Unai Emery: "We needed to win. How Sometimes playing better or worse. We needed to recover confidence today. We are adding players too. The three points are very very important." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2021711453435400259)  2026-02-11T22:22Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Unai Emery's injury update: "I can't speak about the injured players because I need to check with the doctor for some small issues. Normally the players who were out are out and we have enough players to compete and prepare the game." #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-injury-update-ahead-33397729 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-injury-update-ahead-33397729"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2021232695007641633)  2026-02-10T14:40Z 22.3K followers, 126.6K engagements


"Fabian Hurzeler: "We all know we didn't deserve to lose. We deserved so much more. In games like this the team who scores first wins. Villa did it out of nowhere with a set-piece. I feel sorry for the supporters." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2021705773013700841)  2026-02-11T21:59Z 22.3K followers, 37.6K engagements


"Leon Bailey via TNT: "Tyrone Mings is massive for us I have been with him for five years and everyone can see his commitment to the club. He is so important to this team we can all see it." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2021708418738950420)  2026-02-11T22:10Z 22.3K followers, 14.4K engagements


"The FA Cup returns to Villa Park tonight with Aston Villa aiming to progress beyond the fourth round in consecutive seasons for the first time since 2008-09 to 2010-11. Villa have previously knocked Newcastle out of the FA Cup in [----] [----] [----] and [----]. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022687889516302704)  2026-02-14T15:02Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Unai Emery's programme notes: "We must offer our best version as a whole stadium from the stands to the pitch. We need your power energy and understanding in every single ball. A fortress must be a fortress as this will be a top difficulty match." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022689490528301381)  2026-02-14T15:08Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"A tribute to Charlie Aitken the #AVFC icon whose legend will live on forever. Aitken served Villa for [--] years not for money but for "the prestige". His [---] appearances for the club are gospel and to those who knew him his personality and humour will be equally memorable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/1720017671855419832)  2023-11-02T09:59Z 22.3K followers, 596.8K engagements


"Marcus Rashford serenaded by over [----] Aston Villa fans at Deepdale after scoring his first couple of goals for the club #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/1906344919016345802)  2025-03-30T13:57Z 22.3K followers, 843.1K engagements


"Amadou Onana lets Jamal Jimoh-Aloba have his three first pumps at the Holte End. What a night for the 19yo - buzzing for him. Excellent from Kadan Young in the build-up to the winner and a great experience for George Hemmings too. 🌟 #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2016994109135753624)  2026-01-29T21:57Z 22.3K followers, 26K engagements


"Unai Emery urges the Villa Park crowd to be the 12th man as #AVFC look to start a new winning run at home. "Like us they should be full of energy. We need them pushing players. Without Super John McGinn they must get another player with a 'Super' https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/unai-emery-sends-villa-park-33400553 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/unai-emery-sends-villa-park-33400553"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2021351016109834657)  2026-02-10T22:30Z 22.3K followers, 47.5K engagements


"Unai Emery's programme notes: "After January the factual thing is that all of us we have only one task: deliver our best stop thinking about the table the season goals who's playing and who's not. Nothing matters only the three points." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2021633532410351717)  2026-02-11T17:12Z 22.3K followers, 11.9K engagements


"Tyrone Mings via TNT: "Games are so tight if it was 1-0 to them everyone would say we were rubbish but fortunately we got the right result tonight." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2021709142340129068)  2026-02-11T22:13Z 22.3K followers, 18.3K engagements


"Unai Emery: "It was an equal match in the first half and in the second we performed worse but it was equal. The set-pieces are another way we are using and exploiting. A draw would be fair but we lost two matches here before and needed to get energy with the supporters." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2021711529859490019)  2026-02-11T22:22Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Unai Emery on Matty Cash: "He was injured with a small injury. I dont know if he will be available for Saturday. Each day is important for how he is progressing." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2021711937353007462)  2026-02-11T22:24Z 22.3K followers, 13.5K engagements


"Unai Emery emphatically told reporters he is not bothered about Man Utd Chelsea or Liverpool's results - full focus on #AVFC as it should be. "No way. I don't want to speak on other teams. We focus on ourselves our way our points and how we build." https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/no-way-unai-emery-delivers-33393640 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/no-way-unai-emery-delivers-33393640"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2021715711190515979)  2026-02-11T22:39Z 22.3K followers, 13K engagements


"Can't overstate the importance of winning tonight however it looked. Performances can improve but nothing boosts confidence like a big +3. Subs made an impact - Bailey created the joint-most chances in [--] mins. Three clean sheets in the last six is a good habit. UTV 🫡 #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2021735684558782792)  2026-02-11T23:58Z 22.3K followers, 17.1K engagements


"Aston Villa's midfield options grinding out wins & the yellow card conundrum 📺 - 🟣🔵 #AVFC @ClaretBluePod https://www.youtube.com/live/XdSgVUnMYqUsi=bi77H647E9XPRoWj https://www.youtube.com/live/XdSgVUnMYqUsi=bi77H647E9XPRoWj"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022051107279974618)  2026-02-12T20:52Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Eddie Howe admits that a trip to Aston Villa in the FA Cup "is not ideal" especially as it's Newcastles fifth away match in their last six games. #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/eddie-howe-gives-not-ideal-33418522 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/eddie-howe-gives-not-ideal-33418522"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022264326774538587)  2026-02-13T10:59Z 22.3K followers, 12.3K engagements


"Eddie Howe doesn't expect Bruno Guimaraes to be fit to face Aston Villa tomorrow while Lewis Miley Joelinton Tino Livramento and Fabian Schar are also sidelined for Newcastle. #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-could-without-six-players-33418306 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-could-without-six-players-33418306"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022265325249495201)  2026-02-13T11:03Z 22.3K followers, 40.1K engagements


"Unai Emery has been encouraged by Douglas Luiz's progress after returning to #AVFC last month. "How he's adapting - progressively getting better - I think he played good on Wednesday. I have spoken with him to say he must again recover form." https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/unai-emery-lifts-lid-douglas-33421552 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/unai-emery-lifts-lid-douglas-33421552"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022321002458349961)  2026-02-13T14:44Z 22.3K followers, 31.2K engagements


"Unai Emery calls for patience with Brazilian winger Alysson who impressed on his #AVFC debut in midweek. "His adaptation is being progressively better but he needed time and he is still needing time to adapt of us and to get his best performances." https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/unai-emery-makes-leon-bailey-33421727 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/unai-emery-makes-leon-bailey-33421727"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022323240773849136)  2026-02-13T14:53Z 22.3K followers, 13.7K engagements


"Unai Emery is determined to avenge his two semi-final defeats with #AVFC as he aims to end the club's 30-year trophy drought. "I set the target myself when I arrived here - try to win trophies. The next step is winning trophies. To achieve some prestige." https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/unai-emery-wants-aston-villa-33424539.amp https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/unai-emery-wants-aston-villa-33424539.amp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022444849203409403)  2026-02-13T22:56Z 22.3K followers, 14K engagements


"Unai Emery's programme notes: "We have a clear order in our priorities as I always said that the Premier League is the most important competition but this football team enjoys every single match and we have in our mind how important the FA Cup is for our fans." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022689702550089757)  2026-02-14T15:09Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Jacob Ramsey is set to return to Villa Park tomorrow for the first time since leaving his boyhood club Aston Villa in August. #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/jacob-ramsey-sent-turning-point-33418772 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/jacob-ramsey-sent-turning-point-33418772"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022266477013778554)  2026-02-13T11:07Z 22.3K followers, 13.4K engagements


"Lucas Digne captains Aston Villa tonight. #AVFC #AVFC starting XI vs Newcastle: Bizot; Bogarde Lindelof Torres Digne; Onana Luiz; Bailey Barkley Rogers; Abraham. Subs: Martinez Konsa Mings Buendia Watkins Garcia Sancho Maatsen Kone. #AVFC starting XI vs Newcastle: Bizot; Bogarde Lindelof Torres Digne; Onana Luiz; Bailey Barkley Rogers; Abraham. Subs: Martinez Konsa Mings Buendia Watkins Garcia Sancho Maatsen Kone"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022717325514793315)  2026-02-14T16:59Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"#AVFC have launched a brilliant Legacy Numbers initiative to recognise every player who has worn the shirt as part of their 150th anniversary celebrations. My grandad (No.425) only played a couple of games for the Villa but it fills me with immense pride that he did. Love this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1824149647214203257)  2024-08-15T18:22Z 22.3K followers, 34K engagements


"The perfect away day to start a new season 🎶 #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1824897267100442945)  2024-08-17T19:53Z 22.3K followers, 43.6K engagements


"Amadou Onana's Premier League debut for Aston Villa ⚽ [--] goal 💪 [--] duels won ⛔ [--] clearances ♻ [--] ball recoveries 🔗 97% passing accuracy 💫 100% successful dribbles 🎯 100% accurate long balls #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/1824916378203128241)  2024-08-17T21:09Z 22.3K followers, 43.9K engagements


"Kosta Nedeljkovic today became the 1000th player to feature for Aston Villa in the club's 150-year history. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/1824922392793174481)  2024-08-17T21:32Z 22.2K followers, 30K engagements


"Former #AVFC winger Marc Albrighton has announced his retirement from football. "From the moment I kicked my first ball as a young boy my dream was to play for Aston Villa. To play over [---] games for my boyhood club is something I will forever be immensely proud of.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1829112010166153363)  2024-08-29T11:01Z 22.3K followers, 40.2K engagements


"Brilliant news for Aston Villa and Tyrone Mings as the centre-back returns to full training [---] days after suffering an ACL injury on the opening day of last season. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1829572571831910824)  2024-08-30T17:31Z 22.3K followers, 44.8K engagements


"A nice touch from BSC Young Boys who just held an applause for Gary Shaw. The stadium announcer said: "Aston Villa fans one of your legends passed away yesterday. Everyone at Young Boys wants to extend their wishes to his family friends and all supporters." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/1836081524086624349)  2024-09-17T16:35Z 22.2K followers, 112.5K engagements


"Amadou Onana: "I could hear Konsa behind me saying don't shoot don't shoot. But I took my chance and it went in. He tried one in the first half and in the second half I was mocking him He was like don't shoot and I'm like no I'm not you mate" #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/1836712402643267648)  2024-09-19T10:22Z 22.3K followers, 56.2K engagements


"Aston Villa pay tribute to Gary Shaw by leaving the seat he occupied in the press box empty for this afternoon's clash with Wolves. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1837463542829592729)  2024-09-21T12:07Z 22.3K followers, 40.2K engagements


"Ezri Konsa: "It's been an emotional week for us with the passing of Gary Shaw. On Tuesday we wanted to dedicate the win to him. And we wanted to do it today in front of our fans and in front of his family." #AVFC https://shorturl.at/EhPFE https://shorturl.at/EhPFE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1837535038369681923)  2024-09-21T16:51Z 22.3K followers, 26.6K engagements


"Austin MacPhee has stepped down from his role with the Scotland national team to spend more time with his family because of his father's illness. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/1840359698572415356)  2024-09-29T11:55Z 22.3K followers, 55.1K engagements


"Villa Park is magic. Shoutout to the @VP1897 volunteers who gave up their time pre-match to work on the Holte End display 👏 #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1841555708921176340)  2024-10-02T19:07Z 22.3K followers, 62.3K engagements


"Emi Martinez: "It's a club that is moving forward. It's the main reason why I stay in this football club. I love playing here I love the fans this is a win for them." #AVFC https://shorturl.at/rNA0p https://shorturl.at/rNA0p"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1841587717190156306)  2024-10-02T21:15Z 22.3K followers, 29.7K engagements


"Morgan Rogers: "Surreal - the atmosphere the occasion playing one of the biggest teams in world and competing like this. This is why I play football. This is the pinnacle it means everything to me. It's a pinch me moment." #AVFC https://shorturl.at/rNA0p https://shorturl.at/rNA0p"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1841589919908528580)  2024-10-02T21:23Z 22.3K followers, 20.3K engagements


"The perfect message from Unai Emery on Instagram to all connected with Aston Villa after a special night at Villa Park. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1841678863996272968)  2024-10-03T03:17Z 22.3K followers, 183.8K engagements


"Unai Emery: "On Sunday we will need the same atmosphere with the supporters at Villa Park like on Wednesday. I have no doubt they will be there to help and support us to transmit their energy so we can get three points." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/1842548578201555144)  2024-10-05T12:53Z 22.2K followers, 32K engagements


"Champions League football suits Villa Park. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1848801448852898105)  2024-10-22T18:59Z 22.3K followers, 31.3K engagements


"Emi Martinez has become the first goalkeeper to retain the Yashin Trophy after being crowned the best goalkeeper in the world for a second successive year. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1851003193494245549)  2024-10-28T20:48Z 22.2K followers, 30.7K engagements


"Emi Martinez: "I'd like to thank my colleagues my teammates at Aston Villa. They all know how demanding I am. I come from a very humble place and this is something that makes me want to do better and improve. It is the group effort that makes things happen." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1851003870765355068)  2024-10-28T20:51Z 22.2K followers, 24.9K engagements


"150 years of Aston Villa Football Club. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1877807392987005430)  2025-01-10T19:59Z 22.3K followers, 45K engagements


"Ollie Watkins has been involved in [--] Premier League goals in [---] appearances for Aston Villa. If he scores or assists vs West Ham he'll be the fastest player to [---] G/A since Kevin De Bruyne in July [----] and fastest Englishman since Harry Kane in November [----]. 🤯 #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1882400398469996927)  2025-01-23T12:10Z 22.3K followers, 271.6K engagements


"Nothing beats it. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1884693517106040994)  2025-01-29T20:02Z 22.3K followers, 50.5K engagements


"Aston Villa have so far banked over 42m in prize money alone from this season's Champions League after qualifying for the round of [--] last night. 💰 #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1884904393793028291)  2025-01-30T10:00Z 22.3K followers, 53.6K engagements


"Morgan Rogers admits he looked up to Marcus Rashford when he was coming through the ranks and hopes to strike a lethal combination with the forward at #AVFC. "Hopefully we can cause some damage on the pitch and get Villa where we want to get them" he told @SkySports"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1887448835951116742)  2025-02-06T10:30Z 22.3K followers, 76.7K engagements


"From requesting to train on his first two days off to recording the fourth-lowest body fat percentage score in the Aston Villa squad Marcus Rashford has made a positive impression in his first week at Bodymoor Heath. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/1887992235633033564)  2025-02-07T22:30Z 22.3K followers, 429.9K engagements


"Aston Villa have announced plans to open a new retail store in Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre in May which will span [-----] square feet across a ground and mezzanine floor. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1890043068633768241)  2025-02-13T14:19Z 22.3K followers, 68.1K engagements


"After chatting with his former #AVFC teammates around the centre circle Anwar El Ghazi broke away to take in a rapturous applause from the Holte End. Patting his heart and clapping back El Ghazi then took selfies with fans and signed autographs before heading down the tunnel"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/1895597252447711464)  2025-02-28T22:09Z 22.2K followers, 103.3K engagements


"Robin Olsen admits he's not used to being in the limelight after he was serenaded by #AVFC fans for his performance last night. "I don't know what to say I'm not used to that. It's just nice to celebrate with them.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1898699315222053247)  2025-03-09T11:36Z 22.3K followers, 45K engagements


"Villa Park ladies and gentlemen. 💜 #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/1899913325506683295)  2025-03-12T20:00Z 22.2K followers, 163.1K engagements


"Amadou Onana and Morgan Rogers both pushed Donyell Malen towards the jubilant travelling fans after Aston Villa's 3-0 win at Brighton. It's been a tricky start to life at Villa for Malen but he's never dropped his head. Delighted to see him open his account tonight. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1907537511410245727)  2025-04-02T20:55Z 22.3K followers, 35.8K engagements


"Unai Emery has now become the first Aston Villa manger since Ron Saunders to have two separate runs of [--] unbeaten top-flight home games. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1908593249503060193)  2025-04-05T18:51Z 22.3K followers, 57K engagements


"Emi Martinez travelling to Paris with a cap showing all four titles he has won with Argentina. #AVFC Dibu 💯 https://t.co/7vbUy9kgNd Dibu 💯 https://t.co/7vbUy9kgNd"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1909650850911338651)  2025-04-08T16:53Z 22.2K followers, 105K engagements


"Absolute joke that the combined added time in the match was only four minutes when five goals were scored and six substitutions were made. How does that add up #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1912254428012298476)  2025-04-15T21:19Z 22.2K followers, 332.2K engagements


"John McGinn: "He Emery at HT said 'I'm proud of the performance keep going you just never know'. We never gave up. It was chaos but we gave absolutely everything and I think every Aston Villa supporter will leave with a huge sense of pride." #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-psg-live-match-31428503 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-psg-live-match-31428503"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1912262158181638605)  2025-04-15T21:50Z 22.3K followers, 26.9K engagements


"Tyrone Mings made his 14th Premier League appearance of the season tonight. #AVFC are unbeaten in all of those games"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1921279128575103160)  2025-05-10T19:00Z 22.3K followers, 116.6K engagements


"Aston Villa are the first non-'big commercial six' club to qualify for UEFA competition via their league finish in three straight seasons for the first time since they did so in 07/08-09/10. That's Unai Emery's main target ticked off now it's time to return to the UCL. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/1921307355716760038)  2025-05-10T20:52Z 22.3K followers, 224.3K engagements


"Emi Martinez appeared particularly emotional after Aston Villa's final home game of the season spending a few moments taking it all in and wiping his eyes before heading down the tunnel. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1923475744946004220)  2025-05-16T20:28Z 22.3K followers, 273.2K engagements


"Aston Villa want to terminate Philippe Coutinho's contract to get his wages off the books. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1939702463311077693)  2025-06-30T15:07Z 22.2K followers, 216K engagements


"John McGinn criticises the Premier League's spending rules which he says hold #AVFC back and provide the 'big six' an unfair advantage. "If you want to compete there are rules which are pretty much unfair if you ask me. Our owners want to spend but they are not allowed.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1951932301446644094)  2025-08-03T09:05Z 22.3K followers, 493.2K engagements


"Unai Emery's programme notes: "Financial controls came into football to avoid bankruptcies but we should review it for this good tool will become a limitation for the clubs that are doing good management who will never be allowed to dream and get higher goals." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/1956652814098104817)  2025-08-16T09:42Z 22.3K followers, 111.3K engagements


"Jacob Ramsey posts on Instagram after leaving his boyhood club Aston Villa "To the fans - thank you for the love and backing. To represent you as a boy from Birmingham has been an absolute honour." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1957113709127417983)  2025-08-17T16:14Z 22.3K followers, 57.3K engagements


"PUMA has unveiled an ice sculpture of Morgan Rogers in Birmingham's Bullring after he was voted PFA Young Player of the Year. 🥶 #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/1958121915715096868)  2025-08-20T11:00Z 22.3K followers, 170.1K engagements


"Aston Villa LIMBS at De Kuip 🥰 #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/1973846639543730560)  2025-10-02T20:24Z 22.3K followers, 38.9K engagements


"Emi Buendia: "From the start of the season I wanted to show everyone that I wanted to play for this team and for this club and I am glad I do it every game." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1979934327740768555)  2025-10-19T15:35Z 22.3K followers, 32K engagements


"Pep Guardiola on Aston Villa: "They're a Champions League team. They're not in it this season but a top top team for many years. It is a tough tough place Villa Park. Unai always sets up good things. It is a really good team. I admire them - they do very good things." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/1982485380302536790)  2025-10-26T16:32Z 22.2K followers, 72.7K engagements


"Youri Tielemans has returned to Aston Villa training at Bodymoor Heath. #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/youri-tielemans-injury-update-aston-32816251 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/youri-tielemans-injury-update-aston-32816251"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1986050020043379060)  2025-11-05T12:36Z 22.2K followers, 48.4K engagements

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