# ![@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

"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


"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, 15.3K engagements


"RED CARD: Marco Bizot has been sent off. He decided to take Jacob Murphy down as Newcastle led a counter-attack after Leon Bailey gave the ball away. #AVFC 1-0 Newcastle"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022740743782068719)  2026-02-14T18:32Z 22.3K followers, 10.1K 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 22.3K followers, 23.2K 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


"GOAL: TAMMYYYYY It's a disguised free-kick from Douglas Luiz who clips the ball over the Newcastle wall before Abraham finished past Aaron Ramsdale. #AVFC 1-0 Newcastle"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022732603800121497)  2026-02-14T18:00Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"GOAL: Nick Woltemade punishes Villa after Lamare Bogarde's sloppy pass. #AVFC 1-3 Newcastle"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022756334509207854)  2026-02-14T19:34Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Unai Emery on Tammy Abraham: "He played a fantastic game and he scored one goal. He worked like we were tactically planning. He has shown that his adaptation is going well. We will need Watkins and Abraham to help us in different moments." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022770911305232686)  2026-02-14T20:32Z 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, 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


"HT: Villa lead at the break thanks to Tammy Abraham's 14th-minute goal but they'll play with [--] men in the second half after Marco Bizot was sent off. Emi Martinez replaced Leon Bailey. Intriguing second period ahead. #AVFC 1-0 Newcastle"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022741329680470440)  2026-02-14T18:34Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"GOAL: Sandro Tonali levels for Newcastle firing in via a deflection off Douglas Luiz. #AVFC 1-1 Newcastle"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022749893253632266)  2026-02-14T19:08Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"#AVFC are knocked out of the FA Cup by Newcastle after losing 3-1 with [--] men. Marco Bizot's rush of blood cost Villa in the first half with Tammy Abraham putting them ahead early on. Newcastle controlled the second half and go through to the fifth https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/john-townleys-aston-villa-player-33426215 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/john-townleys-aston-villa-player-33426215"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022758700092453338)  2026-02-14T19:43Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Unai Emery: "Marco Bizot is always playing so so focused and performing fantastic. The red card is a difficult circumstance for him. I can't complain to him. It's something to get as an experience to learn." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022770721424846996)  2026-02-14T20:31Z 22.3K followers, 16.2K engagements


"Unai Emery on Emi Buendia: "He got a kick but I didnt check with him about it. I think this kick was hard for him but that he will be OK." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022774338307387593)  2026-02-14T20:45Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"#AVFC boss Unai Emery says the energy on the pitch and in the stands at Villa Park tonight was better than in previous weeks. "The supporters gave a very great atmosphere helping us today. I felt something which maybe in the last matches I missed." https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/unai-emery-makes-villa-park-33427758 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/unai-emery-makes-villa-park-33427758"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022777764676276255)  2026-02-14T20:59Z 22.3K followers, 27.8K 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 22.3K followers, 43.2K 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


"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


"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


"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


"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


"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 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


"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


"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 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 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 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


"#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


"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


"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


"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 22.3K 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


"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


"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: "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


"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


"#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 22.3K followers, 11.3K 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, 126.7K 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


"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


"Unai Emery: "The first half was fantastic how we competed and were winning transmitting energy. The supporters gave a very great atmosphere helping us today. I felt something which maybe in the last matches I missed - the energy the players as well good mood." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022772312018162125)  2026-02-14T20:37Z 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, 599.1K 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 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 22.3K followers, 18.8K 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, 47.9K 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, 14.5K 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, 13.6K 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


"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, 12.7K 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, 40.8K 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, 32.7K 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, 14.7K 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


"#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/2022714023695856006)  2026-02-14T16:46Z 22.3K followers, 21.3K engagements


"Unai Emery makes seven changes as Bizot Lindelof Torres Digne Bailey Barkley and Abraham all come into the starting XI. There's no Alysson Cash or Elliott in the #AVFC squad this evening. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-team-news-vs-33426211 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-team-news-vs-33426211"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022715442993742312)  2026-02-14T16:51Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Newcastle starting XI vs #AVFC: Ramsdale; Trippier Thiaw Burn Hall; J. Murphy Tonali Ramsey; Barnes; Woltemade Osula. Subs: Pope Ruddy Gordon Elanga Willock A. Murphy Shahar Neave Seung-soo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022716540727030078)  2026-02-14T16:56Z 22.3K followers, [----] 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, 12.2K engagements


"We're underway at Villa Park. #AVFC 0-0 Newcastle"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022728886820143371)  2026-02-14T17:45Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"GOAL: Sandro Tonali scores his and Newcastle's second. #AVFC 1-2 Newcastle"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022753196716798230)  2026-02-14T19:21Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Unai Emery: "Today VAR makes sense. VAR is necessary to help the referees." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022770966997176460)  2026-02-14T20:32Z 22.3K followers, 40.9K engagements


"Unai Emery: "Overall we will recover again our good mood like we showed in the first half. We must keep going and be motivated for the next two competitions we are going to face - the Premier League and the Europa League." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022772475558277339)  2026-02-14T20:38Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Unai Emery insists that Marco Bizot must learn from his mistake which cost #AVFC in tonight's FA Cup defeat to Newcastle. "It's something to learn from as an experience. We will try to improve in everything even after a bad result today." https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/unai-emery-responds-marco-bizot-33426258 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/unai-emery-responds-marco-bizot-33426258"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022776982606401645)  2026-02-14T20:56Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Tammy Abraham via TNT: "It means everything scoring. As a striker you always want to score goals. I got unlucky in the first game but Im always delighted to score. Its good to be back." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022796188613853485)  2026-02-14T22:12Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Tammy Abraham via TNT: "Losing a man is always going to be difficult. We dug deep so we just have to keep believing in ourselves because were still in the Europa League and were in a good position in the Premier League. We have to get together and keep going." #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022796837317484666)  2026-02-14T22:15Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Aston Villa must win the Europa League; Unai Emery's tenure needs to be defined by trophies. Embrace that pressure. Frustrating night as it was Villa's own doing. Tammy Abraham's goal the positive. Free weekend between Chelsea and Man Utd - but I'd rather be in the cup. #AVFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2022807509229003204)  2026-02-14T22:57Z 22.3K followers, 13.4K engagements

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