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Past articles by Gregg:

Exclusive: Arsenal reject £25m offer from Aston Villa for Emile Smith Rowe

Arsenal have rejected a £25m bid from Aston Villa for Emile Smith Rowe, who is in line for an upgrade on his contract in London → Read More

‘An absolute disgrace’ Birmingham City fans blast the board as Garry Monk is sacked

The 40-year-old had developed a close bond with the St Andrew's supporters and breathed fresh life into a struggling club. Despite finishing in mid-table last season, Blues punched above their weight for large periods and even avoided a relegation battle despite suffering a points deduction. However, Monk's breakdown in relationship with chief executive Xuandong Ren has resulted in his sacking.… → Read More

'As many as seven new signings'

AVFC are spinning a number of plates as they prepare for Premier League football → Read More

Dean Smith delivers the news every Aston Villa fan will be delighted to hear

AVFC boss was speaking after promotion was achieved at Wembley → Read More

Aston Villa v Derby play-off final LIVE: Hourihane and Adomah start

All of the action before, during and after Aston Villa's play-off final against Derby County → Read More

Tom Hanks sends Aston Villa fans crazy with this play-off message

AVFC take on Derby County in the play-off final on Monday → Read More

Tom Hanks sends Aston Villa fans crazy with this play-off message

AVFC take on Derby County in the play-off final on Monday → Read More

West Brom vs Aston Villa LIVE - Chris Brunt sent off after Craig Dawson opener; Johansen limps off

Join us for all the latest from The Hawthorns as West Brom take on Aston Villa → Read More

Aston Villa’s ‘most inspirational’ supporter issues this promotion message ahead of the play-offs

A heart-warming AVFC story ahead of the clash with West Brom → Read More

Bolton Wanderers v Aston Villa LIVE updates and goal alerts

AVFC travel to doomed Bolton Wanderers this Good Friday → Read More

When does the 2019-20 Europa League kick off? The question Wolves fans are asking

WWFC, Watford, Leicester City and Everton are all fighting for a place in the competition → Read More

Wolves at Wembley: The key ticket information for the FA Cup semi-final with Watford

Wolves’ crunch FA Cup semi-final clash with Watford at Wembley will take place on Sunday April 7. The encounter kicks off at 4pm in the national stadium - and the winners will know the finalists as Manchester City take on Brighton & Hove Albion a day earlier. The FA say each of the semi-finalists are set to be allocated around 33,000 tickets which will be priced at £30, £45, £65 and £80 for… → Read More

Birmingham City and Aston Villa have both been charged for Second City derby flashpoint

Jack Grealish scored the winner at St Andew's and was also punched in the face by a Blues fan → Read More

Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa: Hause and McGinn (two) put the visitors in control

Join us in the press box at the City Ground as Aston Villa travel to Nottingham Forest → Read More

'It's laughable' Dean Smith on Aston Villa's win, Jack Grealish's treatment and an injury update

Dean Smith reckons the momentum is now with Aston Villa after recording back-to-back wins for the first time in four months, Jack Grealish scored the winning goal in a 1-0 victory that fired the claret and blues up to ninth and just four points behind the play-off places. The game was marred by a disgusting incident which saw a Blues supporter run onto the pitch and punch Grealish from behind,… → Read More

'Mingin' - The Solihull Moors story that Blackpool, Arsenal and all FA Cup fans must read

Gregg Evans reports on the remarkable rise of Solihull Moors - and it's only just begun! → Read More

West Brom 2 Aston Villa 2 REPORT: Last gasp controversy in pulsating derby draw at The Hawthorns

Anwar El Ghazi scored twice for AVFC but WBA hit back with goals from Dwight Gayle and Jay Rodriguez → Read More

Aston Villa vs Birmingham City LIVE updates from the Second City derby

Join Gregg Evans, Brian Dick and Alex Dicken for live coverage from Villa Park → Read More

Revealed: Aston Villa are considering re-naming Villa Park

A stadium re-brand is being mooted by AVFC with FFP regulations in mind → Read More

Dean Smith issues this cheeky message to Aston Villa's bitter rivals Birmingham City

The AVFC boss is looking forward to the Second City derby on November 25 → Read More