John Townley
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Aston Villa correspondent for @Birmingham_Live | @ClaretBluePod | [email protected] | #AVFC
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Aston Villa are pleased with progress on the North Stand redevelopment, on track for completion before next season. New corner tunnel and home dressing room also being built. Trinity Road capacity has risen by 550, with almost every seat in VP replaced in last three years. #AVFC
John Townley266,654 Aufrufe • vor 3 Tagen
After last week's false start, Villa were much-improved tonight, even without several new signings. Suzuki impressed, especially with his feet, while Jackson fitted in well despite limited training. Much, much more to come from this team. Five games await in 14 days. #AVFC
John Townley28,442 Aufrufe • vor 2 Tagen
Transfer speculation appears to be impacting Aston Villa on the pitch again, but I find it very difficult to excuse sloppy mistakes and, as Unai Emery put it, "lost emotions." A terrible way to start the season, and very poor from Ollie Watkins not to even show up today. #AVFC
John Townley104,628 Aufrufe • vor 10 Tagen
Aston Villa are set to land their prime target to replace Ollie Watkins, and I think Nicolas Jackson will prove a top signing. Plus, Emi Martinez, Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Joel Ordonez, Rafa Leao and more as Villa enter the final six days of the summer window. #AVFC
John Townley45,135 Aufrufe • vor 7 Tagen
Love George Hemmings' confidence and swagger. He's now taken two fine finishes, too. "Fantastic, George, fantastic," Unai Emery shouted a few times. Brian Madjo's brute force is so hard to contain - two Sociedad players were booked trying. Far East tour will do Villa good. #AVFC
John Townley101,949 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat
It's Aston Villa's moment again, finally. European trophy lifted, hearing that Prince William loves the coverage, then bumping into Ian Taylor(Only one😁) on the walk-and-talk - excuse the emotions getting the better of me. Analysis can wait; my raw feelings on a special night… 🙏 #AVFC
John Townley273,470 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten
"John, Pacho is never dominated like this!" That's what one PSG reporter told me after Brian Madjo's Villa debut - what a talent he is. He never gave up on that goal. George Hemmings was also excellent against the European champions. Villa leave Salzburg full of pride. 🇦🇹 #AVFC
John Townley51,850 Aufrufe • vor 21 Tagen
Emi Martínez's move to Juventus is back on, while Aston Villa have moved for Zion Suzuki in preparation for another possible big-name departure. Villa completed their pre-season preparations this afternoon, but there's still plenty to sort in the transfer market… #AVFC
John Townley45,409 Aufrufe • vor 18 Tagen
Aston Villa have extracted maximum value from Morgan Rogers, IMO. Deal still to be finalised, but expected from Villa's end. Chelsea have been long-term admirers, yet a move there this summer comes as a shock without European football. Big window, even bigger now. #AVFC
John Townley100,438 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat
Aston Villa have been tested before and they'll be tested again. Unai Emery will make sure it all works out. Youri Tielemans is heading off, and likely Lucas Digne too. Johan Manzambi set to join… and more will follow. Summer window has kicked into life. 😳 #AVFC
John Townley85,192 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat
Aston Villa are far from full strength for the Super Cup vs PSG. Unai Emery admits "we won't be in our best moment." Still, a brilliant opportunity for those who play. Walk and talk ft. lush palms, a failed search for food, Salzburg's worst skyline and Jacob Tanswell. #AVFC
John Townley26,857 Aufrufe • vor 22 Tagen
Aston Villa hope to wrap up the signing of Joao Gomes in the coming days as they look to add more bite to their midfield. No Premier League player has won more tackles than the 25yo over the last two seasons. Medicals are due for Gomes and Johan Manzambi. 🇧🇷 🇨🇭 #AVFC
John Townley51,381 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat
Some 7,000 Aston Villa fans making a racket in Salzburg 💜💙 #AVFC
John Townley25,000 Aufrufe • vor 21 Tagen
Alejandro Garnacho, long admired by Unai Emery - the manager he needs to help rediscover his talent. Ripped Villa apart on Boxing Day '23 and back in March. He's held himself back in recent years, but the culture at Bodymoor would only help get the best out of the 22yo. #AVFC
John Townley46,050 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat
Aston Villa's travelling support in Monchengladbach 🇩🇪 #AVFC
John Townley19,486 Aufrufe • vor 18 Tagen
Lots of love for John McGinn from the travelling Aston Villa fans in Lille as he went through his warm-down. He fell over at the end of one of his runs - joke or not, it must have scared a few! Villa secured another big European win on his return to the squad. #AVFC
John Townley125,575 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten
Greetings from Istanbul, where I've just polished off some koftas and tomorrow Unai Emery becomes the first manager to take charge of 100 UEL matches. His Villa side can expect a cauldron of noise, with the Fenerbahce boss urging his team to play "with emotion." 🇹🇷 #AVFC
John Townley139,722 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten
Welcome to Salzburg, where Aston Villa look to lift the Super Cup for a second time on Wednesday night. Only five clubs have won it more than twice! Unai Emery says it'll also be another opportunity to grow Villa's global fanbase and further export the club as a brand. 🇦🇹 #AVFC
John Townley19,434 Aufrufe • vor 22 Tagen