Young Lions discover their Round of 32 opponents

Ex-All Whites international Mike Groom recalls striker who stunned him with ‘audacity, self-belief, awareness and skill’ In a rugby-infused country such as New Zealand, and with England’s cricketers in town for a Test match this past week, Hamilton on the winding Waikato river could feel every bit the other side of the world from the Premier League that it, well, very much is. Yet right now English football’s dream factory has never been closer. Chris Wood, their boy and New Zealand’s captain, is leading a stirring rise at Nottingham Forest this season; one that has them fourth in the league, ahead of the champions, Manchester City. Driven by Wood’s 10 goals, and with Anfield and Old Trafford having been conquered, hopes of a first European adventure since 1995-96 have been rekindled at a club with a little bit of history there. Continue reading...

Players and staff help spread festive cheer 🎁

Mikel Arteta has spent exactly five years in charge of Arsenal since replacing Unai Emery on December 20, 2019, with the club in a state of flux - he has since won the FA Cup but is yet to land the Premier League title fans crave

Emi Martinez has professed he would retire if Argentina were successful at the next World Cup with the Aston Villa goalkeeper looking to add to his international honours

Aston Villa Foundation have been taking steps to make Christmas a special time of year for local families

EP05 of The Official Aston Villa Podcast out now

A limited edition piece of memorabilia is now available to purchase

A gallery of images, as Aston Villa Under-21s marched on in the Vertu Trophy

Aston Villa Football Club is pleased to announce its plans for a bold regeneration project at Villa Park that will build on the Club’s 150-year heritage, while also creating the fan experience zone of the future. Expected to go live Christmas 2025, the new project includes the launch of The Warehouse, a new multi-use venue set to become a centrepiece of the matchday experience and a hub for year-round entertainment, along with a new ticketing office, improved plaza in the North Grounds, and expanded footprint of the club shop. Admission to The Warehouse will be free for ticketed supporters on matchdays, when the venue becomes the largest beer hall in the Premier League – a vibrant space to connect, enjoy a pint, and soak in pre-match excitement with state-of-the-art LED lights and flat-screen TVs. Beyond matchdays, The Warehouse will transform into the Midlands’ premier concert venue and event space. The 3,500-seater venue will host world-class performances, from live music and sporting events to community activities, creating a versatile space for audiences of all kinds. Designed to bring the Aston and Birmingham communities together, it will also serve as a platform for local and global talent, making an impact far beyond Villa Park. Completing the vision is an expanded plaza in the North Grounds, designed to amplify the matchday atmosphere. This space will host player receptions that will be bigger than ever before, setting the tone for unforgettable game days. The plaza will connect Villa Park stadium with The Warehouse and the new club shop that opened earlier this season, creating an electric environment that welcomes Villans to one of the best matchday experiences in the Premier League. Over the past five years, Aston Villa has risen to become one of the highest-performing clubs in the world, enjoying the most prosperous period in its 150-year history. Over the last eighteen months Aston Villa has mirrored this success off the pitch, taking a deeply strategic approach to ensure Aston Villa’s continued rise, all in the face of Premier League-mandated financial regulations. Introducing this significant redevelopment project of the North Grounds generates additional revenue streams that allow the Club to comply with stringent Premier League regulations, while ultimately solidifying its position as a powerhouse capable of continually competing and winning at the highest level. Chris Heck, President of Business Operations, said: “This is a transformational project, well on its way to completion for next season. "We want to create the best matchday experience possible in the Premier League, so we’re giving our fans an open space to do what fans do best–come together to celebrate the players, the game and the lifeblood of this community. And the strategic decision to utilize this space as a world-class entertainment venue adds another pivotal piece to climbing the financial fair play mountain. "Everything we do is designed to make this Club one of the best in the world, on and off the pitch.”

Under-21 Head Coach reacts to thrilling Vertu Trophy win

A new English professional record of 38 penalties in a shootout is set as Aston Villa's Under-21 side pip Blackpool 18-17 in the EFL Trophy.

38 penalties were taken in the Vertu Trophy match between Blackpool and Aston Villas Under-21s with Villas youngsters going through 18-17. The shootout set a record in English professional football.

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