While Aston Villa are by no means clear of the danger zone just yet, their recent performances indicate the side may have turned a corner. Here's a look at the way tactical and personnel changes have altered Villa's game.

Our newest contributor takes a look at Aston Villa's inability to maintain possession of the football, and gives you a handy tool to put the numbers in context.

Ciaran Clark's experience in midfield coupled with the signing of a quality central defender could help alleviate two of Aston Villa's biggest weaknesses.

Paul Lambert has definite tactical ideas in mind for Aston Villa, but does he have the players he needs to implement them?

Aston Villa are in desperate need of a greater contribution to the attack from the wings, and their most creative central playmaker has his share of shortcomings in the middle of the park. Could these two problems provide their own solution?

Aston Villa don't have a lot of depth to their squad, and forwards are certainly a concern. But can the midfield make up for it?

Alex McLeish Claims His Tactics Aren't Negative; Entire World Points And Laughs

With Emile Heskey suffering from a hamstring injury, Alex McLeish will need to change his starting XI for Aston Villa's match against Newcastle. What are his best options?

A Tactical Review Of Aston Villa-Wolves: Someone Hold Me Because I'm Scared

The first part in the 7500 to Holte series on tactics focuses on the most fundamental aspect of that topic: positions.