A Blog For Aston Villa Fans

Aston Villa lost 2-0 to Tottenham Hotspur on Monday, but that scoreline flatters the Villa. Yet Alex McLeish continues to defend is defensive tactics.

Aston Villa have hired an optician to help improve the club's scoring and passing. Alex McLeish cites Gabriel Agbonlahor's impressive season as evidence that such methods work.

Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving. Here's what Alex McLeish had to say on the matter.

Rumors abound that Kevin MacDonald has made the shortlist to replace Steve McClaren at Nottingham Forest. Ain't going to happen, says Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish.

Alex McLeish has instituted a new disciplinary system at Aston Villa, in which players will be fined for certain bookings. A good idea, or one that will simply lead to even more cautious football?

Shay Given appeared to still be struggling with a groin injury when in goal against Slovakia, and missed training with Ireland on Sunday due to a reported back problem. Aston Villa fans will be hoping the goalkeeper will be rested for Tuesday's match against Russia.

The little bit of hope that Kirsten Schlewitz had about the reign of Alex McLeish at Aston Villa has flickered and died.

It seems Alan Hutton to Aston Villa is a nearly done deal, particularly now that Luke Young has gone to QPR.

Aston Villa may have lost four of its best players in the past three years, but it's difficult for supporters to be angry at seeing Ashley Young with Manchester United. The question is, how will Alex McLeish compensate for his absence?