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Home » Roberto Di Matteo » Archives: 08/2016

Roberto Di Matteo Archives: 08/2016

Aston Villa consider paying off reported £50,000-a-week contract of ex-Premier League ace

By Will Butcher Aston Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo has admitted that the club are considering the possibility of paying off Joleon Lescott. The 34-year-old defender…

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Aug 23, 2016

Medical booked as Aston Villa close to agreeing midfielder loan – report

By Joe Nelson Aston Villa midfielder Jordan Veretout is set to join French club Saint-Etienne on a season-long loan, according to a report. French publication…

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Aug 21, 2016
Dr Tony Xia is the new owner of Aston Villa

Xia reveals why Jedinak and Tshibola were missing for Derby clash

By Amir Mir Tony Xia has revealed that Mile Jedinak red tape and an Aaron Tshibola injury kept the pair out of Aston Villa’s clash against…

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Aug 20, 2016

Aston Villa fans react on Twitter as Tshibola is omitted v Derby

By Amir Mir Aston Villa fans on Twitter voiced concern at how weak their midfield is, as Aaron Tshibola was omitted from the squad to…

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Aug 20, 2016

Confirmed line-ups: Midfielder axed, striker returns for Aston Villa against Derby

By Amir Mir Aaron Tshibola has been axed from the Aston Villa team for Saturday’s Championship clash against Derby. The midfield summer signing is replaced…

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Aug 20, 2016

Senior trio axed in Di Matteo 4-2-3-1: Aston Villa best possible XI to face Derby

By Amir Mir Roberto Di Matteo should make three changes for the clash against Derby on Saturday evening. The Aston Villa manager needs to axe…

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Aug 20, 2016

Tony Xia reveals thoughts on how many more Villa signings this summer

By Amir Mir Tony Xia has confirmed that Aston Villa are ‘definitely’ going to bring in a few more additions to the squad, but admitted the task…

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Aug 19, 2016

Di Matteo reveals which positions he’s looking to strengthen this summer

By Amir Mir Roberto Di Matteo is focusing on adding more attacking players to his squad, before the transfer window shuts on August 31. The…

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Aug 19, 2016

Aston Villa fans reveal which of club’s reported two striker targets they want

By Amir Mir Aston Villa have identified Nahki Wells and Patrick Bamford as their chief striker targets before the window shuts – and fans have revealed who they…

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Aug 19, 2016

Di Matteo reveals what he wants after £60k-a-week Villa player asks to leave

By Amir Mir Roberto Di Matteo is only interested in Aston Villa players who are “fully committed” to the club – after Adama Traore’s bombshell that he wants to quit.…

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Aug 19, 2016
Dr Tony Xia is the new owner of Aston Villa

Sky and BBC reports give contradictory Lescott medical claims, Xia responds

By Amir Mir Tony Xia has denied a report by the BBC that Joleon Lescott’s move to Rangers collapsed because he failed a medical. Sky Sports News…

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Aug 19, 2016

Aston Villa shortlist two top-tier defenders, £3m Tottenham man targeted

By Alex Taylor Aston Villa have shortlisted Tottenham defender DeAndre Yedlin as one of two right-back targets, according to a report. The Telegraph claim that Roberto…

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Aug 18, 2016

Xia apologises to Aston Villa fans over player’s reported £50,000-a-week wages

By Alex Taylor Tony Xia has apologised to fans after admitting defender Joleon Lescott will still be on Aston Villa’s wage bill when he completes a…

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Aug 18, 2016

Aston Villa new signing reveals what club needs to escape Championship

By Amir Mir Mile Jedinak has revealed he has been impressed by the ‘positive energy’ instilled by Roberto Di Matteo and Tony Xia in Aston Villa, as…

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Aug 18, 2016
Patrick Bamford has joined Norwich on loan until the end of the season

Report: Aston Villa target Premier League striker, player keen to join on one condition

By Amir Mir Aston Villa have been given a boost in their bid to sign Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford on loan, according to a report. The…

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Aug 18, 2016

Aston Villa expected 4-2-3-1 v Derby: Fan favourite to start

By Amir Mir Jordan Amavi likely to make his first league start in nine months when Aston Villa travel to Midlands rivals Derby County on Saturday evening. The…

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Aug 18, 2016

Pictured: Tony Xia welcomes new player after Aston Villa settle terms

By Amir Mir Tony Xia has welcomed Aston Villa’s sixth signing of the summer Mile Jedinak to the club by posting a picture of the…

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Aug 18, 2016

Ross McCormack delivers verdict on Aston Villa team-mate after key mistakes

By Amir Mir Ross McCormack has backed Pierluigi Gollini to save more points for Aston Villa than he costs them, after the goalkeeper was at…

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Aug 18, 2016

Ian Taylor gives verdict on latest Aston Villa deal

By Amir Mir Ian Taylor has praised the signing of Mile Jedinak after he signed a three-year deal with Aston Villa on Wednesday afternoon. The…

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Aug 17, 2016

Aston Villa fans react on Twitter as club clinch sixth summer signing

By Amir Mir Aston Villa fans on Twitter believe they have pulled off the signing of the summer after it was confirmed that Mile Jedinak…

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Aug 17, 2016

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