John Townley archive

Unai Emery, speaking at the Ballon d'Or ceremony: "Grateful of all the clubs, coaches and players I have worked with, and now especially Aston Villa, because Aston Villa is where I am feeling so, so comfortable and improving in my…

Unai Emery would "like sometimes to buy the best players in the world" but insists he is enjoying the challenge of continuing to build #AVFC's ability to compete at the highest level. "I like to build teams, to watch them individually…

Matty Cash believes #AVFC are "probably in a better way" than last season despite a summer of change at the club. "I know that's mad to say. But the way we are playing, the way we are training, putting information on-board, doing it…

At the start of every season under Unai Emery, #AVFC have had their doubters … but that's just how they like it. The culture built by Emery and reinforced by his trusted leaders is priceless - the envy of some clubs with greater…

A day off for Unai Emery and his players today. Six wins in seven, a chance to reach the League Cup QFs on Wednesday, before returning to Villa Park on Saturday night. The Nou Camp and Old Trafford await the following week, before the…