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Aston Villa still aren’t perfect, but they finally look to be promotion contenders

Aston Villa began the Championship season in disappointing form but three straight wins has helped them become promotion contenders again, even if they still aren't perfect.

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Three potential replacements for under-pressure Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce is under pressure following a disappointing start to the Championship season, and there are number of managers who could replace him.

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Aston Villa fans divided on rumour Oscar Garcia could replace Steve Bruce

Aston Villa have reportedly sounded out Saint-Etienne manager Oscar Garcia as a potential replacement for the under-pressure Steve Bruce, but Villa fans are divided.

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Aston Villa fans unimpressed with Villa Park expansion plans

Aston Villa have announced plans to expand Villa Park to a 60,000-seater stadium when they return to the Premier League, but Villa fans aren't sure it's a good idea.

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Three Jack Grealish replacements Aston Villa should sign

Aston Villa winger Jack Grealish could be out for six months after suffering a blow to his kidneys, and there are a number of players the club could sign to replace him.

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Aston Villa fans divided as Dr Tony Xia quashes Danny Batth rumour

Aston Villa owner Dr Tony Xia has quashed rumours that the club wants to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Danny Batth, and Villa fans are divided on the decision.

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Three reasons Aston Villa should avoid signing Stefanos Athanasiadis

Aston Villa are reportedly interested in signing PAOK striker Stefanos Athanasiadis, but there are a number of reasons why they should avoid the Greek centre-forward.

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Aston Villa fans react as club completes Christopher Samba deal

Aston Villa announced on Thursday night that they had signed defender Christopher Samba on a one-year deal, are Villa fans are pleased but also concerned at the age of their team.

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Aston Villa fans keen on Jordan Veretout stay after hint from owner

Aston Villa owner Dr Tony Xia has hinted that Jordan Veretout could yet stay at the club at this summer, and Villa fans are keen to keen to have him next season.

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Aston Villa fans suspect John Terry deal is done after tweet from owner

Aston Villa owner Dr Tony Xia has hinted that a new signing is imminent with his latest Twitter post, and Villa fans are desperate know who it is amid strong John Terry links.

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In Focus: Aston Villa could struggle to sign the prolific Tom Boere

Aston Villa manager Steve Boere is reportedly lining up a summer move for prolific FC Oss striker Tom Boere as he looks to strengthen his side's attacking options.

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Three reasons Aston Villa should steer clear of signing John Terry

Aston Villa are reportedly interested in signing former Chelsea captain John Terry this summer, but there are a number of reasons why they should steer clear of the centre-back.

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Three reasons Aston Villa should steer clear of signing Marc Roberts

Aston Villa are reportedly lining up a £5m move for Barnsley captain Marc Roberts, but there are a number of reasons why they should steer clear of signing the 26-year-old.

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In Focus: Steve Bruce will be keen to quickly push through Amavi exit

Spanish giants Atletico Madrid are reportedly in talks with Aston Villa to sign left-back Jrodan Amavi, and Steve Bruce will want to push the deal through as soon as possible.

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Aston Villa fans react as Brazil legend holds up club shirt

Brazil legend Roberto Carlos has been pictued holding up an Aston Villa shirt after meeting owner Dr Tony Xia, and Villa fans have been having their say on the photo.

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Aston Villa can still aim for the play-offs, and here's why

Aston Villa's start to the season was underwhelming, but they have revived under Steve Bruce, meaning that the play-offs are a reasonable aim.

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