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Jacob Tanswell

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Aston Villa Writer at The Athletic

Aston Villa writer for @TheAthleticFC | #AVFC | Email: [email protected] Bluesky: https://t.co/IfuJdPoP2M Subscribe here: https://t.co/T0ODbIYl1h

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  • 5 days ago | nytimes.com | Jacob Tanswell

    Stories of Aston Villa’s profit and sustainability problems are bordering on the monotonous. It is a matter well-told and widely reported, but few know what it takes to fix the deficit in Villa’s accounts, thought to be around £50million ($67m) after failing to qualify for the Champions League. Factor in Villa having to distinctly reduce their wage bill to comply with UEFA’s Squad Cost Rule (SCR), then the water becomes even murkier.

  • 6 days ago | nytimes.com | Dan Sheldon |Jacob Tanswell |Sam Lee |Gregg Evans

    We might only just be coming around to the end of the first week of the transfer window, but already fans of clubs — and managers — will be desperate to see business being done. But which position does each Premier League side need to prioritise this window? Where, if necessary, should the bulk of the budget be spent? The Athletic’s club experts have weighed in with their thoughts below. ArsenalA striker is the absolute priority for Mikel Arteta — and that is exactly what it should be.

  • 1 week ago | nytimes.com | Jacob Tanswell |Anantaajith Raghuraman

    England and India will go head-to-head over the next six weeks without the cricketing royalty of James Anderson or Virat Kohli for the first time in two decades, but that does not make the five-Test series any less appealing. Two of cricket’s “Big Three” — Australia being the other — have much to prove this summer. India, the fanatical cricket country, against England, the founding fathers of the game, will be a clash of styles.

  • 1 week ago | nytimes.com | Jacob Tanswell

    Aston Villa begin the new season by hosting Newcastle United at Villa Park. Unai Emery’s side, who finished sixth last term, face the Spaniard’s former club Arsenal on December 6 and again on December 30. Villa will go up against Midlands rivals Wolves on November 29, while their Boxing Day fixture is actually a day later against Chelsea on December 27.

  • 1 week ago | nytimes.com | Philip Buckingham |Matt Slater |Dan Sheldon |Jacob Tanswell

    Ruben Selles is a strong contender to take over at Sheffield United with Chris Wilder expected to leave the club. Wilder guided United to the verge of promotion before the play-off final defeat to Sunderland in May, which they led 1-0 until the 76th minute but lost 2-1 following Tom Watson’s goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time.

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Jacob Tanswell
Jacob Tanswell @J_Tanswell
12 Jun 25

Have covered this in a few pieces over the last month, but #AVFC want a right-back, right-sided centre-back and a winger. Will, of course, look/sign in other areas but depends on outgoings. I'm away during the final week of June, so no doubt everything will happen then....

Jacob Tanswell
Jacob Tanswell @J_Tanswell
12 Jun 25

Damian Vidagany and Monchi encourage regular internal promotions to ensure British workers feel as valued as Emery’s Spanish contingent. This is to guard against any sense of #AVFC divide - Jimmy Shan's promotion is an example of that. Explained⬇️ 🔗https://t.co/WzhbiabICY

Jacob Tanswell
Jacob Tanswell @J_Tanswell

#AVFC have confirmed that U18s head coach Jimmy Shan has been promoted to the U21s. Viewed as recognition for Villa's treble-winning success and his coaching ability rated extremely highly among peers, senior figures & players. He replaces Josep Gombau, who will leave the club.

Jacob Tanswell
Jacob Tanswell @J_Tanswell
12 Jun 25

#AVFC have confirmed that U18s head coach Jimmy Shan has been promoted to the U21s. Viewed as recognition for Villa's treble-winning success and his coaching ability rated extremely highly among peers, senior figures & players. He replaces Josep Gombau, who will leave the club.