John Townley

Birmingham

Aston Villa Correspondent at Birmingham Mail

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Aston Villa announce new deal for Tyrone Mings as contract length revealed

2 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | John Townley

The fan's favourite will extend his stay at Aston Villa after arriving in 2019New deal... Villa defender Tyrone Mings(Image: Getty Images)Tyrone Mings has signed a contract extension with Aston Villa keeping the defender at the club until 2027.Mings' previous contract was set to expire next summer, but Villa have moved to secure his services for an additional 12 months.
How Francesco Calvo aims to bridge big Aston Villa divide after Chris Heck departure

4 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | John Townley

SportopinionThe new Aston Villa president of business operations knows he has work to do to repair relationsFrancesco CalvoGet the latest Birmingham Live breaking news on WhatsAppOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More infoJoin us on WhatsApp Incoming Aston Villa president of business operations Francesco Calvo will aim to improve the relationship between the club and its Fan Advisory Board (FAB).
When Aston Villa's new president of business operations Francesco Calvo will start new role and what he said about the job

4 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | John Townley

Francesco Calvo joins Villa after most recently serving as Juventus’s managing director of revenue and football development. Francesco CalvoAston Villa’s newly appointed president of business operations Francesco Calvo will begin his role at the start of next month. Recruited ahead of a host of other candidates, Calvo stood out thanks to an impressive CV, having held important roles at European giants Barcelona and Juventus in recent years.
Emi Martinez transfer update after Aston Villa star speaks out

4 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | John Townley

The future of the Aston Villa star could become one of the summer's big transfer sagasEmiliano Martinez(Image: Getty Images)Aston Villa are yet to receive any offers for Emi Martinez, who has dominated the transfer headlines since the end of the season. The 32-year-old’s future has come under scrutiny after he was seen in tears at the end of Villa’s final home game of the season against Tottenham last month.
Unai Emery explains plan for Ross Barkley after Aston Villa injury setback

6 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | John Townley

Midfielder’s season disrupted by three-month injury lay-off after he suffered a knee ligament problemAston Villa midfielder Ross Barkley(Image: Getty Images)Unai Emery is hopeful that a strong pre-season will allow Ross Barkley to hit the ground running in the next campaign. The midfielder’s first campaign under Emery was disrupted by a three-month injury lay-off after he suffered a knee ligament problem.
Aston Villa provide Villa Park expansion update as season ticket holders relocated

1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | John Townley

More Aston Villa season ticket holders will be relocated as new seats are added at Villa ParkVilla Park, the home of Aston Villa(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)Aston Villa have confirmed that more season ticket holders will be relocated next season as they add 379 new seats at Villa Park. Last summer, approximately 900 season ticket holders in the North, Doug Ellis, and Trinity Road stands were displaced as around 400 seats were added to the stadium.
Explained: Why you could be removed from Aston Villa season ticket waiting list as 45,000 warned

1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | John Townley

Aston Villa have warned fans they could be removed from the season ticket waiting list as club aims to reward loyaltyWarning... Aston Villa fans(Image: Getty Images)Aston Villa have announced changes to their season ticket waiting list system following a review aimed at rewarding loyalty and commitment from active fans. Up to 45,000 people were on the Villa waiting list a the end of the 2024/25 season, but 46 percent of those had not bought a ticket in the past two seasons (2023/24 and 2024/25).
Juventus chief pays the price for £42m Aston Villa transfer

1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | John Townley

Aston Villa sold Douglas Luiz to Juventus for £42m last summerTroubled times... Juve's ex-Villa star Douglas Luiz (Image: Juventus FC via Getty Images)Douglas Luiz’s failed transfer to Juventus has contributed to the imminent departure of Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian giants are set to part ways with Giuntoli, who has paid the price for poor recruitment.
Aston Villa face big transfer decision on star Unai Emery deemed 'untouchable'

1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | John Townley

SportopinionJacob Ramsey has two years remaining on his Aston Villa contractDecision time... Jacob Ramsey with Villa boss Unai EmeryGet the latest Birmingham Live breaking news on WhatsAppOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More infoJoin us on WhatsAppJacob Ramsey was deemed 'untouchable' last summer, but a decision now looms for Aston Villa regarding the homegrown talent.
Aston Villa confirm season ticket changes and Europa League ticket prices

1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | John Townley

SportFootballAston Villa FCThe price of Aston Villa season tickets for adults have been increasedThere will be ticketing changes at Villa Park next season(Image: Ryan Browne/REX/Shutterstock)Aston Villa have confirmed season ticket and match-by-match prices for adults are to rise by five per cent. The club will, however, freeze under-21 prices for the 2025/26 campaign to encourage younger fans to join the matchday experience.