Mat Kendrick

2 months ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Mat Kendrick

SportopinionIt will be on TNT Sports rather than Netflix, but the new two-episode season of Emery in Paris: The Comeback promises to make compelling viewing. Unai Emery won a collection of trophies at Paris Saint-Germain, but that's not what he's remembered for at PSG. Get 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.

2 months ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Mat Kendrick

Jonathan Calderwood developed a reputation as being one of the best in the business at Aston Villa, attracting the attention of the French football giants. Jonathan Calderwood, the Head Grounds Manager at Paris Saint-Germain, at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. Calderwood used to be Aston Villa's Head Groundsman. (Image: Paris Saint-Germain Football Club)Jonathan Calderwood allows a slight smile to play across his lips as he remembers his grand unveiling at Paris Saint-Germain.

2 months ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Mat Kendrick

West Brom defender's transfer saga degenerated into a 'pantomine' before he joined Villa. Curtis Davies (far left) with the Aston Villa team after he forced through his move from West Bromwich Albion. It's the summer of 2007. West Bromwich Albion have just lost a rather dreary play-off final to Derby County and are facing up to another year in the Championship. One man is feeling particularly sorry for himself.

2 months ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Mat Kendrick |Steve Wollaston

Former Aston Villa star Jack Grealish thinks of brother Keelan during the highs and lows of his careerJack GrealishFormer Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish celebrated his Manchester City goal against Leicester City by paying tribute to his late brother, in his post match interview. The playmaker had a starring role in the 2-0 victory, scoring inside the opening two minutes and looking the best player on the pitch, before revealing what a difficult day it had been.

Mar 29, 2025 | birminghammail.co.uk | Mat Kendrick

Alan McInally jumps higher than Aston Vila teammate David Platt during the FA Cup victory at Crewe in 1989. (Image: Mirrorpix)Aston Villa's long and elusive quest to lift the FA Cup takes them to Preston North End in the quarter-finals this weekend. Villa will be clear favourites to progress to the last four by beating their Championship hosts on Sunday afternoon. But they travel to Deepdale with a cautionary tale not to underestimate lower league opposition in the North West in this competition.