Aston Villa's Technical Ability session
06 January 2011
With January 20 looming ever nearer, UK contenders Titi, Toby, Peter and Tobi were invited to sharpen their technical ability with Gordon Cowans, First Team Coach at Aston Villa.
Gordon's excellence at improving players' technical ability was proved when he was quickly promoted from Villa's Academy coach to First Team Coach.
The Villa coach gave the lads a series of drills based on techniques they need to master for their positions. Distribution from the back, selection of passes and hold-up play.
Gordon was impressed with the guys: "I thought their level was really good, techn ...
Club Kit: Aston Villa
20 August 2010
Aston Villa's new home shirt stays with the club's classic claret and blue whilst the new black away kit carries a dark threat. Can a young Villa side go the distance this season?
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The Players' Choice
26 April 2010
After a season of constant praise, Wayne Rooney and James Milner were last night awarded the silverware to prove it, as they were chosen by their fellow players as the season's top performers.
An inspirational Wayne has scored 26 league goals to keep United in the title hunt. And James yes ...
Get Fast. Get Respect.
06 April 2010
Birmingham, Manchester, London. Who’s the fastest? Time to put your pace on the line in the Tear up the Pitch challenge.
Gabby, Theo and Nani are hunting the UK’s fastest players to represent their city.
Start at the Local Trials. You’ll run the Cristiano Ronaldo Speed ...
When the nation calls
20 May 2009
Villa have contributed more players to our national team than any other club in history
England has always demanded the best talent around. Aston Villa has always stepped up and supplied it.
With more England internationals to its name than any other club in history – the Villans rep ...