John Bannister

Aston Villa Supporter, watching sports like Cricket, Snooker and Soaps like Doctors, Eastenders, Hollyoaks on TV. Like listening to Free Radio, Birmingham.

[John Townley @johntownley11]

Unai Emery does not want to stop at winning the Europa League... 🏆

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[John Townley @johntownley11]

That puts the bow on Aston Villa's finest season in decades - certainly the best in my 26 years. Since the start of April across Europe's big-five leagues, only Ollie Watkins and Harry Kane have scored 10+ goals in all comps. Your 56th walk-and-talk of the season… 💜

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[Aston Villa @AVFCOfficial]

Hear from a very happy, Unai Emery after an ‘outstanding’ finish to our 2025/26 campaign 🗣️

[Aston Villa @AVFCOfficial]

A COMEBACK WIN ON THE FINAL DAY 😮‍💨

[Aston Villa @AVFCOfficial]

Our final starting XI of the 2025/26 season ✊ #MCIAVL

[John Townley @johntownley11]

Now it feels real… 😍🏆

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[Aston Villa @AVFCOfficial]

✨ CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AGAIN OLE OLE ✨

[Aston Villa @AVFCOfficial]

European royalty 👑

[Aston Villa @AVFCOfficial]

Historic.

[Aston Villa @AVFCOfficial]

Iconic.

[John Townley @johntownley11]

Aston Villa's first win in a month should be the springboard they need to reach the UEL last eight. Two of my pre-match orders would've been a Watkins goal and a clean sheet. Only HT in the tie, but Lille's task at VP could play into Villa's hands. Marcher et parler. 🇫🇷

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[Aston Villa @AVFCOfficial]

Some shift tonight, Lammy 🤩

Your #UEL POTM: Lamare Bogarde! ✊

@adidas || #UpTheVilla

[Aston Villa @AVFCOfficial]

The Boss' thoughts from tonight as we take a 1-0 advantage back to Villa Park next Thursday 🗣️ #UEL

[Aston Villa @AVFCOfficial]

Here's to you, Unai Emery 💜

[Aston Villa @AVFCOfficial]

Taking a one-goal advantage back to Villa Park ✊ #UEL

[Aston Villa @AVFCOfficial]

Your Villa side to take on Lille this evening! ✊

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[John Townley @johntownley11]

Aston Villa players are wearing black armbands to pay respect to Roberto Olabe's father, who sadly passed away this week. 💜

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[John Townley @johntownley11]

Aston Villa have never won in France in six attempts, so tomorrow night would be an ideal time to end that duck. McGinn could start, but Cash hasn't travelled. Rogers calls it "massive" to have the skipper back and says Villa are better prepared to face Lille's noise. 🇫🇷

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[John Townley @johntownley11]

Morgan Rogers is excited to have John McGinn back in the group, saying: "He puts a smile on people's faces. He plays with that smile, wears the badge on his sleeve, and brings a lot to our team."

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[John Townley @johntownley11]

Aston Villa must win the Europa League; Unai Emery's tenure needs to be defined by trophies. Embrace that pressure. Frustrating night as it was Villa's own doing. Tammy Abraham's goal the positive. Free weekend between Chelsea and Man Utd - but I'd rather be in the cup.

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