Ben Ramsdale Reporter
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Ben is head of sports content for Birmingham World covering Aston Villa, Birmingham City, West Bromwich Albion & Wolverhampton Wanderers.

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399 Articles
almost 2 years ago
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Aston Villa’s 2021/22 Premier League prize money compared to Wolves and other rivals

Aston Villa’s 3-2 defeat to Manchester City on the final day saw them end the 2021/22 season with a 14th place finish...

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almost 2 years ago
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The shock alternative England squad that includes two current Aston Villa stars

Gareth Southgate will announce his latest England squad on Tuesday afternoon as the Three Lions prepare for a quartet...

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almost 2 years ago
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Alternative Premier League table based only on Steven Gerrard’s time at Aston Villa

The 2021/22 Premier League campaign has finally reached its conclusion and what another wild ride it has been.

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almost 2 years ago
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Five talking points from Manchester City 3-2 Aston Villa

Aston Villa’s final game of the 2021/22 season ended in a narrow 3-2 defeat to the Premier League champions, Manchest...

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almost 2 years ago
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11 brilliant photos from Birmingham City’s 1971/72 promotion season - 50 years on

It’s May 2nd 1972, a Bob Latchford goal has just seen Birmingham City beat Leyton Orient 1-0 to be promoted to Divisi...

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almost 2 years ago
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Jack Grealish makes Roy Keane joke amid title celebrations following Aston Villa win

Jack Grealish was able to do the unthinkable and make Roy Keane smile amid Manchester City’s title celebrations on Su...

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almost 2 years ago
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Pep Guardiola issues apology to Villa following Robin Olsen pitch invasion assault

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has issued an apology to Aston Villa and Robin Olsen following the pitch invasi...

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almost 2 years ago
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Who is new Aston Villa signing Boubacar Kamara? Age, height, position, nationality

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Boubacar Kamara from Ligue 1 side Marseille on a five-year deal.

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almost 2 years ago
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Steven Gerrard looking at ‘big positive’ for Aston Villa despite defeat in Manchester

Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard was largely positive following defeat to Manchester City, despite his side throwin...

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almost 2 years ago
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Aston Villa player ratings vs Man City: Five minute collapse ruins Villa gameplan

A second-half collapse which stretched over the period of just five minutes saw Aston Villa throw away what would hav...

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almost 2 years ago
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Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen ‘attacked’ during Manchester City pitch invasion

Aston Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen was ‘attacked’ during the pitch invasion at the end of Villa’s 3-2 defeat to Manch...

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almost 2 years ago
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Manchester City vs Aston Villa team news: Coutinho AND Buendia start

Aston Villa will have to make do without their ever-reliable goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez, for their huge match with...

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