It’s been a long time coming, but a minor change to the home page was forced by another upgrade to the server in the background. The Villawire went to meet its maker some time ago now and it was only a matter of time before the engine running the home page here at astonvillacentral.com went the same way for a similar reason. You can’t halt progress, even if you’re not quite ready for it.
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Long story, short: The Villawire is broken and I’d put the chances of it being fixed only marginally ahead of Birmingham City’s chance of promotion.
Week commencing Monday 12th September 2016.
Ritchie De Laet’s knee injury will keep him out for the season. Draws against Brentford and Ipswich continue to frustrate.
Week commencing Monday 5th September 2016.
Sid Cowans leaves Aston Villa and Jack Grealish signs a new contract. The 2016/17 squad picture published ahead of a frustrating 2-2 draw against Forest at Villa Park.
Week commencing Monday 29th August 2016.
Jonathan Kodjia and Albert Adomah sign, completing the squad before the 2016/17 summer transfer window closed. Joleon Lescott left, as did Adama Traore. Steve Round was confirmed as the new technical director and Paddy Riley was finally shown the door. An international break meant no games, but that also meant no loses. Pretty decent week, then.
Week commencing Monday 22nd August 2016.
Jores Okore and Joe Bennett depart. Ritchie De Laet arrives. Jordan Veretout, Kevin Toner, and Henry Cowans head out on loan. Dr. X keeps Tweeting. Defeat at Bristol City.
Week commencing Monday 15th August 2016.
Dalian Atkinson’s tragic passing. Mile Jedinak signs. Adama Traore hands in transfer request. Joleon Lescott’s Rangers transfer collapses. Draws against Huddersfield and Derby County.
Week commencing Monday 8th August 2016.
Knocked out the League Cup by Luton, but restoring home with a Villa Park win against Rotherham. Carlos Sanches heads out on loan, James Chester signs. Gabby might be off, Lescott almost certainly is.
Week commencing Monday 1st August 2016.
Idrissa Gueye, Ciaran Clark and Scott Sinclair leave. Ross McCormack arrives. New squad numbers. Youngsters out on loan. And the new season begins in somewhat familiar fashion.