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 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.