Villa boss Smith one step away from realising his ‘impossible dream’
Dean Smith insists he is ready to complete his “impossible dream” and guide Aston Villa to the Premier League.
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Securing promotion will be crucial in keeping Grealish – Whelan
Aston Villa midfielder Glenn Whelan believes winning promotion to the Premier League could hold the key to Jack Grealish staying at Villa Park.
Villa need Premier League football to be relevant again, insists Angel
Juan Pablo Angel believes Aston Villa’s Sky Bet Championship play-off final date offers the chance of his former club becoming relevant again on the football stage.
Smith won’t be asking for Lampard’s words of wisdom at Wembley
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith is out to silence Frank Lampard at Wembley after already hearing his words of wisdom.
Villa need to win play-off final or season is a failure – McGinn
John McGinn thinks Aston Villa’s season is a failure as it stands after not challenging for automatic promotion.
The key areas of debate ahead of the Championship play-off final
Recognised as the richest fixture in football, the Sky Bet Championship play-off final will be contested by Aston Villa and Derby with a place in next season’s Premier League up for grabs.
A look at the key players in the Championship play-off final
Aston Villa take on Derby in the Championship play-off final at Wembley on Monday.
Mings has relished learning from Terry during ‘perfect’ Villa loan
Tyrone Mings admits his time at Aston Villa has refreshed his career as the defender looks to round off a “perfect” loan spell with promotion.
Aston Villa defender Axel Tuanzebe fit for play-off final against Derby
On-loan defender Axel Tuanzebe is fit for Aston Villa ahead of the Sky Bet Championship play-off final against Derby at Wembley on Monday.
Frank Lampard to hold Derby talks after play-off final amid Chelsea speculation
Frank Lampard will hold talks over his future with Derby owner Mel Morris after Monday’s Sky Bet Championship play-off final.
Villa boss Dean Smith: Jack Grealish will cost someone a hell of a lot of money
Dean Smith has warned clubs Jack Grealish will cost a fortune but the Aston Villa boss insisted he has never thought about losing his captain.
Dean Smith believes Championship play-off final should be played first
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith wants the Sky Bet Championship play-off final to be given top billing.
Timeline of Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds tenure
Leeds are ready to activate their option to extend Marcelo Bielsa’s stay at Elland Road for another year.
In pictures: Lampard and Terry ahead of Derby v Aston Villa play-off final
Former Chelsea team-mates Frank Lampard and John Terry are set to be in opposite dugouts when Derby tackle Aston Villa in the Sky Bet Championship play-off final at Wembley. Here, Press Association Sport takes a look back at some memorable images from moments shared between the England duo, for both club and country.
A look at the teams who will meet for a place in the Premier League
Aston Villa will face Derby for a place in the Premier League, after the Rams beat Leeds in an Elland Road thriller.
Jack Grealish backs Aston Villa to get the job done at Wembley this time
Skipper Jack Grealish insists Aston Villa can win at Wembley and erase their play-off heartache.
Smith hails Steer’s career turnaround as Aston Villa reach play-off final
Boss Dean Smith hailed Jed Steer’s career turnaround after Aston Villa reached the Sky Bet Championship play-off final following a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory at 10-man West Brom.
Villa beat West Brom on penalties to reach Championship play-off final
Jed Steer sent Aston Villa into the Sky Bet Championship play-off final after their penalty shoot-out win at 10-man West Brom.
Shan to use Champions League comebacks as inspiration in West Brom play-off bid
West Brom caretaker boss Jimmy Shan will draw on Champions League inspiration to get the Baggies to Wembley.
Dwight Gayle banned for West Brom
West Brom will be without top-scorer Dwight Gayle for the second leg of their Championship play-off semi-final against Aston Villa at the Hawthorns.
Villa will not sit back and try to defend first leg advantage – Smith
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith is targeting victory against West Brom at The Hawthorns as he looks to guide his team to the Championship play-off final.
Baggies can cope without Gayle – Shan
Boss James Shan believes West Brom’s squad is strong enough to cope with the loss of top scorer Dwight Gayle.
Abraham in awe of captain Grealish as play-offs hot up
Striker Tammy Abraham has backed Jack Grealish to lead Aston Villa to Wembley.
Smith hails Grealish ‘quality’ but demands more from Villa
Boss Dean Smith praised Jack Grealish but demanded more from Aston Villa following their 2-1 play-off semi-final comeback win over West Brom.
Baggies pay the penalty as Aston Villa edge first leg
Jack Grealish inspired Aston Villa’s comeback as a late show against West Brom put them on the brink of another Wembley final.
Aston Villa boss Smith inspired by Liverpool and Tottenham’s heroics
Boss Dean Smith will take inspiration for Liverpool and Tottenham’s Champions League heroics in Aston Villa’s promotion bid.
Smith has near fully-fit squad ahead of play-off first leg against West Brom
Aston Villa report no fresh injury concerns ahead of Saturday’s Championship semi-final play-off first leg against West Brom.
Dean Smith adamant West Brom are favourites in play-off clash
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has moved to shift the pressure off his side and claimed West Brom are favourites in their promotion showdown.
Villa do not have ‘God-given right’ to get to Wembley – Brunt
West Brom skipper Chris Brunt insists Aston Villa have no divine right to reach Wembley.
Daniel Farke calls Norwich’s title win the ‘icing on the cake’
Norwich manager Daniel Farke admitted that winning the Sky Bet Championship title was “the icing on the cake” following Sunday’s 2-1 victory against Aston Villa.