2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (351+ words) Aston Villa manager Unai Emery played a key role in Jordi Alba's glittering career Former Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba has credited Unai Emery as one of the biggest influences on his decorated career. The Aston Villa manager got his first…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (434+ words) Birmingham City have confirmed that Director of Football Craig Gardner has stepped down after five years in the top job. The former Blues midfielder was initially appointed technical director in 2021 before being promoted to Director of Football in February 2026. During…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (1112+ words) Birmingham City are looking to appoint a replacement to Craig Gardner after their Director of Football stepped aside A Director of Football is an all encompassing job that should do exactly what is says on the tin. In the same…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (244+ words) Significant changes could be on the horizon at Birmingham City with reports of a key departure Craig Gardner will reportedly step away from his role as Birmingham City director of football. The Telegraph's John Percy reported on Thursday evening that…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (215+ words) Aston Villa announce two new pre-season friendlies after Bayern Munich fixture confirmed Birmingham Live Aston Villa announce two new pre-season friendlies after Bayern Munich fixture confirmed Aston Villa have confirmed three pre-season friendlies so far and will also compete in…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (1877+ words) When Craig Gardner was handed the keys to Birmingham City's crumbling castle nearly five years ago the appointment was met with incredulity. The former Blues player and coach seemingly had no experience to merit being made technical director of a…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (555+ words) Unai Emery has insisted that he is happy at Aston Villa, stating that he feels valued while leading the club's ambitious project. Villa ended their 30-year wait for a trophy last month by beating Freiburg 30 in the Europa League final,…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (470+ words) Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers is gaining interest from Manchester United, who see him as a potential long-term successor to club captain Bruno Fernandes. Rogers has attracted interest from several clubs ahead of the summer transfer window. Villa are, however,…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (578+ words) Aston Villa and Marcus Rashford latest amid Man United transfer 'anger' Birmingham Live Aston Villa and Marcus Rashford latest amid Man United transfer 'anger' Just as it has for the last two years Marcus Rashford's future is once again a…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (659+ words) Kyogo Furuhashi's wonderful Celtic form hasn't translated to the Championship for Birmingham City In a world where numbers are king, Kyogo Furuhashi had a lot going for him when Birmingham City signed him last summer. Eighty-five goals in 165 matches for…...