Tag: left-back

  • Aly Cissokho to Return To Villa – Rumour

    Aly Cissokho to Return To Villa – Rumour

    Aly Cissokho’s brother confirmed yesterday that Cissokho will be returning to Aston Villa in January as Aston Villa look to terminate Cissokho’s loan deal early. Cissokho moved to Porto on loan in August and hasn’t gotten too much playing time. In fact, the verdict from the majority of Porto fans seems to suggest that he…

  • Cissokho Loan Recall Possible

    Cissokho Loan Recall Possible

    Remi Garde has not ruled out recalling Aly Cissokho from his loan move to Porto. Cissokho has joined Porto on a season-long loan but following the injury to Amavi, Cissokho might be recalled. Cissokho did work alongside Garde during his time in Lyon and the boss knows how Cissokho can play. Cissokho hasn’t played too…

  • Jordan Amavi Official Joins Aston Villa

    Jordan Amavi Official Joins Aston Villa

    Jordan Amavi has officially signed a new 5-year deal with Aston Villa after moving from Nice at a reported £10 million deal. Amavi is one of the highest rated left-backs in Europe after being ranked as one of the best left backs in Ligue 1.  “I’m delighted to have secured the services of someone we…

  • £1.3 Million Bid For Nicolai Boilesen Rejected

    £1.3 Million Bid For Nicolai Boilesen Rejected

    Upon rumours that Aston Villa were interested in signing Ajax left-back Nicolai Boilesen, Ajax have reportedly turned down a £1.3 million offer for Boilesen ultimately confirming Aston Villa’s interest. Ajax want another £1 million at least, in a deal that could see Boilesen moving to Villa for a total of £2.5 million.  Sherwood has identified Boilesen…

  • Left-back of the 2014-15 Season

    Left-back of the 2014-15 Season

    This is a very interesting formation to analyse, mostly because we have 3 left-backs who have played the majority of their time in that position. Also, two of them played in a different position at the beginning of the season. Mathew Lowton who is historically a right-back, actually had more game time on the left…