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Aston Villa correspondent for The Athletic. Student Football Writer of the Year 2021.

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Scott Parker keeping his line-up options open for next week's West Brom game

Scott Parker keeping his line-up options open for next week's West Brom game

Scott Parker says "a week in football is always a long week" after the Cherries boss revealed he has decision…

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Scott Parker gives Bournemouth injury update ahead of cup tie with MK Dons

Scott Parker gives Bournemouth injury update ahead of cup tie with MK Dons

Bournemouth boss Scott Parker confirmed Junior Stanislas 'will be involved on the weekend' as the winger step…

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Inside our special edition AFC Bournemouth 2021-22 season club annual

Inside our special edition AFC Bournemouth 2021-22 season club annual

AFC Bournemouth enter the 2021/22 season at a defining point in their recent history. Make no mistake about i…

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Listening to Parker's every instruction during his first game at the Vitality

Listening to Parker's every instruction during his first game at the Vitality

Preparations for Tuesday night's game and in fact, this season, have been meticulous - DorsetLive understands…

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Jaidon Anthony and the five potential breakout stars for the Cherries

Jaidon Anthony and the five potential breakout stars for the Cherries

After dealing with the fallout of relegation, Bournemouth are set to provide greater transparency on the path…

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What to expect from Scott Parker's Bournemouth this season

What to expect from Scott Parker's Bournemouth this season

Just hours after the official arrival of Scott Parker, which put an end to the months of contractual feelers …

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Aston Villa considering Matteo Ruggeri among left-back options Original

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By Jacob Tanswell Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Atletico Madrid defender Matteo Ruggeri is among the options being considered by Aston Villa as they look to find a replacement at left-back for Lucas Digne. Digne will complete his £8million move to Paris Saint-Germain after the Champions League holders activated the release clause in the France international’s contract. The Frenchman, 33, underwent a medical two weeks ago and is expected to finalise terms once he has returned from holiday.
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Aston Villa’s appeal to register Brian Madjo accepted by CAS Original

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By Jacob Tanswell Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Aston Villa’s appeal to register January signing Brian Madjo has been accepted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The new ruling means Madjo can play in the club’s matches and soon make his first competitive appearances for Villa, having featured in pre-season.
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Why New Road went ‘Blue for Bakes’: ‘Josh is our first thought in the morning and our last at night’ Original

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By Jacob Tanswell Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Josh Baker was 20 when he died. He was Lisa and Paul Baker’s only child, a loving son and a fiercely talented young cricketer. Two years on, and the shock and anguish do not leave them. “We wake up every morning thinking about Josh,” says Lisa. “He’s our first thought in the morning, and our last at night,” says Paul. “We’ve probably dreamt about him, too.” Such a shattering event changes perspectives on life. Lisa, a services manager for a packaging company, recently decided to retire.
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