Charlie Haffenden

Tony Mowbray reveals West Brom secrets on transfers, club strategy and owner dispute Birmingham World unpacks Tony Mowbray’s dramatic final press conference as West Brom manager.

Tony Mowbray took a deep dive into a manner of West Brom issues and solutions during his final presser. #WBA

😤 Disconnect with recruitment team
⛔️ No direction in transfer market
🥊 More “characters” needed
👀 “Five or six to join”

My long read, below.

New bid lodged as Aston Villa and Newcastle United tussle for €30m marquee signing Aston Villa submitted an improved offer for Borussia Dortmund winger Donyell Malen in the last 24 hours, Birmingham World understands.

Understand Aston Villa submitted new bid for Dortmund winger Donyell Malen in last 24 hours. No agreement yet but moving closer. Worth noting other Premier League clubs keen – with BILD reporting Newcastle interest. #avfc #nufc

Will Aston Villa vs Southampton be postponed? Storm Darragh strikes Birmingham Aston Villa vs Southampton is on course to go ahead despite concerns of a postponement due to Storm Darragh.

There are no plans for Aston Villa vs Southampton to be postponed, with #AVFC advising supporters to take extra care and time to travel to Villa Park this afternoon. Storm Darragh raging through Birmingham but conditions not as severe as in Liverpool.

If Aston Villa fail to beat Brentford tonight, #AVFC will go nine games without a win - and it will officially become the longest winless streak of Unai Emery's career. His previous longest (also eight) was with Valencia in 2009.

Monchi and Unai Emery on same wavelength as Aston Villa choose two January transfers Aston Villa already have a plan in place for their January transfer business.

Aston Villa drawing up shortlist of right-back & versatile attacking targets ahead of January transfer window. Unai Emery wants reinforcements but #AVFC won't jump at first opportunity; any signing must meet Emery's needs & be at reasonable price. Story 👇

Major Aston Villa injury update surfaces on dawn of Brentford clash An update on the fitness of Emi Martinez ahead of Aston Villa vs Brentford in the Premier League.

An update on Emi Martinez's injury ahead of #AVFC vs Brentford.

‘This year is different’ - Unai Emery admits new Aston Villa flaw exposed by Chelsea Unai Emery has admitted there has been a mentality shift from last season, perhaps contributing to Aston Villa’s poor run of form.

Aston Villa have lost their element of surprise, Unai Emery admitted today. #AVFC

Unai Emery confirms significant Aston Villa injury blow after Chelsea defeat Emiliano Martinez will undergo tests after suffering an injury away at Chelsea on Sunday afternoon.

Unai Emery with the latest on Emi Martinez after the #AVFC goalkeeper was forced off with an injury vs Chelsea.

Birmingham's League One rivals suffer transfer blow as Aston Villa make bold decision One of Birmingham City’s League One rivals look set to suffer a significant transfer blow this January.

Birmingham City's fellow League One promotion hopefuls Stockport County could lose star man Louie Barry this January. #BCFC #StockportCounty

🚨 Exclusive: Aston Villa plan to recall Louie Barry from Stockport in January and loan him to the Championship instead. The winger has scored 13 goals in 17 League One games so far this season. Told Middlesbrough are keen. #AVFC #StockportCounty #Boro

Juventus were THIS close to opening the scoring through Francisco Conceicao, but Emiliano Martinez had other ideas. What an insane save from the #AVFC goalkeeper. 👏🧤

Aston Villa vs Juventus team news: Emery and Motta name lineups in Champions League The team news is out for Aston Villa vs Juventus in the UEFA Champions League.

Team news from Villa Park for #AVFC vs #Juventus as tonight's visitors name just six substitutes out of an available 12.

Aston Villa injury crisis deepens as 23-year-old 'tears muscle' on international duty Aston Villa have suffered a fresh injury blow ahead of the hosting of Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

Amadou Onana has reportedly torn a muscle in his foot. #AVFC

What every League One boss has said about Birmingham City - as several slag Blues off Several League One managers have foul-mouthed Birmingham City this season, whereas others have shown respect.

‘No one can compete’, ‘galvanised everyone’, ‘there’s no doubt’

What every League One manager has said about Birmingham City so far this season. #BCFC

Lee Carsley issues Ezri Konsa injury update after Villa star hobbled off for England Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa was forced off with an injury during England’s 3-0 victory in Greece.

Lee Carsley with the latest on Ezri Konsa after the #AVFC defender limped off during Greece 0-3 England.

They absolutely do. I’d agree, though I reckon he’ll eventually get there at Barça or elsewhere

That game against Man City gave me false hope 😔

Wow the hype when he joined. If only he could’ve strung more games together

Name a Brighton player you were excited about signing but ultimately ended up disappointed with. #BHAFC

I’ll start: Alireza Jahanbakhsh…