Charlie Haffenden
@journohaff.bsky.social
Football Journalist covering Aston Villa and Birmingham City for BirminghamWorld. Brighton & Hove Albion fan. #BHAFC #AVFC #BCFC
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.
😤 Disconnect with recruitment team
⛔️ No direction in transfer market
🥊 More “characters” needed
👀 “Five or six to join”
My long read, below.
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.
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April 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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.
😤 Disconnect with recruitment team
⛔️ No direction in transfer market
🥊 More “characters” needed
👀 “Five or six to join”
My long read, below.
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
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.
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January 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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.
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.
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December 7, 2024 at 10:49 AM
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.
December 4, 2024 at 1:48 PM
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.
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 👇
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.
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December 4, 2024 at 11:18 AM
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 👇
An update on Emi Martinez's injury ahead of #AVFC vs Brentford.
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.
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December 3, 2024 at 8:24 AM
An update on Emi Martinez's injury ahead of #AVFC vs Brentford.
Aston Villa have lost their element of surprise, Unai Emery admitted today. #AVFC
‘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.
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December 1, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Aston Villa have lost their element of surprise, Unai Emery admitted today. #AVFC
Unai Emery with the latest on Emi Martinez after the #AVFC goalkeeper was forced off with an injury vs Chelsea.
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.
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December 1, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Unai Emery with the latest on Emi Martinez after the #AVFC goalkeeper was forced off with an injury vs Chelsea.
Birmingham City's fellow League One promotion hopefuls Stockport County could lose star man Louie Barry this January. #BCFC #StockportCounty
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.
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December 1, 2024 at 1:05 PM
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
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November 29, 2024 at 5:06 PM
🚨 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. 👏🧤
November 27, 2024 at 9:37 PM
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. 👏🧤
Team news from Villa Park for #AVFC vs #Juventus as tonight's visitors name just six substitutes out of an available 12.
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.
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November 27, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Amadou Onana has reportedly torn a muscle in his foot. #AVFC
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.
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November 16, 2024 at 8:07 PM
Amadou Onana has reportedly torn a muscle in his foot. #AVFC
‘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
What every League One manager has said about Birmingham City so far this season. #BCFC
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.
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November 16, 2024 at 10:48 AM
‘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
What every League One manager has said about Birmingham City so far this season. #BCFC
Lee Carsley with the latest on Ezri Konsa after the #AVFC defender limped off during Greece 0-3 England.
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.
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November 15, 2024 at 10:31 AM
Lee Carsley with the latest on Ezri Konsa after the #AVFC defender limped off during Greece 0-3 England.
Name a Brighton player you were excited about signing but ultimately ended up disappointed with. #BHAFC
I’ll start: Alireza Jahanbakhsh…
I’ll start: Alireza Jahanbakhsh…
November 13, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Name a Brighton player you were excited about signing but ultimately ended up disappointed with. #BHAFC
I’ll start: Alireza Jahanbakhsh…
I’ll start: Alireza Jahanbakhsh…