Plumes of smoke followed the fireworks. A large tifo cascaded from the roof of the Holte End, displaying three lions facing forward, mouths open and roaring. Villa Park mimicked the animals’ sound.

While the rain pelted down in the Midlands, there was no raining on Aston Villa’s parade as they finally celebrated their ...

Aston Villa are flying in Europe after winning ... McGinn celebrated his 30th birthday last Friday and donated a big cake - fit with a Villa crest and Scotland flag on it - to the club's media ...