Back Quote by Emile Heskey

I came close to joining Villa early on in my career but nothing happened. I met with them and also with people from Birmingham…

— Roberto Carlos

I was happy playing at Wigan.

— Reece James

I was going to a good club in Newcastle and working with an unbelievable manager in Bobby Robson. It was the best for Leeds,…

— James Milner

The gaffer was a huge part in bringing me to Villa.

— Ollie Watkins

At Birmingham, I was a pain in the backside for my manager Steve Bruce when I found out Blackburn wanted to sign me and…

— Robbie Savage

I am very shocked and disappointed to be leaving Blackburn Rovers. I am extremely proud to have managed this club and I enjoyed a…

— Sam Allardyce

I went to Villa to be with top players, Ashley Young and Stewart Downing, who create chances.

— Darren Bent

I joined Aston Villa to improve myself in the Premier League. It started well but then I got injured and Villa ended up having…

— Adama Traore

My record is good with Birmingham and Wigan. Just study the facts.

— Steve Bruce

I played at Aston Villa for four years and most of the time I loved it there, but typically it took me a while…

— Paul Merson

I didn't want to come from playing every week at Blackburn to becoming a bit-part player at United, but I knew I probably had…

— Phil Jones

Few people will say maybe I had a tough time with different teams like Aston Villa and Middlesbrough but in each situation, I tried…

— Adama Traore