Barry Bannan

Aston Villa supporters have been hailing Barry Bannan's potential for the past two seasons. But, if preseason is anything to go by, this could be his year.

To the dismay of Aston Villa fans, Barry Bannan didn't have a chance to become a first-team starter last season. Will that chance occur under Paul Lambert?

Setting the Narrative is a weekly look at the coming days in the life of Aston Villa Football Club. Storylines for this week include a double feature of disappointing draws and a youth movement borne of necessity.

Barry Bannan, charged with drink driving in October, is the new face of the West Midlands anti-drink driving campaign.

Barry Bannan has already been suspended by Aston Villa after a drink driving incident, but Alex McLeish confirmed today that the Scottish midfielder would face further discipline from the club.

What happens when footballers make too much public on Twitter? Read on...

Barry Bannan Buses Back To Bodymoor, Ban Banished By Brass

Barry Bannan Makes Another Team Worse By Virtue Of Being Dumb

Aston Villa Forced To Make Themselves Worse Due To Barry Bannan Being An Idiot

Chris Herd and Aston Villa have won their appeal of Herd's red card (and three-match ban) from Saturday's match. Phil Dowd, meanwhile, gets to carry on.