Aston Villa's director of football operations, Damian Vidagany, has echoed Monchi's sentiments following the decision to uphold Jhon Duran's Boxing Day red card at Newcastle United. He also cheekily reminded a Magpies fan that they can watch Villa in the Champions League in the New Year.

The Athletic's Chris Waugh and Jacob Tanswell analyse the talking points from a dramatic and tetchy meeting at St James' Park

Newcastle take on Aston Villa in a hugely exciting Boxing Day sparring match at St James’ Park.The two teams have upset the status quo to secure Champions League qualification over the last two

Aston Villa suffered a 3-0 loss and had Jhon Duran sent off at Newcastle United on Boxing Day - Damian Vidagany has responded to the ban being upheld

Aston Villa says it has failed in an attempt to have Jhon Duran’s red card at Newcastle overturned on appeal. The 21-year-old Colombia international was sent off 32 minutes into a 3-0 defeat in the Premier League at St.

Aston Villa’s frustration has only deepened after their appeal to overturn Jhon Duran’s controversial red card against Newcastle United was rejected. The Colombian striker now faces a three-match

Alan Shearer believes Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran was hard done by with his red card in Saturday’s heavy loss to Newcastle United. Villa were already 1-0 down to a second-minute Anthony Gordon goal on Saturday but had managed to stabilise and create a few half-chances.

Jhon Duran has been responsible for some great moments for Aston Villa this season, but his first-half red card against Newcastle proves costly.