Dean Smith: “The pressure is from the outside. It’s not from Bodymoor Heath or the dressing room. He’s a popular figure (Wesley), and came here with a lot of potential and promise. He’s still trying to fulfil that potential.” [birmingham live] #avfc Smith: “Villa supporters want to see honest, hard-working players, and he’s one of those. He’s likeable in the dressing room but, unfortunately when you get a big price tag on your shoulders, people expect you to score a lot of goals. We won’t judge him too early.” #avfc

Christian Purslow: “I could have never imagined what a fantastic honour it is to work at Aston Villa Football Club.” [@VillaLamp] #avfc Purslow: “In the 9/10 months since I’ve been here, just to experience the depth and profound sense of identity Aston Villa has for all of it’s stakeholders, the players, the management, and most importantly its fans.” #avfc