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Andre Green opens up on living Aston Villa dream and phone call when ‘everything turned’

Andre Green lifts the lid on the highs and lows of his career with boyhood club Aston Villa

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 9:02 AM
Andre Green opens up on living Aston Villa dream and phone call when ‘everything turned’
Key Things to Know
  • Andre Green reflected on his Aston Villa career, including pivotal moments and overcoming injury setbacks.
  • A phone call from manager Steve Bruce halted a planned loan to Swindon, turning Green's Villa career around.
  • Green contributed to Aston Villa earning promotion back to the Premier League during the 2018/19 season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Aston Villa winger Andre Green has reflected on the highs and lows of his career representing his boyhood club. Green discussed how a pivotal phone call from former manager Steve Bruce halted a proposed loan move to Swindon Town, leading to regular first-team opportunities at Villa Park.

Now 28 and a free agent, Green looked back on memorable milestones, including scoring against Norwich City and earning promotion under Dean Smith in the 2018/19 season, despite repeated hamstring injuries disrupting his progress.

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