‘Such good news’: Some Aston Villa fans celebrate club announcement involving £80k-a-week man

Premier League appearances last season as the Villans kept the third-most clean sheets in the division, recording shutouts.

Only Manchester City and Chelsea kept more, which is testament to Mings and his fellow defenders at Villa Park.

No better choice than Tyrone Mings

There are few better choices for the armband at Villa Park than Mings, if any.

He is a vocal presence, who isn’t afraid to speak his mind on topics he feels strongly about – just look at his response to Priti Patel after EURO 2020.

You don’t get to stoke the fire at the beginning of the tournament by labelling our anti-racism message as ‘Gesture Politics’ & then pretend to be disgusted when the very thing we’re campaigning against, happens.

— Tyrone Mings (@OfficialTM_3)

If the man is able to call out things like this, you can bet he calls out his teammates if he feels the need to.

With McGinn also in a leadership role, another vocal figure, the Villans are in good hands as the 2021/22 season gets underway.

Let’s see how the Aston Villa fans on Twitter reacted to the club’s …

Rebuilt his career from non-league level, advocate for equality and mental health champion. Inspiring others to be their best. A leader on and off the pitch.
Congratulations !
💜💙🦁

— Villa Trust (@Villa_Trust)

Let’s be honest, he’s been the captain for the past 3 years

— Matt (@MattAVFC_)

Was never in doubt….a great role model! McGinn as vice too gives our club and team personality, bite and a genuine sense of humour

— BUDD (@BUDD_music)

Do I think it should have been Emi? Yes. But will I still back out new captain no matter what? Yes. Congratulations Ty! 💜

— 𝐉𝐀𝐂𝐊 💜 (@JackAVFC__)

he really deserves it, such good news💜

— Lauryn Clarke (@_laurynclarke)

Things that just make sense – what an ambassador we have as our captain both in football and society 👏

— Matt Lynch (@mattlyynch)