For it was former West Ham United striker Marlon Harewood who was on his doorstep, waiting with a signed 2024/25 Home Shirt for the Stateside Hammer, just in time to watch Graham Potter’s men take on ...

Marlon Harewood struck his first goal of the season as Aston Villa booked their place in the group stages of the UEFA Cup despite being held at home in the second leg by their Bulgarian opponents.