Why tackling machine Joao Gomes will be popular with the Villa fans

Aston Villa's midfield rebuild continues apace with the acquisition of Joao Gomes from Wolves. And while the Brazil international was caught up in the malaise at Molineux, there is every reason to believe that he can become a popular figure at Villa Park.

It is a fantastic opportunity to play Champions League football for a player who deserved better than Premier League relegation. He was Wolves' players' player of the season, having picked up the supporters' version of the award in the previous year.