Steve Bruce has received plenty of criticism during his time as Aston Villa manager, but slowly he has turned his side into an outfit that looks more than capable of challenging for promotion in the Sky Bet Championship this season.

Villa’s squad has always had plenty of potential, but this season improved defensive performances have meant that Bruce’s side are excelling, and the club’s supporters have been full of praise for certain individuals.

John Terry and James Chester drew plenty of plaudits following last night’s victory over Preston North End, and despite not having much to do in goal at Deepdale, Sam Johnstone was also highlighted as a key component in the victory.

Johnstone, who kept his seventh clean sheet of the season yesterday, is proving to be one of Bruce’s most successful additions during his time at Villa Park, with the Championship outfit hopeful of making his loan move permanent in the future.

Following the 24-year-old’s seventh clean sheet of the season, here is how Villa’s supporters reacted…