Aston Villa are beginning to show real signs of promotion form in the Sky Bet Championship, with Steve Bruce’s side rapidly rising through the division, playing their best brand of football during his reign as manager.

Bruce’s squad is full of high-profile names, and on paper, should have been competing for promotion long before now. However, Villa have developed a real winning mentality this season, and have become a lot harder to beat away from home.

One player who has significantly improved Villa is John Terry, who stepped down into the Championship over the summer after his long association with Chelsea ended last season.

Terry has captained Villa to a magnificent start to the season, and his performance in last night’s 2-0 victory over Preston North End led to Bruce praising the ex-England captain and his blossoming relationship with James Chester in defence.

Following Terry’s latest performance, here is some reaction from Villa’s supporters…