PRINCE WILLIAM is an avid Aston Villa fan who goes crazy watching matches and regularly speaks to players.
The Prince of Wales revealed he chose to support the club when he was younger as they were a middle-of-the-table team who could offer him the rollercoaster of emotions he was looking for in football fandom.
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Now he is a regular at Villa Park and at the training ground Bodymoor Heath, Warwickshire, where he casts an eye over Unai Emery’s side.
William was spotted alongside Tyrone Mings in his captain’s box at Villa Park for the Europa Conference League clash against Zrinjski Mostar in October, and he is believed to keep in regular contact with the centre-back.
Fellow Villa defender Matty Cash revealed the Prince is often seen mingling with players at the training – so much so he knows all of their nicknames.
Cash said: “We hear from him quite a bit. He comes to training sessions. He speaks to us like a normal guy and we treat him that way when he comes.
“He likes to be around the lads because he is a massive Villa fan. He knows all our names and our nicknames, everything.
“He is a proper supporter who loves coming here. He was in the dressing room before and after the Zrinjski game. He said that normally when he is at home he is shouting and screaming at the TV, whereas at Villa Park he is a bit more calm.
“I’m sure he was going crazy when we scored at the end of Zrinjski game. Tyrone [Mings] speaks to him quite a bit, I think.”
Prince William could be in attendance at Villa Park tonight as his side have a rare opportunity to go top of the Premier League.
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Aston Villa face Sheffield United and a win would see the club overtake Liverpool and Arsenal into first place.
It has already been a season to remember for Villans after they set a club record of 14 consecutive home league wins following victory over Manchester City earlier this month.