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Houllier Refuses to Take Credit

Houllier Refuses to Take Credit

Gerard Houllier refused to take credit for the double substitution which spared Aston Villa's blushes and booked them a Carling Cup quarter-final spot. 28 Oct 2010
Petrov Injury Opens Door for Sidwell

Petrov Injury Opens Door for Sidwell

Steve Sidwell could be handed the chance to relaunch his Aston Villa career after skipper Stiliyan Petrov was ruled out for at least two months with a knee problem. 26 Oct 2010
Houllier Puts Faith In Reo-Coker

Houllier Puts Faith In Reo-Coker

Gerard Houllier has revealed the "trust" he has in revitalised Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker. 25 Oct 2010
Redknapp - I'm Not Gunning for Young

Redknapp - I'm Not Gunning for Young

Harry Redknapp has laughed off any suggestion Tottenham may have tapped up Aston Villa winger Ashley Young. 25 Oct 2010
Houllier Won't Give Up on Young

Houllier Won't Give Up on Young

Gerard Houllier admits Aston Villa could keep Ashley Young until the end of his current contract should he not sign a new deal - even though he could then leave for nothing. 23 Oct 2010
Houllier Relaxed Over Young Situation

Houllier Relaxed Over Young Situation

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier is "quite happy" for winger Ashley Young to delay talks over a new contract until next summer. 23 Oct 2010
Young Delays Contract Decision

Young Delays Contract Decision

Ashley Young has told Aston Villa he will not be signing a new contract before the summer. 22 Oct 2010
Blues Head Asia Trophy Line-Up

Blues Head Asia Trophy Line-Up

Chelsea will be joined by Premier League rivals Aston Villa and Blackburn at the Barclays Asia Trophy in Hong Kong next summer. 20 Oct 2010
Young Relishing Central Role

Young Relishing Central Role

Ashley Young believes new Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier can maximise his potential as he reverts to his central role for this evening's home clash with Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea. 16 Oct 2010
Houllier: Everyone Has a Part to Play

Houllier: Everyone Has a Part to Play

Gerard Houllier has stressed the importance of every member of Aston Villa's first-team squad and insists they all have a key role to play. 12 Oct 2010
Muscat Taunts Gave Me Strength

Muscat Taunts Gave Me Strength

ASHLEY Young admits alleged threats by Kevin Muscat to break his leg as he prepared for his first team debut as a Watford teenager helped to steel him for life as a winger. 11 Oct 2010
Houllier Hopes Young Will Commit

Houllier Hopes Young Will Commit

GERARD Houllier is optimistic Aston Villa winger Ashley Young will sign a new contract after putting pen to paper on his own three-year deal with the midlands club. 25 Sep 2010
Houllier Signs Villa Deal

Houllier Signs Villa Deal

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has finally put pen to paper on a three-year contract. 25 Sep 2010
Young Hints At Villa Stay

Young Hints At Villa Stay

ASHLEY Young has given a boost to new manager Gerard Houllier by expressing his willingness to sign a new deal with Aston Villa. 24 Sep 2010
Houllier Praises Match-Winner Heskey

Houllier Praises Match-Winner Heskey

NEW Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier saluted a match-winning contribution from substitute Emile Heskey as his team overcame Blackburn to reach the last 16 of the Carling Cup. 23 Sep 2010
Changes Will Take Time: Houllier

Changes Will Take Time: Houllier

GERARD Houllier admits it will take time to stamp his mark on Aston Villa as he prepares to take charge for the first time in tomorrow's home Carling Cup tie with Blackburn. 22 Sep 2010