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O'Neill Relieved to Reach Last Eight

O'Neill Relieved to Reach Last Eight

ASTON Villa boss Martin O'Neill praised the commitment of his players as they put any thoughts of the Carling Cup final to one side to overcome Crystal Palace and move into the last eight of the FA Cup. 25 Feb 2010
FA Cup: Spurs and Villa Go Through

FA Cup: Spurs and Villa Go Through

Tottenham and Aston Villa reached the last eight of the FA Cup after victories in their respective fifth-round replays tonight. 25 Feb 2010
Ferdinand Out of Carling Cup Final

Ferdinand Out of Carling Cup Final

Rio Ferdinand has been ruled out of Sunday's Carling Cup final between Manchester United and Aston Villa and seems unlikely to be fit to captain England against Egypt at Wembley next week. 24 Feb 2010
Downing: We Needed Kick Up the Backside

Downing: We Needed Kick Up the Backside

TWO-goal Stewart Downing revealed a half-time rollicking from Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill sparked their second half revival against visiting Burnley. 22 Feb 2010
Young Stands Out For O'Neill

Young Stands Out For O'Neill

ASTON Villa boss Martin O'Neill saluted a "terrific performance" from Ashley Young as his side came from behind to overpower Burnley 5-2 at Villa Park. 22 Feb 2010
No Shocks As Palace Denied

No Shocks As Palace Denied

CRYSTAL Palace came close to causing the biggest shock of the FA Cup fifth round this afternoon only to be denied at the death by Aston Villa. 15 Feb 2010
Giggs Set for Arm X-Ray

Giggs Set for Arm X-Ray

Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs was tonight sent for an x-ray on the arm injury he sustained in the draw against Aston Villa. 11 Feb 2010
O'Neill Wary of Rooney Threat

O'Neill Wary of Rooney Threat

Martin O'Neill believes Wayne Rooney is in the best form of his career as he looks to his frugal Aston Villa defence to shut out the Manchester United star in tomorrow's clash at Villa Park. 10 Feb 2010
Friedel: Race For Europe Too Close To Call

Friedel: Race For Europe Too Close To Call

ASTON Villa goalkeeper Brad Friedel expects the race for Champions League qualification to go to the wire despite the top four of the Barclays Premier League currently having a familiar look. 8 Feb 2010
Dunne Content With Point

Dunne Content With Point

ASTON Villa centre-back Richard Dunne admitted his side were fortunate not to concede a late penalty at White Hart Lane as they hung on for their fourth consecutive Barclays Premier League clean sheet. 7 Feb 2010
Milner Contract Talks to Be Held

Milner Contract Talks to Be Held

ASTON Villa are to hold talks in the summer with midfielder James Milner regarding a new contract. 5 Feb 2010
Baker Banned From Cup Final Over Tickets Sale

Baker Banned From Cup Final Over Tickets Sale

ASTON Villa's teenage defender Nathan Baker has been banned from attending the Carling Cup final after trying to sell tickets for the February 28 clash with Manchester United on Facebook. 5 Feb 2010
Togo Star Still Traumatised By Bus Attack

Togo Star Still Traumatised By Bus Attack

Moustapha Salifou has found it difficult to sleep since being caught up in the deadly attack on the Togo team coach at the African Nations Cup. 5 Feb 2010
O'Neill Delighted By Agbonlahor Display

O'Neill Delighted By Agbonlahor Display

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill claimed Gabriel Agbonlahor was a worthy matchwinner in the Barclays Premier League clash with Fulham. 31 Jan 2010
O'Neill: I Told Wenger He Was Out of Order

O'Neill: I Told Wenger He Was Out of Order

MARTIN O'Neill has revealed he confronted Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger over his claims that Aston Villa play long-ball football after the midweek clash between the two clubs. 30 Jan 2010
Reo-Coker Out for Up to Three Months

Reo-Coker Out for Up to Three Months

Aston Villa have been rocked by the news midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker could be sidelined for up to three months with an ankle injury picked up in training. 28 Jan 2010